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    Evolution of Mipedian Strike

    KingMaxxor4
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    Evolution of Mipedian Strike Empty Evolution of Mipedian Strike

    Post by KingMaxxor4 Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:56 pm

    This is an approximation of how Mipedian Strike decks existed through the sets. They aren't full deck lists, but just a summary of what worked.

    Dawn of Perim
    Brathe x2
    Prince Mudenu
    Tianni x2
    Marquis Darini (Or any other strike/wisdom)

    Mipedians in Dawn of Perim strongest stat was Wisdom. With the lack of a diverse pool of attacks, it was better to use disciplines than elements as damage. Hoping to crush a creature quickly through the initial strike damage, and finish off stragglers with Tianni's ability.

    Zenith of the Hive
    Brathe x2
    Prince Mudeenu
    Kolmo
    Tianne x2

    Zenith didn't change much. Though Mipedians gained a strong fighter, Kolmo. Equipping him with a staff of wisdom meant he could still be played with wisdom strike. His disarm ability (back then was innate) meant that you could paralyze Rothar equipped with Stonemail. Or cards like Nexus fuse. With limited supply of defender, being able to slip into the back row was a huge benefit.

    Silent Sands
    Kolmo
    Melke x2
    Marquis Darinni
    Xelfe
    Lanker

    With the introduction of Lanker and more attacks, Mipedians made their shift to the more modern Air + Speed focus. Xelfe gave them a strong caster with an ability that put even more pressure on support focused decks.

    Beyond the Doors
    Maliph x2
    Sirri x2
    Xelfe
    Owayki

    In M'arrillian Invasion, they started getting stronger options. The introduction of a heavyweight fighter, Maliph, and the iconic Mipedian Strike supporter, Owayki, transformed them from a niche to a deck able to hold its own. Access to more attacks, enabled them to have a more consistent attack deck by balancing between Air, Earth and Speed.

    Rise of the Oligarch
    Sirri x2
    Headmaster Ankyja
    Owayki x2 (Maliph)
    Xelfe

    In Rise, we finally get Headmaster Ankhyja. He's a modern staple of Mipedian Strike decks because he removed their biggest weakness: negating invisibility. Now Strike players can be confident that they won't be countered by facing fellow Mipedians, or the few tech cards that negated invisibility. They could either commit to going Air + Speed fully, with the bonus 10 strike from Owayki, or go more cautiously with Maliph Air + Earth +Speed.

    Turn of the Tide
    Iflar
    Headmaster Ankyja
    Maliph
    Owayki x2
    Xelfe
    Maliph/Sirri

    In Turn, the crowned prince, Iflar, makes his entrance. With the support of Headmaster Ankyja and two owaykis, he has a strong punch that can't be avoided. Having the rare keyword "Untargetable" he could avoid the nasty burn damage of the Underworlders. And the destructive effects of M'arrillian Mugic/Abilities.

    This set also brought the hard to obtain Prince Mudeenu, Champion of the Guard. Running him with Owayki and Marque Darini meant you could go Air + Fire strike if you wanted to explore options.

    Forged Unity
    Iflar
    Headmaster Ankyja
    Owayki x2
    Xelfe
    Maliph/Sirri

    Forged Unity brought Mipedian Fulgurite which solidified Air + Speed in Mipedians. Owayki became stronger as a last ditch fighter with a massive 15 modifier to air attacks. With the focus of the set being tribal unity, there weren't any gains in usable Creatures.

    Alliance Unraveled
    Zhade, Digsite x2 (Kolmo, Purified)
    Headmaster Ankyja
    Owayki x2
    Ifjan

    Despite the Alliance falling apart, Mipedians gained access to huge amounts off tools to their disposal. Ifjann could offer protection that rivaled Iflar's. Zhade got beefed up while defending the dig site. Kolmo was freed from his parasitic infection and returned as a strong striker. With the surge in element based decks and multi-element Creatures, running him could net a massive upfront damage.

    The huge expansion of the attack pool brought a high level of consistency and options in strike deck building. Air Earth Speed or just Air Speed are both viable options in deck building. The introduction of two attacks that allowed milling the attack pile meant an advantage to running flashy high bp attacks like "Before the Storm". This attack makes Strike doubly potent since it takes advantage of the high strike values already present.

    Fire and Stone
    Headmaster Ankyja
    Iflar (Ifjan/Xelfe)
    Malvadine x2
    Owayki x2

    Although not much is known about this set, thanks to an official preview of a few "Codemaster" cards, we got access to Malvadine: The King's Herald. If you thought Kolmo and Zhade had gotten buff, Malvadine is an absolute unit. His existence corrects all the shortfalls of Mipedians up to this point. He has strike, damage modifier (air 5), defender, high energy, high disciplines, and a Mugic counter. His ability synergies perfectly with Owayki making him a perfect replacement to other strike fighters. With so much raw power, there is not so much need for supporters and the deck can be all fighters. Defender means you are in control with who fights and can do what he needs to protect your other fighters to more optimal conditions on your turn.


    With Malvadine stealing the show, I'm both exited and terrified about the king that he's heralding: Theb-saar. I suspect a huge body (stats/energy), elements, with potentially large damage modifiers (either strike or element x). I'm looking forward to seeing the future of the Mipedians Strike!

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