Ari's Poisonous Slaps - 10th @ AMT April 2025 (only NSG)

Ari has taught me how to play runner - I still do it badly, but that's not on her. My first competitive deck, went 0-3 in an AMT, but I'm here for the vibes and won't let that ruin a good time.

This deck has fun with Slap Vandal + Poison Vial, with a bit of Hush, to get around all sorts of naughty things.

WinCon is Deep Dive + Pichação - build pressure on remotes, then Spree your way into centrals when the vibes call. Another nice line is Into the Depths into Cupellation when HQ needs a clear-out.

It's built with an eye on the Elevation rotation - hence no Aesop’s Pawnshop, and will be looking to re-jig the econ & draw, and made to feel a bit sleeker, with the new set dropping.

I wouldn't have be able to take Ari 0-3 without the foundation that Yeovil meatspace running has given me - we truly stand on the shoulders of giants. Thanks to JON4LD for showing me what Ari can do when played well - a yardstick against which I hope to compare a little less dismally next time.