Card Abilties
Peer
After summoning this unit, you may draw 1 card. Then, you may discard 1 card from your hand to gain 1 magic.
Unit Background
The Oracles of the Shimmersea Fae peer into the future, predicting possible outcomes on the battlefield, then advising their summoner on the best course of action.
Card Strategy
Although Oracle is a 0-cost unit, it should be used sparingly. Its 2-ranged attack is often not what the faction wants, but like Changeling Swarm, Oracle has specific, situational uses.
- During the build-up phase, Oracle can accelerate your tempo by helping you draw the cards needed to prepare for a push while poking at enemies with minimal risk
- It can serve as a cheap way to clog critical spots on the battlefield
- A useful tactic is to attack with a Scout, summon Oracle in front of the Scout, and then attack with the Oracle again. This not only protects the Scout but also allows for two ranged attacks along the same flank
- If you plan to summon a Changeling Swarm next to a Gate, it’s often better to first summon an Oracle and then place the Changeling on top of it
- It can serve as a cheap way to clog critical spots on the battlefield
- A useful tactic is to attack with a Scout, summon Oracle in front of the Scout, and then attack with the Oracle again. This not only protects the Scout but also allows for two ranged attacks along the same flank
- If you plan to summon a Changeling Swarm next to a Gate, it’s often better to first summon an Oracle and then place the Changeling on top of it
Despite these few uses, Oracle is one of the safest cards to discard if you need magic and are unsure what to part with. While it has niche applications, it’s not essential to the faction’s core strategies.