Original deck The Antique Store by AgitatedBadger
I saw the original deck and the concept was so unique that I had to play it.
3 wins back-to-back on Master Gauntlet (21-0) after a few runs to learn the deck.
Deck plays like a weird aggro/control mix. You need to push damage as much as possible but when Torgov's Trading post is down, you win if you can keep it alive.
I've adjusted the card list for gauntlet. Namely...
Master Cartographer --> Dusk Raider. Dusk Raider is just way more impactful when she gets a beserk proc. Master Cartographer's discard effect only pays off when you draw Torgov and it is just too unreliable. The 2 hp of Dusk Raider also is very important in gauntlet with all the weenie decks and vara's touch.
Skycrag Scalebreaker --> False Prince. False Prince is a gaunlet allstar. He pushes damage with high base stats and the ai does not play around his effect properly (I did get it torched 1 time but this was after 2+ turns of him smacking face, the ai definitely had the torch the whole time). Also, the additional card from scalebreaker did not make up for its weak body and impact. 3 power for 5/5 > 7 power for 5/5 flyer.
Market Changes
- Savage Denial - Only need 1 negate effect.
- Swindle - Too slow, doesn't fit with the idea of the deck. Wisdom would be a better draw card.
+ Accelerated Evolution - Breaks stuns which are everywhere in Gauntlet. Allows flying to push damage. DOES IT TWICE.
+ Xenan Initiation - sometimes its better to clear a key card when you can't push lethal for a few turns. The only way to clear an endurance fatty (SST).
Torgov's Trading Post - This card is what drew me to the deck just like AgitatedBadger. The key I've found is to play it early and protect it as long as the ai deck doesn't have an easy way to kill it (tons of flyers, charge,
Extract). If I have to choice to perma a 1/1 flyer or play my Lucky Prospector/Teacher, I'll perma the flyer. I don't think I've ever lost a game when Torgov is dropped from his site. Probably because hes only 2 cards away from being a 7/8 on turn 5.
*Disclaimer - I have no idea how effective it is on ladder. My gut tells me that the Trading Post is too fragile for ladder and the deck can't handle rakano, board clear, or removal pile into 5/6/7 drop fatties.
I’m just gonna try SST for the time being