Power Shift

It’s been more than a couple of days since my last update. With how things are going around in locals, I don’t see a shift in Meta as oppose to the list that I’ve posted previously. No doubt Heroes and Agents are the two most popular decks right now in Malaysia. Agents’ influence will probably grow as soon as Extra Pack 2012 hits the market and the same goes for Wind-Ups. At this point, it’s safe to say If you don’t have the skills to outrun Heroes and Wind-Ups, you probably shouldn’t be playing the format. Well, there’s always the choice to join the bandwagon which isn’t a bad thing if you’re lacking confidence in other available decks. 

So, I’ve been giving it some thought and Digital Mortal needed a new post so why not just throw it out instead of waiting for inspiration to hit. This is a tech post. Granted this is not a new tech card but it is something I believe should be seeing more plays now. The card I am talking about is non-other than Seven Tools of the Bandit. With Inzektors out of the picture and the format leaning back towards heavy traps, why not tech Seven Tools once again? Given the fact it is going to be a back-row grind format most of the time even with Heavy Storm around sometimes losing your monster to a Bottomless Trap Hole, Solemn Warning, Torrential Tribute, or Dimensional Prison can be a real pain in the ass. Mirror Force before I forget. Of course, there are options like Forbidden Lance and all but Seven Tools can really make an impact especially when you go against your opponent’s curial Solemn Judgment or let’s say a Starlight Road (which is another card that will be seeing a lot of play.) 

                                                        

If someone can afford paying 2000LPs or half of their Life Points for Solemn Brigade, 1000LP isn’t shit at all! Seven Tools is this one card that will save your ass if you play it properly. In crucial times when you need to make your plays, you’re holding Heavy Storm, and you read Road or Judgment, Seven Tools of the Bandit will be that one card which single-handedly turned the tables for you. In other scenario, negating a Solemn Warning when you need important monsters to go off or stay on the field changes everything nonetheless. With the removal of Inzektors, I honestly believe people should be main-decking this card. Having the ability to counter nerve wrecking Traps your opponent flips up on you is a big advantage to have. Going into the chain links, Seven Tools can be so devastating if you flip it at the right time. Negating a Judgment with a Seven Tools instead of using your own Judgment, so much win! For everything else, you have Master Card.

Before ending this post, I need to say that I prefer Seven Tools over Dark Bribe because I do not like giving opponents a free draw. Paying a thousand isn’t much unless you made janky decisions and decided to eat unnecessary damage along the way. At some point, that one card you given your opponent can end up being that one chance they need to take that game away from you. So, no, I do not like feeding my opponents. It’s a player preference and a suggestion. Play it at your own risk but I kid you not Seven Tools of the Bandit will eventually save your life in this Trap-emphasized format. That’s all for today patient readers. I’ll do a deck update on my Hieratics soon enough. Trust me on that. Until then remember to play smart, fight hard, or go home a loser. Thank you for reading!