Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Grand Archive is one of the best TCGs on the market - but getting in can be tough!

In this video, I'll go through how you can start playing at the local level by smashing together two preconstructed decks that your LGS probably has in stock! I'll show you the exact deck to build, as well as talk over a game so you can see some of the lines that can win you your first games!

Next, we'll go over how a $70 investment can take this deck even further - and lay the foundation for a collection that you can customize from there.

This video will give you everything you need to know to start playing Grand Archive with Water Dante - the newest Starter Deck from Asphodel Paradise - and on a budget, to boot!

Important links for new players (shown in the video):

Dante Starter Deck Overview Video: youtu.be/gc8AUmCN5Cw

Decklists are hosted on TCGArchitect: tcgarchitect.com/grand-archive

2 Precon Dante Decklist: tcgarchitect.com/grand-archive/decks/01a05aef-28d0-72f2-a6a9-0c39e7a14a00

Upgraded Dante Decklist: tcgarchitect.com/grand-archive/decks/01a05af8-99a1-70de-88cc-1d4741acf708

Competitive results and lists: https://fractalofin.site/

Official Grand Archive Sandbox: sandbox.gatcg.com

Sign up for Omnidex to find and play in events: omni.gatcg.com

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0:00 Intro and Explanation
4:11 Building the Dante Budget Deck
9:41 Sandbox and Gameplay
19:11 Investing to Upgrade the Deck & Upgraded Profile
29:20 The Next Steps to Improve & Customize

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The ULTIMATE How to Play Grand Archive video: youtu.be/I_MjH_qyVcI

For more Grand Archive info and resources, check out all the links below:

🎴 ** THE OFFICIAL GATCG WEBSITE! ** 🎴
gatcg.com

📕 ** GATCG RULES ONLINE ** 📕
👇 Official Getting Started:
gatcg.com/article/getting-started
👇 Official Comprehensive Rules:
rules.gatcg.com

👥 **GATCG COMMUNITY** 👥
👇 Join the Discords below:
MAINDECK DISCORD: https://discord.maindeck.games
GRAND ARCHIVE DISCORD: discord.com/invite/grandarchivetcg

👇 GATCG Facebook Community:
facebook.com/groups/grandarchivetcg

💻 ** Deck Builders! ** 💻
tcgarchitect.com
silvie.org
shoutatyourdecks.com

👇 Grand Archive TCG Analysis and Other Tools!
silvie.gg

👇 GATCG Tournament Results:
https://fractalofin.site/

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