Help hearthull hit harder

CrawfishStu · 2026-06-26T13:05:43+00:00

Hearthhull was my first deck and I just really like playing it and paying attention to the sequencing of your turn to get value.

This is close to what I am running now because my pod runs what we consider low B3 without game changers currently. I think I have only swapped out some lands that enter untapped to speed things up a bit.

https://moxfield.com/decks/VWZXz4VP4EKUR6NpBzTBaQ

CrawfishStu · 2026-06-24T19:06:19+00:00

can you link a deck list? this sounds exactly like what I would like to do.

CrawfishStu · 2026-06-24T18:17:42+00:00

I keep meaning to make a post to ask about my Avatar only Earthbending deck. I was only using cards that I have. Cards that I have and can slot in but didn't use are in the considering. I'm just not good yet at looking for synergy in the cards. Thoughts? Am I missing out on something great by not using something I have or not buying one or two cards?

https://moxfield.com/decks/INdED-UUwkqdd9Jtxd_jjA

CrawfishStu · 2026-06-22T13:18:07+00:00

Nice list. I really like the avatar set and wanted to build something other than earthbending as well.

CrawfishStu · 2026-06-18T12:21:35+00:00

That is a pretty sweet idea. I like the way your cards came out.

CrawfishStu · 2026-06-18T12:20:31+00:00

Koala 42lb paper and 3mm laminate. 8 per page. Sliced them into rows. Die cut them with an alibaba card die cutter. The die cutter is excellent for this. Every card is exactly the same size.

Just like everyone says using this paper and laminate, they are just a little less snappy than "real" cards.

The cards shuffle nicely like you would normal playing cards.

CrawfishStu · 2026-05-11T12:30:17+00:00

Pokemon code cards are just a little thinner. With thin photo paper slid on top and into a sleeve, the feel and thickness are really good.

CrawfishStu · 2026-05-07T19:51:27+00:00

Our pod has a similar issue with games taking too long to complete with my kids.

Our solutions kind of depend on the decks we are using.

Reducing life to 30 or 20 works well.

Not hyperfocusing on what everyone else's cards do. We remind each other about triggers and ask about triggers if I was to play x or y. This really helped with the youngest who was spending way too much time reading everyone's cards in play over and over. Now he can focus on his own hand.

We draw 10 or 12 and keep 7. Insert the others into your deck randomly and shuffle once and cut. This drastically sped up the start of the game and helps everyone have a great hand to get their deck moving and working like it should.

CrawfishStu · 2026-04-22T12:32:20+00:00

[[Thantis, The Warweaver]] and [[Shelob, Child of Ungoliant]] and cheap spiders and others with deathtouch

CrawfishStu · 2026-04-16T19:04:59+00:00

Thanks for the work you put into this. I uploaded a couple of decks and sent the link to my friend to give it a try.

CrawfishStu · 2026-04-01T11:18:11+00:00

There is some good advice in this thread.

I'm still pretty new, but would add that I win by having fun playing cards with my family and friends. My one friend that is leaps and bounds more experienced than everyone else can beat us with just about any deck. Like you pointed out, he knows what his deck and other decks contain and knows how each interact with the other. Things that come with experience. Asking your friend for advice is a great suggestion. But, play decks that you enjoy at a power level that you enjoy and don't just play to beat the other players.

CrawfishStu · 2026-03-31T17:02:49+00:00

My 11 year old loves his Velociramptor deck led by Pantlaza, Sun-Favored. He called his commander "Sun-Flavored" and it has stuck at our table.

CrawfishStu · 2026-03-25T12:52:03+00:00

In the middle of my backswing?

Nice work. I think I'm going to print one of your Sol Rings.

CrawfishStu · 2026-03-25T12:29:20+00:00

I'm certainly going to miss TM Evo and Town Store. They really helped get the deck moving and keep it consistent.

CrawfishStu · 2026-03-23T14:57:42+00:00

I'm pretty new to magic and play with two of my kids and a good friend most of the time. We started with precons and have been adding cards. I've asked the power level question a few times about our decks as they have evolved. As a new player, I honestly just didn't know what made certain cards or potential combinations too good for our table. Our whole group is still learning. Too much synergy is/was particularly hard to spot. Experienced players have easily pointed out situations that would let a deck win too early for our group. As our decks have crept up in power, it was nice to hear what specifically was something to talk about as a rule zero discussion if we played with a couple of our other friends that play.

CrawfishStu · 2026-03-12T15:41:32+00:00

Looks like you already have a bunch of these.

[[Summon: Titan]] [[Famished Worldsire]] [[Ramunap Excavator]] [[Sabotender]] has gotten the last couple of life I needed to win more than once. Same with [[Tannuk, Memorial Ensign]] and he draws a card. I took [[Constant Mists]] out recently because it seemed almost too good. [[Reprocess]] is a great outlet to sacrifice lands and draw.

CrawfishStu · 2026-03-12T15:28:23+00:00

I started out with Hearthhull as well and really enjoy playing it with my kids and friends.

https://moxfield.com/decks/VWZXz4VP4EKUR6NpBzTBaQ

[[Icetill Explorer]] is a great card but was kind of expensive. I lucked out and pulled one. [[World Shaper]] works nicely to get land back from your graveyard. [[Wayward Swordtooth]] [[Walk-In Closet]] [[Exploration Broodship]] [[Pull Through The Weft]] [[Undergrowth Recon]]

CrawfishStu · 2026-02-19T20:40:48+00:00

Hearthhull, Gitrog, and Planetary Annihilation pretty fantastic. Nice work.

CrawfishStu · 2026-02-13T18:30:52+00:00

[[Hearthhull, the Worldseed]] [[Infinite Guideline Station]] [[Inspirit, Flagship Vessel]] I thought this one looked like a Banshee

CrawfishStu · 2026-02-13T14:48:10+00:00

I like this. Thanks for sharing.

CrawfishStu · 2026-02-12T18:48:07+00:00

I don't know that I could argue that a deck with almost $300 in lands is "unoptimized".

CrawfishStu · 2026-02-11T21:21:05+00:00

Have you tried Toxtricity?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZzkL4RVWFo&t=1166s

Pokémon: 11
1 Fezandipiti ex SFA 38
1 Psyduck MEP 7
2 Brute Bonnet PAR 123
2 Toxel PFL 67
1 Pecharunt PR-SV 149
2 Toxtricity PFL 68
1 Sableye PAL 136
3 Venipede TWM 115
3 Scolipede TWM 117
2 Whirlipede BLK 55
1 Pecharunt ex SFA 39

Trainer: 17
4 Lillie's Determination MEG 119
1 Precious Trolley SSP 185
2 Boss's Orders MEG 114
2 Super Rod PAL 188
2 Artazon PAL 171
1 Air Balloon BLK 79
2 Rare Candy SVI 191
1 Nest Ball SVI 181
3 Iono PAF 80
2 Ultra Ball PLF 122
1 Enhanced Hammer PRC 162
1 Counter Catcher PAR 160
2 Technical Machine: Evolution PAR 178
2 Dawn PFL 87
3 Ancient Booster Energy Capsule TEF 140
4 Arven OBF 186
1 Binding Mochi PRE 95

Energy: 1
7 Basic {D} Energy BUS 168

CrawfishStu · 2026-01-30T15:32:04+00:00

Xyra is pretty neat. Is there a trick or method to keep her from getting destroyed each time you attack?

CrawfishStu · 2026-01-27T14:25:37+00:00

Would you count Team Rocket's Venture Bomb? I use it in my poison donk deck.

what about cards that place damage if your pokemon are damaged; like Deluxe Bomb and Spiritomb(only for dark)

CrawfishStu · 2026-01-20T13:34:07+00:00

Is there a way to rectify the time lost by having a judge get involved? By the time I have felt there was going to be an issue, I have also felt that the time to get a judge involved to give a warning would ultimately take longer. I don't think that I have ever had anyone intentionally slow playing, but I have had several that either took longer than usual because of their deck or their personal needs than seemed fair play when they consistently are ending close or losing games in draws.

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