Gold Str3aks

[Str3aks]

Simple thread to keep track of my decks created for arena.
Feedback is always welcome.  Enjoy!


09/26 - 10/3  :  Black Hole

Level 40 Health Points 52/180 Max Upgraded 5 Oracle Upgraded 1 Mark Multiplier 1X Card(s) per Turn 2X Deck Size 2X

Win:Loss 24:11 Electrum Earned 324 Rank 87 Rating 84 Age (days) 7 Thumbs Up? 12 Thumbs Down? 12

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74f 55v 55v 55v 55v 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vl 4vl 50u 50u 55k 55l 590 590 5bu 5bu 5f6 5ib 5if 5lf 5og 5og 5rk 5up 61q 61q 6u5 745 745 745 8pl

Deck idea/description:
My first Gold deck! With a Black Hole from the Oracle, I decided to go for a denial-rainbow type, similar to what I've been using to grind/farm silver arena. Although I have no poison cards, I went with 3 Discords instead of an Arsenic or two. I know it's kind of clunky, but I wanted to make sure I could scramble my opponent's quanta to maximize my Black Holes.

[Str3aks]

10/03 - 10/07  :  Earth Pendulum

Level 47 Health Points 157/165 Max Upgraded 5 Oracle Upgraded 1 Mark Multiplier 2X Card(s) per Turn 2X Deck Size 2X

Win:Loss 4:5 Electrum Earned 63 Rank 410 Rating -80 Age (days) 3 Thumbs Up? 3 Thumbs Down? 1

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78q 5aa 5aa 5aa 5aa 595 595 595 595 5uk 5uk 5uk 5uk 5uk 5uk 5uk 5uk 5up 5up 5up 5ur 5ur 5uu 5uu 5uu 5uv 5uv 5uv 5uv 5uv 5uv 7ta 7ta 7td 7td 8pt

Deck idea/description:
Hmm. Earth Pendulum. The first ideas that came to mind were:

• denial with some combination of Earth/Darkness/Gravity (and maybe Entropy for another Discord/Black Hole combo)
• Some sort of Grabbow based Time deck

But I didn't like those ideas because denial decks are no fun to play against, and Earth Pendulum with a time mark is just too obvious. So after looking through the cards for ideas, I decided to base my deck's strategy around Liquid Shadow and high hp.
Initially I was really excited for this idea, but after playing around with it against the AI, I began to doubt my plan. While deckbuilding, I was too focused on the defensive/healing aspect and I overlooked my need for offensive power. If I want to keep my deck slim, I'll have to cut some of the control elements (Basilisk Blood/Steal), and even then my Earth/Darkness options aren't that great. I could also add some stall, and maybe another element, but I want to make sure I can draw the Liquid Shadow (and a Gargoyle).
As of right now, I don't really like what I've come up with. I may change it up later, or I may just wait and see what I get tomorrow. Who knows, maybe the extra mark/double draw will pick up a couple wins.
....As I was submitting the deck, I decided to add a couple each of Eclipse and Vampires (both upgraded) in place of 3 Liquid Shadow and 1 Steal.

[Str3aks]

10/07 - 10/14  :  Graboid

Level 48 Health Points 1/150 Max Upgraded 10 Oracle Upgraded 2 Mark Multiplier 2X Card(s) per Turn 2X Deck Size 2X

Win:Loss 27:8 Electrum Earned 450 Rank 38 Rating 201 Age (days) 8 Thumbs Up? 23 Thumbs Down? 4

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77g 77g 590 590 590 4sa 4sa 4sa 4sa 4sa 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 52o 52o 52o 52o 52o 52o 542 542 55q 5f6 5ia 5ia 713 71a 77g 7ah 7ds 7q5 80g 8pm

Deck idea/description:
Didn't have much time to build this one, but I wanted to use Graboid while I could, so I threw this together. Creativity not included.

Edit: Holy double deck size Batman! 13 undefeated victories?!? Either I've had some really unfortunate opponents or the secret to a good arena deck is a good oracle card.

[Chapuz]

Following. Keep going with this thread until you reach platinum!

[Str3aks]

Following. Keep going with this thread until you reach platinum!

Thanks! I'm slowly making progress, I'll get there before too long.

[flyingcat]

This looks a lot like my grabbed deck that's in 19! May the best deck (read: the one that gets the most plays) win!

[Str3aks]

This looks a lot like my grabbed deck that's in 19! May the best deck (read: the one that gets the most plays) win!

lifegiverdragon? Well, looks like yours is getting more plays, 31-0! You're #1 gold as of right now, congrats! Just wait a few hours though, everyone likes to play my deck around lunchtime.

[flyingcat]

Thanks, although your deck might have done better had it gotten more plays. Are you sure double mark is necessary? I went 180 HP, 20 wisdom, 2x dexterity on my lvl 48 build. While playing with the Grabbow, you usually have enough earth quanta to use all the graboids in your hand. Mine is probably going to become a farm if I don't get any good cards soon. BTW, how did you go up 7 levels (40->47)? I want to learn your grinding secrets plz? 
EDIT: here is my deck

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4sa 4vh 4vh 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 55q 55q 590 590 5ia 5ia 5lm 6qq 6qq 6qq 6qq 6qq 71a 71a 77g 77g 77g 7ag 7ag 7dm 7dm 7n0 7n0 7q4 80a 80a 8pm

It's at 34-2 now... 

[Str3aks]

Thanks, although your deck might have done better had it gotten more plays. Are you sure double mark is necessary? I went 180 HP, 20 wisdom, 2x dexterity on my lvl 48 build. While playing with the Grabbow, you usually have enough earth quanta to use all the graboids in your hand. Mine is probably going to become a farm if I don't get any good cards soon. BTW, how did you go up 7 levels (40->47)? I want to learn your grinding secrets plz? 
EDIT: here is my deck

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4sa 4vh 4vh 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 4vj 55q 55q 590 590 5ia 5ia 5lm 6qq 6qq 6qq 6qq 6qq 71a 71a 77g 77g 77g 7ag 7ag 7dm 7dm 7n0 7n0 7q4 80a 80a 8pm

It's at 34-2 now... 

I didn't do much testing with this one, so you could be right about the mark. More hp may have helped me win a couple of games toward the end there.
Oh, and my grinding secrets? I don't really have any. I'm just playing lots of silver and gold arena with Supernova rainbows and Poison Dials. 

[Str3aks]

10/14 - 10/19  :  Adrenaline

Level 50 Health Points 148/180 Max Upgraded 5 Oracle Upgraded 1 Mark Multiplier 2X Card(s) per Turn 2X Deck Size 2X

Win:Loss 10:12 Electrum Earned 117 Rank 644 Rating -217 Age (days) 5 Thumbs Up? 3 Thumbs Down? 7

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7an 5c7 5c7 5c7 5c7 5bs 5bs 5bs 5bt 5bt 5bu 5bu 5bu 5bu 5bu 5bu 5c5 5c5 5cq 5de 5de 5de 5ur 5ur 5ut 5ut 5ut 5ut 606 606 606 606 606 606 7ba 7n2 7n2 7n2 8pn

Deck idea/description:
This deck goes for a damage race. Quick N Easy damage gets me to the finish line quicker. Healing pushes my opponents finish line further away. This strategy is about as straightforward as you can get, so I'll be riding my 200hp double draw arena advantage here.
...And hoping nobody tries to farm gold with mono-Aether...

[Str3aks]

10/19 - 10/26  :  Azure Dragon

Level 51 Health Points 67/195 Max Upgraded 20 Oracle Upgraded 3 Mark Multiplier 1X Card(s) per Turn 2X Deck Size 2X

Win:Loss 28:9 Electrum Earned 315 Rank 65 Rating 135 Age (days) 7 Thumbs Up? 7 Thumbs Down? 21

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7mv 7mv 7mv 5of 5of 5oc 5oc 5oc 5oc 5oc 5od 5og 5og 5og 5oh 5oh 5ol 5pa 5pa 5pu 5pu 5pu 5pu 7ms 7ms 7ms 7ms 7mt 7mt 7mt 7mt 7mt 7mu 7mu 7mu 7mu 7n2 7n2 7n5 7nq 8pr

Deck idea/description:
I've been slowly upgrading my mono-air, so I decided to make use of those upped cards. The weapons and the Thunderstorm provide plenty of creature control while the Shards of Freedom provide a way to bypass shields. I'm hoping 3 shards are enough with double draw.
I don't know how well this will do against arena farmers, but it looks strong on paper. My previous deck was knocked out of top 500, so this deck will at least do for now.

Edit: Turns out you can't "reset" your deck if the Oracle gives you the same card. I tried, but could only modify my deck, which soon dropped down to 1hp and fell out of top 500.

[Str3aks]

10/29 - 10/31  :  Gravity Pendulum

Level 52 Health Points 196/200 Max Upgraded 20 Oracle Upgraded 3 Mark Multiplier 1X Card(s) per Turn 2X Deck Size 2X

Win:Loss 3:4 Electrum Earned 27 Rank 421 Rating -84 Age (days) 2 Thumbs Up? 0 Thumbs Down? 3

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75m 75m 75m 576 576 55k 55k 55k 55k 55k 55k 55k 55k 55k 55p 55p 55r 55r 55t 55t 55t 55v 55v 55v 55v 56i 56i 56i 576 576 576 576 58t 58t 58v 58v 592 592 593 593 593 593 74b 74b 74d 77e 77f 77f 7n2 7n2 8pm

Deck idea/description:
I spent a lot of time fiddling with this one, but I think this deck turned out decent.
I ended up with a control/denial type deck that can take a while to get going, but can completely dominate once everything is set up.