#NAME:Viashino Warrior # #DESC:"With claws and swords and flames #DESC: we fiercely protect #DESC: those we revere" Viashino Slasher (RAV) *4 # cheap Viashino Viashino Slaughtermaster (CFX) *4 # cheap Viashino Viashino Spearhunter (M10) *4 # first strike Viashino Grappler (INV) *4 # high power but very vulnerable Viashino Warrior (MIR) *2 # attacker Viashino Weaponsmith (USG) *2 # attacker Viashino Fangtail (RAV) *3 # attacker Furnace Whelp (10E) *2 # not a Viashino, but having # # two flyers helps the deck Firebreathing (10E) *4 # fiery breath for the dragons' # # descendants - also allows to # # use spare mana, although the # # AI rarely does that. Flaming Sword (MRQ) *2 # fiery weapons as well Emblem of the Warmind (FUT) *2 # gives Haste Beacon of Destruction (10E) *1 # repeated fire blasts Rage Reflection (SHM) *1 # double strike Dragon Roost (10E) *1 # endgame surprise - produces # # red dragons Mountain (10E) *24 # Cards considered, but not included: # Burning Cloak - AI would kill its own creatures # Canyon Drake - flyers would be nice, but too expensive # Crown of Flames - Firebreathing is more foolproof for the AI # Dragon Whelp - Furnace Whelp is more foolproof # Desert Drake - Furnace Whelp is better for the same cost # Immolation - AI can't decide whether it'll help or destroy the # enchanted creature # Lizard warrior - is not a viashino, and a viashino with # identical values exists # Mass Hysteria - Emblem of the Warmind fits the theme better and # doesn't help the enemy # Pyroclasm - AI would kill its own creatures # Viashino Skeleton - other viashinos wouldn't associate with it # Kindled Fury - lasts only until end of turn, often wasted by AI # Double Cleave - lasts only until end of turn, often wasted by AI # Reflexes - first strike already provided by Flaming Sword # Cards removed from the deck: # Bravado - AI casts it on opponent's creatures # Seething Song - mana acceleration would be great, bit the AI # doesn't use the mana # Viashino Sandscout - AI doesn't understand that it will return # to owner's hand, may enchant it # Viashino Bladescout - removed from Wagic # Notes: # Flavor deck.