Wrecking with Rieekan with Deck Analysis 1.0

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Wrecking with Rieekan

A remake of an old favorite that I piloted to a second place finish in a Q3 tournament.

Characters

General Rieekan - Defensive Mastermind: The first truly effective mill character, General Rieekan is able to both aggressively mill your opponent and play defensively at the same time.

Maz Kanata - Pirate Queen: Provides both speed and consistency for this deck. Whether it is triggering Spy Net or resolving a critical resource or shield side, she increases the effectiveness of the deck as a whole.

Anakin Skywalker - Podracing Prodigy: Though he does not mill either, his podracer does, and provides shields at the same time. Additionally, his auto-focus makes certain that even if you can't focus into a shield side, you are guaranteed to at least get shields from Anakin Skywalker's Podracer.

Battlefield

This was a difficult choice, but as my build primarily mills of the deck, I felt I needed a battlefield that would punish my opponent's hand. Then I was torn between Imperial Palace - Coruscant and Jedi Temple - Coruscant. This then proved to be a difficult choice, but I feel Jedi Temple - Coruscant is correct given the meta I am currently facing. However, if you feel you are playing primarily vehicle decks, Imperial Palace - Coruscant may be the right choice for you.

Upgrades

Chance Cube: Partly included for the mill v. mill matchup, this upgrade proves to be very consistent with both General Rieekan and Maz in play.

Supports

Anakin Skywalker's Podracer: As stated previously, this card is so consistent with Anakin and also helps to trigger General Rieekan's ability.

C-3PO: Late game this card helps to ensure that you can get the final card or two out of your opponent's hand.

Maz's Vault: This provides a lot of versatility, allowing you to activate then hyperspace out without having to worry about gaining resources before you are able.

Spy Net: Acts as an excellent way of discarding multiple cards off of a single action, like a Rieekan activation, making way for a hyperspace jump or a retreat.

Suppressive Fire: For the occasional matchup against a deck that relies on action cheating, this card helps to limit the statistical probability that they can deal massive quantities of damage in a single activation.

Events

The events are largely what you would expect from a hero mill deck. Massive quantities of the strongest mitigation, but there are a few cards you might not expect.

All Quiet On The Front: Included specifically for the mirror, the thought is you could simply stack shields on your characters, then mill 9 cards in exchange for a single card. This would functionally guarantee the victory.

Retreat: Included to counter vehicle decks, retreat decreases your opponents ability to utilize their entire board of cards.

Hyperspace Jump: Once again provides speed and ensures your opponent is not gaining much utility for each of their turns.

Strategy

The goal is to get to the point where you can

1. Activate the podracer.
2. Activate Anakin and focus the podracer die.
3. Activate Maz and resolve two dice.
4. Activate General Rieekan and mill your opponent, triggering cards like Spy Net as able.
5. Hyperspace Jump out of the round and do it again!

This deck if anything is inspired by the Store Championship winning Rex/Clone/Maz decklists that do a similar thing, but deal damage instead of mill. Let me know your thoughts on the build and give it a go if you like!