3rd Place Galway Regionals - Labrynth - James Browne - February 2024

[@jamesbrowne421]

That's me! If you have any questions about the deck let me know :) To add to this, I won a 7-round win-a-box with the same list the week after this, so I'm still very happy with how its performing. One thing I didn't mention that I want toss in is why I didn't play the Unchained stuff - my thought was simply that I wanted as much consistency as possible to have a chance vs snake-eyes - as good as I think those cards are power-wise, you can't afford dead cards in hand at any point to win that matchup. I still feel the same, the meta is handtraps and maining 11 and going to 15 post-side without the bricks feels strong.

[@kokorolo8812]

Nice list! Did you think about dropping 1 lady? I usually don’t seem to need 2 and it opens more room for drawing a hand trap for example. The unchained stuff I’m still conflicted since it actually helps u a lot if u get stopped by the enemies hand traps to still end on interruption. Currently I’m running it. Sharvara doesn’t feel like a huge brick since it sometimes can pop a transaction or help dodge imperm/veiler.

[@jamesbrowne421]

@@kokorolo8812 I did think about dropping to 1 Lady, I think you definitely can. I think its a good side-out option in matches where you're unlikely to lose it forever to a banish, but I do like the push for lethal you can get by using 2. Sharvara I agree is more of a soft brick, I've seen people side out escape but keep the Sharvara in post-side. I think if snake-eyes didn't exist I'd definitely play it but when we're so outpowered at the moment, max consistency is key I think. You could even play Yama and Rage and make Rage with 3 monsters without using Sharvara at all, I was considering that as my last 2 slots in the ED over Mirrorjade/Albion, you get the Rage into SP play without the main deck cards, very good in a simplified board.

[@kokorolo8812]

Yeah I often side out just the escape. I get the strive for consistency. What would your usual siding patterns be though? Side out pots and Second Lady for more HT going second?

[@VDuelist]

I love your list, I feel that in the Fire King format it is very strong. What would you recommend in my case? It happens that in my town there are only 2 fire kings and the rest are Runick Bystial, kashtira and branded, do you think that the unchained package will be better against those decks? I would like to hear your ideas, thanks for the content. For larger events I want to use your list.

[@jamesbrowne421]

@@kokorolo8812 my usual side pattern depends on the matchup but typically I take out 3-5 engine cards going 2nd for handtraps - some combination of Ariane, Arias, Field Spell, 1-2 pots, and 1 rollback (ariane and field spell stay in if I think they're impactful in the matchup, other 3 are always coming out - sometimes ill take all the pots out as well) - then I'll take out 3 of any HT that I think is bad in the matchup (usually Ash vs SE). So that has you taking out 6-8 cards and puts you on 14-17 HTs going 2nd. For SE specifically i always did 1 pot 2 engine and 3 Ash out, 3 phantazmay 2 belle 1 Magnamhut in - thinking about it now maybe it could've been 3 pots out instead. Going first is a trickier side cuz u really want to max out engine and resolve combo so I think it all stays in and statue + 1-2 normal traps go in and a couple HTs come out.

[@georc16]

Underrated deck list. The care and attention put into it seems apparent to someone like me who has also been deckbuilding Lab for a while now (about half a year). Thanks for the barrier statue tip. Idk if i'll end up using it but it's good to know the option is there. And for anyone playing prosp over extrav for budget reasons, take advantage of your extra ED slots to play something like dogmatika punishment (crazy versatility with things like the chimera fusions, enigmaster packbit, or good ol n'tss) or super poly

[@leycerandresvalenciarestre3957]

What is the combo whit mirrorjade?

[@JcTiger68]

great vid and explanation. Unless I hard draw the field spell, i can never justify searching it most of the time, if you open Arianna and a Welcome, do you usually search turn 1?

[@infiuence.]

🎉🎉

[@storse1183]

thank you. Maybe a tip for next time. Use a tripod and maybe film a little more from above. The reflection of the light sometimes made it difficult to see the cards.

[@TooDuelForSchool]

didn't have my little tripod thing with me this time. was supposed to film this a week before and was more prepped that time

[@lirashelby6537]

Por que ele utiliza a Clara & Rushika no extra deck ?

[@VDuelist]

Sp

[@lirashelby6537]

@@VDuelist é muito difícil invocar a Clara e Rushika pois pede um monstro por invocação normal e na main 2. Os caras são brabos mesmo viu

[@MrdNutri]

There is a way to substitute Transaction rollback and the chaos angel?

[@JcTiger68]

Not really, those and big welcome are the 3 best cards in the deck. Otherwise you will need "power" traps like Evenly, Ice Dragon's Prison, etc and hope they can get a ton of value

[@ruydantas872]

Was Fantasmei good?

[@isaacabril9603]

Wtf el Xokas

[@andrewlambe1054]

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