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Highlander Galakrond Rogue deck list guide - Scholomance Academy - Hearthstone (August 2020)Flik the switch.

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Galakrond, the Nightmareis Rogue’s version of the card. For this Battlecry, you draw a card and its cost reduces to 0. Invoke Galakrond twice for two cards drawn, and four times for four cards.

Galakrond’s Guile is the card’s Hero Power. It adds a random Lackey to your hand for 2 mana, and with every Invoke. It’s pretty good for value plays, and can be very helpful for aggression and board control depending on the Lackeys generated.

For Scholomance Academy, we’re going for a Highlander deck in Galakrond Rogue. We’ll be sure to stay on top of exactly what truly is the best way to useGalakrond, the Nightmareof course.

Galakrond Rogue deck list and strategy

Here’s the Galakrond Rogue deck we’re using for the beginning of Scholomance Academy. We’ll keep you updated with any changes!

Select and copy the long ID string below, then create a deck inHearthstoneto export this deck into your game.

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General strategy

This should play in a sort of Tempo/Miracle Rogue style. Your Secret package, as well as other cheap cards, give you the opportunity to run away with games early if your opponent can’t deal with it, and you’ve got the ability to go longer with the Galakrond and Highlander packages too.

Early Game: If you can play a couple cheap spells withEdwin VanCleef’s Combo, you can build yourself an early threat that many foes will struggle to deal with. A similar effect is at play withShadowjeweler Hanar- he’ll keep generating more and more Secrets as you play Secrets, an absolutely fantastic way to keep your opponent from doing anything.

If this doesn’t work, use your cards to stabilise. Lackeys fromEVIL Miscreantand Invokes will likely be able to generate value and clear enemies off of the board, and cards likeSeal Fateshould get rid of any immediate danger if needed.

Mid Game: You’ll be trying to flood the board with big minions before your opponent can do anything about it.Edwin VanCleefis a good method if you haven’t already played him, andShield of Galakrondhelps control the board whilst giving you a Lackey in hand for future plays.Devoted Maniacis a fairly decent 2 immediate damage to an enemy minion too, as well as getting Galakrond invoked.

If you can, get Galakrond fully invoked too. Generating a Lackey is decent compensation for playing a card likePraise Galakrond!, and the +1 attack gained can help you trade more effectively or push that little bit of face damage.Seal Fateis slightly tougher to play but dealing 3 damage for 3 mana is pretty solid, and your Lackeys can give you more valuable spells and minions if you’re lucky.

Heistbaron Togwaggleis a classic addition to the Lackey package too, and you’ll always be able to generate a Lackey to go with it. You can boost your miracle gameplan with Wondrous Wand or try to push for a finisher with Zarog’s Crown. Either way, you’ve got a lot of options for beefy plays, so take note of your position on board and act accordingly.

Galakrond Rogue Mulligan Guide

Below is our guide on what to keep in your opening hand when playing Galakrond Rogue.

1.Shadowjeweler Hanaris often worth keeping hold of. He’s a 5-Health minion, and hard to kill off so early. If you have a Secret in hand too, it’s definitely worth holding onto.

2.EVIL Miscreantmay cost 3 mana, but the Combo to give you two Lackeys is super strong. You can even use the Coin on turn 2 to get it out earlier.

3.BackstabandShadowstepcan help you gain early tempo in multiple ways, activating Combos and buffing minions, as well asShadowstepbeing able to duplicate the effects of yourBloodsail FlybooterandEVIL Miscreant.

Galakrond Rogue tips, combos and synergies

Below are some tips for how to best play Galakrond Rogue in the Ashes ofOutlandmeta:

-Kronx Dragonhoofis best used after playingGalakrond, the Nightmare, but if you’re really desperate for a big play next turn then you might as well play him before you lose.

-Galakrond, the Nightmarecan draw up to 4 cards with its Battlecry and reduce them all to 0 mana. It’s best used when you’ve shuffled a bunch of copies of powerful minions into your deck, such asKronx DragonhooforHeistbaron Togwaggle.

  • Remember,Seal Fatecan only be used on a character with full health. This does mean it can hit face, but only if your opponent is undamaged, and it’s usually best used to clear enemy minions.

-Flik Skyshivdestroys all copies of the minion it destroys. This means it kills duplicates on the board, such asTomb Warden’s dual copies, as well as any extra versions in your opponent’s hand or deck.