Calicana Strikes Back (30th @ CBI 2024)

xiaat 1546

I've learned that Stavka+Hafrún is the biggest tempo swing this deck can produce into any matchup, and the Stavka threat itself is often limiting the lines the Runner can take, that's why I'm on 3. Cramming in a bunch of questionable mulch tech (Wraparound Swordsman) just before the tournament fortunately didn't hurt the deck's performance too much, but I'd recommend against playing those, instead spending that influence on 2nd Hafrún and adding back 1x Ice Wall.

Another option I've been testing is Red Level Clearance to FA through Clot lock by putting a Mavirus on the table clicklessly. While cute, that problem is also solved by firing more Stavkas and taxing the opponent's Simulchips.

Don't forget that you can "reuse" your rezzed Stavkas by purging with Mavirus on approach and searching for Hafrun again.

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