Quetzal is Good Actually, 1st @ Birkenhead District

lif3line 596

Hi it's me, one of the ~3 people whose favourite ID is Quetzal✌️

Have you ever noticed that Quetzal is #1 in System Update 2021; Null Signal knew they were cooking when they brought them back (don't @ me about set ordering). Quetzal has a special place in my heart both for their non-binary representation and for their wonderfully game-changing ability. I love efficiency and value as much as the next player, but getting to do something that upsets the fundamentals of the game got me like:

sickos.meme

I'm a touch sad that Quetzal is rotating out, but I couldn't ask for a more perfect way to round out the competitive season; finally sneaking out an undefeated win (on runner side anyway) thanks to a healthy dosage of luck and some fun slamming of cards to go from being able to break 1 ICE to 4 in 3 clicks.

So here's to sending off Quetzal, one of the most awesome IDs and the only correct choice for your call to DJ Fenris. I hope in one of the future sets we get to see them or their ability again.

P.S. If you're ever near Birkenhead, hit up @Sauc3's café, it's great

P.P.S Yes I felt seen by the Neon Static x NSG chat on Elevation; it's me, I'm the Quetzal enjoyer

P.P.P.S On the actual decklist, I just added Eru, never played her, but she gave me some nice psychological safety when R&D was getting locked up^^

P.P.P.P.S you're all awesome <3

3 comments
13 Apr 2025 harmonbee

Congrats on the district win! From one weird ID player to another: you've done incredible work putting Quetzal on the map and showing your running prowess. I'm looking forward to seeing what running monstrosity you end up creating in a new ID!

13 Apr 2025 maninthemoon

Cool list! Congrats on 1st!

14 Apr 2025 lif3line

<3

@harmonbee right back at you with Akiko! Busted card touching monstrosity team-up when?