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Introduction

Another post in this series. Thank you for your support in the previous posts 😊

This series intends to determine if there are other aspects of cards that may contribute to increasing its value. Based on your feedback I can focus on more/other things – so feel free to tell me where you want me to go into further detail.
I include some analysis on where the cards fit in terms of gameplay, strategy, comparison with other cards, and a market analysis of its price. Feel free to suggest what more do you want me to look into in this series, and your support is much appreciated!
In this edition I will be looking at the Djinn Chwala.

Gameplay Analysis

Djinn Chwala is an Epic Dragon monster from the Chaos Legion Reward set. Known for its tanking potential and punishing abilities, this card is a formidable low-mana frontliner. Its Thorns ability punishes physical attackers, while later abilities like Enrage and True Strike make it a threatening tank and consistent damage dealer.

Card Overview:
Mana Cost: 7
Attack Type: Melee
Abilities by Level:
Level 1: Thorns
Level 4: Enrage
Level 6: True Strike

Level-Based Insights

Level 1: Base Stats: 2 Melee Attack, 1 Speed, 2 Armor, and 9 Health. Thorns deals 2 damage to any enemy Melee attacker, making it a direct counter to physical attackers. Even at Level 1, Djinn Chwala is a strong, reliable tank.
Level 4: Gains Enrage, boosting its Melee Attack and Speed when damaged. This makes Chwala increasingly dangerous as it takes hits, especially against opponents who rely on attrition.
Level 6: Gains True Strike, ensuring its attacks never miss. This is especially useful against high-evasion monsters like those with Flying or Dodge, allowing Chwala to remain effective even in evasive matchups.~

Comparative Analysis

How does this card compare to other similar ones?

Vs. Carnage Titan: Carnage Titan focuses on Double Strike for higher offensive damage, while Djinn Chwala excels as a defensive tank with Thorns and Enrage. Chwala is more cost-effective for lower-mana battles.
Vs. Grund: Grund offers consistent offense with Double Strike, but Djinn Chwala’s Thorns and durability make it a more defensive option and better suited for countering physical attackers.
Vs. Bakjira: Bakjira is a pure tank with Void and Slow, while Djinn Chwala brings a mix of offense and counterplay. Use Chwala in battles requiring active damage output.

Key Takeaway
Djinn Chwala is a versatile tank that excels in physical-heavy metas. With Thorns punishing attackers, Enrage boosting its stats as it takes damage, and True Strike ensuring its attacks land, it’s one of the most complete defensive tanks in the game.

Synergies

Best Pairings:
Queen Mycelia (Earth Splinter): The Protect ability boosts Chwala’s Armor, further increasing its survivability against Melee and Ranged attackers.
Brightwing or Healers (Life Splinter): Cards like Adelade Brightwing or Divine Healer can sustain Chwala, allowing it to deal more Thorns damage over time.
Thaddius Brood (Death Splinter): Reducing enemy Magic damage with Thaddius complements Chwala’s weakness to Magic-heavy lineups.

Splinter Synergies:
Life Splinter: Cards like Shieldbearer can tank hits, allowing Chwala to deal damage safely from a secondary tank position.
Earth Splinter: Healers like Goblin Psychic and armor buffs from Queen Mycelia pair exceptionally well with Chwala.
Dragon Splinter: Dragon summoners enable synergy with a variety of splinters, making Chwala flexible and reliable.

Ruleset Performance

Favorable Rulesets:
Melee Mayhem: Lets Chwala attack from any position, making it both a tank and a consistent damage dealer.
Super Sneak: Punishes enemy Sneak attackers with Thorns, making it a strong counter in this ruleset.
Equal Opportunity: Chwala’s high base Health makes it a priority target for attackers, ensuring it triggers Thorns frequently.

Challenging Rulesets:
Magic Only: Chwala struggles against Magic-heavy teams, as it lacks Magic resistance or Void.
Reverse Speed: Chwala’s low Speed doesn’t benefit much from this ruleset, though True Strike ensures its attacks still hit.

Market Analysis

Price Overview
Regular Foil: $0.10–$0.15 per BCX (approx.)
Gold Foil: $2.50–$5.00 per BCX (approx.)

Investment Potential
Djinn Chwala remains a valuable investment, especially for its versatility in Modern and Wild formats. Its utility as a durable tank and counter to physical attackers ensures its consistent demand.

Conclusion

Djinn Chwala is a premier tank for the Dragon Splinter, excelling in physical-damage metas with its Thorns ability and defensive stats. Its later abilities, Enrage and True Strike, further enhance its utility, making it a dangerous and consistent threat in matches. Now tradable due to the unbinding of Soulbound cards, Chwala is an excellent choice for both collectors and competitive players.

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