The Marcolian deck in one of the hottest web3 card games at the moment, Parallel, has gained significant attention, especially after the recent patch 0.21. This deck is primarily an aggro deck, which means it aims to finish the game quickly by dealing damage to the opponent's face. However, playing aggro doesn't mean you should ignore trading minions; understanding your role in the game is crucial. This Parallel guide will walk you through the strategies, mulligans, and key cards to help you master the Marcolian deck.

Before you begin, if this is your first endeavor with Parallel, we recommend checking out our starter guide for tips and things you need to know before jumping into your first game. This will help you get familiar with some of the more unique mechanics the game has to offer and brings to the card genre.

Understanding Your Role

When playing the Marcolian deck, it's essential to understand your role in the game, especially when facing another Marcolian deck. Your strategy may need to adapt depending on how quickly your opponent is dealing damage. If you find that your opponent is outpacing you, consider switching to a control mindset to slow down their momentum and regain control of the board.

Going First vs. Going Second

The advantage of going first in a game should not be underestimated, but it's also not a guaranteed path to victory. If you're going second, don't despair; you can still win with the right mulligan strategy. Your approach to mulliganing will differ depending on whether you're going first or second, so be prepared to adapt.

The Assault Mechanic

The Marcolian deck heavily relies on the "Assault" mechanic, which makes cards more powerful when you've attacked the enemy face. Lemieux, one of the heroes you can choose, starts with a 1/1 minion, making it easier to trigger the Assault mechanic early in the game.

Mulligan Guide

Key Cards to Keep

• Trigger Happy Trooper
• Crimson Fleet Machinist
• Heavy Weapons Team
• PSA Launcher (situational)
• Unseen Commando (MVP of the deck)

Marcolian Deck Mulligan Strategy

A strong start is crucial for the Marcolian deck, so mulligan aggressively to get the cards you need. Keep removal cards like PSA Launcher in your hand, especially if you're uncertain about going first or second. These cards can help you gain an early advantage or catch up if you're behind.

Key Cards and Their Roles

• Unseen Commando: When its Assault mechanic is active, it becomes a 3/3 unit that can't be targeted by enemy abilities or effects. This card can single-handedly carry many games.
• Longbow Personnel Carrier & Fire Support Base: These cards help you widen your board presence and then buff your units for a massive, game-changing attack.
• Ruthless Sergeant: This card can help you regain board control but comes with the downside of wasting your banked cards, which can be a significant setback.
• Master Poisoner: Particularly useful against decks that develop big minions with the Defender ability. It can turn a 1/1 minion into a formidable minion-killing machine.
• Crack Shot: This card is useful for pushing that extra damage in the late game, helping you close out tight matches.

If you ever want to switch out your apparitions, the free-to-play versions of each card, we lead you through the process of identifying and removing apparitions from your Parallel deck in one of our guides here.

Late-Game Strategy

As you move into the late game, you'll often find yourself banking the Crack Shot card for that extra push of damage. Ruthless Sergeant can be a game-changer in these moments, but exercise caution; using it recklessly can waste your banked cards and potentially cost you the game.

The Marcolian deck is a powerful aggro deck in the current Parallel meta that requires a good understanding of your role in the game, especially in mirror matches.  Your mulligan strategy is crucial for a strong start, and understanding how to use key cards can make or break your game. With the right strategy and understanding of the deck, you can stack up those wins and climb the ladder relentlessly. A reminder to check out on our Parallel guide on how to maximize your $PRIME earnings while playing by using the available resources to you. Take maximum advantage of everything at your disposal.

Finally, we leave you with the deck code so you can easily import it into Parallel next time you boot up the game.

CB-171,3xCB-193,3xCB-188,3xCB-168,3xCB-191,2xCB-653,2xCB-414,3xCB-165,CB-415,3xCB-175,CB-169,3xCB-162,CB-170,3xCB-187,3xCB-186,3xCB-194,3xCB-189