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'''Telepathy''' is an {{C|Elven}} strategy, usually meshed with other strategies like [[Elvents]] or [[ | '''Telepathy''' is an {{C|Elven}} strategy, usually meshed with other strategies like [[Elvents]] or [[High King Looping]]. It originated in [[Movie Block]], but remains strong throughout the rest of the [[formats]]. Telepathy focuses on manipulating the top cards of the deck with tools like {{Card|Gandalf, Manager of Wizards}} and {{Card|Back to the Light}}, then using your tailored top cards to win skirmishes with {{Card|Forearmed}} and similar cards}}. | ||
== Core Cards == | == Core Cards == | ||
[[File:LOTR-EN06S016.0 card.jpg|right|thumb|The basic core of every telepathy deck]] | [[File:LOTR-EN06S016.0 card.jpg|right|thumb|The basic core of every telepathy deck]] | ||
Most versions of telepathy rely on the classic {{Card|Gandalf, Manager of Wizards}} and {{Card|Forearmed}} [[combo]]. Paired with a high-costing [[shadow]] like [[Sauron Besiegers]] and [[Sudden Strike]], you can place a | Most versions of telepathy rely on the classic {{Card|Gandalf, Manager of Wizards}} and {{Card|Forearmed}} [[combo]]. Paired with a high-costing [[shadow]] like [[Sauron Besiegers]] and [[Sudden Strike]], you can place a minion such as {{Card|Sauron, The Lord of the Rings}} on top of your deck. Usually the starting fellowship in [[Movie Block]] consists of {{Card|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} and {{Card|Legolas, Archer of Mirkwood}} so you can forego {{Card|Forearmed}} against [[Nazgul]] and keep your fellowship healed. Once you get to post-[[Shadows]] formats, however, the starting companions become more varied. With the rise of {{Card|Gil-Galad, High King of the Noldor}}, meshing telepathy with his token [[looping]] abilities became the standard telepathy deck. As a bonus, he can [[recur]] your {{Card|Forearmed}} at the cost of threats. As such, threat removal such as {{Card|Golrfindel, Eldarin Lord}} or {{Card|Into the West}} is necessary. In addition, the powerful {{Card|Elrond, Witness to History}} can help to fuel {{Card|Into the West}} or even [[recur]] your {{C|Elven}} cards. | ||
Once you get to post-[[Shadows]] formats, however, the starting companions become more varied. With the rise of {{Card|Gil-Galad, High King of the Noldor}}, meshing telepathy with his token [[looping]] abilities became the standard telepathy deck. As a bonus, he can [[recur]] your {{Card|Forearmed}} at the cost of threats. As such, threat removal such as {{Card| | |||
== Building the Deck == | == Building the Deck == | ||
===Movie block=== | ===Movie block=== | ||
For a strong [[Movie Block]] telepathy deck, you generally will want either {{Card|Galadriel, Bearer of Wisdom}} or {{Card|Frodo, Courteous Halfling}} as your [[Ring-bearer]]. If you | For a strong [[Movie Block]] telepathy deck, you generally will want either {{Card|Galadriel, Bearer of Wisdom}} or {{Card|Frodo, Courteous Halfling}} as your [[Ring-bearer]]. If you intend to play other {{C|Elven}} events other than {{Card|Forearmed}}, it is beneficial to play [[Frodo]] and then start {{Card|Galadriel, Lady Redeemed}}. You will also want to start {{Card|Glorfindel, Revealed in Wrath}} with either [[Legolas]] or [[Arwen]] ({{Card|Arwen, Echo of Luthién}} is often played). {{Gandalf, Manager of Wizards}} is a must, as there are no better tools to manipulate your deck. You will need four copies of {{Card|Forearmed}}, as there are no real good [[recursion]] methods for them. If you play other events, using {{Card|Cirdan, The Shipwright}} as a backup is a solid addition. {{Card|Elf-Song}, {{Card|Narya}}, or {{Card|Sam, Son of Hamfast}} are all viable burden removal options. Depending on your [[meta]], playing [[counters]] to certain strategies like [[Southron Archery]], [[Nazgul Corruption]], or [[Corsairs]] can be beneficial, if you can find the space. | ||
{{ | === post-[[Shadows]] formats=== | ||
In formats such as [[Expanded]] and [[Standard]], the archetype changes dramatically. {{Card|Forearmed}} and {{Card|Gandalf, manager of wizards}} are still keystones, but there are more options for the other cards. {{Card|Galadriel, Bearer of Wisdom}} is usually the [[Ring-bearer]], and you start {{Card|Gamling, Defender of the Hornburg}} to [[tutor]] {{Card|Erkenbrand’s Horn}} to grab {{Card|Celebring, Elven-Smith}} and {{Card|Woodhall Elf, Exile}}. Arwen is usually the other starting companion, either {{Card|Arwen, She-Elf}} or {{Card|Arwen, Royal Maiden}}. Most cards from the [[Gil-Galad Looping]] strategy are incorporated, covering burden and condition removal, plus an infinite card draw loop. {{Card|Cirdan, The Shipwright}} is rarely used, as you rely only on a few events, namely, {{Card|Forearmed}} and {{Card|Attunement}}. |