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Shadow-Vanndar-Deathrattle Control Priest

  • Last updated Feb 18, 2023 (March of the Lich King)
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  • 10 Minions
  • 17 Spells
  • 2 Weapons
  • Deck Type: Ranked Deck
  • Deck Archetype: Deathrattle Priest
  • Crafting Cost: 11460
  • Dust Needed: Loading Collection
  • Created: 2/18/2023 (March of the Lich King)
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  • Battle Tag:

    HotdogHunter#11514

  • Region:

    US

  • Total Deck Rating

    238

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In this deck, we will not be using Mind Spike as a hunter hero power. The inspiration behind this deck is the interaction Spirit Guide has with Mi'da, Pure Light. Fragment of Mi'da is a holy spell, and once mi'da dies, it will be our only holy spell, so spirit guide can consistently resummon mi'da and piss off the opponent. Also, when I first uploaded a version of this deck a few seasons ago, I said it felt strong; it was just missing a good four-mana shadow spell. Well, we finally got that with Cannibalize, which has felt great in this deck (much better than Drown).

This deck has a lot of cheap control tools and is very good at countering aggro decks like pirate rogue and can fight toe-to-toe with even shaman. But this deck also has a lot of value with N'Zoth, the Corruptor, Xyrella, the Devout, Mi'da, Pure Light, and 2 Amulet of Undyings. As such, this deck is also very favorable in control matchups. 

This deck's nastiest matchup is against any mages. Against secret mage, you will pretty much need to be able to beat your opponent with just spells and hero powers. So hopefully, Palm Reading can bail you out. This deck is also not great into quest mage. A Vanndar Stormpike on four, followed by full smorc, is sometimes enough if the opponent doesn't draw well. 

I have 14 games recorded with a 75% win rate in high diamond ranks. I am 2-1 against the three quest mages I've played against, but I don't feel like that trend will continue.  This is only a low sample size, but this deck is quite strong, maybe even legend-worthy if you have the patience.

Here is a video of me piloting the deck against pirate rogue and another control priest: 

I've played this deck a lot more than 14 times. It's just all that I have data for. Priest is also my favorite and most played class, so please ask questions about inclusions and contribute card suggestions. It's all very welcome.