Update Deck: Gold Paladin (Gurguit)

Step 1: Buy Two Gold Paladin Start Decks

Step 2: Buy Some Cheap Singles

Step 3: Deck Complete

That above isn't even a joke. G-SD02 is a very good product. It costs less than a Trial Deck and two of these gets you closer to a competitive deck than two G-TDs. Very, very good product for budget players wanting to start playing Gold Paladins.

It gets even better when you consider the fact that Gold Paladins probably got the second best support in the newest set. (First? Probably Angel Feather- Rescue) Anyhow, you who want to build Gurguit now there's no better time. Now let's get on to the blog.

Grade 4

Even more staple GRs...

Scourge Point best budget stride in Gold Paladin. You get a copy from the Start Deck too, so you only need to get two more for a plates.

Cambell is the on-hit stride for Gold Paladin. Staple at 3-4.

Spearcross is an option if you'd like. Isn't too shabby now with all of the countercharging you'll be doing and how fast you can flip up five cards in your G-Zone with G-Guardians now being a thing. Run 2 if you want too, but 4 is a bit too much.

You get Ray Breath in the Start Deck, so just run it to fill space. The power boost to the front row isn't too bad and is better than running Harmonics Messiah.

Blizza can enable Gurguit's GB2, which is a lot more viable now with Sapphire and Marcia countercharging and bumping soul.

Generation Break deck. Run Sebreeze if you have the money.

For G-Guardians: Reia's all you really need. Dizmel's not really needed since you can fill your board really easily

Grade 3

Very nice, very nice

4 Gurguit's obvious. Now for backup. Ezel Scissors would be really nice, but he's expensive as hell and the only reason you'd run Ezel Scissors is to use Mithril Ezel, which is also expensive. So stay away from Ezel.

Dawngal's probably the best option, since it sorta makes the deck less RNG in terms of what you check for calling. Lofty Head and Danvallo take second place. And oh look. All commons.

Bradott would be really good... if every single card in your deck has Unite. Which it shouldn't. So no.

I guess Spectral Duke is a thing if you want to have a restander option, but it doesn't really mesh well in Gurguit decks. I'd stay away from it since it's pretty expensive compared to Dawngal and Danvallo, which work better with the deck anyway.

Grade 2

Who is on the translation team

seriously...

Unfortunately Pwyll has spiked up to $20 since G4 Gurguit got announced. Definitely not using that. Well, there are alternatives to Pwyll in the forms of Viviane and Elio, one of which comes with the Start Deck.

We have two ways of countercharging and soul charging: Marcia and Saphir. Marcia's Unite sends herself to soul to countercharge one, while Saphir countercharges one and soulcharges one when called from the deck. It's all up to preference which one you pick. Or both. Nothing wrong with that.

Farmgal and Perimor call units when called and help to fill your board or power up Scourge Point. Don't know how much Perimor's gonna be, but Farmgal's definitely cheap.

Catillus is our Unite 12k Beater, but why run that when there's Bullrgal.

Grade 1

My name's Jeff...

Four Stride Fodders, Four Perfect Guards. And hey, you get all of that with two Start Decks.

We have three Draw Engines for this deck: Jeffrey, Dindraine, and Coolgal. Dindraine collides with Gurguit's GB2, so I prefer not to run her. Between Jeffrey and Coolgal, Jeffrey is a wash while Coolgal is a +1, but it isn't as obvious as that. Jeffrey makes room for Gurguit's call and pumps up soul, while Coolgal is just a vanilla 6k after he's called. Jeffrey also has 7k base. Again, all preference.

Sleimy isn't very good. Gurguit's GB2 is actually viable now, so Sleimy isn't really needed for guarding.

You have a lot of extra soul now, so a Maleagant or two is great for unflipping damage.

Grade 0

Three starters to choose from: Lionet, Spring Breeze, and Coel. I personally like Coel best, but you do you.

For Triggers, I'd Run 8 Crit, 4 Heal, and 4 Effect Stands. Which effect stands, you say? Gigantech Ringer's one option for the power boost, and Ketchgal Liberator can increase the amount of power gain from Scourge Point. Just don't run draws. You don't need them and you're asking to deck out if you do.

                                                                                         
Decklist:
NOTE: This is only an example decklist and should only be used as a base. I recommended that you create your own decklist through your own testing. I found this decklist to fit me, but it is up to you to find a decklist that fits you.
Grade 0

1x Knight of Early Dawn, Coel

16x Triggers of Choice

Grade 1
4x PG of Choice

4x Dawning Knight, Gorbudoc

4x Sunshine Knight, Jeffrey

2x Knife Throwing Knight, Maleagant

Grade 2

4x Fhamgal

4x Knight of Thin Sun, Marcia

3x Holy Mage, Elio

Grade 3

4x Sunshine Ray Knight, Gurguit

4x Dawngal

Grade 4

4x Golden Dragon, Scourge Point Dragon
2x Golden Dragon, Rising Shine Dragon

2x Galloping Golden Knight, Cambell

2x Golden Dragon, Ray Breath Dragon
1x Snow Element Blizza
1x Air Element, Sebreeze

4x Sacred Heaven Prayer Master, Reia 
                                                                                                  

Effectiveness: 8/10

Price: $30-35

Competitive: Yes

Final Words: This is probably the most bang for you buck you can get. For such a low price point you get a nearly complete budget deck. This deck is really fun and really good and a deck that I heavily recommend you to build. If you'd like to put more money into it you can buy a G4 Gurguit or two.

Anyhow, see you on the next one!

-Robot