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Budget Secret Tempo Mage

  • Last updated Dec 2, 2016 (Gadgetzan)
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  • 16 Minions
  • 14 Spells
  • Deck Type: Ranked Deck
  • Deck Archetype: Secret Mage
  • Crafting Cost: 3960
  • Dust Needed: Loading Collection
  • Created: 12/3/2016 (Gadgetzan)
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    grimmco#1682

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(NOT ENTIRELY COMPETITIVE)

Mulligan- Any 1 drop, SpellBender

But interesting and fun. Not pure aggro, but pretty close.  Most of time, you'll play when you can when you can, with a couple of exceptions. You can play Medivh's Valet before a secret, especially turn two if you think you can get poke damage in. 

Secret Choices-

SpellBender- Proactive. Pretty difficult to proc. The dream is a Blessing of Kings, but it works like a second set of counterspells against Swipe or Shield Slam. Try to play spellbender before Counterspell when you can, so that the targeted spell will get caught first. 

Potion of Polymorph-  Make sure to not play it before Mirror Entity. Like the original Polymorphy, works best on deathrattle or on-going action. Also can be used to remove big taunts.

Mirror Entity- Don't play when you are ahead on board. The chance of a doomsayer or other negative deathrattle (Bomb Squad) means this should be a comeback mechanic.

Counterspell- When you have the board, but after the coin and other cantrips would have been played. Best around turn 4 or later. 

Why Finley? I found the mage hero power just didn't have an impact. Life Tap or Steady Shot are much better. Even Recruit or Totems are more impactful.