Every new set widens the array of opportunities to build a good deck, and is no exception. With almost a year having passed since the collectible trading card game first hit the market, the strategy behind deck-building has gotten significantly more complex, and some of the earlier cards have gained or lost relevance thanks to how the overall scene has shifted.
As always, it's difficult to predict which cards in will prove the most competitive in the long run, but some are clearly impressive options from the start. As long as they're placed in decks that suit them, the best cards can all be the key factor in winning games, and some of them aren't even particularly rare or difficult to acquire.
Shimmering Skies adds plenty of new valuable cards to Disney Lorcana, and some of the Enchanted options are commanding incredibly high prices.
doesn't necessarily feel like Ruby's time to shine on the whole, but Gaston — Pure Paragon is a fantastic addition to the right deck. As an uninkable card with a cost of nine, there's an inherent risk in keeping this in-hand, but any deck that's designed to take a beating can quickly increase its viability. The cost is reduced by two lore for every damaged character in play, which can quickly turn Gaston into a great deal.
If Gaston — Pure Paragon does make it out onto the board, he's certainly battle-ready, with ten strength, six willpower, and the Rush ability. Questing isn't his forte, but two lore still isn't shabby. Aggressive attack cards like Hercules — Daring Demigod and Maui — Hero to All are staples in some Ruby decks, and the new Gaston is a natural addition to that lineup.
If Merlin — Intellectual Visionary's Shift ability was just a touch more aggressive, it could be a true power player, but it's still a significant card as is. When using the Shift 5 ability, which allows the six-cost card to be played one turn early if a cheaper Merlin can be commandeered for the cause, Merlin gets to make use of another feature called
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