Gahz'rilla Control Hunter (74% Win Rate)
- Last updated May 15, 2015 (Blackrock Launch)
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Wild
- 19 Minions
- 10 Spells
- 1 Weapon
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Unknown
- Crafting Cost: 9780
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 5/11/2015 (Blackrock Launch)
- Kurmagit
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Battle Tag:
Kurma#1502
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Region:
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Total Deck Rating
242
Since 2014 I've been trying to make an effective control hunter, and I made some pretty decent control-oriented decks that I got golden hunter with. I always really liked hunter, and my playstyle is pretty controlish. I went nuts when Gahz'rilla came out, and knew he had potential. I can't even count how many times I won because the enemy left him alive on the board.
Even without him this deck works. Here are some choices I made:
- Why no Kill Command?
I don't think there is any space for it, and you don't have that many beasts. I find Arcane Shot better because it can combo with Wild Pyromancer and destroy aggro and zoo decks.
Wild Pyromancer + Hunter's Mark combo is devastating because it can kill big minions such as Dr. Boom and deal damage to all the others, making this useful in lots of situations and in all kinds of matches. Synergizes as well with Acolyte of Pain, and of course, Gahz'rilla.
- Why Bloodmage Thalnos?
Better Loot Hoarder, which has spell power for Arcane Shot and Quick Shot.
- Why Kezan Mystic?
I used Explosive Trap, but I found out that Kezan Mystic makes you instantly win against Freeze Mage and annihilate our hated brothers, Face Hunters. Explosive Trap proved itself ineffective in many situations due to the enemy be playing around it.
Mulligan
Mulligan hard for 1,2 drops in aggro matchups, and if you already have it, keep 3 drops. Against hunters and mages always keep Kezan Mystic.
In other matches, mulligan for 1,2,3 drops. If you already have a 2 or 3 drop, you can keep 4 drops.
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I hope you guys like it, and any question about replacement of cards, comment.
EDIT: This deck is better against control, but you can do anti-aggro approaches:
x2 Zombie Chow instead of x2 Animal Companion
x2 Sen'jin Shieldmasta instead of x2 Piloted Shredder
Isn't the point of this deck to use your Snipers to attack your own Gahz'rilla?
Those snipers are from controling the board with a 2 mana 2 damage ping. You have a lot more activators for godzilla also. Anyways i dont have them and not gonna create them hah
Been experimenting with different Hunter decks this season and this certainly looks promising. Based on your experience and anyone in the comments too, what have been the matchups this deck has struggled with the most? Wanna make sure I know what to expect before I craft Gaz
So far this deck worked pretty well against control and grim patron warriors. But it's very weak against mages in general I'd say since their heropower denies almost every combo you want to play with pyromancer or thalnos.
Can I ask if you think this deck is capable of making it to legendary? +1 for an original deck btw.
Really enjoying this deck, 5-0 so far, I think the big thing with this deck is that people are not expecting any of it. Completely throws them off
Try +1 Azure Drake and Loot Hoarder
Just tried this deck in a casual and HOLY MOO!! Removal for days!! Between the arcane shots and Steamweedle sniper my opponent couldn't keep a minion on the board,I can only imagine if I had drawn a pyromancer.LOL
I just got a golden Gahz'rilla from an arena pack! So I am very pleased to have found you have put a lot of effort into a good deck that makes use of the card. I'm gonna give this a shot, I'll let you know how it works for me and any card subs I make :)
This is a great deck. It holds it's own well against most classes. I just imagine people who face it are like wtf, because it really throws people off lol.
Yeah, everyone expects face or midrange. The element of surprise really helps too
I just became legend #7 with it.. thank you very much
You're welcome! It's nice to see it working
I don´t have 2x steam wheedle sniper :/ How to replace?
Try Mad Scientist
I was trying to find a place for Emperor Thaurissan and/or Quick Shot, gonna try it.