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Vibes Deck Guide: Buff Green Aggro

By Loffee4 min read

Buff Green Aggro Deck Guide for Vibes TCG

Decklist:

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Loffee Buff Green Aggro

4xGot 'Em!Card preview
4xPenguin Whose Garden GrowsCard preview
4xBlossoming PenguinCard preview
4xWalk the RunwayCard preview
4xSliding PenguinCard preview
2xGreen Mega PenguinCard preview
4xInspiring StoryCard preview
4xRomulus Who RoamsCard preview
4xSneaky PenguinCard preview
4xHungry PenguinCard preview
4xPopcorn PenguinCard preview
4xPeppy PenguinCard preview
2xClean Up GoodCard preview
4xSupportive FriendCard preview

Buff Green Aggro is an excellent deck for ladder climbing in Vibes TCG. It features fast-paced games, a straightforward playstyle, and strong early-game pressure. While it may not be a top-tier tournament deck, it excels at building a solid Vibe Check presence and offers a rewarding gameplay experience for new and experienced players alike.

This guide will cover:

  • The key cards in the deck and their roles

  • Mulligan strategy

  • Budget substitutions

  • General strategy and gameplay insights

  • Tech choices for dealing with popular matchups


Core Strategy of Buff Green Aggro

This deck focuses on establishing an early board presence with buffable Penguins and ensuring strong Vibe Checks to accumulate Rods quickly. It operates through two key components:

  1. Buffable Penguins – Penguins that thrive when their Vibe is increased.

  2. Buffing Tools – Cards that help boost your Penguins' Vibe to win early Vibe Checks.

Key Buffable Penguins

  • Penguin Whose Garden GrowsCard preview – Boosts its Vibe by 6 at the start of Action Time if another Penguin is tied with the largest Penguin in play. This ability allows for quick board dominance.

  • Peppy PenguinCard preview – Gains +6 Vibe at the start of Action Time if it has at least 6 Vibe, making it a self-scaling threat.

  • Popcorn PenguinCard preview – At the start of Action Time, it ices the lowest Vibe Penguin in play, making it a crucial control tool.

Buffing Tools

  • Sliding PenguinCard preview – Boosts a Penguin’s Vibe by 2 at the start of Action Time.

  • Supportive FriendCard preview – When entering a huddle, it permanently boosts a chosen Penguin’s Vibe by 2.

  • Inspiring StoryCard preview – Grants a Vibe boost of 2 to all Penguins at the start of the Action Phase.

These buffing tools help push key Penguins like Peppy PenguinCard preview and Popcorn PenguinCard preview into game-winning conditions.


Removal and Utility Cards

This deck also includes efficient removal and support tools:

  • Got 'Em!Card preview – One of the strongest removal spells for early threats, particularly against Popcorn PenguinCard preview.

  • Walk the RunwayCard preview – Ices the lowest Vibe Penguin in each huddle, a great tool for handling mid-game threats.

  • Sneaky PenguinCard preview – Provides deck filtering by letting you look at two cards each turn and choosing one.

  • Green Mega PenguinCard preview – Offers a way to ice your own Penguins when necessary (e.g., preventing Popcorn PenguinCard preview from icing itself when no enemy targets are available).

  • Hungry PenguinCard preview – A late-game tech card that can flop an opponent’s large Penguin, allowing you to win the final Vibe Check.


Mulligan Strategy

When Mulliganing, prioritize finding:

  1. Two-Drop Penguins – You need early board presence to start winning Vibe Checks.

  2. Buffing Cards – A combination of Sliding PenguinCard preview or Supportive FriendCard preview is ideal.

  3. Got 'Em!Card preview – If you expect early threats like Popcorn PenguinCard preview from your opponent.

Avoid keeping:

  • Late-game cards like Romulus Who RoamsCard preview and Hungry PenguinCard preview, as they are only relevant in the final turns.

  • Multiple removal spells if you don’t have early Vibe presence.


Matchup Strategies

Versus Aggro Decks

  • Early Penguins are key – Winning early Vibe Checks ensures you scale faster.

  • Prioritize removal – Got 'Em!Card preview and Walk the RunwayCard preview are crucial to keep opponent’s aggression in check.

  • Snowball Popcorn Penguin – If left unchecked, Popcorn PenguinCard preview can control the board completely.

Versus Control Decks

  • Play aggressively – You want to overwhelm control decks before they stabilize.

  • Save finishers – Keep Hungry PenguinCard preview for the final turn to counter an opponent’s large Vibe Penguins.

  • Adapt to board wipes – If you suspect a board clear, hold back resources and develop Rods instead.

Versus Caffeine Mega Penguin Decks

This deck naturally does well against Caffeine Mega Penguin builds due to:

  • Clean Up GoodCard preview – Completely swings the Vibe Check against flopped Penguins.

  • What a Twist!Card preview (Tech Option) – Can unflop your Penguins to counter their debuffs.

  • Removing non-essential cards – Adjust the list by dropping Green Mega PenguinCard preview in favor of more Clean Up GoodCard preview.


Budget Substitutions

If you are missing key Rare cards like Popcorn PenguinCard preview or Romulus Who RoamsCard preview, here are some budget-friendly alternatives:

  • Koi PenguinCard preview – Works well as a finisher if Green Mega PenguinCard preview is unavailable.

  • Pointsrich PenguinCard preview – A budget replacement for Romulus Who RoamsCard preview, still serving as a strong finisher.

  • Curious PenguinCard preview – Can replace missing three-drops for additional consistency.

  • Escape in TimeCard preview – A flexible tech card against control decks.


Final Thoughts

Buff Green Aggro is a fast, effective deck for ladder climbing, leveraging strong early-game Penguins, efficient buffs, and powerful finishers to close games quickly. While it may struggle in prolonged matchups due to the lack of card draw, it shines in quick, decisive Vibe Checks.

If you enjoy fast-paced, aggressive decks that reward strong sequencing and early-game planning, Buff Green Aggro is an excellent choice.