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New Standard Year Is Coming Soon – What Decks Are Safe To Craft a Month Before Rotation?

The next Hearthstone Standard rotation is approaching! When the first expansion of 2023 arrives in the game in roughly a month, the expansions from 2021 will rotate out of Standard format and only be available in the Wild format. 2021 was a big power year for Hearthstone. Forged in the Barrens, United in Stormwind, and […]

Just Two Cards Nerfed and Look at the Meta Now! Life After Goldshire Gnoll and Construct Quarter

After the Return to Naxxramas mini-set, I had two wishes for balance changes. Please, Blizzard, I begged, please nerf Construct Quarter to four mana and do something to Evolve Shaman. It is a little scary when your wishes come true. I think we are at the beginning of an interesting new meta journey now. It […]

Return to Naxxramas Mini-Set Early Meta Decks: Evolve Shaman and How to Survive Against It

Well, that escalated quickly. It is difficult to find words to describe the effect of Blazing Transmutation and Thaddius, Monstrosity on a meta where Evolve Shaman with Goldshire Gnoll was already a top-tier deck. Scary? Shuddering? Eldritch? Evolve Shaman is the best deck in the […]

Can Hearthstone Survive Without Esports or Will It Die?

2023 is the tenth year of Hearthstone esports. Blizzard’s announcement about the competitive program for the year also raises the question of whether this is the last year of Hearthstone esports. Blizzard even lists the question “Does this mean HS Esports is being canceled in 2024?” in their frequently asked questions about the program! The […]

The Most Impactful Balance Patch for a Long Time! Early Best Decks Meta Report

Blizzard promised some spice for the January balance patch, and they delivered. I had hoped for a patch early in January, but we had to wait until the 26th for the changes to actually arrive. Were they worth the wait? At the very least, the meta has changed and Blizzard showed that they are still […]