War Machine

Deck Strategy:

Contrary to decks like Quicksilver, SP/DR and X-23 that prioritize the hero, this prioritizes infrastructure, quickly building out SHIELD assets and using Fitz & Simmons to find & discount Tech upgrades.

SHIELD infrastructure both thins out the deck and gives more targets for Homeland Intervention which, by mid game, should be firing for 6 Thwart at least every other turn, aided by Vigilante Training reshuffles.

The Tech infrastructure meanwhile lubricates War Machine, making it easier and cheaper for him to use his Events.

1 Skilled Investigator is included for each of us to take advantage of my ability to clear Side Schemes, which will be made a bit denser in the Encounter deck if I have a few minions locked up in The Raft.

For Nick:

• Look at Player Side Schemes in Neutral/Blue/Yellow that we might like, ideally ones that cost a multiple of 6 (for easier Homeland Intervention clearing). I've never liked PSS but their cost is offset by Skilled Investigator enough to where they are worth a second look.
• If your ability to Thwart is weak, consider putting 1x Cell Phone in your deck so that you can call one of my Allies to clear a Side Quest and trigger Skilled Investigator for both of us when you are 1st player.

For Me:

Consider Adding,

Mocking Bird, 3 cost Shield Stun

Monica Chang /w 3x Surv. Team

Invisibility Cloak (circumstantial)