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Eager to get in on the excitement of a new set, my 6-year-old daughter asked to build an Aurora deck - bringing on a host of new challenges.

by: Alex Truell

1 week ago

This summer, I started bringing my 6-year-old to the occasional Armory as a bye-round breaker. The Junior League presents decks streamlined to her level.

by: Alex Truell

1 month ago

The recently-released Armory Deck has supplied Boltyn with a broad range of new gear options - some with obvious roles, others with exciting potential. At the center lies Solar Plexus.

by: Elly Bird

4 months ago

Assassin wasn't even dead, but already Nuu is revitalizing it!

by: Alex Truell

7 months ago

You might think that Illusionists, with their summons and their board states, wouldn't find a clean fit in a fighting game. That's where the zoner archetype comes in.

by: Dylan Davis

1 year ago

Get deep into the mathematics of this game engine with a close look at Value, Tempo, and Initiative across several games, before applying the concepts to Flesh and Blood.

by: Max Dieckmann

1 year ago

Since the fall of Belittle, many Fai decks have had to return to the shop and rethink their values. Joshua Kehe offers guidance on the many paths that lay before you.

by: Joshua Kehe

1 year ago

Value calculations can provide a major benefit in decision-making, and at their core, they're pretty easy to do. In part 1, Victor goes over the fundamentals of valuing the roles your cards can play.

Fai pushes the Ninja's wide combat chain toward explosive conclusions, making powerful use of a full hand.

by: Joshua Kehe

1 year ago

The Emperor might have come dead on arrival, but he’s poised to rise again in glory.

by: Daniel Bellotti

1 year ago

Jumpstart your deckbuilding as we examine Dynasty's Runeblade card pool through the lenses of Chane, Briar, and Viserai.

by: Kevin Brayer & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Clay explains the theory behind Michael Hamilton's Worlds-winning deck and shows you how to put it to use in your own play

by: Mark Chamberlain & Clay DeAngelis

2 years ago

Much is said about the advantage of removing options. But what can we gain by forcing decisions to be made?

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Even without Stubby Hammerers, Fai is a strong choice in the current meta. As he's done with Boltyn, Will analyzes cumulative value across Fai's gameplan to create a framework which can evaluate possible card choices.

by: Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

Fai, Rising Rebellion, is one of Uprising’s hottest new heroes; and while he may seem like a straightforward aggro deck, there is plenty to consider.

by: Frank Hung

2 years ago

Balanced between offense & defense, between magic & might, Briar bridges the gap between humanity and nature.

by: Kevin Brayer

2 years ago

Card evaluation is a key skill in TCGs- one that takes center stage at a new set's release. Michael Hamilton shares his own method of card evaluation, a formula based on the value of a card in each of its possible roles.

While many of you may not recall the incredible cinematic effort that shares a title with this piece, these 3 Ninjas are sure to have a lasting impact on the new meta.

by: Parker Brown

2 years ago

Frank Hung makes his debut with a close examination of synergy and its importance in deck building.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Frank Hung

3 years ago

Chane loses a key card and gets denied a new one! What does this mean for the ubiquitous Shadow Runeblade?

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

3 years ago

Between her excellent passive ability and potential to blow opponents out with overwhelming card advantage, the overlooked Warrior Kassai is an extremely exciting and flexible hero to pilot.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Kieran

3 years ago

Wesley thinks the signs are pointing to a PvE mode on the horizon. What might that look like in Flesh and Blood?

by: Wesley Lingard

3 years ago