deck Gruul Hardened Scales

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. In recent appearances percussion_mike made 15º at Pioneer Challenge 32 and matiaskm made 100º at Pioneer Challenge 64.

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The Gruul Hardened Scales deck in Pioneer Magic: The Gathering is all about aggressive creature-based strategies with a focus on +1/+1 counters and efficient mana usage. The deck aims to overwhelm opponents with powerful creatures and pump spells, leveraging the Hardened Scales enchantment to double the number of +1/+1 counters placed on creatures. The deck's main strategy is to quickly get creatures on the battlefield, such as Llanowar Elves and Elvish Mystic, to accelerate mana production and play threats ahead of schedule. Cards like Bonecrusher Giant, Burning-Tree Emissary, and Rampaging Ferocidon provide both early pressure and reach to close out games. One of the deck's strengths is its ability to generate explosive starts and quickly snowball out of control with its aggressive creatures. Cards like Atarka's Command and Kumano Faces Kakkazan provide additional reach and utility to push through damage or deal with problematic opposing creatures. However, the deck can struggle against decks with heavy removal or board wipes that can disrupt its aggressive game plan. Additionally, without the right draw or if the opponent manages to stabilize the board, the deck can run out of steam quickly. Overall, the Gruul Hardened Scales deck in Pioneer offers a fast and proactive playstyle that can catch opponents off guard and lead to swift victories if left unchecked.

Pioneer deck Gruul Hardened Scales: Last winning deck

percussion_mike 15º Pioneer Challenge 32

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