@@diversezebra6754 That was my plan too! But I ran out of time and only watched this video before my event tonight, so I went with this deck and had a blast playing it! Did you also play a deck today??
Thanks and you are very welcome! I’ve really enjoyed the starter decks and the formats using the starter decks so far so will most definitely keep up future reviews for them.
I'm really digging the new Amethyst low-drops like Llama Kuzco and HeiHei. I like this starter a bit more than the Amber/Sapphire one BUT it's hard to deny the power of a Turn 2 Shifted The Queen. I enjoy all your content!
I could see some good combos with a bit of tweaks. A bounce deck is pretty cool for gaining those lore counters and avoiding a challenge on merlin. I'm enjoying this deep dives you are doing. Thank you. Like #97
@@edwardmorse6283Someone tonight was calling him the immortal chicken every time we played him. So much fun! But he was only almost immortal as Kronk did banish him for good once. 😢
For constructed the amethyst steel has the needed cards for bounce, for limited I felt the sapphire Amber just had the better ability to draw cards and go wide with big booty characters
Both are much better than Chapter 1 decks but I would lean towards Steel Amethyst just do to the recursion and resist getting a lot of value out of your characters
I really want this deck, but my LGS is handing them out at random for sealed okay this Saturday. The deck, plus 2 packs, and two extra packs after the sealed event.
@@kendramathes I guess I'll find out at noon... If you want I'll let you know what my LGS says, if it's universal rules, or specific to each different GS.
I think you shoud alwasy use Cinderella ability ;) You draw 1st., then discard - so You can always discard the card You just drew, but maby You will draw the best card in deck:)
@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jt Question is then, if its still not proper play. Generaly if You have no cards in hand, then You put the top card of Yours deck in grave. I'am not any expierence player in Lorcana, so iam not sure here - but in other games (like MTG) its still proper to do it - becose ther is bigger chance You will put the "weaker" card then the best card in the deck in grave, so you increase Yours chance to draw the "best" card.
@@MareczqZglos generally would only play Cinderella if there is a card you want to get rid of in your hand or a very specific card you are digging for. Otherwise you run the risk of drawing something you way want later and having to discard it. For example you play her on turn two with four good cards that allow you plays for next two turns. You activate her ability and draw a 7 drop that is a key piece for the matchup but isn’t inkable. Now you have to either pitch it and risk not having it later when you need it or pitch one of the cards that were going to be your tempo plays for next two turns. Same for when you have an empty hand; you have no idea what the top card is and as such risk drawing your optimal play and discarding it. Unlike Magic the banish zone is much less accessible than discard pile so when something hits banish it’s usually gone for good.
Which deck are you choosing for starter deck challenges?
Honestly? That is why I am watching your deck reviews. 😅
@@diversezebra6754 lol hey, “Be Prepared!”
@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jt Just have to stay "one jump ahead"!
@@diversezebra6754 That was my plan too! But I ran out of time and only watched this video before my event tonight, so I went with this deck and had a blast playing it!
Did you also play a deck today??
I’d choose this steel/am starter
Dude, these 2 videos covering these starters are freaking awesome! They've gone way above what I was hoping to find! Thank you for these!
Thanks and you are very welcome! I’ve really enjoyed the starter decks and the formats using the starter decks so far so will most definitely keep up future reviews for them.
Good talking to you last night! Good luck today! Good breakdown!
Thanks! How did you guys do last night?
I split for 1st and got 7 packs
@@joshcaldwell84 saw that. Congratulations!
Very good content. Good comments on the cards new and Chapter 1.
Thank you very much
Much-needed breakdown. Thank you.
You are welcome 🙏
Thank you for this! Just getting into Lorcana so deciding what starters I need for bulk!
You are very welcome!
Thank you for all the cool info!!!❤
You are so welcome
I'm really digging the new Amethyst low-drops like Llama Kuzco and HeiHei. I like this starter a bit more than the Amber/Sapphire one BUT it's hard to deny the power of a Turn 2 Shifted The Queen. I enjoy all your content!
Thanks! I’m right there with ya. This deck has a lot of value cards in it which is going to make it hard to beat in a limited format.
Once that turn 2 Queen is showing up x4 in a constructed deck, ima be scared to face her!! 😂
@@kendramathes in the words of a Scar “Be Prepared” cuz it’s coming
Nice in depth video so juiced for this new set. Hopefully we can get our hands on this more easily
Definitely going to be short supply but hopefully set one taught the LGSs better ways to get them to players
#30 Thanks for the great overviews before we get to play tomorrow.
You are very welcome
Like #16 Gotta love Merlin, art is phenomenal!
Art is so good for this game
Nice amy/steel challenger deck with a few tricks, excited to try using some of the new shenanigans in my existing amy/steel from ch1.
Love the Amethyst/Steel love
Excited for this deck and this set!
A lot of staples in both decks this time. I like that they seem to be doing it on purpose based on these and set 1 starters.
I could see some good combos with a bit of tweaks. A bounce deck is pretty cool for gaining those lore counters and avoiding a challenge on merlin. I'm enjoying this deep dives you are doing. Thank you. Like #97
Yeah, Amethyst bounce will definitely see some play. Too much synergy to ignore.
Like #53 Love the wizard's battle theming of the deck.
I think Mim and Merlin were done very well
I personally think this deck is the strongest of the two-better draw, better characters, and better control.
I would agree. A lot of value in a lot of these characters to create advantage
Like #4, keep up the great work.
#5 Keep it going.
Great analysis!
Bounce that goat. Definitely a fun looking deck
Bouncing any of the Merlins is a good time 💪
great video
Thanks!
I love the new heihei!!
He’s actually really good too
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@@edwardmorse6283Someone tonight was calling him the immortal chicken every time we played him. So much fun! But he was only almost immortal as Kronk did banish him for good once. 😢
#81 Thx for the complete guide 👍
You are very welcome
Like #23. Possibly #18. Thanks again!
Lol all good
Thank you!
You’re welcome
Cant wait for all the new cards on pixelborn
I’ve been testing a little bit already!
#37 - I’m running this one, definitely to try the new Resist keyword
It’s pretty strong especially in limited format
It felt like it changed my play style quite a bit tonight with the new resist component. But it was fun learning how to use it effectively.
@@kendramathes don’t forget armor lasts through a full turn
@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jtThat is hard to remember! Gotta use a marker on my character for sure!
For constructed the amethyst steel has the needed cards for bounce, for limited I felt the sapphire Amber just had the better ability to draw cards and go wide with big booty characters
I ended up playing both over the weekend and felt Steel Amethyst was slightly better but also slightly harder to pilot
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which of the starter you think is the strongest?
Both are much better than Chapter 1 decks but I would lean towards Steel Amethyst just do to the recursion and resist getting a lot of value out of your characters
Merlin rabbit is absolutely insane. It’s a 4mana 3for1.
Yeah, he’s very good. I like him better in constructed but still good in limited
I really want this deck, but my LGS is handing them out at random for sealed okay this Saturday. The deck, plus 2 packs, and two extra packs after the sealed event.
So three pack to build with?? You could have a whole new deck!
@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jt exactly, that's if the pulls are favorable. Is sealed play the same like other sealed play, where you can use any colors?
@@Dragonia9 well that should add a ton of flexibility
@@Dragonia9I’m not sure about the color restrictions. I wonder if LGSs get any say in that or if there’s a very specific laid out approach. 🤔
@@kendramathes I guess I'll find out at noon... If you want I'll let you know what my LGS says, if it's universal rules, or specific to each different GS.
I think this deck is really interesting, I am interested to see how bounce does versus discard.
In my very small amount of testing bounce seems better as a supplement than the focus of the deck.
Congratulations you won the drawing!
Woo hoo!!! Where do we go from here? Happy Thanksgiving! Take your time.@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jt
@@lorcanabanana hit me up on my socials so I can get mailing address
@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jt Done. Thanks again and happy Thanksgiving!
Like 95 I believe and just getting into the game for merlin bounce combos
Brewing with the G.O.A.T right now!
Like #12 this deck seems pretty strong but I guess we'll find out tomorrow
I think you can with either but I do feel like this one is a stronger overall choice
I like the other ones flavor better, but this seems a little stronger maybe?
The other deck probably going to be more popular on the shelves but this one does feel stronger in the heads up
Like #61 or #48 can't remember if I liked last night or today when I finished the video 😅
All good 😉
it’s a good deck !
Won with it tonight!
He didn’t just win. He was 1st out of 49!! 😮 He might not toot his own horn, but I will for him. 🥳😂
@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jt you crushed your competition.
@@samuelbourdeau1545 lol don’t know about all that
@@kendramathes 😂
Like 17!!!
This one
The real question is…do you have any regrets? Or glad you chose it?
I think you shoud alwasy use Cinderella ability ;) You draw 1st., then discard - so You can always discard the card You just drew, but maby You will draw the best card in deck:)
Sometimes you don’t have a card to discard!
@@HobbyHeroPlays-oi8jt Question is then, if its still not proper play. Generaly if You have no cards in hand, then You put the top card of Yours deck in grave. I'am not any expierence player in Lorcana, so iam not sure here - but in other games (like MTG) its still proper to do it - becose ther is bigger chance You will put the "weaker" card then the best card in the deck in grave, so you increase Yours chance to draw the "best" card.
@@MareczqZglos generally would only play Cinderella if there is a card you want to get rid of in your hand or a very specific card you are digging for. Otherwise you run the risk of drawing something you way want later and having to discard it.
For example you play her on turn two with four good cards that allow you plays for next two turns. You activate her ability and draw a 7 drop that is a key piece for the matchup but isn’t inkable. Now you have to either pitch it and risk not having it later when you need it or pitch one of the cards that were going to be your tempo plays for next two turns. Same for when you have an empty hand; you have no idea what the top card is and as such risk drawing your optimal play and discarding it. Unlike Magic the banish zone is much less accessible than discard pile so when something hits banish it’s usually gone for good.
Like 86!
Execute like #66 (in my best Darth sidious voice of course)
Noice
Like #98!
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Nice breakdown! Hope you get enough subscribers for the giveaway! Good luck!
Getting close!