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Hi everyone, Garzug here, and today I'll talk about building a silver league deck. During this moment, we're a bit over midway with the Chaos Legion sale, and the card prices have returned to very reasonable levels. Because of that, I decided to write this article to show people the costs of building a competitive deck. (Sorry, about the formating. Something breaks in the markup when too much text is added :) funny ) ![silver.png](https://images.ecency.com/DQmUykcHSZmyZMAs92X9HX6kiEarY51BmgKHJN5hhp16LCS/silver.png) But why silver? Well, for once, it's affordable for new players, and you don't need a max-level deck for it to do good. And secondly, the Silver league is so much better reward-wise than the bronze league. Why not just rent a deck? True, many people prefer to rent their decks instead of building their own. There are various reasons behind that, e.g., not wanting to commit such funds to a game. Or the other most popular reason - people want to be highly effective right from the start. But there's a drawback to that - rental costs. Sure, you'll win matches, but will you make a profit? Or will you lose money? That's why it's way better to build your very own deck. Of course, it will be way slower than straight-up renting. But the long-term gains will be higher. Also, you'll not have to deal with rental cancels as you'll own the assets yourself. Personally, for me, this was one of the main points. ![divider.png](https://images.ecency.com/DQmWnJUyTHp52CVj3ffvmMoJ48RczNrh6ZbY6UGiSxpYxzh/divider.png) Do note that leveling summoners will cost quite a bit. And it will take some time to get them all up to a decent level. But remember that it's a marathon, not a sprint. Sure, one can play in the Silver league even with level 1 summoners, but to be more effective, you'll want to have at minimum level 2 summoners. Once you reach partly level 3/4 summoners and leveled supporting cards, they will get you high in the rankings if you play them right. I'm doing quite well in the gold league with level 3/4 summoners (can get to diamond rankings). And before that, it was around the top 100 in the Silver I. And that was mainly due to my card and splinter diversity, not uber monsters or summoners that my competitors often rented. ![divider.png](https://images.ecency.com/DQmWnJUyTHp52CVj3ffvmMoJ48RczNrh6ZbY6UGiSxpYxzh/divider.png) I'll exclude some cards that require level 4 summoners as this article is aimed more at small-time investors. Once you reach level 3, you'll know which cards you'll want to develop next to match your playstyle. Ok, let's get to it.

Summoners

It's simple. The more various summoners you'll have, the better chances you'll have as you'll be able to adapt better to battle rules and counter your opponent. But if you're building your deck from scratch, get a copy from each of the new chaos legion summoners. At the moment, while the Chaos Legion sale is ongoing, they are dirt cheap. But once it's finished, I expect the price will jump quite considerably. The new land expansion might also help. So don't miss out on them. Of course, you don't have to buy everything at once. Pick one splinter at a time and get it to level 2 with supporting monster cards. After that, take another. Once you've leveled them all, go up a level and repeat. Another good approach is to pick at least two splinters and develop them a bit first. And only then look at others. Well then, let's look at the prices.

Rare summoners

|Summoner|Price per BCX|Level 2 (BCX 5)|Level 3 (BCX 14)| |------------|------------|------------|------------| |Tarsa|~2.95$|14.75$|41.30$| |Kelya Frendul|~4.40$|22.00$|61.60$| |Obsidian|~3.65$|18.25$|51.10$| |General Sloan|~2.50$|12.50$|35.00$| |Thaddius Brood|~2.80$|14.00$|39.20$| Total for level 2: 81.50$ level 3: 228.20$

Legendary summoners

|Summoner|Price per BCX|Level 1 (BCX 1)|Level 2 (BCX 3)| |------------|------------|------------|------------| |Quix The Devious|~33.00$|33.00$|66.00$|

Suggested rental summoners

If you cant afford older edition summoners, you can always rent some to diversify your options. Quite a few cost a small fortune (popular legendary cards), but others go for as little as 1 to 2 cents per day. (level 3/4) That doesn't mean they are less efficient. No! I've beaten numerous uber summoners with better counter summoner and supporting cards. It's all about reading your opponent and coming up with a better counter. |Summoner|Splinter| |------------|------------| |Wizzard Of Eastwood|Earth| |Zintar Mortalis|Death| |Contessa L'ament|Death| |Tyrus Paladium|Life| If we're looking at rare summoners, then the level 3 version is preferred as that enables the use of level 2 legendary monsters. And many of them have strong abilities. But more on that later. Let's go through the splinters themselves. I'll mention cards and the optimal levels that you should get. Most of them will be from the Chaos Legion as they are both powerful and cheap. Some of those cards come from daily quests and season-end rewards. So it's possible that you already have them.

Monster cards

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Fire splinter

Because your summoner will be Tarsa, we'll look more at melee cards as they have the best synergy with her. |Card|Price per BCX|Price, and level| |------------|------------|------------| |Radiated Scorcher|~0.05$|0.70$ Level 3| |Radiated Brute|~0.07$|2.10$ Level 4| |Scavo Chemist|~0.06$|1.80$ Level 4| |Antoid Platoon|~0.09$|2.70$ Level 4| |Tenyii Striker|~0.53$|7.42$ Level 3| |Exploding Rats|~0.11$|1.54$ Level 3| |Forgotten One|~3.40$|3.40$ Level 1| |Djinn Inferni|~1.30$|1.30$ Level 1| |Scorch Fiend|~6.00$|6.00$ Level 1| |Grum Flameblade|~10.00$|10.00$ Level 1| Total cost ~36.96$ Let's take a look at the most interesting cards:

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This card may not look much, but it's a one-mana card, so it's handy in various matchups. With the help of Tarsa, this card gets two melee attack points. Not bad for a single mana card.

At level three, this card gains the shatter ability, which destroys opponents' armor, and here it becomes interesting. That's especially true for (equal health, melee can attack from all positions, all have the opportunity) rules.

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This card is handy in various scenarios, as it removes all negative-status effects from the card in the first spot. Most commonly, you'll want to remove poison.

A level one card could do it too, but a higher level has better health and speed, thus resulting in faster removal of negative-status effects.

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This card works great in low/mid-level mana fights and various rulesets. At level four, Tarsa will boost it to three attack points. And on top of that, this card has shield ability.

Don't look down on it, it works great!

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Great sneak damage dealer. A level three version will work just fine as it gets three attack points. But the level 4 version will be a better survivor due to the dodge ability.

But for that, you'll need a level four summoner. If you can, do it, it could shift the battle in your favor.

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This card is very squishy with a single health point, but at the same time, it has massive attack points and great speed.

It could work well if you boost your attack speed and slow down your opponent. But it will perform better in the equalizer ruleset.

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That's a fun monster to have. A first-level card will do just fine. But if you can afford it - level it higher as it will have higher survival stats. At level three, it becomes deadly with the retaliate ability.

Additionally, this card has immunity ability, and because of that, it's commonly used in poison rulest as it will be unaffected by it.

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This card does not synergize that well with Tarsa, but a single copy of this card can't hurt. Why? Because of the giant killer ability. If it would strike a card with the cost of ten or more mana, then it would hit it for six magic damage.

Take it if you anticipate such a card in your opponents' lineup.

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A rather handy card that turns into a killing machine once the bloodlust starts kicking in. Do note that for now, it's the only card with bloodlust ability that is usable outside guild brawls.

The slow speed is a drawback, but in the slow ruleset, it's a beast.

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Water splinter

Here we'll have a mix of cards as magic cards also mix well with Keyla in various situations. |Card|Price per BCX|Price, and level| |------------|------------|------------| |Hardy Stonefish|~0.04$|0.56$ Level 3| |Flying Squid|~0.10$|3.00$ Level 4| |Deeplurker|~0.32$|9.60$ Level 4| |Merdaali Guardian|~0.70$|3.50$ Level 2| |Diemonshark|~0.64$|8.96$ Level 3| |River Nymph|~0.23$|1.15$ Level 2| |Nerissa Tridawn|~1.80$|1.80$ Level 1| |River Hellondale|~9.00$|27.00$ Level 2| |Torrent Fiend|~6.00$|6.00$ Level 1| |Baakjira|~12.00$|12.00$ Level 1| |Pelacor Bandit|~0.03$|0.90$ Level 4| |Venari Wavesmith|~0.11$|0.55$ Level 2| |Djinn Oshannus|~4.00$|4.00$ Level 1| Total cost ~79.02$ This one costs a bit more, but you can always drop a legendary card or two to keep the costs down. Let's take a look at the most interesting cards:

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A fish that anyone fears as opportunity ability makes this card terrifying. It has high damage and goes straight to the weakest card on the opponents' deck.

If you boost it with extra damage and combine it with another opportunity card, it can become quite a problem for the opponent.

It's one of my favorite monsters from the water deck.

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A healer can be handy in many situations, so grab one if you don't have it already. My only issue with this card is that it has no attack stats. It's a pure support card with no additional defensive stats.

I'd better go with a Crustacean King card. But it's rather expensive and comes from the beta edition. Also, once new battle formats roll out, you'll be able to use it only in the wild format fights.

![water.png](https://images.ecency.com/DQma3LYpVXiG3izSKmnaxhRDnmQ8xqArVvyX1BNYBT6QFqq/water.png)

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Another card that I enjoy playing quite a lot. However, I play with a level four version because of the enrage ability. But it's useful also on lower levels.

The good news is that it has the trample ability right from the start. And that one is always fun when it triggers. With the help of the right conditions and battle rules, it can trample all the opponents' cards.

Additionally, this card has high defensive stats. Those have a vital role when no magic monsters are allowed.

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This card is handy in a high mana cost battle as it's a high mana card. But it packs quite a punch - three magic damage.

It's also great for "back to basics" ruleset battles. That is unless you anticipate a magic counter from your opponent. A level one version of the card will do its job. But if you want more survivability for it, you can level it up a bit.

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This one is simply amazing. I picked a level 2 version for this card as you'll also want one. But to keep the costs low, you can start with a single copy. Another reason why you shouldn't rush things is that you'll need a level three rare summoner.

The mana requirement is steep, but it's worth it - two magic damage, resurrect ability, and at level two - inspire.

I love running this card together with Legionnaire Alvar if I anticipate a magic deck from my opponent. In such a case, the opponent must go through Alvars defense two times unless the River Hellondale or another card dies first.

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This one is a situational card as it's purely defensive.

As an anti-magic setup, this card works better with the Bortus summoner. But at times, this card can work well also with Keyla.

Before buying it, rent for a couple of days to check if it works for you. If you don't find it that useful, skip it to cut the overall costs.

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You probably already own a few copies of this card, as it comes from daily and season rewards. Pelacor Bandit does not have any fancy abilities, but he's a great stealth hitter. Combining high speed with the flying ability makes him hard to hit. At level four, he gains another attack point which makes him deadlier.

You can cut the costs by accumulating these cards from daily / season rewards. But it will for sure take some time.

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Don't miss out on this card. It's great! "Protect" ability has saved the match for me numerous times. And I bet that it has worked for you as well. Two extra armor points may not seem that much, but trust me, they help a lot. And in combination with Keyla, that's three defensive points for each card in your deck.

It's more powerful at level four when it gains another magic attack point. But a level two version of this card will work just fine.

![water.png](https://images.ecency.com/DQma3LYpVXiG3izSKmnaxhRDnmQ8xqArVvyX1BNYBT6QFqq/water.png)

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I'd say that you should try to get this card to level two. But you can always start with a single copy. Why level two? That's because Phase ability gets unlocked.

It's not always working, but if you manage to make a noticeable speed difference against your opponents' cards, you'll be able to see magic monsters miss this card.

Nevertheless, a single copy of this card can always come in handy.

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Earth splinter

Here we'll have mostly magic cards mixed in with some others as Obsidian favors magic monsters. |Card|Price per BCX|Price, and level| |------------|------------|------------| |Mycelic Morphoid|~0.05$|0.70$ Level 3| |Venari Knifer|~0.07$|2.10$ Level 4| |Hill Giant|~0.05$|0.70$ Level 3| |Goblin Psychic|~0.22$|6.60$ Level 4| |Mycelic Slipspawn|~0.46$|0.46$ Level 1| |Regal Peryton|~0.32$|4.48$ Level 3| |Mycelic Infantry|~0.20$|2.80$ Level 3| |Queen Mycelia|~20.50$|61.50$ Level 2| |Fungus Fiend|~6.00$|6.00$ Level 1| |Pelacor Mercenary|~0.03$|0.90$ Level 4| |Centauri Mage|~2.45$|2.45$ Level 1| |Djinn Biljka|~2.75$|8.25$ Level 2| Total cost ~96.94$ Total cost ~55.94$ (with level 1 Queen Mycelia) Things can get a bit pricy if you want to develop Queen Mycelia. This card is the second most expensive legendary from the Chaos Legion set. While it becomes great at level two, you can do well also with a basic version of it. Let's take a look at the most interesting cards:

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This card is a great filler that gains thorns ability at level three. It costs just one mana point to use, but you gain a lot. This card shines more in an equalizer ruleset as it can do both - do damage itself and damage the attacker via thorns.

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Hill Giant can become a tank in low man fights. With a cost of just three mana points, it sure has a significant health pool. Plus, it can dish out some damage. The only downside is its low speed.

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It's a bit costly card mana-wise. But if you want a healer for the new modern format, then you'll have to work with this card. It's slow, but it gets the job done. And once you level it up more, it will also deny the opponent from healing due to the affliction.

Compared to the Wood Nymph, the usage cost is rather steep. It needs two extra mana points. But it's the cheapest healer you'll get from the earth splinter.

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I'd say it's a bit optional card as it gets better only at level four when it gains forcefield ability. Other than that, there are no additional defensive properties on this card. But there are some times where I'd run it. If you find it useful for your playstyle, grab a copy.

You'll need to combine it with Queen Mycelias's ability to survive longer.

![earth.png](https://images.ecency.com/DQmR3UFhaEiHThMmhaZdMPpoLadSbN1JuXmZjaQJos3R2bq/earth.png)

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You'll want a level three version of this card as it gains another magic attack point. On top of that, it's also great defensive-wise. Six-speed points combined with the flying ability make it hard to hit.

Naturally, it's also great for the Earthquake battle ruleset.

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Queen Mycelia is a fun card to hold. It's expensive, but you'll see a real difference when running earth teams with or without her. A level one card already provides some good protection. But in combination with the amplify ability, it becomes something else.

If you can get it to level two - do it. Your cards with magic reflect, return fire, and thorns will be even more dangerous.

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This card comes from the untamed edition, and it's a good idea to grab a copy of it. It's a magic monster with return fire ability. Combine it with Queen Mycelia, and opponents' ranged cards will be in trouble.

This card is, so to say, out of print. So it will be a bit expensive to get a higher-level card. But it's worth it. Plus, its high health will come in handy in back to basics battles.

![earth.png](https://images.ecency.com/DQmR3UFhaEiHThMmhaZdMPpoLadSbN1JuXmZjaQJos3R2bq/earth.png)

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And finally, we have Djinn Biljka. It's a low mana/health card, but it sure packs quite a punch in combination with Obsidian. A level two version (with void ability) will ensure that it will not die on the first attack in case of magic reflect.

Also, camouflage ability ensures that no one will attack this monster, thus increasing its chances to survive till the very end.

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Life splinter

Here we'll focus more on ranged cards as General Sloan favors ranged monsters. But I'll also mix in others as one can't play successfully with a full ranged deck. |Card|Price per BCX|Price, and level| |------------|------------|------------| |Stitch Leech|~0.13$|3.90$ Level 4| |Blinding Reflector|~0.07$|4.20$ Level 5| |Chaos Knight|~0.07$|4.20$ Level 5| |Celestial Harpy|~0.21$|2.94$ Level 3| |Time Mage|~0.35$|4.19$ Level 3| |Pelacor Arbalest|~0.30$|7.50$ Level 4| |Prismologist|~1.50$|1.50$ Level 1| |Dax Paragon|~1.41$|5.64$ Level 2| |Adelade Brightwing|~9.50$|28.50$ Level 2| |Soul Fiend|~6.00$|6.00$ Level 1| |Pelacor Conjurer|~0.03$|1.80$ Level 5| |Venari Crystalsmith|~0.14$|3.50$ Level 4| |Djinn Renova|~0.50$|0.50$ Level 1| Total cost ~74.37$ I included a couple of higher-leveled cards here as life splinter is relatively cheap, including the summoner. And because of that, you'll have access to some very useful abilities. Let's take a look at the most interesting cards:

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At level five, this card gain the magic reflect ability. And this card very often works very well in low mana fights when the opponent uses some magic monsters.

Combine it with Pelacor Conjurer, and you'll have an annoying frontal defense against magic attacks. The only downside for this card is its low attack potential - just one point.