See another Top Cut list from Gen Con below.

This week’s Deck Tech continues our Gen Con coverage with Phil M’s Top 4 “Incredible Aggro” build. Phil is a MetaX developer, and his usage of Black Lanterns adds a real kick to this offensive juggernaut:

Characters: 

• The Joker – Unpredictable x3
• Batman – Dark Knight x3
• Batman – Reanimated x1
• Black Hand – William Hand x3
• Green Arrow – Hand of Death x3
• Harley Quinn – Dr. Harleen Quinzel x1

Events:

• The Darkness Grows x3
• Point Blank x2
• Transfer of Power x2
• Showdown x1

Battle Cards:

• 1 Special (C33-JL) x3
• 2 Strength (C37-JL) x3
• 2 Intelligence (C38-JL) x3
• 2 Special (R128-JL) x2
• 2 Special (C39-JL) x1
• 3 Intelligence (R129-JL) x2
• 4 Special (C49-JL) x2
• 7 Intelligence (U99-JL) x2

Phil describes the concept as an aggro deck that is “still capable of winning after the opponent has gained control of the board.” As a perfect complement to the early VP pressure from Joker and Batman, “reach” effects like Harley Quinn and 7 Intelligence allowed Phil to finish off wins in quick fashion (or sneak through a comeback victory)! The Darkness Grows was mentioned as the clear MVP of the deck, as it often “surprised opponents for 3-5 VP in a single turn out of nowhere.” The deck’s lack of significant card advantage can cause issues against hand destruction (either GCPD or Vixen), and Hero Control is a natural counter with Constantine and Wonder Woman – Amazon Princess.

Congratulations to Phil for the top 4 finish, and check back next week for a look at another Top Cut list from Gen Con!