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Vibes TCG : Beginner's Guide - Green Starter Deck Tutorial

•By TheProfesserf•3 min read

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Green Starter Deck

1xRomulus Who RoamsCard preview
4xSupportive FriendCard preview
1xOrnate Swordsman PenguinCard preview
1xKoi PenguinCard preview
2xFlower-Arranging PenguinCard preview
3xKarate PenguinCard preview
4xBlossoming PenguinCard preview
4xCurious PenguinCard preview
4xPointsrich PenguinCard preview
4xSketching PenguinCard preview
4xSuccess PenguinCard preview
4xWindow-Washing PenguinCard preview
4xClean Up GoodCard preview
4xLost in the SauceCard preview
4xWalk the RunwayCard preview
4xBounce House RodCard preview

Beginner's Guide to the Green Starter Deck in Vibes TCG

Introduction

Welcome to Vibes TCG! If you've recently completed the tutorial and received the Green Starter Deck, you're in the right place. This guide will help you understand the deck's strategy, key cards, and gameplay flow to maximize your chances of winning.


Core Strategy

The Green Starter Deck focuses on steadily increasing your penguins' vibes to put pressure on your opponent and win vibe checks consistently. Your goal is to:

  1. Develop Your Board: Play rods each turn to increase your fish resources.

  2. Scale Vibes Gradually: Deploy penguins with increasing vibe values.

  3. Utilize Buff Cards: Boost your penguins to stay ahead in vibe checks.


Key Cards and How to Use Them

Blossoming PenguinCard preview

  • Cost: 2 Fish

  • Vibe: 4

  • Strategy: This penguin can be played early, ideally by turn two, to start building your vibe total.

Curious PenguinCard preview

  • Cost: 3 Fish

  • Vibe: 6

  • Strategy: A solid follow-up to Blossoming PenguinCard preview, providing a stronger presence on board by turn three.

Pointsrich PenguinCard preview

  • Cost: 6 Fish

  • Vibe: 10

  • Strategy: A key mid-game penguin that significantly increases your vibe total and pressures your opponent.

Romulus Who RoamsCard preview

  • Cost: 7 Fish

  • Vibe: 12

  • Strategy: A powerful late-game penguin to cement your advantage.

Karate PenguinCard preview

  • Cost: 4 Fish

  • Vibe: 10

  • Effect: Requires sacrificing a card in hand to play.

  • Strategy: Provides an early high-vibe presence, making it a strong tempo play.

Window-Washing PenguinCard preview

  • Cost: 6 Fish

  • Vibe: 2

  • Effect: Adds 4 vibe counters to another penguin.

  • Strategy: Use it to enhance your stronger penguins like Pointsrich PenguinCard preview.

Flower-Arranging PenguinCard preview

  • Effect: Continually adds 2 vibes to a penguin each turn.

  • Strategy: A great option for long-term scaling, especially if you're already ahead.

Success PenguinCard preview

  • Effect: Provides a temporary buff of 6 vibes before self-destructing.

  • Strategy: Use it strategically to push for critical vibe checks.

Clean Up GoodCard preview

  • Cost: 3 Pudge

  • Effect: Doubles a penguin's vibe for the rest of the cycle.

  • Strategy: A game-winning card, useful when you've reached 15 cards and need to secure the final vibe check.

Walk the RunwayCard preview

  • Effect: Compares one of your penguins with an opponent's; the lower vibe penguin is iced.

  • Strategy: A flexible removal tool to manage threats.


Gameplay Flow

Early Game (Turns 1-3):

  • Focus on playing rods every turn.

  • Aim to deploy Blossoming PenguinCard preview and Curious PenguinCard preview.

  • Maintain board presence and prepare for mid-game.

Mid-Game (Turns 4-7):

  • Transition to stronger penguins like Pointsrich PenguinCard preview and Karate PenguinCard preview.

  • Consider using buffing cards like Window-Washing PenguinCard preview.

  • Start applying significant vibe pressure.

Late Game (Turn 8+):

  • Deploy Romulus Who RoamsCard preview to solidify control.

  • Use cards like Clean Up GoodCard preview to close out the game.


Sample Mulligan Strategy

When selecting your opening hand, consider the following:

Keep:

  • Blossoming PenguinCard preview, Curious PenguinCard preview, Karate PenguinCard preview

Send Back:

  • Late-game cards like Romulus Who RoamsCard preview, Clean Up GoodCard preview


Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Skipping early rod plays: Always prioritize rods to ramp up your fish.

  2. Overcommitting resources early: Save key buffs for crucial moments.

  3. Ignoring opponent’s board: Use removal wisely to stay ahead.


Conclusion

The Green Starter Deck offers a straightforward but effective strategy of gradually scaling your penguins' vibes to dominate vibe checks. By following this guide, you'll be well-equipped to master the deck and improve your gameplay.

Good luck and happy vibing!