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Very fun deck a lot of really spicy tech that sneakily works together

Runs on all water threshold [[Elementalist]] takes care of the other element requirements.

For site placement usually staying backline to get closer to the corner for [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]]’s draw ability. If no [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]] early starting with an “L” shape site placement is strong especially if you have a [[Troll Bridge]] or [[Free City]] forward.

EVERY CARD AND WHAT I THINK

• AVATAR

[[Elementalist]]

Comes in clutch with threshold support. Really expands the options for any deck. Doesn’t need to move often maybe a [[Riptide]] or [[Blink]] just to move out the middle lane. Might need to move to [[Mesmerize]] every now and then.

SPELLBOOK:

• AURA

[[Atlantean Fate]] (x1)

Can be a game winner! Setting an opponents threshold to water only can hurt bad, especially if they don't run water spells. Just be careful ordinary sites not being affected can be tricky to play around at times.

• ARTIFACT

[[Aquamarine Core]] (x1)

Always nice to see early. Helps get the deck running a little faster. Simple and effective.

[[Mix Aqua]] (x1)

Deck is primarily water so this will help with casting some of those spells. Especially the higher water threshold spells like [[Mesmerize]] and [[The Green Knight]].

[[Philosopher’s Stone]] (x1)

Best card in the game. Helps cast more spells especially with so many threshold options in this [[Elementalist]].

[[Pnakotic Manuscript]] (x1)

Draw more spells. Really draw can always be helpful so use when possible. My favorite options to draw with are definitely [[Plague of Frogs]] or [[Tadpole Pool]] just feels free everytime. If not that then any of either [[Adept illusionist]], [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]], [[Land Surveyor]], [[Pirate Ship]] or any other minion with 5 or more defense. Not a lot of spells that cost over 5 in the deck.

[[Truesight Crossbow]] (x1)

Mainly for when an opponent is at deaths door, can be a sneaky way to avoid blockers with a snipe. Seeing this late game is preferred but if you see it early play it on your avatar and wait it out. Avatars gain some range and can target stealth minions with spells. My favorite tech has been strategically placing either [[Plague of Frogs]] or my minions on board, in a way so that I can run a [[Truesight Crossbow]] from my avatar to whatever minion can tap in range for game.

• MINION

[[Adept Illusionist]] (x2)

A staple in any water deck for me. Just feels like so much value, constant chump blocks or [[Pnakotic Manuscript]] draw. He is also a spellcaster so he can bring out his buddy ol’ pal and start casting [[Ice Lance]] or [[Mesmerize]] from farther for game.

[[Land Surveyor]] (x2)

A lot better than I first gave credit to, but simple draw support leaving a 1x1 beater. Can be cycled with [[Dame Britomart]]. Is a good option for [[Pnakotic Manuscript]].

[[Polar Explorers]] (x1)

Sneaky Tech. I like to use this to sneak attack out of nowhere. Kinda like a mini, less strong, not as cool, [[Ruler of Thul]]. Still can be very useful.

[[Wayfaring Pilgrim]] (x3)

One of the main draw spells in the deck. Really just try to get all the draw value possible. [[Phantom Steed]] helps the most. [[Nelly Longarms]], [[Blink]], [[Riptide]], or even [[Clamor of Harpies]] can help the young pilgrim across the realm. Can also be a good option for [[Pnakotic Manuscript]].

[[Fey Changeling]] (x1)

Helpful for blocker removal and can set an opponent back a turn if they play some huge minion. Just send it back to the hand and continue on about your business. Sending certain genesis cards back to hand can be tricky so watch out for those.

[[Lugbog Cat]] (x3)

It’s extremely hard not to put 3 of these in every water deck. Just value. 3 cost 4 power can cast to any water site. Cast to an enemy back row water site if possible or even better back row on a [[Pristine Paradise]] and just attack.

[[Megamoeba]] (x2)

BIG bomb of the deck. Try to grow him anyway possible. He can get to be very hard to kill especially if he is on a water site and an earth site, he can’t be buried or submerged! You can use [[Ripetide]]s to pull him. A strategic [[Maelström]] to move him at start of turn. [[Nelly Longarms]] depending on how far away she is can grow him big fast. My favorite option is the [[Phantom Steed]] combo (see steed description) can immediately pick up [[Megamoeba]] and run him into the void growing to atleast 4 power. Keep the [[Phantom Steed]] in the void carrying and just run around! [[Clamor of Harpies]] can teleport to grow as well early on at low power, but can work with [[Phantom Steed]] holding [[Megamoeba]] even! Long story short get big engulf the realm and PUNCH!

[[Nelly Longarms]] (x1)

Can be useful removal especially huge enemy minions. Sneak her around with [[Riptide]]s or even a [[Clamor of Harpies]]. She can be used as support as well! Grab a [[Wayfairing Pilgrim]] on the other side of the board to help him draw more. Grab a [[Megamoeba]] from far away and make him big and strong fast. Even better if you can grab the [[Phantom Steed]] while he’s holding either of those guys.

[[Phantom Steed]] (x2)

Secret tech. Play him in the void next to one of your sites. Next turn or whenever needed play a site under [[Phantom Steed]] and then play any minion on top of the same site pick them up and run into the void. Keeps them protected while they have summoning sickness next turn you can run wherever with [[Phantom Steed]]’s +2 movement. Works especially well with [[Megamoeba]]. Can grow insanely strong for an attack wherever and as long as [[Phantom Steed]] stays in the void carrying [[Megamoeba]] it makes him very hard to kill. Can also be used for a final blow. Played in the void so its hard to get rid of and close enough to run and attack the avatar.

[[Sea Raider]] (x2)

Here for much needed card draw. Ability still works even if he dies attacking and is usually worth the sacrifice to help with hand advantage. Late game you can [[Grapple Shot]] swing to take out bigger minions and use ability.

[[The Lady of the Lake]] (x1)

Cycle any mortal you need! Mainly [[Ruler of Thul]] for charge sneak attacks or [[The Green Knight]] feel the best.

[[Captain Baldassare]] (x1)

Here for extra draw similar to [[Sea Raider]]. Pure water list just need more draw and this gives some hand advantage, use enemy spells whenever possible. Combo with [[Dame Britomart]] for even more chances to cast an opponents [[Philosopher’s Stone]] or Cores!

[[Clamor of Harpies]] (x1)

Instantly take out any 1-2 power minion can come in handy more often than you’d think. A lot of pesky low power minions. Can also use ability to grab allies like [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]] to help with draw or my favorite a [[Phantom Steed]] carrying a [[Megamoeba]]!

[[King Arthur]] (x1)

THE TRUE KING. Just your classic 4 drop 5x5 BEATER most times but can be used to take back a minion of yours whos been hit by an [[Infiltrate]], [[Mesmerism]], or [[Love Potion]]. At the same time he can get in the way when using our own [[Mesmerism]] so be aware of that. Can be an option for [[Pnakotic Manuscript]] not a lot of spells over 5 cost.

[[Pirate Ship]] (x1)

Big 4 drop 5x5 beater. Really here to give better search options to [[Common Sense]]. Solid defender with all these water sites. [[Floodplain]] can help for attacking non water opponents. Great option for [[Pnakotic Manuscript]].

[[Queen Guinevere]] (x1)

Can be used for sneaky double movement or BIG double attacks. Very technical. Simple uses can be moving [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]] or growing [[Megamoeba]]

[[Ruler of Thul]] (x1)

Top tier card giving +1 power to allies on the TOP and BOTTOM of the realm. Very good for sneak attacks for door especially with [[Plague of Frogs]].

Can be cycled with [[The Lady of the Lake]] and [[Dame Britomart]].

[[Selfsame Simulacrum]] (x1)

Tech card! Love to copy pretty much any unique card in this list but pretty much if something is good on board copy it! Would run (x2) but really depends on something being on board and I hate having two in hand with no options to copy.

[[Dame Britomart]] (x1)

Not my favorite card in the deck because of her high cost at 5 but can be very useful for cycling any mortal in your cemetery immediately back to the realm. To me whenever possible I would summon minons with her ability. Especially [[The Green Knight]], [[Ruler of Thul]], [[Pirate Ship]] or [[Captain Baldassare]]. Also a good option for [[Pnakotic Manuscript]]

[[The Green Knight]] (x1)

Can win you the game! Forcing the enemy movement and crushing smaller minons is so good I forget about the strike he does at deathrite! Feels best when played on a [[Troll Bridge]] or [[Free City]]. Also great option for [[Pnakotic Manuscript]]

• MAGIC

[[Plague of Frogs]] (x1)

Great defensively mainly, can buy some time. Crazy draw when paired with [[Pnakotic Manuscript]].

[[Ruler of Thul]] can turn these boys up +1 power for a sneak attack.

[[Blink]] (x2)

Hard to beat teleporting nearby for an attack or final blow + draw a card. Would run more if I could.

[[Common Sense]] (x1)

Here for finding exactly what you want in your time of need. If I have one of these early I like to grab the [[Pirate Ship]] for minion pressure early especially if whoever you're playing is running water sites. Mid-Late game [[Pirate Ship]] always an option but can really help grabbing a [[Dispel]], [[Drown]], or [[Grapple Shot]] depending on the situation.

[[Dispel]] (x1)

A necessary counter card. Sometimes I want to run decks without dispel but they can really save you in a game. Pesky auras in general, [[Ring of Morrigan]] especially but really anything dispel can hit comes in handy most games. [[Common Sense]] can search for this card in a pinch.

[[Polymorph]] (x2)

Banish the original minion so it never sees the cemetery leaving only a little baby frog. Pairs really well with [[Sea Raider]] and [[Captain Baldassare]]

[[Riptide]] (x2)

Great movement spell for your own minions but it can also target enemies, moving them out the way or closer for whatever you need. Works well with [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]] and [[Megamoeba]] helping them move a little further.

[[Grapple Shot]] (x3)

Great for the final blow to someone on Deaths Door or getting rid of enemy minions. Can be used with [[Megamoeba]] to grow him to crazy strength instantly. Can also be used with [[Sea Raider]] to deal damage then attack and kill an enemy minion to activate his ability.

[[Mesmerism]] (x1)

Might be the best card in the deck. Taking someone’s untapped minion and swinging especially if theyre huge feels very good. Can swing the momentum greatly. [[King Arthur]] can sometimes get in the way and will give back a mesmerized enemy, so play around that when needed.

[[Poison Nova]] (x2)

One of the best if not the best removal card in the game. Just hit as many enemies as you can.

SITES:

[[Dark Tower]], [[Gothic Tower]], [[Lone Tower]], (x2)

They all do the same thing and are great to help cast heavier spells early and apply pressure or just give more options with a little more casting power.

[[Floodplain]] (x3)

Very Important site for the deck. Helps cast the higher water threshold cards. Can combo with [[Free City]] and [[Riptide]] to do damage to a minion. Also helps the x1 [[Pirate Ship]] attack if needed.

[[Free City]] (x2)

One of the best sites in the game. Hands down one of my favorites. Great defensively blocking an attack and not taking any damage. Can be flooded by [[Floodplain]] then you cast [[Riptide]] on an enemy minion pull em in and punch! I would run x3 but [[Pillar of Zeiros]] took the third spot. Still feeling out the threshold limits.

[[Kelp Cavern]] (x2)

I think of this as a better [[Observatory]], searching the bottom of the deck instead, giving you more card selection and giving the much needed water threshold.

[[Maelström]] (x1)

Can be used to help [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]] to another corner of the realm, grow [[Megamoeba]] one space for +1 power, or to move minions around in general. Been using this to play a minion with summoning sickness on a safer water site in the body of water then next turn pulling in that minion to an attacking or better location.

[[Observatory]] (x2)

Provides some useful information giving a little advantage to the next few turns. I was always skeptical of this site might be better to have towers and push but if used correctly can feel like it extends your hand size. Might be worth a pen and paper or pad.

[[Pillar of Zeiros]] (x1)

Not needed for threshold but can be a very crucial late game life source regardless. [[Elementalist]] really helps, plus this deck runs on only water thresholds requirements.

[[Tadpole Pool]] (x1)

x3 little tadpoles can be used as chump blockers mainly, but if you're lucky you can combo with Ruler of Thul for a +1 power sneak attack or my favorite [[Pnakotic Manuscript]] to get an easy x3 draw.

[[Troll Bridge]] (x3)

Staple for any water deck. Helps with defense and provides the threshold. [[Riptide]]-ing someone into here feels great.

[[Undertow]] (x3)

Tech site, the movement pretty much always comes in handy. Can be used to grow [[Megamoeba]], move [[Wayfaring Pilgrim]] a little faster to another corner of the realm, or just moving in general. I mainly use it to move my avatar a step to the side so I'm a little harder to hit.

[[Winter River]] (x4)

Beautiful site in general really just here for the scry 1 action looking for bombs mainly. Any draw spells or low level minions usually can be put on the bottom of the deck. Unless its exactly what you need at the moment of course. Any river works really.

[[Wizard's Den]] (x2)

Draw and hand advantage is top tier. Even if you have to discard later in the game the draw was a card you didn't have before and sometimes people arent even able to attack the site at all. Very underrated I believe it should be in pretty much any deck that isn't to threshold stressed.

(MAYBE PILE)

(I already wrote it so imma keep it here just in case pile)

[[Shrink]] (x1)

Simple removal. Works well with [[Sea Raider]] or [[Captain Baldassare]]

[[Drown]] (x1)

Simple spell since the deck is full of water sites, as soon as some minion gets onto our water sink em. Normally waiting for a bigger non submerge minion to max out worth here. (Could be a 3rd [[Grapple Shot]] might be worth it.)

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