No Duplicate w/Dragon v2
- Last updated Apr 3, 2020 (Kael'thas Patch)
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Wild
- 19 Minions
- 11 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Dragon Mage
- Crafting Cost: 14240
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 3/22/2020 (Kael'thas Patch)
- Debreli
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Hi everyone, it has been a while since I quit playing HS, a week earlier I started to play it and got addicted to again. I like creating a deck on my own, my aim was to create a no duplicate deck which synergizes with dragons and a versatile one that deals against any matchup. Also, since the new expansion is on the way to come out in few weeks, I tried not to include any cards from earlier rotating out expansions. (except Firetree Witchdoctor). The reason behind this mixture was to add more power and diversity into dragon-mage archetype.
I currently reached rank 5 with this deck and it can deal with pretty much every type of deck but face and dragon hunter. Of course you can still beat them if you manage to answer their aggro and gain control at right time, otherwise it would be probably too late. (after HOF rotation with Leeroy is gone, I feel like they are easy to deal with now)
These are some games. 12-5 between rank 6-7.
And some of my latest games between after new ranked system.19-5
How to play
Almost against every matchup Malygos, Aspect of Magic is good, so keep it. Also it works well with Sunfury Protector to stop aggro. Also don't hesitate to play Zephrys the Great early. When he is played on turn 2 to an empty board it will give you the Animal Companion. You can gain time against face hunters in this way.
Res Priest is not a problem. Don't let him heal even if you have small minions on board. Keep Alexstrasza and Polymorph. If you haveAlexstrasza in hand, try to gain control of board at turn 8. You can do this even earlier with Frizz Kindleroost but its rarely likely to pull off. Other significant cards are Zephrys the Great and Conjurer's Calling.
Against rogues you will be surprised how well this deck deal with them. They usually don't have a big board presence, however they will be more aggresive with their never ending lackeys and combo cards. Try to bait and let them spend their removals on small-middle level minions and setup for a big hit. If they manage to somehow overwhelm you in board presence, you have lots of removal to comeback.
Possible Replacements
In lower ranks you will be probably face more aggro decks like face,dragon hunters, token druids and mech paladins maybe. So, Sunfury Protector and Frostbolt are extra tools to stop them but if you feel you do not need them anymore, Ironbeak Owl or Tortollan Pilgrim are reasonable cards to have in longer games. Both will add more variety to the deck, very good situational cards.
Replaced Firetree Witchdoctor with Astromancer Solarian for standard
Hey, I like this deck very much :)
I just managed to finally craft Tortollan Pilgrim and I would like to put it in the deck, what should I replace with it?
Hey, thank you my friend. As mentioned above, replace either with frostbolt or sunfury protector, your choice :)
do you think new prime for mage can be a good card for this deck?
Out of new mage cards, yes. I think he's the only solid card can fit into this deck.
+1 for including rolling fireball. Always a lifesaver.
I totally feel you on this one, great card.
Hey, I know the new expansion is gonna hit soon after this and this will probably be irrelevant by then but what do you actually recommend against embiggen druid? Having a tough time to counter it.
Hey, I feel the same way actually. It's really hard to catch up with them if they had a great opening like Embiggen plus Breath of Dreams. They have to count on their minions to kill you, so using your removals wisely is decisive I think. Try to get either Flamestrike or Frostnova of Malygos. 1-Cost Frostnova allows you to Alexstrasza+Frostnova combo with full mana and Flamestrike usually wipes out their board. Other than that, if you sense he will begin to overwhelm you and you will lose eventually, don't hesitate to puzzlebox. All in all its 50/50 matchup in my opinion. Hope this was helpful.
You face a lot of them? I met my first one today and won with my Highlander Galakrond Rogue. But you have to play smart with Zephrys and have a bit of luck. A card like Bad Luck Albatross can dilute his deck a bit.
You can also try Galakrond Priest who can destroy 4 minions when fully upgraded.
But I don't enjoy playing Galakrond decks though, sorry. Thanks for the advice anyway.
I like this deck :) once I got 4-0, next time 0-6 :( depends sometimes on luck, especially vs aggro when you don't get your useful tools, but it's favorable matchups. AND of course you have to use your brain (don't spend dragon synergy when you don't have dragons :P My main problem is highlander priest, forbidden words on doomsayer is nuts, many removals, even with my good start :) // all rank5 games
Hey thank you for your comment. Actually, against any priest deck (all of them pretty slow) you should be really economic with your threat sources and just be patient. Many times I was in a situtation where I had many cards and possible threats in my hand and some on board where opponent had no other option than use his removals. As I said, if you are facing with them a lot, consider adding Ironbeak Owl and Tortollan Pilgrim which would really help.
hey there, i also havent played hearthstone for like almost a year. I got into game by playing bg's got some legendaries and a free deck and decided to make this deck even if i felt hesitant because i dont like rng decks. i am currently 15-1 with it. this deck has a lot of synergy and hidden tools. So thank you for sharing.
I used to be legend many times and this deck definately have the quality to bring someone to legend if u know what you are doing ofcourse.
btw how would you tech it for wild format? just curious..
Hey mate, much appreciated and congrats for your great run! Hope you can reach legend with it :)
Unfortunately I don't play wild. So I have no idea really :/
In wild there is no good Highlander dragon mage, but highlander mage with dragons and old quest is actually tier 1, arguably the best deck in wild, and in my experience it is very fun so try it if you have cards. You could try the control highlander mage which also runs a couple of dragons but i wouldnt call it dragon mage and it is not that good. Btw for both decks you need to change the deck list a lot.
This deck is amazingly fun! :D Keep it up!
I'm glad you are having fun with it, thank you !