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by pzbw7z » 1 year ago
I'm thinking about adding primer-like information to this thread, so this post is to store some information taken from Discord replies.
pzbw7z
I'm curious how Entomb and Gamble are used. What cards are typically gotten? I'm sure it's somewhat situational and perhaps these cards are bad when impulsed, especially early. I'd appreciate some information about these two cards.
Fenix
gamble is pretty hard to describe, as with all tutors it's situational
"generally" with gamble I'm looking for mana, naus, or top
you don't usually want to get half of an A+B with gamble because of the risk, but you aren't stopped from trying it you don't think you will get another turn
you can also risk it all and just go for breach and then it will "always hit" if you don't pitch the breach
Grapeshot Enjoyer
Early, early game I'll use Gamble to nab Mana Crypt / Vault, or similarly to what Fenix said, Ad Naus or a "payoff".
Gamble and Entomb are both super beneficial on Breach turns, or if you're setting up for a Breach turn (also Yawg Will if you're on it)
I really only use Entomb on Breach (Yawg Will if you're on it) turns, or occasionally will Entomb a Dockside Extortionist if I have Reanimate in hand and there's enough artifacts/enchantments on board to go off.
Gamble/Entomb also are beneficial tutors if you have Mizzix's Mastery in hand.
HIGH IQ ONLY: Super specific, fringe usage for Entomb -- screw over an opponent who attempts to Praetor's Grasp you by Entombing whatever piece they were planning to go for!
pzbw7z
@Grapeshot Enjoyer That's a super response, thanks very much! As far as Praetor's Grasp, you'd just have to guess right? I mean, Doomsday, Peer into The Abyss, Underworld Breach and more are all potential win-cons. There would be obvious clues, I suppose, the colors the caster is running, boardstate, but still, it would likely still be partly guess work right?
Grapeshot Enjoyer
Ahah yeah. It was more of a joke than anything but it still could be "relevant", it would really be a guessing game though