(Rank 20-5) Aggro-Midrange Secret Mage
- Last updated Mar 5, 2017 (Aggro Downfall)
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Wild
- 16 Minions
- 14 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Secret Mage
- Crafting Cost: 2760
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 2/27/2017 (Gadgetzan)
- Rarkada
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Battle Tag:
Rarkada#1897
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Region:
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Total Deck Rating
233
Warning: Very draw dependent. You can win some games very easily, while others you get screwed by RNG and end up feeling bummed out.
I am very thankful for all of the feedback and support!
update: Replaced 1 Ethereal Conjurer with 1Spellbender as it seems there needs to be a bit more consistency with secret draws and 2 Ethereal Conjurers seem a bit too slow
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Shoutout to kiwiinbacon for this showcase!
Overview: This deck is all about using your secrets to fake out your opponents . If you are able to use your secrets in the correct way, you will be able to force your opponent into playing into them, allowing you gain a huge advantage.
Mulligan
Try to mulligan for Kabal Lackey, Babbling Book, or any secret.
Cards
Babbling Book: good one drop, can give you useful spells as well as secrets
Kabal Lackey: great card to play along with secrets, also turn one playable with a secret in hand
Mana Wyrm: great turn one card. Very powerful when combined with secrets or other early spells
Frostbolt: Versatile card, can use for early removal, or save for face
Medivh's Valet: Solid two drop, even without a secret in play, can be saved for midgame with a secret in play, for removal or face damage
Arcane Intellect: This deck runs out of cards in hand fast, so this is one of the only ways to replenish your hand, only use on turns 5+, as you cannot afford to play this and skip turn 3
Counterspell: Great secret, try to put pressure on the board to force your opponent to play a removal spell, only for them to realize that you have this in play
Mirror Entity: Probably the best secret to play in conjunction with Kabal Lackey, or Kirin Tor Mage. Pretty simple, just hope that your opponent doesn't play around it
Potion of Polymorph: Similar to Mirror Entity, this card can be very drastic to your opponent if they play into it. Only play on turn 3+, as you do not normally want to polymorph 1 or 2 drops
Ethereal Arcanist: If you have a secret in play when you play this card, it becomes a "must kill" for your opponent, or it forces them to play into your secret in order to halt this card's ability
Fireball: Solid removal, or face damage. Preferably face, as you normally kill your opponent with burst damage from your spells
Ethereal Conjurer: Solid 5 drop. Has a decent body and you can get a variety of useful spells from it for many different situations
Kabal Crystal Runner: One of the biggest minions on the deck, is very good even if you have played only 1 secret so far, as it would be a 5/5 that costs 4
Pyroblast: Great finisher. Normally you will not be able to kill your opponent without the aid of spells, and this is the most powerful in the deck. Make sure you use it when you have minions on the board as well
Azure Drake: Solid 5 drop, gives spell damage which is very helpful for your spells, as well as card draw, which is needed in this type of aggressive deck.
Ice Block: Decent by itself, can get great value when used with Medivh's Valet, Ethereal Arcanist, or Kabal Crystal Runner
Spellbender: Protects your minions who are on the board. Also can't be baited with The Coin
Possible Replacements
this is a really fun deck! I would love to se a wild variant!! any ideas??
add Mad Scientist and Duplicate, you're good to go
I tried a deck like this with varying combinations of secrets right after MSG came out, but Pirates kept ruining my fun.
Now that that situation is a bit better, you've reminded me that it's worth trying again!
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What cards could I put in place of the Ethereal Conjurer?
Thanks.
Stranglethorn Tiger
I made an account just to post here.....this deck is ridiculously good! I almost 80 percent of my kills are with Pyroblast, I get it that much! I think the mind games with the secrets really is too much with people. My worst match up is druids currently 10-3 77% witch i consider excellent. Great job, keep it up!
Appreciate it!
Hey buddy,
I tried out the deck as well today and had some fun games to showcase (including the unicorn warlock deck that left me totally confused), hope you like it :)
VOD rarkada's Aggro Secret Mage
Thank you! Do you think I could include it in the description?
What do you think about adding Sylvanas Windrunner as a trade for one Ethereal Conjurer? At least until it goes to HOF.
I've been using it and its a nice little trick to throw in if they start getting board control.
Super fun deck! No one can play around the secrets usually. Only using in casual right now learning the deck but I'm probably winning 80% of the games.
Maybe be Secretkeeper for a secret deck ? x)
haha yah I've thought of it. Could be a replacement for Mana Wyrm...
Or Kabal Lackey since that's a pretty dead card if you draw it late game.
Fun Deck Spell Bender is a preferred swap since it protects your secret buff minions - Played it for 3hrs today on my Live Stream twitch.tv/sotzrem March 2nd 2017 VOD
Spellbender is also a good consideration. It protects your minions which can really help and can stick around to buff Ethereal Arcanist.
This deck is completely crazy :D I had such a good time playing with it.
Here is a video showcasing the deck which I hope you enjoy! dat value tho :P
Appreciate the deck showcase! Made my day