This is a super budget deck (20$!!!) that has a lot of potential to win. If youre a fan of going fast, not spending a lot of money, Eurobeat music, and 6 power trample haste first strike creatures, this could be worth trying.
Flavor aspects aside, this deck is a nice way to take advantage of the lesser played vehicle spells. Not everyone wants to just swing with a Heart of Kiran over and over again. The deck has 10 vehicle spells that really and truly make it a vehicle tribal. The combat tricks like Built to Last and Built to Smash offer a good amount of outplay potential, turning what would be an easy trade into the opponent taking 9 trample damage and you keeping your Ovalchase Dragster alive for another swing. Caught in the Brights becomes an awesome removal spell, even hitting indestructibles and making sure your vehicles have a clear path into the red zone. Who doesn't like running over a pesky Rhonas the Indomitable who tried to Jwalk in front of you?
Overall this is a very fun deck to pilot. A lot of neat small synergies between the cards that make for good gameplay. Unlike most purely aggro decks, this one also features a good amount of card draw, keeping your hand advantage high even going into the later stages if the game. The interaction between Caught in the Brights + Daredevil Dragster + Restoration Specialist
is immense. Being able to exile a creature and draw 2 cards, then returning both the dragster and the Caught in the Brights cards from the yard to your hand gives you late game gas on the cheap.
Pros:
- Draw
- Fun to play
- Aggressive
- Lots of flavor/theme
- Can beat a lot of decent decks
- VERY budget friendly
Cons:
- No turn 1 plays, so being on the draw really feels bad
- A well timed Shock or Lightning Strike can really ruin your day
If anyone has any suggestions, please leave a comment below! I just ask that you keep in mind the theme, and the budget nature of the deck.
-Marten
P.S.
If you are a fan of the show, I've spent a lot of time working on making the creatures all different characters from the show. If you're interested read below, if not just skip this part.
Gearshift Ace = Takumi Fujiwara
This guy is the best driver in the deck. Able to get the most out of the large tramplers, especially the Ovalchase AE86
Speedway Fanatic = Keisuke Takahashi
A hot headed driver on the mountain pass, and favors an aggressive, less calculated style.
Restoration Specialist = Iketani Koichiro
Not the best at driving, but brings good value to the team. Also willing to give up a lot for the Akina Speed Stars, just like the resto specialist gives up their life for the betterment of the team.
Veteran Motorist = Ryosuke Takahashi
A great driver with a very calculated style. A veteran racer with a lot of miles under his belt. Always plans ahead, just like Vet Motorist helps with.
Foundry Inspector = Hiroshi Fumihiro
The second in command with the Red Suns and Project D. Makes sure that everything is running smoothly and that the vehicles are in the best condition possible.
Depala, Pilot Exemplar = Mogi Natsuki
blah blah female character cant really justify this one
Sram, Senior Edificer = Bunta Fujiwara
Takumi's dad and the master creator of the AE86, a true master of the mountain. Also in the artwork it looks like he may be smoking something.
Ovalchase Dragster = AE86 Trueno
A vehicle that truly needs the right driver to be effective. If driven poorly, it can easily crash and burn. If driven well, it becomes a monster on the board.
Fleetwheel Cruiser = Mazda RX7 FD3S
The weapon of choice for Keisuke, and a aggressive vehicle with smooth lines, and a lot of power. A fast starter like the FD.
Daredevil Dragster = Mazda RX7 FC
A calculated car just like the FC. not much to look at, but helps keep the team going with its drawing power. Also the only vehicle well suited for defense.
