This was suggested to me by a few friends who find vanguard to be really expensive, and quite daunting for new people to enter. However it being true for main clans, there are some budget alternatives that are often underplayed. I hope that with this series of articles, I hope to let newer people see that its not all meta.deck or cardfight-wallet.
Today we will look into the relatively new clan: gear chronicle. As a new clan just introduced in GBT01 and gaining support in GBT02, many of the available cards are still in circulation, making this quite accessible. There are a few factors that make budget build possible:
Strengths
1) G-TD: This is like Bushiroad's best possible idea to introduce new players to the game. Unlike older TD, you just need to get only 2 of these to have a completely functional deck, complete with a play set of main G3, PGs, and useful cards. Just need to replace a few less optimal units and you will have access to a reasonably good deck for the fraction of the cost that it takes to buy play sets of some main clan aces(thing saver, abyss,the x).
2) Chrono Jet dragon: This card is really strong for a TD ace. He's got in-built retire engine to generate advantage, have game ending power in his GB2 glory effect, and has good support to back him up. Overall a very strong unit to start out with out of the trial deck, even if the TD stride is (basically) there just for triggering chrono jet.
3) Many good common and rares printed: This is quite unique to just gear chronicle in general since they have only existed for 2 sets. They have a lot of good support to shore up the clan's roster so that they will be at least equal footing with at least some of the other clans. They also printed 2 legion pairs for GC that are just rares, making it really easy to get playsets for cheap. The power granting aspect of the clan is not really mainstream at the moment, and with most of them being just commons, they are affordable as well.
4) Not main-meta...: Recently they have fallen out of meta and due to this have fallen in price. Many of the Japanese singles are pretty affordable to get. Their RR Relic master dragon is a measly $1 to many people and is often thrown in as trade bait. Another RR glimmer breath dragon is also reasonably affordable in my region at about $2 each for a solid unit. Also with Fighter's Collection 2015(FC15) now available in Japanese, we now have 2 more decent options for stride, with upheaval Pegasus being the trash RR in the FC15. Sure its risky, but hell when it works with some of your units, it can get really insane. Works in our favor so not complaining.
5)...but still hurts the meta: Now this is linked with point #4. With all the clans moving towards a more RG focused play style, being able to decide what stays and what does not is quite vital. Disruption is key to GC in addition to its guard restrictions. Your main plan is to keep nailing their important RG while powering up yours to push for victory.
6)strides are a means to an end, not the end: This applies when you are under a budget. In all honesty, the bulk of your upgrades are going to be poured into the strides. Ragnaclock is quite expensive on the English side, and around the $8-10 range for Japanese ones in Singapore. Its brutal, and basically carries the entire deck on its back, but there are cheaper alternatives. The main role of stride in this budget deck is to help you toolbox for what you need, as well as triggering chrono jet's breakstride effect. If you don't have the molar to splurge on it, the deck still functions as normal, just that you don't have a conditional "I win" button.
Build
Budget Gear Chronicle Version 1
* new cards to be added.
G0: 17
1 Gunner Gear dracokid or Timepiece dracokid (FVG)
4 Steam maiden, Uluru (heal)
4 Luckypot dracokid (draw)
4 Steam battler, dadasig (critical)
4 Vainglory-dream gear cat* (stand)
G1: 14
4 Withdrawn gear raven (PG)
4 Mistgazer dragon* (power booster)
2 Steam scarra Gigi* (Sb2 draw)
4 Steam breath dragon* (strider)
G2: 11
3 Smoke gear dragon (10k base)
3 Steam fighter amber (retire unit)
3 Twinmaser dragon (12k attacker)
2 steam knight puzer lli* (legion mate)
G3: 8
4 Chrono jet dragon (Main G3)
4 Ruin disposal dragon* (backup G3 legion)
G4: 8
4 Mystery-flare dragon
1 Snow element, Blizza*
2 Atmos*
1 upheaval Pegasus* or another Blizza for English players
Estimated Cost:
Total added:
0 RRR
0 RR
12 R ~$0.5ea --- $6
4 Promos ~ $2ea --- $8
9 Commons ~$0.2 ea ---$2
Cost of 2 TD: ~$18ea
Total cost incurred: ~$42 (~$53 from stores)
Price may vary based on where you get the cards. If you trying getting the deck from player base as second hand you could probably get it at a cheaper price. Also trying to get singles like atmos and blizza from players would be around $1 if you are decent at bargaining. However if you are relying on a shop for the goods, the prices can be a little higher.
Game plan:
This deck aims to be more aggressive with your RGs which using chrono jet to get millage out of your strides. Most of your RG power comes from your mistgazers and gear cat, triggering off chrono jet or amber. Puzer lli is mostly there just for legion purposes, as you want to spend your souls on Gigi to gain card draw, but on some occasions you can use it as a finisher, just not often.
Your strides are there to trigger chrono jet and swing for big columns. Atmos and blizza tend to mimic ragnaclock as a attack opponent have to pg except it lacks the extra crit. Blizza also allows for early GB2 with chrono jet if you find yourself in a situation where you might not be able to stride next turn. They are also reasonably distributed promo so they can be found and acquired easily, and can fit into many other decks, so its a good investment.
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I hope this series of article wil helps people who are new enter the cardfight scene. Next time i will talk about possible upgrades to the deck, comparing cost to what it provides the clan, and an updated list with these cards.
To Part 2
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