Forum:Defeating Meta

New players always ask this, "How do you defeat meta?" Well, you have to be prepared and anticipate moves. You need to know basics of the game and of course have a well build deck that can counter or keep up with meta.

Siding
If you do play match games you might want to have a well built side deck. If you are not sure what a side deck is I will explain quickly. The side deck consists of 15 cards that can be swapped with the same amount from the main deck during 2nd and 3rd round of a match game. This helps change up your deck to best counter your opponent's. Recommended cards are Chain Disappearance, Gozen Match, Rivalary of Warlords, Effect Veiler, D.D. Crow, Shadow-Imprisoning Mirror, Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo, Thunder King Rai-Oh, Electric Virus, Cyber Dragon, Dimensional Fissure, Macro Cosmos, Mind Crush, Dust Tornado, Smashing Ground, Maxx "C", Light-Imprisoning Mirror, Royal Decree, etc. Search for more since there are tons more than these but these are the ones that are often used. Can't fit them all right? Choose the best ones that fit your deck and counter act your opponent's.

Building Your Deck Correctly
Make sure your deck has speed and control to keep up with meta. Some decks may need extra draw power where you can use Allure of Darkness, Upstart Goblin, and such cards. Keep your decks at 40 for best consistency; it'll help more than you think.

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