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I am planning to select a favorite card each month starting in 2022. I did not do this in 2021 but my favorite cards were Venari Wavesmith, Axemaster, Kron the Undying and Furious Chicken. When Chaos Legion first hit the market my favorite art was Deeplurker and turns out the card is actually also really powerful in this current meta.
Who is my favorite card today?
DEEPLURKER
Yeah, it is ture. I photoshopped myself riding a Deeplurker over a beautiful bough.
Initially I was leaning heavily on my Djinn Oshannus this season, but as prices have dropped during the general sale I have been leveling up my cards and found that my Level 4 Deeplurker is not only is my favorite looking card, but also just my favorite card to win with. Someone please manufacture some plushies of Deeplurker please. Kinda like the old Wrestling Buddies from my childhood.
In addition to just loving the Slimer meets Falcor with a touch of Madballs design, I also really enjoy the lore of the monster:
Deeplurker Lore (from Splinterlands lore
Terrifying to behold, Deeplurkers are a poisonous fish that dwell at the bottom of the ocean and prey on the weak. However, they are known to travel to the surface in times of dire need. Many believe that they are sensitive to the balance of elemental water magic and, when that balance is in danger, the Deeplurkers rise to attack or defend it.
The Kulu Swimhunters swam just below the surface of the water, following the Praetorian fishing vessel. When it lowered its sails and came to a halt, they would strike.
Movement from the depths below caught the eye of one Swimhunter. He turned his tentacled head to peer down. Something large rose toward them. Before he could call out a warning, a massive Deeplurker swam into their midst in a churn of frothing water.
Its grotesque tongue lolled as the enormous fish seized the smallest Swimhunter by the waist, teeth tearing into rubbery flesh. Another churn of water, and the Deeplurker descended into darkness with its prey.
The remaining Kulu Swimhunters scattered, fleeing in all directions, and the Praetorian fishing vessel sailed on, blissfully unaware of how close its crew had come to their demise.
Overall, pretty happy to be riding shotgun with this beauty on my Splinterlands aventure.