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The Materialize Phase is the most important phase of your turn, maybe! On Episode 34 of Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast, We discuss the theory that goes into choosing cards for that super-tight 12 card, searchable zone. When do you want to draw cards, or when do you want to address problems in the game? What decks have at easier or harder?
Plus, we take a look at some of the decks performing in the meta after Mercurial Heart Alter Edition's small infusion of new toys!
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0:00 Intro & MRCa Meta Recap
11:50 Winbless Lookout, Tristan, and Zander
24:16 Where to get DTR & Support Maindeck
25:26 Material Deck Theory - Drawing Cards vs Unique Effects
36:22 Material Deck Size and Different Champs' Needs
49:55 Synergizing with your Main Deck
1:01:57 Material Decks in 3v3 Teams Format
1:13:48 Outro
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The Materialize Phase is the most important phase of your turn, maybe! On Episode 34 of Recollection Step: A Grand Archive TCG Podcast, We discuss the theory that goes into choosing cards for that super-tight 12 card, searchable zone. When do you want to draw cards, or when do you want to address problems in the game? What decks have at easier or harder?
Plus, we take a look at some of the decks performing in the meta after Mercurial Heart Alter Edition's small infusion of new toys!
Maindeck x JWW x Hanh Chu Mighty Wallet available here: jwwcards.com/products/make-your-own-luck-tyvek-mighty-wallet-maindeck-x-jww-x-hanh-chu
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Audio only version available on iTunes, Spotify, and more!
0:00 Intro & MRCa Meta Recap
11:50 Winbless Lookout, Tristan, and Zander
24:16 Where to get DTR & Support Maindeck
25:26 Material Deck Theory - Drawing Cards vs Unique Effects
36:22 Material Deck Size and Different Champs' Needs
49:55 Synergizing with your Main Deck
1:01:57 Material Decks in 3v3 Teams Format
1:13:48 Outro
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![SHATTER your foes with Wind Assassin Merlin! [Grand Archive TCG]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lU6c1xLaq4k/mqdefault.jpg "SHATTER your foes with Wind Assassin Merlin! [Grand Archive TCG]
Merlin is a tricky champion to play - with so many resources to juggle, how do you maximize her value? Weve been testing a Wind list that doesnt go to level 3 and instead cranks the pressure up on the opponent, using the Material deck to create huge damage spike lines when combined with her powerful weapon options and her Masterys built in damage!
For players who like a little bit of thought in their aggro, this is a great list to play around with and can keep up with many decks in the format. Learning the lines can take a bit so we hope you enjoy this in depth look at the list to get you off on the right foot - try it out and let us know how it goes!
Decklist on TCGArchitect: https://tcgarchitect.com/grand-archive/decks/019b2355-64d9-7024-8b0b-aa898d4f0213
Merlin Re:Collection Deck Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/lU6c1xLaq4k
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💻 ** Deck Builders! ** 💻
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![NO LEGENDARIES!? - Building a LEGENDS OF THE FORCE Prerelease Deck! [Star Wars Unlimited]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nYtYsyhkaQQ/mqdefault.jpg "NO LEGENDARIES!? - Building a LEGENDS OF THE FORCE Prerelease Deck! [Star Wars Unlimited]
Legends of the Force prereleases are here!! Prerelease Sealed Deck is a great time to flex your game understanding, especially when the cards you open - your pool - doesnt deliver you everything you might want!
In this video Im going to go through my process for building a sealed deck out of a Prerelease pack, including how I analyze my cards to find what I think is the strongest line. While at the end of the day you are somewhat at the mercy of your pulls, sometimes a solid strategy and synergy can win out against lucky rips!
Would you have built it differently? Let me know down below, and good luck at your next Star Wars Unlimited prerelease!
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