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As many of you already know, I’m quite a fan of the Hidden Rush Deck and the entire Deception collection. This playstyle is straightforward, aggro, and honestly, perfect for those who enjoy putting pressure on opponents right from the start. But, like any good deck, it needs adjustments, testing, and there are always some doubts along the way.

Today, I made some changes to my God Deception deck, adding cards that, in theory, promise to bring more impact and versatility to matches.

I received some messages on my posts from top players and authors in the #GodsOnChain community, such as Hive account@agrante, about some cards that could help with the composition. In this case, they mentioned Pietro, Merry Bandit. I was certain about adding him, but after taking a look at the card market, I became a bit hesitant about swapping him with another legendary creature.

And then two more cheap options appeared.

Before diving into the cards themselves, let me reinforce why I love the Hidden Rush Deck.

It’s fast, unpredictable, and excellent at frustrating the opponent. Recently, in matches against Magic decks, which typically have quick removals and board-clearing spells, the aggressive and stealthy nature of the Hidden style provides an absurd advantage. They spend resources clearing your board, but what happens next? You’re already preparing the next strike. Unless, of course, my opponent decides to use an AOE spell.

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From top to bottom:


Pietro, Merry Bandit
2x Dark Knives
Assassin's Aim
2x Stoneskin Poison
2x Armor Lurker
2x Surprise Delivery

Although people rarely talk about Armor Lurker, it’s an excellent AOE fighter, as I mentioned being one of my concerns, thanks to its armor. Even though it loses -1 when it exits Hidden mode.

Each of the cards I mentioned earlier, regarding my doubts, has its charm but also its challenges. Let’s analyze each one individually.

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Pietro, Merry Bandit

Mana Cost: 4
Stats: 1/1
Abilities:
- Roar: Summon two random 1-mana War creatures, then give hidden to each friendly creature.

Pietro is undoubtedly a card with absurd potential.

Despite the 1/1 stats seeming weak, it compensates with its Roar ability, which can turn the game around in one turn. Summoning two 1-mana creatures and still granting Hidden to all your creatures is simply marvelous for aggro decks. It helps maintain pressure while protecting your board.

My doubt is:

Is he more worthwhile than other options in the deck?

Although I love the idea of summoning extra creatures and granting Hidden, sometimes he feels slow against faster compositions, especially when you depend on the randomness of the 1-mana creatures he summons. I often see videos where he tends to be more effective in another composition, where summoning creatures outside the Deception domain can be buffed.

Unless the summoned creature also belongs to the GUILD, which could be a good offensive boost for me.

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Lady Marcella

Mana Cost: 3
Stats: 3/3
Abilities:
- Roar: Summon two Rogue Skulkers with deadly.
- Afterlife: Summon two Rogue Skulkers with deadly for your opponent.

Lady Marcella is the kind of card you play with a smile on your face and a heart in your throat. Why do I say that? Because it’s as powerful as it is risky. Summoning two Rogue Skulkers with Deadly is excellent for clearing big creatures or stalling the game, but the Afterlife can put you in trouble. Depending on the current board state, you might just hand over two deadly creatures to your opponent. That’s concerning.

Still, for aggro decks, she’s an interesting addition. She puts pressure on the opponent early in the game and can create space for your main attacks. But the risk? Is it worth it?

I don’t see many people discussing this card.

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Zaxiom, Cryptic Panther

Mana Cost: 5
Stats: 5/5
Abilities:
- Roar: If any creatures in your hand have deadly, hidden, or ward, this creature gains those abilities.

With solid 5/5 stats and the ability to copy Deadly, Hidden, or Ward, it fits well in the Hidden Rush context. If you already have creatures with these abilities in your hand, it can become a huge threat that’s hard to deal with.

I found it interesting because I typically have many creatures with Hidden, as that’s the focus. However, I can’t confirm its effectiveness directly since I haven’t acquired it yet.

The problem is its higher mana cost.

In Hidden Rush, where the goal is to finish the game quickly, spending 5 mana can be a bit costly if it doesn’t deliver the expected impact. Most of the time, I’m using creatures with a mana cost of 2 to 4, with buffs. Still, it’s a card that can turn the game around in specific situations.

With these three cards on the table (or rather, in the collection), I was stuck in a tough decision. Should I sacrifice Pietro’s spot in the deck for Marcella or Zaxiom instead?

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For now, my decision leans towards Pietro. He brings immediate impact and strengthens the constant pressure strategy. However, Marcella also seems quite interesting, despite her negative effects, especially since Rogue Skulkers with Deadly are excellent for handling bigger creatures. Zaxiom seems more situational, but I haven’t completely ruled out the idea of including it.

These changes have made me even more excited to explore the potential of this composition.

What makes the game so enjoyable is precisely this possibility for customization, testing strategies, and finding what works best for your playstyle.

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Versão em Português

Como muitos de vocês já sabem, eu sou bastante fã pelo Hidden Rush Deck e toda a coleção Deception. Esse estilo de jogo é direto, aggro e, sinceramente, perfeito para aqueles que gostam de colocar pressão nos oponentes desde o início. Mas, como todo bom deck, ele precisa de ajustes, testes e sempre surge algumas dúvidas no meio do caminho.

Hoje, fiz algumas mudanças no meu deck de God Deception, adicionando cartas que, na teoria, prometem trazer mais impacto e versatilidade às partidas.

Recebi algumas mensagens em minhas postagens de grandes jogadores e autores na comunidade #GodsOnChain como Hive account@agrante sobre algumas cartas que poderiam ajudar na composição. Nesse caso falando sobre Pietro, Merry Bandit. Eu estava certo de adicionar ele, mas depois de uma olhada no market de cartas, eu fiquei um pouco pensativo sobre trocar de lugar com outra criatura lendária.

Então surge mais duas opções baratas.

Antes de falar sobre as cartas em si, deixa eu reforçar por que eu adoro o Hidden Rush Deck.

Ele é rápido, imprevisível e ótimo para frustrar o oponente. Como recentemente, em partidas contra decks de Magic, que geralmente têm remoções rápidas e limpezas em área, o estilo aggro e escondido do Hidden dá aquela vantagem absurda. Eles gastam recursos para limpar sua mesa, mas o que acontece? Você já está preparando o próximo golpe. A não ser é claro que meu adversário queira gastar um feitiço AOE.

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Na ordem de cima para baixo;


Pietro, Merry Bandit
2x Dark Knives
Assasin's Aim
2x Stoneskin Poison
2x Armor Lurker
2x Surprise Delivery

Embora as pessoas não falem sobre Armor Lurker, ele é um ótimo combatente AOE como mencionei que talvez fosse minha preocupação, graças a sua armadura. Embora ele perca -1 quando sai do modo Hidden.

Cada uma das cartas que mencionei na primeira parte, sobre minha dúvida, tem seu charme, mas também seus desafios. Vamos analisar uma por uma então.

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