Good point I put in Scalebane could be good against priest forcing them to use removal on it as it offers big buffs and big body as a 5/5 on the board. But it's all down to personal preference if you pref Fungalmancer by all means do it. I am still experimenting with the cards. Sometimes Scalebane sits in my hand compared to Fungalmancer which can be used more to buff minions on that note I'd give +1 to Fungalmancer.
There's no direct replacement for her. I have not yet investigated wether drawing X cards from her gives you a win or not but on a short note I'd say it does as she is an ok card-draw. Arcane Intellect, Tar Creeper, Acolyte of Pain is also ok. You want Luna for the draw not for the 2/4 body but being big is good because you can target her with Fungalmancer.
You go face with all your might and hope you kill them before turn 9. If they get both spellstones out you've basically lost. This is a tough matchup. Try to CS their spellstone (on higher ranks they will play around it with coin so you play a random secret first). Mulligan for Secretkeepers and Kirin Tor Mage/Black Cat/Pyromancer. If still having trouble switch out mirror entity for another CS. Goodluck.
He is a little too slow and clunky in this deck. Good option if you lack Baron Geddon. However, Baron Geddon is just overall the better pick because of the healing- and board-clearing ability, Around 50% of all my matchups have been against aggro/jade Druid, tempo Rouge and Zoolock. Baron Geddon is better against aggro and can win you more games.
I agree that in this matchup it is tough to win if you do not draw Frost Lich Jaina. Try to cycle as much as you can, also hard mulligan for Jaina. Do not let the priest damage you too much with their minions, you have to keep him at bay or he will not give you the time you need to draw Frost Lich Jaina
The use of Archmage Antonidas is to create more burn/removal to either a) use on the opponents' face (usually aggressive decks who lack heal and try to rush you down fast) or b) to slow the game down by controlling the board by fireballing and slowing the game down. If you can get two Fireballs it is extremely good for both control and burn. Babbling Book and Primordial Glyph further increase Tonis flexibility as you can get burnspells like Pyroblast, Frostbolt and Fireball to further nuke your opponent down. Also remember if you set up a Frost Nova+Doomsayer turn and drop Archmage Antonidas and the opponent doesn't have an answer, you seal the game. How you use and time him is crucial. F.g. Archmage Antonidas cannot just drop on the board versus a control deck if they haven't used any of their removal, he will instantly die (or maybe you just want some fireballs off of him and then that is also okay). Then maybe you follow up with a big threat like The Lich King or Medivh, the Guardian.
(Some of these plays are slower because of matchups being control).
I've argued teching another legendary for Archmage Antonidas but there have been several games where he has been what's pushed my victory against f.g. Handlocks, Zoolocks and Rouges, therefore I keep him. And if the ladder still has Zoo and Rouge he is a solid card. It's also preference. He is also a big enough threat for the opponent and has to be dealt with immediately. Also the typical Frost Lich Jaina deck is usually played in a slow way, but with Toni you can play a bit more aggressive and risky. Yet another flexible aspect.
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I'll hook you up tonight, promise. Though this deck has 'round 20 games played but it's working nicely, keep that in mind.
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No, replace her instead with Acolyte of Pain or Tar Creeper or Arcane Intellect
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What did you replace Luna with?
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You welcome, good luck.
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Hello,
Good point
I put in Scalebane could be good against priest forcing them to use removal on it as it offers big buffs and big body as a 5/5 on the board. But it's all down to personal preference if you pref Fungalmancer by all means do it. I am still experimenting with the cards.
Sometimes Scalebane sits in my hand compared to Fungalmancer which can be used more to buff minions on that note I'd give +1 to Fungalmancer.
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There's no direct replacement for her. I have not yet investigated wether drawing X cards from her gives you a win or not but on a short note I'd say it does as she is an ok card-draw. Arcane Intellect, Tar Creeper, Acolyte of Pain is also ok. You want Luna for the draw not for the 2/4 body but being big is good because you can target her with Fungalmancer.
Goodluck.
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You go face with all your might and hope you kill them before turn 9. If they get both spellstones out you've basically lost. This is a tough matchup. Try to CS their spellstone (on higher ranks they will play around it with coin so you play a random secret first). Mulligan for Secretkeepers and Kirin Tor Mage/Black Cat/Pyromancer. If still having trouble switch out mirror entity for another CS. Goodluck.
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Okay that makes sense. I did update the Priest matchup though. Will put a disclaimer ASAP, also will be teching some cards in- and out. Appreciated.
EDIT: There we go :)
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He is a little too slow and clunky in this deck. Good option if you lack Baron Geddon. However, Baron Geddon is just overall the better pick because of the healing- and board-clearing ability, Around 50% of all my matchups have been against aggro/jade Druid, tempo Rouge and Zoolock. Baron Geddon is better against aggro and can win you more games.
Baron Geddon > Archmage Antonidas.
If you wanna push lethal against your opponents then Archmage Antonidas will be the better pick.
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I recently tried out Baron Geddon and I can only agree with you, it is a monsterous card.
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Good feedback, thank you :), can get a little clouded after consistently writing, appreciated :)
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Hi, if you are facing a lot of Raza Priests switch both, or one of the Doomsayer for extra card draw like f.g. Acolyte of Pain or Coldlight Oracle. Also including Bloodmage Thalnos instead of one Babbling Book can also be good overall to help you with cycle.
I agree that in this matchup it is tough to win if you do not draw Frost Lich Jaina. Try to cycle as much as you can, also hard mulligan for Jaina. Do not let the priest damage you too much with their minions, you have to keep him at bay or he will not give you the time you need to draw Frost Lich Jaina
Good luck!
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Hello there,
Thank you for commenting. I do not have Baron Geddon but I will definantly craft him for this deck.
Glad the deck is working out for you!
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Hi,
The use of Archmage Antonidas is to create more burn/removal to either a) use on the opponents' face (usually aggressive decks who lack heal and try to rush you down fast) or b) to slow the game down by controlling the board by fireballing and slowing the game down. If you can get two Fireballs it is extremely good for both control and burn. Babbling Book and Primordial Glyph further increase Tonis flexibility as you can get burnspells like Pyroblast, Frostbolt and Fireball to further nuke your opponent down. Also remember if you set up a Frost Nova+Doomsayer turn and drop Archmage Antonidas and the opponent doesn't have an answer, you seal the game. How you use and time him is crucial. F.g. Archmage Antonidas cannot just drop on the board versus a control deck if they haven't used any of their removal, he will instantly die (or maybe you just want some fireballs off of him and then that is also okay). Then maybe you follow up with a big threat like The Lich King or Medivh, the Guardian.
Example of plays with Archmage Antonidas:
- Archmage Antonidas+Frost Nova+The Coin
- Archmage Antonidas+Primordial Glyph+Random spell
- Archmage Antonidas+The Coin+Polymorph
- Archmage Antonidas+Simulacrum (From Primordial Glyph)
- Archmage Antonidas+Molten Reflection (From Primordial Glyph)
- You can use Archmage Antonidas generated Fireballs to kill Doomsayer and gain Water Elementals while in Frost Lich Jaina form.
- Aggressive decks are running Bonemare, extra Fireballs are perfect for this.
(Some of these plays are slower because of matchups being control).
I've argued teching another legendary for Archmage Antonidas but there have been several games where he has been what's pushed my victory against f.g. Handlocks, Zoolocks and Rouges, therefore I keep him. And if the ladder still has Zoo and Rouge he is a solid card. It's also preference. He is also a big enough threat for the opponent and has to be dealt with immediately. Also the typical Frost Lich Jaina deck is usually played in a slow way, but with Toni you can play a bit more aggressive and risky. Yet another flexible aspect.
I have yet to try Baron Geddon, it interests me.
Thank you for commenting, feel free to reply further.