[S46] Evolve Shaman
- Last updated Jan 18, 2018 (Kobolds Patch)
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Wild
- 19 Minions
- 10 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Evolve Shaman
- Crafting Cost: 6620
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 1/3/2018 (Kobolds Patch)
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Battle Tag:
elvishak#2427
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Region:
EU
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Total Deck Rating
1476
Yo people. This deck does pretty good in current meta. Surprise factor is huge and your opponent will usually use the words ''oh, god...'', ''just... what?!'', ''f*uck'', ''wtf just happened?''. Cos most of evolve decks use jade synergy and opponents know their plan. But we won't bother creating jade armies, instead we'll summon big dudes with huge ammount of reduced mana. Corridor Creeper, Nerubian Prophet and Thing from Below will do the trick with a single evolve combo. You can check many examples in the Replays section. Good luck and have fun!
Mulligan Guide;
(Updating all classes)
Druid;
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Hunter;
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Mage;
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Paladin;
Paladin is the most aggroish deck in current meta atm. So you shouldn't lose early board control. The mulligan against pala can be a little confusing. You may ask wouldn't keeping Lightning Storm be wiser but 2 mana overload can be cruical in early game. You may want to keep 2x Maelstrom Portal instead, that can be good as well while paladin will summon some divine shielded minions with 1 hp. Always keep your Mind Control Tech cos it's like 90% pala will have 4 minions for at least once or twice until midgame whatever you do. So stealing a Knife Juggler can turn tides completely. It's optional to keep a Corridor Creeper but you'll summon it for 0 mana against pala. With some evolution luck you may get a huge taunt minion even before turn 5.
You can check replays below to see how to play against Aggro Paladins;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/kXwfJqvHaYDtJDNrp87p64
https://hsreplay.net/replay/Prym4Gkptbzoc8c63QzRi4
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Priest;
Priest mulligan is totally optional atm. I usually keep Fire Fly and a Flametongue Totem to kill their Northshire Cleric before a drawfest. But i sometimes also keep 2x Nerubian Prophet cos that 4/4 body can annoy priest even before some evo tricks. You can also keep Doppelgangster with an Evolve if you are strating with The Coin. So you can build 3 big dudes on turn 5.
You can check replays below to see how to play against meta Priests;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/JMJ4dGxxfUjcBQfnumCCfn
https://hsreplay.net/replay/BAefAkH2QLD2CFW4prWqiF
https://hsreplay.net/replay/qJKJfULXFRdFKx7FLoC849
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Rogue;
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Shaman;
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Warlock;
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Warrior;
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Replays (Ranked);
Druid;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/zFAupKBcqC63Tr39YWDv3J
https://hsreplay.net/replay/YeYhiK5iiF9uwsfEyGoYSS
https://hsreplay.net/replay/hZdXiEMsvBdeN7Ja6C9SJo
https://hsreplay.net/replay/xeZySLTzrpEBnM7FPDHd5Q
https://hsreplay.net/replay/mKBuJvS6Hyz7rrdnz8GnhM
https://hsreplay.net/replay/ozHSsxtJ68YSYBZzW4BMmR
https://hsreplay.net/replay/gdmz9febW7vPrdkvh29pAV
https://hsreplay.net/replay/z5sMN8VRmKPbnixu8AavrU
https://hsreplay.net/replay/JXan2dwtPea34g75VP8GzN
https://hsreplay.net/replay/UwUgmdxyAgfiToQo7fvs3B
https://hsreplay.net/replay/E2F7NSZhBTUhHkbAn8iUkU
Hunter;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/guNPx5MjPPMU4zYQtSybik
https://hsreplay.net/replay/mjH4WyB2qtwQYeYhLD4su2
https://hsreplay.net/replay/owrgm7WkVMYRtRHygF5baN
https://hsreplay.net/replay/qf5BvHvqgcFqFEs2thPu9G
https://hsreplay.net/replay/xyhYW9XYw8zTU3zDpkgsr6
Mage;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/jfvftvo4EaM34gM8ZAjMeH
https://hsreplay.net/replay/MseV7SXzyBDduu2rPD9vbk
https://hsreplay.net/replay/vFMWxPWw5gMN2wSfjgHE7Z
https://hsreplay.net/replay/PwQmdp2c6S9kWtJqWGURTc
https://hsreplay.net/replay/xEJnKoEoK82aJEDERrakU9
https://hsreplay.net/replay/vrpLp4QdTkgHn2KxoQxNWg
Paladin;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/y8Tu97gyfXPjckBvirEsQH
https://hsreplay.net/replay/e56sxbXkfLfc8ZfcvhtpH5
https://hsreplay.net/replay/LDrYoQoxvoFeuiMeXW9wGE
https://hsreplay.net/replay/8e3r8i6KCw8ofwBnz3Z477
https://hsreplay.net/replay/hAnxnz5aUpCcxeGzRN7PdW
https://hsreplay.net/replay/7wNwCWmvCjQvDJiPAK5zkQ
https://hsreplay.net/replay/RLn8osUuJkZFFpEgGCzdaT
https://hsreplay.net/replay/iqYey9vV5bwFd74uk3afX7
https://hsreplay.net/replay/Prym4Gkptbzoc8c63QzRi4
https://hsreplay.net/replay/kXwfJqvHaYDtJDNrp87p64
Priest;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/SzP8zGKFdZhCVomDTdQ7i2
https://hsreplay.net/replay/DEAoDV9tkXEzYTpFyVtLf8
https://hsreplay.net/replay/vgLqJgjajiQZjiutxaE4KC
https://hsreplay.net/replay/4KuMkEQH2WmHZgVErwtbkR
https://hsreplay.net/replay/joUksRn9bUUh4BVdwBNqbi
https://hsreplay.net/replay/KhFqardhbxFwLujqAAWMJK
https://hsreplay.net/replay/qvk3UhbLQP7kg37Ess2JgW
https://hsreplay.net/replay/3jwCheo8qjHBe7sEE7e9Pk
https://hsreplay.net/replay/kdHFpnkbavYGTXcuqUAArS
https://hsreplay.net/replay/AQhVJn5ghQofHSuHNUz3ZM
https://hsreplay.net/replay/b2UL6HfC97trGR6Z8naXY3
https://hsreplay.net/replay/fzMYgeekERDrT22uWgX2JU
https://hsreplay.net/replay/JMJ4dGxxfUjcBQfnumCCfn
https://hsreplay.net/replay/BAefAkH2QLD2CFW4prWqiF
https://hsreplay.net/replay/qJKJfULXFRdFKx7FLoC849
https://hsreplay.net/replay/2zFR6ZCqo7YvgQbfdS4MKU
https://hsreplay.net/replay/dgGoYpXKHxm765CVkaYE3E
Rogue;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/L3onYwWv6KMCejQ3sQhFbZ
https://hsreplay.net/replay/6eVLLNDRvaSfGbRmVThyfK
https://hsreplay.net/replay/gEKrB9bUxKmxWaLx3W3jtE
https://hsreplay.net/replay/rLmNHcP2YFX62GXpiTEVxH
https://hsreplay.net/replay/vqt8mZzWDpnYdfvVqSKwrC
https://hsreplay.net/replay/PgAnkeAsdUsjHwPwJ9c6F2
https://hsreplay.net/replay/urnvrWbY5pvbKWSz7wbky5
https://hsreplay.net/replay/Wzz37KjwLDkXQa9zDbL2me
https://hsreplay.net/replay/AN4XRKk3DTWixp43b2d4ZR
https://hsreplay.net/replay/7fGJkMPMYz35xGPrEgiryb
https://hsreplay.net/replay/xugxuQ49RAk5FqkyYW6oh4
https://hsreplay.net/replay/XmoMzQWwwGD6sKtbzETsXL
https://hsreplay.net/replay/ZvaS7Mi3CpNKRxb4hFDa4M
https://hsreplay.net/replay/AmVcZS5cJJJqknYTM5JhU2
https://hsreplay.net/replay/ynmKm6giyuv4sN69TpohmE
https://hsreplay.net/replay/XBWpKyJqMePVLWkK3REtKF
https://hsreplay.net/replay/ZJ6tSGLzNZjfPVCYHGgxWa
Shaman;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/L4musPTp9aFdZpQr3vXLnK
Warlock;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/ChonWEeRVeHpkf2wJzCDyX
https://hsreplay.net/replay/RjXywuRChxMCEe5GNJP7EZ
https://hsreplay.net/replay/azvapYUX5AxQ6J4PmFu4kn
https://hsreplay.net/replay/XrnXc9b6o4qHvJsdzbzjsQ
https://hsreplay.net/replay/bFGrkRcrpThRdJG7XQy4a5
https://hsreplay.net/replay/cXFi4yWX8tUCtE9taApvG5
https://hsreplay.net/replay/nyVozTceQvZnEs9y8y9Ghc
https://hsreplay.net/replay/ZVPN2rzUBDES8ygAN996Fa
https://hsreplay.net/replay/S2aEp6wTXX2f3BMYVQTC4M
https://hsreplay.net/replay/zdSKPXXUUuPn45eUtf6djL
Warrior;
Laddering;
I started to play this deck on Rank 19 and got to Rank 11 within 2 days and played only like 30 games. My current win rate is about 70%. I'll share a screenie for each new rank i hit.
Rank 16 thanks to a conceder Priest;
Rank 15 after defeating a Cube Lock on turn 6;
Rank 14 after defeating a Control/Elemental mage;
Rank 13 after defeating a Control Priest;
Rank 12 after defeating a Highlander Priest;
Rank 11 after defeating a Jade Druid. Got a 14-3 score on my computer @ work. (82%)
Rank 10 after defeating an Aggro Druid;
Rank 9 after defeating a meta Aggro Paladin;
Rank 8 after defeating a meta Spiteful Priest;
Rank 7 after defeating a Huntard;
Rank 6 after defeating a meta Druid;
Rank 5 after defeating a spell Hunter;
Rank 4 after defeating a meta Priest;
Replacements;
There are totally only 6 legendary and epic cards in the decklist;
Unstable Evolution x2 (very important): I guess this is the best card for shamans came with Kobold patch. Especially for this kind of an evolve deck. Has incredible synergy with Corridor Creeper. Once i got The Lich King against an aggro pala on turn 3! So try to craft it.
Thrall, Deathseer (important): Shaman DK card. One of best designed dk cards in my opinion. And this card is also important. Especially if your opponent has a Skulking Geist... So try to have this either.
Bloodmage Thalnos (replacable): You can replace thalnos but he is still very useful in this deck. While there are many aggro paladins atm combo with Maelstrom Portal can be cruical as it clears their boards most of the time and with another possiblity reduce cost of Corridor Creeper(s) in your hand.
Corridor Creeper x2 (very important). I liked the comment about this card called ''mr. 0''. Yeah you really summon this for 0 mana for most of the time. And as i explained above you create huge minions using this and Unstable Evolution during early/midgame. You should definitely craft this as it's also usable in any decks from any class atm.
While they all are important as i explained above and replacing them would reduce power of the deck i'll still try to tell replacements for them. Please don't ask about rare cards. Just craft them or replace them with some tech cards matching your gameplay style. And ''if you don't have Evolve, just don't play this deck''.
Cards Fitting This Deck;
Shaman Cards:
Devolve (2nd one): May be useful against aggro pala, cubelock.
Jade Claws (1 or 2): Even this is not a jade deck may be useful as extra early game tool.
Murmuring Elemental (only 1): Has some synergy with battlecry cards.
Master of Evolution (1 or 2): Only add 1 if you have 2x Evolve and 2x Unstable Evolution. You can add 2x if you are missing any Unstable Evolution.
The Runespear: Tbh i haven't tested this yet but i guess this wep can be a cool tool for end game.
Neutral Cards:
Updating.
Videos;
Good pal ''kiwiinbacon'' made a cool video showing how fun and strong this deck can be;
Another pal Kadakk showing some skillz on Rank5;
Revision v1: I tried 2x Unstable Evolution instead 1 Master of Evolution and results are better. Still if you don't have unstable evolution you can go with 2x masters.
Revision v2: I replaced Nerubian Prophets with Pantry Spiders. Cos keeping both prophets and Corridor Creepers seems a little much while meta is full of aggro decks. I got superb results with this change. Double body from spiders are much useful for evolve tricks.
Is it possible to summon both Al'Akir the Windlord and The Lich King on turn 5?
Answer; https://hsreplay.net/replay/bFGrkRcrpThRdJG7XQy4a5
Maelstrom Portal is so important against aggro decks. You still can add 2nd Lightning Storm and 2nd Mind Control Tech instead.
Faced you yesterday while playing my spiteful druid deck, but I think you dc'd :(
Oh it's possible cos my connection at home went emo many times yesterday. So i stopped playing after a while.
Calculating for next turn = easy win;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/cXFi4yWX8tUCtE9taApvG5
Replacement for Thalnos?
You may add 2nd Unstable Evolution, Lightning Storm or another summon card; Rattling Rascal, Pantry Spider, Big-Time Racketeer, your choice. Gl.
Yes you can climb with that deck very fast i used a similair version had like 7:1 with it. And than i got 4 losses in a row against Rogues. If you dont encounter to much Tempo rogues you are fine - but i personally prefer a more aggro oriented Shaman with burst damage
Yo mate i got from Rank 19 to 10 very easily (you can check Laddering section). I'll go for Rank5 and try top ranks this week. So i'll make you know about further proggress with this deck. That wep may be cool for end game. I don't have it tbh but i may craft it. Gl.
Bonemare is not normally used in token shaman because your goal is to kill people with Bloodlust. Therefore, you want a wide board not a tall board. Also, while a 7 mana 5/5 is a good target for evolve, the minion buffed by bonemare isn't
Yo. Thanks Atramentar for the Bonemare answer and Murmuring Elemental is more useful in Jade decks.
Volcano: you don't want to nuke your own board when playing a token/zoo deck
wolves: the overload is too crippling and you no longer have a Tunnel Trogg to buff. Saronite Chain Gang is the same thing, except it costs one more and has no overload
As allways great decks +
Hi again mate. Thanks and i know you love evo shaman decks. Hope you like this too ;)
Tried a similar list last month but didn't have much success.
Evolving stuff is still pretty fun though, and getting Sorcerer's Apprentice/Radiant Elemental while having Unstable Evolution and a full board is absolutely priceless :)
Hi mate. I started to play HS from the very begining and i can seriously say this is the fastest deck moved me to Rank10. I just played like 30 games so far in two days and got from 19 to 10 easily with many strikes. While im playing on 3 different platforms (1 pc at work, 1 at home and mobile phone) i can't tell what is my true win rate but i guess i just lost between 5-7 games out of 30-35. So i can clearly say my win rate from rank 19 to 10 is at least 70%. I'll have more free time to play next week and i'm pretty sure this deck has potantial for above rank5 as well.
People creating this kind of evolve decks do similar mistakes. Some kind of defensive cards like 2nd Devolve/Hex, Hot Spring Guardian/Jinyu Waterspeaker, are just useless. You should keep a few of them (1 hex for that warlock taunt is a must atm) then go bam bam bam. So i guess any1 who has some experience on evo shaman decks can be successful playing this one. Good luck.
I dont' really know why I said similar, the one I tried was a bit more "traditional": no mc tech, no lightning storm, 1 devolve, no hex, no prophet, no thalnos, more one drops, jade and pirate package, etc)
In any case, I got really stuck at rank 3. I know the 5 to 1 climb is particularly difficult, but my winrate kept dropping and dropping, and many games weren't even close.
I like the nerubian prophets from this list, but many other stuff doesn't really convince me. Maybe I'll give the deck another try this season.
Any ideas with what to replace Corridor Creaper? This shit is in every deck in current meta and I don't have a single one!!!!
Corridor Creeper will be in meta for at least 1 more year unless they nerf it. So i would highly recommend you to craft at least 1 copy. But if you don't have any dust atm, try to add another battlecry minion with summon effect. Rattling Rascal, Pantry Spider, Big-Time Racketeer can still work for you. Gl.
Thanks! Will try it out.