{"id":1081,"date":"2017-09-19T17:23:33","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T15:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/?p=1081"},"modified":"2018-04-04T09:49:58","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T07:49:58","slug":"ixalan-2hg-hidden-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/ixalan-2hg-hidden-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Ixalan 2HG Hidden Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This guide shows which cards get\u00a0better\u00a0in Two-Headed Giant and which get worse. If you\u2019re playing in a 2HG prerelease these are the cards to pay special attention to!<\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0you want to know more about the rules interactions, check out the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/ixalan-two-headed-giant-release-notes\">2HG Release Notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For the short\u00a0version you can skip to the\u00a0<a href=\"#top\">TOP 15<\/a>\u00a0list at the end.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>GENERAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prerelease power level:<\/strong>\u00a0Normal 2HG sealed uses 8 boosters. Prerelease 2HG uses 2 prerelease packs, so\u00a012 boosters + 2 prerelease rares. Decks have a much higher card quality than normal sealed decks. You will cut a lot of solid filler cards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Splashing:<\/strong>\u00a0If you make one of the decks 3-color you can theoretically play all\u00a0the bombs you open. Splashing is easier because\u00a0you have more fixing in a larger pool and because\u00a0the first mulligan is free, so\u00a0you\u00a0can mulligan a color-screwed hand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Synergy:<\/strong>\u00a0The larger pool also means decks can be more synergy-based. Always check if you have a high number of good build-arounds for one of the archetypes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-in on a type\u00a0possible:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have strong\u00a0cards that highly reward you for playing as many creatures as possible or as many instants\/sorceries as possible, it&#8217;s easier to go &#8220;all-in&#8221; on such a theme in 2HG because there&#8217;s a second deck to fill the gaps. It&#8217;s fine if you have no removal at all if your teammate has them all, or if you have no finishers at all if your teammate has those.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single Stategy:<\/strong>\u00a0Both decks should have\u00a0the same game plan, offensive or defensive. In other words, both decks should be built to end the game or to stall\u00a0the game. If one is offensive while the other is defensive, you&#8217;ll be suboptimal at all stages of the game. For example if you have one deck full of beaters and one deck full of removal, the second deck should be effective at\u00a0removing blockers. That way\u00a0both decks still work towards the same goal, ending the game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Play or draw:<\/strong>\u00a0In 2HG sealed it&#8217;s often correct to choose to draw if you&#8217;re not hyper aggressive. The two extra cards are a significant difference and it&#8217;s easier to stall boards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evasion:<\/strong>\u00a0With more\u00a0creatures on both sides board stalls happen very quickly so evasion is\u00a0king. Flying is especially important both on offense and defense. Menace on the other hand is much worse with\u00a0twice as many potential blockers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Counterspells:<\/strong>\u00a0Much better in 2HG. With two spell-casting opponents it\u2019s unlikely you&#8217;ll keep mana up for nothing, there are more must-answer bombs overall, and the risk of not doing anything for a turn is\u00a0less problematic if your teammate advances your board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Situational Answers:<\/strong>\u00a0Color hosers, creature pinging,\u00a0<a class=\"jTip\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=plummet&amp;width=223&amp;height=310\" name=\"\">plummet<\/a>s and\u00a0<a class=\"jTip\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=naturalize&amp;width=223&amp;height=310\" name=\"\">naturalize<\/a>s are normally very situational, but with two opponents it&#8217;s more likely they have a target. Some could\u00a0be worth running maindeck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>TRIBAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main theme of Ixalan is tribal synergies and those get much better if you have 2 prerelease pools worth of Dinosaurs. There are a lot of &#8220;threshold 1&#8221; bonuses (if you control a dinosaur, get a fixed bonus) that don&#8217;t get significantly better, but here are the cards without a ceiling that do reward you for going all in on a tribe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DINOSAURS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1083\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_eWnx2KRQWO.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1086\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_halxu6YFDg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1082\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_DSiEwZIJzv.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1089\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_lhJCu0xjCy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kinjalli&#8217;s Caller | Otepec Huntmaster | Thundering Spineback | Regisaur Alpha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PIRATES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1093\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_iJZHsnuzaL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1091\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_t7RdWftJtL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1066\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_Gfm8W9lmuq.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1064\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_dXpvfRNxUN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dire Fleet Captain | Fell Flagship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>VAMPIRES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1088\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_JWL97OP2Uu.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1087\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_hJ0SvTEDiP.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1072\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_wetBr8S7zS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bishop of the Bloodstained | Deathless Ancient | Sanctum Seeker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MERFOLK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1090\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_mH5Nja9ImK.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1092\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_xlSb1TC2Sw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deeproot Waters | River Sneak<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1084\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_g5JIX0IwbO.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vanquisher&#8217;s Banner<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>OTHER CATEGORIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#players\">More Players<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#creatures\">More Creatures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#teammate\">More Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#targets\">Helps Teammate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#teammate\">Teammate Helps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#optimal\">Less Situational<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#duds\">Hidden Duds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some cards have individual comments but most cards will just be listed\u00a0at the top of one of these categories. The cards without comments are roughly sorted by how relevant their ability is for 2HG sealed.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"players\" \/>\n<p><strong>MORE PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These cards affect all opponents (or players). With two opponents these abilities are\u00a0twice as effective!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1094\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_mKVmSqQzLF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vicious Conquistador<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one is too easily blocked in 2HG to really be exciting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1077\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_ykMZj6wCcj.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trove of Temptation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This card gets better in 2 ways: first of all it can force two creatures to attack, but having a teammate also means it&#8217;s more likely there will be profitable blocks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1071\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_TEfbSu9pam.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jace, Cunning Castaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because the first ability triggers separate for each player, you can loot twice in 2HG if you have multiple unblocked creatures and assign their combat damage to different players.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"creatures\" \/>\n<p><strong>MORE CREATURES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These cards affect all creatures, or all creatures your opponents control. They scale well in 2HG because two opponents mean twice as many creatures\u00a0you can destroy or affect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1117\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_dOEsObctKc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1099\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_KkAuXIepxD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1097\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_iBuUrYKxrz.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1100\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_lvIrNYtCaH.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1101\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_NPS8WefIOD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1102\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_tY8FsI3P30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1098\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_iq9N1Q3Q1z.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Raging Swordtooth | Fiery Cannonade | Rampaging Ferocidon | Bloodcrazed Paladin | Kinjalli&#8217;s Sunwing | Wakening Sun&#8217;s Avatar | Star of Extinction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1096\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_APATUYl9Wm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Revel in Riches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This cards gets better in multiple ways. First of all with 2 creature-casting opponents you get twice as many Treasures from this. Secondly with the bigger pool you can play more Treasure generators yourself. And lastly because of more frequent board stalls having an alternate win condition is very relevant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1095\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_1Qg0ZyNjGJ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Boneyard Parley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This card also gets better in multiple ways. Of course there are twice as many graveyards to choose from, but because decks are more bomb-heavy and removal-heavy, there&#8217;s also a much bigger chance there are multiple bombs for this to choose.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"teammate\" \/>\n<p><strong>MORE LIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2HG you start with 30 life rather than 20.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1069\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_m0kMO8TGWS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1068\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_jTImWTGW8L-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1103\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_s5gSLJdQiN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dire Fleet Ravager | Vraska, Relic Seeker | Vona, Butcher of Magan<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr id=\"targets\" \/>\n<p><strong>HELPS TEAMMATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A lot of beneficial cards don&#8217;t allow you to help your teammate or teammate&#8217;s creatures as they simply say &#8220;you&#8221; or &#8220;you control&#8221;. Here are the notable cards that do allow you to help your teammate. As most auras and combat tricks always allow you to target your teammate&#8217;s creatures, they won&#8217;t be listed here by default.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1104\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_dih805xL65.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1105\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_Ee7YrmKo5j.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1106\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_IFhaOeKWyJ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shapers of Nature | Dinosaur Stampede | Overflowing Insight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_5rdcvyq3pX.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Perilous Voyage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike most bounce spells this can&#8217;t bounce your own cards, but it can bounce your teammate&#8217;s cards!<\/p>\n<p><p><img  style='float:left'  class='lems-mtg-cardimg' src='http:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Handlers\/Image.ashx?size=small&type=card&name=Blossom Dryad'><\/p> \u00a0 \u00a0<p><img  style='float:left'  class='lems-mtg-cardimg' src='http:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Handlers\/Image.ashx?size=small&type=card&name=New Horizons'><\/p><\/p>\n<p><strong><br style=\"clear: both; height: 1px; margin: -1px 0pt 0pt; overflow: hidden;\">Blossom Dryad |\u00a0New Horizons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These cards do something pretty unique; they can ramp (and in the case of Horizons fix) your teammate.<\/p>\n<p><img  class='lems-mtg-cardimg' src='http:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Handlers\/Image.ashx?size=small&type=card&name=Swashbuckling'><\/p>\n<p><strong>Swashbuckling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The haste here is much more relevant if you can add it to your teammate&#8217;s on-curve creature. Auras are very risky though as you face much more removal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong id=\"teammate\">TEAMMATE HELPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The other side of the coin, these are the cards that get stronger because you have a teammate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1063\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_1hSnD5Ppzr.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1108\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_Vpp3G9u49p.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonded Horncrest | Tilonalli&#8217;s Skinshifter<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr id=\"optimal\" \/>\n<p><strong>LESS SITUATIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These cards require very specific scenarios to be at their best. With twice as many players it&#8217;s more likely for those scenarios to occur.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1109\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_b23sQB45Sr.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1113\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_sDHqEyVZRu.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1114\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_uztvewpkp2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1112\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_QK2Sa8vzUh.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fathom Fleet Cutthroat | Dual Shot | Storm Fleet Arsonist | Deadeye Tracker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1111\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_kBlyfsxEWL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Legion&#8217;s Judgment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not as narrow as some of the other cards in this category, but still something that&#8217;s normally risky to run in multiples as some decks have very few targets. In 2HG this risk is much lower.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"duds\" \/>\n<p><strong>HIDDEN DUDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1115\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_0u9FM4XR6l.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Old-Growth Dryads<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s worse than giving your opponent a free land? Giving them two lands!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1116\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/files\/2017\/09\/en_8wskFlvdlC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conqueror&#8217;s Galleon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With more removal it&#8217;s easier for your opponents to keep you off the required 4 power, and it&#8217;s also more likely they have enough power to block and kill this.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"top\" \/>\n<p><strong>TOP\u00a015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are my picks for\u00a0the cards that have the\u00a0biggest power increase compared to a\u00a0normal duel. They&#8217;re not\u00a0the best cards\u00a0to open overall, bombs are still bombs, good removal is still good removal, etc. These are simply the cards that\u00a0warrant special attention at a 2HG tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Normally I do 10 commons\/uncommons and 5 rares\/mythics, but because of the tribal theme I split the first list into tribal cards and general cards. Top 5 tribal commons\/uncommons that improve the most:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Otepec+Huntmaster&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Otepec Huntmaster<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Lightning-Rig+Crew&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Lightning-Rig Crew<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Kinjalli%26%238217%3Bs+Caller&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Kinjalli&#8217;s Caller<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Deathless+Ancient&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Deathless Ancient<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Deeproot+Waters&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Deeproot Waters<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Top 5 general commons\/uncommons that improve the most:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Trove+of+Temptation&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Trove of Temptation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Storm+Fleet+Arsonist&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Storm Fleet Arsonist<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Legion%26%238217%3Bs+Judgment&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Legion&#8217;s Judgment<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Dinosaur+Stampede&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Dinosaur Stampede<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Fathom+Fleet+Cutthroat&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Fathom Fleet Cutthroat<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>And then the top 5 rares\/mythics that gain the most. Again not sorted by absolute power level but power increase:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Revel+in+Riches&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Revel in Riches<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Boneyard+Parley&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Boneyard Parley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Sanctum+Seeker&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Sanctum Seeker<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Kinjalli%26%238217%3Bs+Sunwing&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Kinjalli&#8217;s Sunwing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/2hg\/wp-content\/plugins\/lems-mtg-helper\/lems-mtg-helper-cardfinder.php?find=Bloodcrazed+Paladin&width=223&height=310\" class=\"jTip\" name=\"\">Bloodcrazed Paladin<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It would seem that Black and Red are getting a lot of extra oomph in 2HG this set!<\/p>\n<p>Do you agree or disagree with this list? Are you missing a card in this article or comments for a card? How was your experience at the prerelease? Comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide shows which cards get\u00a0better\u00a0in Two-Headed Giant and which get worse. If you\u2019re playing in a 2HG prerelease these are the cards to pay special attention to! If\u00a0you want to know more about the rules interactions, check out the\u00a02HG Release Notes. For the short\u00a0version you can skip to the\u00a0TOP 15\u00a0list at the end. 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