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Going First is simply worse than going second

There are literally 0 advantages of going first, only disadvantages.
Going first should, at the very least, let you play an energy but even then its probably still not good enough since going second can attack.
Being able to give 1 energy is a must, but maybe even letting the first player draw an extra card would be ok to balance it out, since it can be countered by Red Card anyways

Comments

  • Doozy120
    Doozy120 Member Posts: 1
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    Going first means you have:

    • The ability to evolve first
    • Play a supporter or item card first (disrupting with Sabrina or Red Card — hurts evolution decks the most)
    • No energy

    Going second nets you:

    • You get the first energy
    • You get to attack first

    Honestly, I think going second is almost always better than going first. Getting the first energy is advantageous, even when you can’t evolve first. You’re winning the energy race when you go second, and most of the best attacks in the game require at least two energies.