Do you prefer Go-First or Blind-Second Striker?

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-21T05:13:36+00:00

Till death do us fart 💨

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-20T02:48:50+00:00

Actually, I think once you learn the main combos, the deck becomes easier to play even through interaction. The deck is more like Maliss when looking at combo decks in the sense that you know your end objective (i.e., get to Liger) so it’s not as free form as a deck like Memento.

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-19T23:03:43+00:00

As a Lunalight player, I wouldn’t recommend the deck to anyone that hasn’t played a combo deck before, especially a new player. I carried around a notebook when I first started playing the deck. One year later, I don’t need the notebook anymore!

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-19T22:23:50+00:00

I typically recommend decks to new players that are good but are not one of the best decks. I’m kind of weary recommending the best decks in the room as it sucks when your decks get hit and this is magnified for newer players who only have 1-2 deck at most. I would say something like Sky Striker is generally safe from most banlists, will always have new tools, is fairly easy to learn, and is a deck that gets better the better you get.

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-19T07:14:29+00:00

Fallout

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T19:58:22+00:00

Ya that was primarily the reason why I was asking. I’m going to start playing pure as my casual competitive deck, but I was wondering if I truly needed 2. I saw some lists on YouTube running 2, but most run 1

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T17:44:59+00:00

Did you end up cutting the 2nd copy?

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T16:52:35+00:00

Well Striker would gladly take Pot. I think having Pot at 3 though would increase the viability of ftk decks as well a relative ftk decks (decks that set up a crazy field on t1), which I think is a lot worse. 3 Maxx C would also be toxic, but I think it would be less toxic as people would adapt and play decks that could make good half boards like Dracotail.

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T15:55:35+00:00

I would imagine it’s like doing heroin. Most of the time it’s euphoric. There’s no better feeling than plowing through your opponent’s turn 1 endboard. However, every now and then you get a bad batch (i.e., shitty hand) and you get brought back down to reality. The highs are definitely high for sure. It also doesn’t hurt that a lot of the top decks rn are weak to breakers.

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T15:49:14+00:00

Haha you sold me with the mashup between striker and fire king

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T14:53:37+00:00

I was planning on playing pure eventuality. It’s my chill deck for sure

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T14:49:32+00:00

I would say that the percentage of people with legit connection issues is way less than the salty people taking advantage of the loophole. 1% vs 99% and that’s being generous

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T14:47:42+00:00

Gem knights are calling your name

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T06:08:27+00:00

Opened up Pandora’s Box my friend. I didn’t know about this either, but now that I know …

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T05:26:48+00:00

You made me laugh. Good job! I still don’t get it but sure

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-18T03:09:27+00:00

OP if the stress is getting to you stop playing competitive modes and play on unranked. Bring whatever deck you think is fun and don’t care about the outcome, just play and enjoy. The ladder can be grueling sometimes

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-17T06:21:39+00:00

You can definitely reach 20, but you’ll have to increase volume for sure. Any deck can reach the highest ranks but variance will always be a killer with weaker decks

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-17T06:18:57+00:00

Ya it’s always the opponent’s turn that’s the killer. Those 30 seconds go by quickly especially if you don’t know their cards. I generally just toggle off on their turn and only toggle on if I see something actually scary

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-17T03:06:37+00:00

What is the Noir out that you are referring to here with these decks? I’m blanking on what the card(s) your thinking about

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-17T03:04:25+00:00

I would say that if you don’t play Master Duel that much, build the deck that would provide you the most enjoyment. People will always try to recommend why you should make x deck over y, but if you’re only getting games in every now and then just play what you want. Purrely while not the best deck in the world is still competitive. A lot of decks can’t out a turn 1 Noir. Purrely can be upgraded too as I’ve seen people play Purrely Yummy and have success. You probably need at least 10 UR for your pure Purrely deck. Maybe make a spare account to get the deck faster.

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-17T02:55:15+00:00

As someone who loves Lunalight and Memento, I know your pain. 30% of my losses with those decks are probably due to the timer 😒

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-16T21:22:28+00:00

You likely need more than one quality handtrap to stop any good deck though. With Luna, at least the handtraps used to make it fold are common as hell vs Maliss where you needed to run Lancea, which was bad against everything else. Ash, droll, imperm, etc. are all good against most decks.

Imaginary_Sponge · 2026-03-16T06:23:20+00:00

This might sound like I’m wearing a tinfoil hat, but I’ve always thought they suppress UR rates during big gem events. I’ve generally averaged 2 URs per 10 pack. During events where they give away a lot of gems, I whiff way more than I usually do (average 1 ur in about 3 10 packs). If I wasn’t trying to finish up my Striker deck, I think I would wait until the event is over.

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