Psionic Assault - (NeXt/w7)

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Synopsis:

• A Cable deck that uses the Psionic trait gained through Technovirus Purge with Aggression events Psychic Assault & Psi-Bow Attack. Both of these cards can be paid for with Team-Building Exercise.

• Lots of confuse in this deck for alter-ego flipping, including: Psychic Assault, Psylocke, & Professor X.

• Start with Technovirus Purge if you get Mind Scan, which you will mulligan hard for in your first hand. This deck has a lot of Psionic so you really want to make that a priority. Otherwise, getting Graymalkin on the board early with Build Support is a good option.

• With only 40 cards, after you've got all your Player Side Schemes in the Victory pile you'll easily be able to get the most out of X-Bunker since you've thinned your deck. Often you can grab any card you want.

• Cerebro, Psylocke, Professor X, Psimitar & Telepathy also have the Psionic train. Telekinesis isn't included because we don't really need damage in this deck, just more thwarting to clear side schemes and ready Cable & Graymalkin.

• Allies are good X-Men allies that provide a lot of utility like Wolverine to clear Tough and Sunfire to get rid of Villain Upgrades. Psylocke and Professor X can confuse and thwart really well.

• When playing your player side schemes, if at all possible, don't try to clear more than one in a phase. Especially as you feel you've gotten past that first initial tempo gain and you feel comfortable. Think of these as your Readies, not just side schemes themselves. Also remember that Graymalkin has no limit, so if a normal Side Scheme is in play go ahead and clear multiple.

Cards:

Events:

• Psychic Assault - A really efficient card that not only Confuses but does a good 3-damage as well. Use Team-Building Exercise to help pay for it.

• Psi-Bow Attack - Also pretty efficient, 4 damage for 3 ER is not bad at all. Plus it's Ranged for all the Retaliate in NeXt, can be paid for with Team-Building Exercise.

Player Side Schemes:

• Build Support - Lots of options here, my priorities are usually: Graymalkin & Team-Building Exercise. Telepathy is a good choice when they are on the table. Late game Weapon X & Cerebro are options. Then it really depends on what you don't have on the table.

• Lock and Load - You can grab Plasma Rifle with this first, if already on the table grab Psimitar.

• Superpower Training - Usually I'll grab the Plasma Rifle first depending on scenario, but if it's already on the table, I'll grab the Psimitar.

• Call for Backup - Usually I always get Wolverine with this card, he just stays on the table. If you already got him out, grab Psylocke.

• Specialized Training - I always get Surveillance Specialist since I'm thwarting a lot and makes Askani'son stronger.

Supports:

• Team-Building Exercise - Really helpful with playing all your Psionic cards.

• X-Bunker - Once you have some PSS built up, this card is really strong for Cable. With 40 cards and so many PSS, you've thinned your deck and can really grab anything.

Allies:

• Wolverine - Love this Aggression ally. Gets rid of Tough and stays on the board. I also use him often just to THW for 1 since it's free.

Upgrades:

• Telepathy - I really like this card for Cable since he can be exhausted and you can un-exhaust him if you don't have a Mind Scan. It also counts as him if as thwarting if you have trouble getting your Mind Scans early.

• Psimitar - Lots of targets in this deck. Grab it with Lock and Load if you already have Plasma Rifle on the table.

Resources:

• The Power of the Mind - With lots of Psionic targets, we don't necessarily need Strength or Energy. Instead we us this card and Genius for Telepathy.

Deck Spotlight - NeXt Evolution (Wave 7):

This deck along with the following were play-tested extensively vs Expert NeXt Evolution (non-campaign) to make sure they were capable, top-tier, fun decks. Any feedback or suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

Cable Decks:

• Aggression: Psionic Assault
• Justice:
• Leadership: Uncle Alex
• Protection:

Aggression Decks:

• Angel: Honed Bombs
• Cable: Psionic Assault
• Deadpool: "This Deck is Fire!"
• Domino:
• Psylocke:
• X-23:

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