Mastering the CardsWater's card pool is one of the most diverse and interesting in the World of Elements, with five separate direct synergies with other elements. Lets take a look at three of those dual element cards now.
Chrysaora / Physalia
UsageThis little critter is unique in the game as the only creature capable of dealing poison counters directly to an enemy without having to deal damage. If unanswered, it can slowly but surely whittle an opponent's health down regardless of any shielding or Sundials. Interestingly, the upgraded version is sometimes less effective, as it can be damaged by Fire Shields and Spine Carapaces.
Another use for these cards is as in-element Shard of Patience fodder. As it only costs 1
, it can fill a creature slot cheaply and effectively in certain formats where you are required to have a certain percentage of cards in element.
DecksSpeed Poison
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initially, and Bonewalls and Congeals can be used to simply delay the opponent's offensive strategies while you rack up poison counters.
Toxic Flooding
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Toadfish / Puffer Fish
UsageThese creatures are a strange pair, and one whose function differs dramatically between the Upgraded and Unupgraded versions. Toadfish are one of the best unupgraded creatures for damage to cost ratio in the game, and can be used either simply as vanilla creatures, or if you have access to air quanta, a decent CC threat to your opponent. Puffer Fishes on the other hand are the most durable Venomous creatures in the game, with the added bonus of extra raw power. Being at 3 attack makes them perfect as an Adrenaline target. AdrennaPuffers deal 12 raw damage per turn and inflict 2 poison counters to boot!
DecksStaff Puffers
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Flying Fish
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Steam Machine / Steam Machine
UsageSteam Machines have the potential to be the most dangerous creatures in the game. Unchecked, and with enough quanta, they can grow at an alarming rate, and due to having high HP they can act as excellent stall-breakers in the right scenario. They can be slow to start, however, so need the right support to allow them to flourish. The Upgraded version also has a rather strange niche: other than Armagios, they are the highest HP creatures that can be targeted by Butterfly Effect.
DecksGet On Up, It's Steaming Time
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Steamie Domin
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BONUS DECKRemember how I said water has the most dual-element cards in the game? Well, say hello to...
WaderBow
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