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Grand Archive Path of Silver: New Competitive Mode for Collectors

Ascent Worlds is coming to Las Vagas on May 11 to the 12th. It will be an exciting time for fans of the competitive scene, I can’t wait to see what deck comes out on top. Tickets are still available.

Recently, Weebs of the Shore announced the Path of Silver event that will also be happening at Worlds. Collectors will have a chance to compete for some exclusive promos without having to play the game. This is fantastic news for those who aren’t good at the TCG or collectors of the game and still have a chance at some of the beautiful promos Weebs of the Shore hands out as prizes.

How it Works

database screenshot

The competition is limited to 200 participants. Participants must build a 50-card deck from their collection. You can look up the card value on the official database. A special multiplier will be announced during the day of the competition to shake things up. The person with the most points wins. You must submit your list through Omnidex before the event and have the physical card on hand. Make sure you have an account. Check the official post for the full details.

Top Prize Promo

These promos are so cool, and they’re going to look even better in person!

Catagory Prize Promos

Mystique
Ferocity
Valor

Conclusion

This is a very cool idea to encourage collecting. I like that it rewards collectors who want to enjoy the game, but don’t want to dip into the competitive scene. The multiplier is an interesting idea for making the contest a little less pay-to-win, but I have to see it in action first.

The contest has some solid prize support, so make sure you go through your collection and get out there. Always support your LGS, but if you need Grand Archive singles for the competition, you can always pick them up on TCG Player through my affiliate link.

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All the Mercurial Heart Spoiler Art so far – Grand Archive TCG

There have been more spoilers since this post: Check the latest round of spoilers

As we gear up for Grand Archive’s Worlds on May 10th – 11th, I’ve gathered a few spoilers to get us excited for both the event in Vagas and the upcoming set, Mercurial Heart. The set releases on May 17 which means we’re getting close to spoiler season! There will be an exclusive Pre-Release event at Worlds. Make sure you sign up if you’re attending!

I’ll be including all the spoilers to have so far to have them all in one convenient place. If you enjoy these updates, please leave a like, comment, and share this with your friends. If you need any Grand Archive, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player through my affiliate link. Don’t forget to follow the socials! I started cracking packs of Battle Spirits Saga on my YouTube and TikTok.

Words’ Prize Card

Winners of worlds will receive this unique Apotheosis Rite. This card is beautiful, and it makes me wish I could make it to locals. Good luck to everyone competing, I am extremely jealous.

Artwork

Product

I don’t care too much about deck boxes, but Tristan Dragon Shield stuff looks amazing!

Grand Archive: April Ban List and April Fools Proxia Cards

Grand Archive’s April Ban list just went up, and no changes have been made. Make sure you are up to date if you’re thinking of playing in any official events. If you missed the last ban announcement, I’ll leave the list below for your convenience, but you can always check the official site for all the news. 

We did receive some delightful April Fools announcements that fans will find enjoyable. We got some very cool-looking, joke Proxia cards that had me going for a second. It would be very fun to bust these out at a friendly match and see the reaction, at least a giggle. It is very nice to see the devs having their fun. 

April Fools

Ban List

Watch List

Grand Archive Oceania Nationals 2024 Top 3 Decks

The results are in and it looks like Merlin and Lorraine were the stars of this weekend’s Oceania Nationals 2024. It’s always cool to see how the meta shifts between regions. I’ve gathered the list of the top three decks, but you can see the tournament’s full results on Omnidex. I can start collecting to the top three if there is ineterest.

If you want to build any of these decks, I left links to for the singles. I stuck with the cheapest copy of each card, but don’t be afraid to bling out your deck. Make sure you support your LGS, but you can always get your Grand Archive product, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need accessories for your cards like decks, dice, or bags, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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1. GlenyBoi #672 (9-1-0)

Main Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Fire
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Merlin, Memory Thief
1 Merlin, Kingslayer
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Drawn Blade
1 Grand Crusader's Ring
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Tariff Ring
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 The Majestic Spirit

Flame-Rune SwordsmanMain Deck
4 Dungeon Guide
3 Fast Cure
3 Honorable Vanguard
3 Library Witch
2 Resolute Stand
2 Scry the Skies
4 Stalwart Shieldmate
4 Creative Shock
4 Cremation Ritual
2 Devastating Blow
4 Fireball
4 Flame-Rune Swordsman
3 Hasty Messenger
2 Incendiary Fractal
3 Purge in Flames
2 Spark Alight
2 Tether in Flames
2 Crux Sight
4 Ghosts of Pendragon
3 Incarnate Majesty


2. GAManiac #2507 (8-2-0)

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Water
1 Scepter of Lumina
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Lorraine, Blademaster
1 Lorraine, Spirit Ruler
1 Life Essence Amulet
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Bulwark Sword

Main Deck
4 Song of Frost
4 Fracturize
3 Frostbind
3 Freezing Hail
3 Savage Slash
3 Deflecting Edge
3 Spirit Blade: Dispersion
1 Ghosts of Pendragon
4 Imperial Recruit
4 Dungeon Guide
4 Esteemed Knight
4 Lurking Assailant
4 Snow Fairy
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Corhazi Trapper
4 Frostsworn Paladin
4 Trained Sharpshooter


3. Dragowil #264 (7-1-2)

Material Deck

Aithne, Spirit of Fire (Promo)

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Aithne, Spirit of Fire (Spirit of Fire)
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Merlin, Memory Thief
1 Merlin, Kingslayer
1 The Majestic Spirit
1 Prismatic Edge
1 Drawn Blade
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring

Main Deck
4 Hasty Messenger
2 Clumsy Apprentice
4 Flame-Rune Swordsman
4 Creative Shock
4 Cremation Ritual
4 Fireball
2 Spark Alight
2 Focused Flames
4 Dungeon Guide
4 Library Witch
4 Stalwart Shieldmate
2 Honorable Vanguard
4 Fast Cure
2 Exorcise Curses
2 Resolute Stand
2 Sudden Steel
4 Ghosts of Pendragon
3 Crux Sight
1 Spirit Blade: Ascension
2 Incarnate Majesty

Grand Archive: SEA Regionals Top 3 Decks & Where to Get Them

This weekend was SEA Nationals at Agora Hobby, and we got to see some familiar faces. Zander and Toni seem to have carved their place into the meta, but Diana came out on top! I love to see how different regions of the world interact with the same card pool, so lets get into it! I’ll be leaving links to the singles for anyone who needs them. I try to pick the cheapest most available versions for each card.

I’ve only been tracking the top three because this is a bit of work, but I’ll suck it up if there is interest in a top five. Just let me know!

If you need any Grand Archive product, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need accessories for your cards like decks, dice, or bags, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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1. Limelight #227: 9 – 1 – 0

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Fire
1 Diana, Keen Huntress
1 Diana, Deadly Duelist
1 Diana, Duskstalker
1 Bauble of Abundance
1 Flash Grenade
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Plated Bullet
1 Seeker’s Rifle
1 Tasershot
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 Shadow’s Twin

Main Deck
3 Backstep
3 Deploy Gunshield
4 Dungeon Guide
2 Evasive Maneuvers
4 Fast Cure
3 Library Witch
3 Reposition
3 Resolute Stand
3 Seeking Shot
4 Stalwart Shieldmate
3 Airship Engineer
3 Automaton Bomber
4 Creative Shock
3 Crimson Tear
3 Incendiary Shot
4 Carter, Synthetic Reaper
2 False Step
3 Mindbreak Bullet
3 Umbral Tithe


2. ProAnnn #11332: 7 – 1 – 2

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Serene Fire
1 Zander, Prepared Scout
1 Zander, Deft Executor
1 Zander, Blinding Steel
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Orb of Choking Fumes
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Insignia of the Corhazi
1 Luxera’s Map

Main Deck
4 Dungeon Guide
4 Exorcise Curses
4 Fast Cure
2 Gawain, Chivalrous Thief
4 Juggle Knives
3 Resolute Stand
4 Scry the Skies
2 Serum of Wisdom
2 Stalwart Shieldmate
4 Thieving Cut
3 Vanish from Sight
4 Creative Shock
4 Excalibur, Cleansing Light
4 Gleaming Cut
4 Lightweaver’s Assault
4 Luxem Sight
4 Uncover the Plot


3. Alick #1951: 7 – 2 – 1

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck
1 Spirit of Wind
1 Tonoris, Might of Humanity
1 Tonoris, Lone Mercenary
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Ornamental Greatsword
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 Tariff Ring

Main Deck

3 Deflecting Edge
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Imperial Recruit
3 Inspiring Call
4 Lurking Assailant
4 Woodland Squirrels
4 Aesan Protector
3 Attune with the Winds
4 Dream Fairy
4 Shimmercloak Assassin
4 Swift Recruit
2 Trained Hawk
4 Windrider Vanguard
4 Heavy Swing
2 Esteemed Knight
2 Trained Sharpshooter
2 Rallied Advance
3 Seeking Shot

Grand Archive Official Store Championships List is up!

If you’re trying to get into competitive Grand Archive, the Store Championships list has been published on the official site, along with dates and locations for upcoming regional events. I’ll leave the file here for your convenience.

Prize Support

Store Championship events are a great way to play Grand Archive, make new friends, and most importantly, earn your regional invitation. Prize support will vary between locations, but Store Champions will receive the season’s playmat and promo card. This season features a very cool-looking Lurking Assailant.

Regionals Prizing

If you do make it to regionals, you’ll get to compete for some cool promos, playmats, and bragging rights. This season’s mats are pretty cool, so get out there and start grinding!

If you’re trying to get into Grand Archive, head over to your LGS and look for that scene. Competitive meta decks aren’t that expensive, and the game seems like a lot of fun. Always support your LGS, but you can always get any Grand Archive product, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need accessories for your cards like decks, dice, or bags, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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Top 3 Decks From Michigan Regionals and Where to get Them

The Michigan Regionals were this weekend, and we got to see a few familiar faces do their thing. Tonoris seems to be carving his place in the meta while Zander shows his consistency yet again. It is cool to see the small tweaks and shifts in the meta as we get closer to words. I wonder what we’ll end up with?

I went ahead and collected lists for the top three decks, and I’ve left my affiliate links for the singles. Check with your LGS for a local scene and product, or use the Store Locator to find one. The Grand Archive TCG Discord is a fantastic source of news, information, and friendly faces to share the hobby with.

If you need any Grand Archive product, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need accessories for your cards like decks, dice, or bags, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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1. Matt #162

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck

1 Gwendolyn, Spirit of Wind
(You can use Spirit of the Wind)
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Tonoris, Lone Mercenary
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Life Essence Amulet
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Sword of Seeking
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble

Main Deck

4 Deflecting Edge
4 Esteemed Knight
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Imperial Recruit
4 Inspiring Call
4 Lurking Assailant
4 Woodland Squirrels
4 Aesan Protector
4 Attune with the Winds
4 Dream Fairy
4 Shimmercloak Assassin
4 Swift Recruit
4 Trained Hawk
4 Windrider Vanguard
4 Zephyr


2. Noel #276

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck

1 Spirit of Serene Fire
1 Zander, Prepared Scout
1 Zander, Deft Executor
1 Zander, Blinding Steel
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Insignia of the Corhazi
1 Luxera’s Map

Main Deck

2 Serum of Wisdom
4 Thieving Cut
3 Vanish from Sight
4 Creative Shock
1 Focused Flames
4 Planted Explosive
4 Excalibur, Cleansing Light
4 Gleaming Cut
4 Lightweaver’s Assault
4 Luxem Sight
3 Uncover the Plot


3. NumberFour #347

Material Deck

Main Deck

Material Deck

1 Spirit of Wind
1 Tonoris, Lone Mercenary
1 Tonoris, Might of Humanity
1 Bulwark Sword
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader’s Ring
1 Ornamental Greatsword
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Tithe Proclamation
1 Viridian Protective Trinket
1 Water Resonance Bauble

Main Deck

4 Deflecting Edge
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Heavy Swing
3 Imperial Recruit
2 Inspiring Call
4 Lurking Assailant
2 Scavenging Raccoon
2 Song of Nurturing
4 Woodland Squirrels
3 Aesan Protector
3 Attune with the Winds
2 Displace
4 Dream Fairy
2 Favorable Winds
2 Rose, Eternal Paragon
4 Shimmercloak Assassin
3 Swift Recruit
4 Windrider Vanguard
4 Zephyr

Top 3 Decks From Houston Regionals and where to get them

The Houston regionals were this weekend. If you missed it, the VODs are up on the Grand Archive official YouTube. It seems the meta is shaping up with some familiar archetypes, but it is nice to see some new cards starting to trickle in. Congratulations to Matt for getting first place.

A detailed list of the tournament’s standings and decklist can be found on Omnidex, but I went ahead and collected the top three for you. I’ll also leave links to the singles for those who need them. If you need any Grand Archive product, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need accessories for your cards like decks, dice, or bags, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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1. Matt #162

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

Material Deck – 12 Cards

1 Spirit of Fire
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Rai, Spellcrafter
1 Lorraine, Blademaster
1 Arisanna, Lucent Arbiter
1 Channeling Stone
1 Discordia, Harp of Malice
1 Grand Crusader's Ring
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Sword of Adversity
1 Tariff Ring
1 Viridian Protective Trinket

Main Deck – 60 Cards

1 Dusklight Communion
4 Library Witch
4 Stalwart Shieldmate
3 Cemetery Sentry
4 Clumsy Apprentice
4 Creative Shock
4 Cremation Ritual
4 Embersong
4 Erupting Rhapsody
4 Fiery Momentum
3 Fireball
2 Flame Sweep
4 Hasty Messenger
4 Increasing Danger
3 Innervate Fury
4 Spurn to Ash
4 Tempered Steel

2. OkaygeBusiness #596

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

Material Deck – 12 Cards

1 Spirit of Serene Fire
1 Zander, Prepared Scout
1 Zander, Deft Executor
1 Zander, Blinding Steel
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Insignia of the Corhazi
1 Luxera's Map

Main Deck – 60 Cards

4 Dungeon Guide
4 Exorcise Curses
4 Fast Cure
2 Gawain, Chivalrous Thief
4 Juggle Knives
1 Oasis Trading Post
3 Resolute Stand
4 Scry the Skies
2 Serum of Wisdom
4 Thieving Cut
4 Creative Shock
1 Focused Flames
4 Planted Explosive
4 Excalibur, Cleansing Light
4 Gleaming Cut
4 Lightweaver's Assault
4 Luxem Sight
3 Uncover the Plot

3. cactus #2143

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

Material Deck – 12 Deck

1 Spirit of Water
1 Tonoris, Lone Mercenary
1 Tonoris, Might of Humanity
1 Tonoris, Genesis Aegis
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader's Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Ornamental Greatsword
1 Tariff Ring
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble
1 Scepter of Lumina

Main Deck – 60 Cards

4 Deflecting Edge
4 Dungeon Guide
3 Esteemed Knight
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Heavy Swing
4 Imperial Recruit
4 Lurking Assailant
3 Trained Sharpshooter
4 Corhazi Trapper
3 Fracturize
4 Freezing Hail
4 Frostbind
4 Frostsworn Paladin
4 Snow Fairy
4 Song of Frost
3 Storm of Thorns

Sideboard – 8 Cards

1 Bulwark Sword
1 Safeguard Amulet
4 Seeking Shot
1 Tithe Proclamation
1 Viridian Protective Trinket

New Grand Archive TCG Ban List Announcement, Sorta

The March Banlist for the Grand Archive TCG has been posted. There were no changes from last month’s, but I thought I would post about them all the same. Join the official Grand Archive Discord to stay up to date with all the news and maybe find new friends in the hobby. Always check with your LGS for products and a local scene, but you can always find Grand Archive, like the newest Alchemical Revolution, on TCG Player through my affiliate links.And if you need accessories, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 for 10% off your order. It really helps me out. 

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Ban List

There are still only three cards banned in the format: Currently, Sword of Avarice, Reckless Conversion, and Crystal of Empowerment. Make sure these cards are out of your deck if you’re going to any official events.

Watch List

The official announcement splits them into categories. There is only one category for bans (see above) and the other two are watch lists for cards that might be problematic with future releases. There are currently six cards on the watch list: Creative Shock, Varuck, Smoldering Spire, Dream Fairy, Freezing Hail, Erupting Rhapsody, Scepter of Lumina. This is just a watch list, so you don’t need to take them out of your decks just yet.

Grand Archive Drops New Mercurial Heart Spoilers at Regionals

Grand Archive regionals were this weekend, and it was a good time. The casters were fun to watch, and it was a good way to keep up with the meta. If you’re trying to pick up Grand Archive or just enjoy the competitive TCG scene, I recommend you watch the VOD or catch it live next time. 

I know not everyone is excited about the competitive scene, but we did get some spoilers for the upcoming set, Mercurial Heart. The art for this set is incredible, and I for one can’t wait to see what these cards can do. We got four artworks teased during the event, and I’ve gathered them for your convenience. 

Spoilers

Mercurial Hearts releases on May 17, so lets start getting hyped! Make sure you check my other posts for additional product announcements!

If you’re interested in Grand Archive, join the official Discord for all the news, and to find some new friends to play with. Don’t forget to check with your LGS for a local scene and product. You can also pick up shop for Grand Archivelike the new Alchemical Revolution set, on TCG Player by using my affiliate link. And if you need accessories, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 for 10% off your order. It really helps me out. 

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