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flesh-and-blood Archetype
Oldhim Guard
"A defensive Guardian deck that uses Oldhim's dominate ability to control combat steps and wear down opponents."
Matchup Matrix
vs Briar Combo
45%Win Rate
vs Rhinar Aggro
58%Win Rate
Strategic Pillars
Early Game Setup
Prioritize getting Charmander and Pidgey on the board. Use Buddy-Buddy Poffin to thin the deck and ensure a Turn 2 evolution.
Late Game Resilience
Charizard's Burning Darkness attack scales with your opponent's prize cards, making it a lethal comeback threat in the final turns.
Key Components
Core engine requires 82% deck space
Neural Insight
"This archetype is currently over-performing in Best-of-3 formats due to its high recovery potential."