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Shield Triggers more durable?-The Geek

         I stink at openings. So I'm just gonna get started.

As you all know about this game, you need to focus on specific types 
to build an effective deck. But, I've noticed something about shield 
triggers. They work effectively in any deck.
          I first noticed this when I was reading a tourney report 
on this site. Someone was talking about their opponent using Terror 
Pit in a NON DARK DECK. He said that his opponent said, and I quote, 
"In hopes of pulling it as a shield trigger". The fact that they 
were doing this confused me, so I tried it myself.
          I play a currently mediocre fire/light/water deck, and 
put in the four Terror Pits. Now, strangely, I didn't usually use 
it as a trigger, but I mostly ended up playing one Terror Pit as 
mana when I had no options. Then I pulled another. My opponent 
had a Hanusa and was about to smash my last two shields. I played 
the terror pit that I drew and killed Hanusa,allowing me to break 
his last two shields and win(I had 2 braids and played magma gazer. 
they were already out). This brought new light to my game. Holy 
Awe and Spiral Gate can be used just like this. Hope this helped.

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                 The Geek