This NEW BEST DECK could STEEL you a CROWN!

Episode 36 & very happy to be sharing a MUCH REQUESTED BUDGET DECK!
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[@dpokriefka19]

Every time I think of teying something other than steel, a deck like this draws me back in 😂

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@dpokriefka19 haha, I hear that, I have tried a lot of color combos but I think the way the meta is you pretty much have to play either steel or ruby.

[@artfan8269]

Got the last few cards I needed yesterday. Giving this a go this weekend. Excited to give it a go.

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@artfan8269 best of luck! 🤞

[@artfan8269]

​@thenerdcaveyt only got 2 games in during the free play league. We won't talk about game 1. But game 2, I really like how this deck works. Might add some Heihei just because. But other than that, I look forward to getting more familiar with this deck.

[@calebhames6698]

These purple steel deck’s coming around are amazing. One of my favorite ink combos and good to see it making a return!

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@calebhames6698 it's a great deck for sure. Wish Jafar had a place in the meta still but it's got a tough match-up into some of the current decks.

[@azarsgp]

In regards to your Merlin shift question: a card that’s been shifted onto essentially doesn’t exist, so no you don’t get the effects of the card that been shifted onto.

[@kevinfaberlle530]

Yeah I was talking about that Merlin shift combo and from my understanding the card underneath the shift will not count as being there so it’s banished you won’t get the rabbit or goat trigger. You would have to bounce it back to hand to get both cards backs and then replay any of the cards to get its triggers back.

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@kevinfaberlle530 that was kind of my thinking since it doesn't technically leave play but it's a weird mechanic I definitely think they'll have to clarify for a lot of people.

[@jahniedez6834]

AWESOME! this has given me a ton of ideas- thanks a bunch!

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@jahniedez6834 my pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@azarsgp]

A deck so good you might get ninth at a local tournament!

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@azarsgp this isn't the deck I played and got 9th with but thanks for the snarky comment! It's worth noting the tournament I played in had 45 people including some heavy hitters like the first place seed from day 1 in Atlanta. Hope whatever going on that makes your feel the need to be rude gets better!

[@StuartTaylor81]

Thanks given my some good ideas to tweek my deck

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@StuartTaylor81 hope all works out for you!

[@scottabbott2269]

Last month I ran a similar deck based around brooms and had some very good success. I’m doing RA for the championships, but I really would love to try AS.

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@scottabbott2269 I want to definitely do something different after my last set champ with RA haha, best of luck on your tournaments!

[@Allhailrich1501]

Might use this for my set championship, as always appreciate your input on how to crumble this meta 😎

[@kenziedravenwood3276]

I’m building a few of the decks you’ve suggested prior to this. I enjoy playing all styles of decks so I enjoy all your videos

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@kenziedravenwood3276 hey, thanks so much, i hope they are working out well for ya!

[@kenziedravenwood3276]

@@thenerdcaveyt I’ve actually used some of the combos you have suggested and I’m still working on building the decks I’m missing a few of the cards. Though my favorite has to be the Amythest/Steel Rise of the Titans the best

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@kenziedravenwood3276 it is a very fun color combo for sure!

[@kenziedravenwood3276]

@@thenerdcaveyt yes it is especially if you can get all the titans and hades out at once

[@sultanofswing9838]

I love the tritons decree here, allows you to kill a lone bucky

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@sultanofswing9838 Thanks so much, that's the plan! 😀

[@JaysBucket]

I like the question of shifting the rabbit or any other merlin for that matter....they will need to clarify if the card that has been shifted on will trigger the leave play abilities

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@JaysBucket seriously! Inquiring minds want to know!

[@ryanbouchard2907]

You don't get stay or leaves triggers. from cards underneath shift cards. Think of it like the card under just transforms to the new form. The old wording has transformed to the new. The old card is technically there but it's become something new and thus hasn't left either

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@ryanbouchard2907 which totally makes sense & generally how I figured it would be handled since it'd be pretty broken the other way...but still, it's gonna be confusing for a lot of people I'm sure.

[@ElfiePlays1]

Awesome video! Keep it coming

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@ElfiePlays1 thanks so much!

[@ElfiePlays1]

@thenerdcaveyt Would love to see steel captain hook deck in the future

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@ElfiePlays1 I actually did a Ruby Steel Pirate deck video a month or 2 ago if you want to check it out. 😀

[@vegaisaiah369]

I’d personally remove the Merlin rabbits or maybe just keep 2 of em in there I think they cost too much for it to be a 2/3 and uninkable

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@vegaisaiah369 everyone has their own style for sure but I think Rabbits have proven their value in the meta especially against decks like bucky where they are guaranteed to draw you 2.

[@Austintoews]

any update to your Broom of Doom deck?

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@Austintoews not just yet, this list included the current set so I usually like to wait for a new set to update a list again. 😀

[@russellrice1330]

Played Yu Gi Oh years ago. Never really got into Magic. Saw this last week at Target of all places. Got some starter decks for me and my two kids. We played and they thought it was a lot of fun. Threw you a sub. Currently playing steel/amethyst but using the starter deck with Merlin and Tianna. Where do you find these tournaments? Are people playing this at local card shops?

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@russellrice1330 first off, thanks so much for watching & subbing. Hope you & the kiddos ade enjoying it. Many game stores do offer organized play, may be worth it to call around in your area. Set championships is happening this month also but you'll probably want to establish a more meta deck for that. In my area of central Florida basically every shop I know that sells cards has organized play 1-2 days a week.

[@russellrice1330]

Awesome. Thanks. Good luck in the tournament this month. Yes, will def need to upgrade my deck from the starter deck. With shimmering skies a few weeks away, I’m going to try to wait and see what happens with the new set.

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@russellrice1330 yeah a new set release is usually a good time to pick up past cards. Usually there's more people selling at that time & prices dip a bit on singles.

[@joshandali13]

Helped me won a set champs! 🎉

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@joshandali13 this list specifically or the color combo in general? Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@joshandali13]

@@thenerdcaveyt a similar build with some tweaks

[@joshandali13]

Two ursula out of 3, not bad

[@johnhickman905]

Looks promising

[@FerdaFangorn]

I ran this ink combo last sets and one dumb display cost me a top 8 appearance in a 64 person field

[@FerdaFangorn]

Phenomenal deck. I may have to use this. Well done sir.

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@FerdaFangorn this is such a fun color combo, hope it goes better this time!

[@JohnMRaggio]

Can rock the boat trigger puny pirate, or does puny pirate only trigger when challenging?

[@JohnMRaggio]

My bad. Puny pirate does specify when challenging.

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@JohnMRaggio no worries at all, especially given you found your own answer.

[@holdensaunders1008]

Give away?

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@holdensaunders1008 yup!

[@whiteturtle5543]

What meta? They gonna make sure there’s no competition. Lazy players who can’t handle a weak ass Bucky deck.

[@thenerdcaveyt]

@@whiteturtle5543 I'm not totally sure what you mean by this. I assume you're playing bucky & mad about the recent announcement buy that frustration may be getting misplaced here. Good luck at your set champs!