Ahoy there! The Azurite Sea expansion has set sail, bringing along a crew of adventurous pirates to the game. With references to beloved tales like Treasure Planet and Peter Pan, this set truly captures the spirit of swashbucklers. The "Seaworthy Crew" is an Aggro Location deck designed to maximize self-damage and damage mitigation tactics, offering strategic advantages to keep your opponents on their toes.
One of the tactics in this deck is to manipulate Strength, enabling you to protect some of your less powerful pirates from being challenged while ensuring a steady stream of powerful card draws and recursion. If you’re eager to elevate your Amber/Ruby starter deck, you’re in the right place.
Which Deck Suits You Best?
This guide presents three different upgrade paths for the new starter deck:
- The "Good" version incorporates a few rare cards to give you an immediate boost without breaking the bank.
- The "Better" version takes things up a notch by adding essential rare cards and some Super Rares for a power enhancement.
- The "Best" version is a rich collection of cards sourced from all six Lorcana sets, including some legendary options.
The goal here is to boost the deck’s consistency and overall performance while retaining its core mechanics.
Good – Budget Emerald/Sapphire Deck
In this version of the deck, you’ll see an effort to enhance consistency while reinforcing its main themes, albeit with a heavier focus on Pirate synergies and Location support.
Here’s a sample decklist for this upgrade:
| Cards | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Doc, Leader of the Seven Dwarfs | 4 |
| Fix-it Felix, Jr., Delighted Sightseer | 4 |
| Gopher, Ship’s Carpenter | 2 |
| Jasmine, Rebellious Princess | 2 |
| Moana, Kakamora Leader | 3 |
| Win the Game | 4 |
| Various other cards | As required |
This deck sacrifices some self-damage mechanics, honing in on a strong emphasis on Pirate interactions and effective locations.
Better – Mid-Cost Amber/Ruby Deck
This version enhances pressure during the early game by introducing key cards like Piglet, Pooh Pirate Captain, allowing for explosive starts.
Notable upgrades include:
- Expanding on the use of Mickey Mouse, Courageous Sailor, and Mickey Mouse, Pirate Captain to optimize character movement and value.
- Incorporating locations such as Sugar Rush Speedway for efficient play while maintaining a robust Aggro approach.
This setup not only preserves the location synergy but also amplifies card draw capabilities, ensuring you can keep the pressure high throughout the game.
Best – Top-Tier Emerald/Sapphire Deck
The pinnacle of deck refinement swaps out regular Jim Hawkins for the legendary Jim Hawkins, Space Traveler. This upgrade introduces powerful moves without the hefty costs associated with traditional strategies.
Key components of this deck consist of:
- Aiding in character repositioning with Tuk Tuk, Lively Partner to keep the momentum going.
- Maintaining card draw and lore gain with a productive synergy between various Pirates and locations.
Utilizing significant card draw and consistent position play, this deck maximizes both board presence and victory avenues, allowing for a multitude of strategic options each turn.
How to Maximize Your Potential with the Best Amber/Ruby Deck
The overall strategy involves quick play to control the board while drawing from locations like Sugar Rush Speedway. Ensure you leverage the strengths of Moana and other characters effectively. By utilizing strategic card draw and location abilities, you can manipulate the tempo of the game in your favor.
Utilizing locations strategically allows you to deal with high-threat characters efficiently and ensures your board remains full and diverse throughout the match, giving you the upper hand in any confrontation.
This playstyle emphasizes speed and the ability to outmaneuver opponents, sealing your path to victory with clever tactics and an adept crew of characters.