Richard comes with an article that talks about some statistics of Universus that most players might not think about!

After a period of self-reflection and experimenting with the decklist, Dani realizes it’s time to go back to basics and work the fundamentals. The ban list was empty, the stage is set for a clash of titans - the final preparations begin now.

Andrew Holder writes about his perspective on growth in UniVersus, intentional practice, and being patient with yourself as you learn and improve in the game.

Dani returns to the drawing board after the StarkDark Open Series 2.5K. In this article, they discuss trying to incorporate new ideas, the pain of failure in testing, and finding a new way forward as the clock ticks down to Louisville.

A short article discussing how Hange, from my recent Deck Techs article, squared up at the StarkDark event!

Dani gives their tournament report from the StarkDark Open Series 2.5K, and how their expectations differed from reality.

Dani examines game psychology as they mentally struggle in the lead-up to the StarkDark Open Series 2.5K.

Andrew Holder returns with an exploration of burnout, balance, and finding your way back to a game on your own terms.

Welcome to Flight School!

You’ll learn to pilot Dani’s Annie Leonhart, Awakened deck, with analyses of the first hand, opening turns, and maximizing your play with specific examples and tips!

Welcome to the Rogue’s Gallery, where we celebrate the strange, the scrappy, and the stuff that probably should not work but sometimes still does. This series dives into the offbeat ideas that keep the game fresh when the meta starts to feel a little too familiar. If you are looking for something different or just need a reminder that decks can be fun and still hit hard, you are in the right place. This week’s feature brings some serious heat.

Welcome to my first article in the series titled Deck Techs. Where we go over and highlight certain cards from decks that I am currently enjoying and think others will too! Our first character will be Hange Zoë!

Life is tough for a competitive CCG player when you don’t have enough time to test. Join me as I take you through my character selection and deck list refinement as I prepare for Louisville with very limited play time!

June’s Ban and Errata update brings a much-needed tweak to Nick Ragan, limiting his enhance ability to twice per turn while keeping his aggressive style intact. Several cards also received wording adjustments for clarity, ensuring they function as intended without changing their core effects. With no bans this time and the Attack on Titan set now legal, expect the meta to shift as new strategies rise to meet the moment.

Andrew Holder writes his first article for CopingWithCardboard.com, in which he examines the Blitz mechanic and the overall effect it’s had on the emotional balance of UniVersus.

This chapter is a locals tournament report from our latest bouts at CounterSpell Games. I talk about my thought processes and matchups while recapping the games and key turns. Shoutout to Kevin Broberg for the cover photo.

Edgeshot on Void takes center stage this round with a control list built for disruption and long game pressure. You are not rushing to win. You are locking out your opponent’s plays and waiting for the right moment to strike.

We are on the draw and the full decklist is linked so you can check the curve and card counts yourself. Review the hand and make your call.

Would you keep it? Let’s talk about it.

This chapter takes a deeper dive into refining Annie’s aggro identity, not just through card cuts but by sharpening playstyle. I explore how UniVersus archetypes guide deck decisions, how to assess risk during turns, and how tools like Counting Spots and gameplay journaling can push your testing further. Less complaining, more calculating. We are fully in the lab now.

The games are underway, and the results are messy, chaotic, and exactly what I needed. In this part, I dive into real-world testing with Annie against some of the best decks in the format and share what worked, what didn’t, and how that shaped the next evolution of the list. From coin flips to crushing throws to a full-on rage quit, this is where theory meets reality. And it turns out, “just kill ‘em” isn’t always enough.

Annie gets her first real form as I sit down with Richard to sort through my collection and map out a strategy. In this part, I walk through how we built the deck by hand, what cards made the cut, and how we think about categories like gameplan, defense, and win conditions. If you have ever wanted to build smarter or just love Chaos symbol momentum tricks, this one is for you.

I have always leaned into off-meta picks, convinced I could outplay tier lists and win with style. But after enough losses, I realized I was holding myself back. This first entry sets the stage for my shift in mindset as I take on Annie Leonhart, a character I used to write off, and begin a serious effort to improve. It is not about giving in. It is about growing up as a player.