Over the past few weeks, I've been slowly accumulating certain cards that, for whatever reason, I've been targeting!
About 2 weeks ago, I snagged this guy....
Now was there a reason wihin the game I wanted Plado?
Not in the slightest lol
When it comes to the Fire splinter, I either use Yodin or my maxed Pyre.
Plado was completely an investment. I had no Legendary summoners from the Beta series, and he seemed like a great card to add to my collection.
So I pulled the trigger...Used him a few times in battles and lost every one!
I decided to switch up my game plan when it came to accumulating cards.
Since I've been playing quite a bit over the past few months, I've seen some cards that I've really had trouble with when it comes to beating them.
So going forwrd, I wanted to start buying cards and learning how I can play with them...Because every time I go against them, I get destroyed!
And the card I've been eyeing for weeks now has been....
The Kraken!!!
The beats of a card plays right into my favorite splinter as well, because I really enjoy the Water splinter when I'm playing.
But do you see the stats on this thing???
LOL Yeah it's a heavy mana card and it'll be tricky to get him into some line ups...But I'm so excited to try him out!
My next problem was acquiring him at a price I felt comfortable spending. And this thing was almost $200 for a 1 BCX over the past week at least. I'm pretty sure he was even more expensive so I played the waiting game...
Tonight I found someone selling it for $150 and decided it was time to pull the trigger!
1500 DEC burn will help my daily SPS as well, but more importantly, which is why I love this game so much, I can actually USE an NFT asset...It's not just pretty to look at :)
So this is my new approach to the accumulation of Splinterlands cards....
Do I play with the card? Will it help me in my matches?
If so, I'm look at ways to add it to my deck :)
What are some cards that you are eyeing?
12 mana? That's gonna be very tricky to use.
Oh agreed. It'll have to be a large mana game for sure. lol
The Kraken is really useful when maxed. But then it's a beast. Sometimes it can be useful at 1 BCX, for example in 'lost all abilities' kind of game with no mana cap (99).
Update: Combine the Kraken with 2 tank heal monsters (which Water has), and as a bonus Byzantine Kitty, and you have a very high chance of winning the game. Not if the opponent has affliction or has high attack power magic monsters, in which case you will probably lose.
Maaan...You should write a strategy guide ;)
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The Kraken card looks so good, love the design! To be used in high mana games is a must!
👍🏻 Two really strong cards, way our of reach for me yet. Just trying to fight my way through Bronze and learn the game.
That is a smart way to go - invest but also learn how you can improve on your game play. Of course, I am the last one to say what an amazing player I am (I am not! LOL), but having cards with high stats will give you a much better chance, especially when those cards are in the front of the line. :)
Water is not my strong suit so I tend to gravitate towards Fire & Thorns mostly lol...😂
Hey Jon, I was wondering if the base (starting) cards in the game that are free to use, will change or fluctuate in the future?
If I have the money, I will buy the kraken as well. Excellent choice!