TJP(s) Spellcraft

went 15-5 with this list in masters so i thought i'd share
(low masters mind you, climbed from 1800-1000)



ideal curve:
t1: scout
t2: scout + Seek Power / Trail Maker
t3: Auralian Merchant for most likely Xenan Banner
t4: Jennev Merchant for most likely Horde Plunderer (assuming you don't have one already)
t5: Horde Plunderer + Shield Bash (or something any of the other 2 or lower spellequips)

other tips:
※ the deck can (and usually does) play from behind, your goal is to capitalize with big tempo spellcraft plays.
※ don't be afraid to play a non-spellcrafted Sandglass Parma on an Borderlands Waykeeper to ramp you into Answer the Call range
※ Trail Maker will usually fix for your second J influence since Auralian Merchant can fix S+T
※ try to sandbag your Horde Plunderer's until you can spellcraft on the same turn, or jam them if you have multiples and hope for it to stick.
※ don't forget that Sword of Unity has lifesteal, it will be critical for survival in some match-ups

fairs well against:
removal_pile.dek, midrange?

loses to:
Hooru Pacifier, praxis tokens, fast aggro, decks without units, deadly killers

potential changes:
-2 Seek Power, +2 Hailstorm (i don't want to increase the spell count any further. this current ratio of creatures to equipment is important for Answer the Call)
-2 Peacekeeper's Helm, +2 Vanquisher's Blade (but unlikely as it feels pretty difficult to secure double J by turn 5)

changelog/former iterations:
※ i used to run 4x Jotun Feast-Caller, but it was far too difficult to secure 3P influence with consistency
※ i used to run 4x Teacher of Humility, but cut for influence constraints
※ Ironfist Chancellor sounds cool in theory, but you almost never want to be playing equipment on non-aegis'd guys and hoping to hit it on an Answer the Call is too memetic



will update with more commentary as it comes to me