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AbisMal · 33
4-pack challenge (up to 4 packs outside of the Core Set): Mutant Genesis, NeXt Evolution, Angel, Iceman, (plus the Core Set)
This is the first deck created with Ice Man for this challenge. This one was built to compete with the introductory villains of the NeXT Evolution expansion (in Standard and Expert). Note that a second deck (a Leadership deck) was created to handle Juggernaut and the other higher level villains at Expert. If wanted, that other deck is titled "Get Ready for the X-Men (Hope Lives) (4-Pack Challenge)."
Villains Tested Against (in standard and expert): Morlock Seige; On the Run (vs. Vertigo and Greycrow), and Juggernaut. Note that Juggernaut was defeated once in Expert with lucky card draw -- it was tough to be consistent with Expert Juggernaut.
While this deck may not be very competitive against the more difficult villains at Expert, I found I had a lot of fun dealing regular damage and using his "Freeze" ability almost constantly against the lower level villains in NeXt Evolution.
Strategy 1: Consistent Damage, Minion Removal, and Tough and Stun Removal
Powerful Punch allows Iceman to consistently defeat minions, and, at the right time, villains, to prevent their attacks. Counter-Punch lends extra value defending with Iceman by either dealing a bit of damage or by removing Tough from enemies or Stun from Iceman. Those two cards in combination increase Iceman's ability to deal damage regularly, often ending battles much more quickly than would otherwise be possible.
Strategy 2: Consistent Use of Iceman's "Freeze" Ability
The three Indomitable upgrades allow for more consistent use of Iceman's "Freeze" ability. While Cryokinetic Perception often allows Iceman to ready in order to defend again or to attack in the next round, Indomitable means one can do so round after round. Because Iceman wants to defend regularly, Angel's Aerie is a natural card to include so that Iceman can either avoid having to heal in Alter-Ego form or just heal in one round and not need to in the next.