Notes & Combos
I've been a little busy with other projects (and let's be honest, this metagame isn't exactly the most enjoyable one) so I haven't been pouring as much time into climbing this season.
Here's the list I used to climb to M5 just in case I don't make it to M1 with it. The high-combo build from last season wasn't cutting it, so this is Melodious Vaylantz ft. Handtraps turbo.
When I do get a turn and manage to not brick on all this handtraps (+ Hojo/Couplet) going 1st, the idea of the deck is to push through disruptions and set up at the very least 3 endboard pieces among 2-mat Apollousa, Arktos, Bagooska, and I:P/S:P. That way, Ext send Aggregator doesn't solo the board.
Detonator is FTK against all Pendulum decks, but handtraps + Ostinato does a somewhat decent job at playing through a reduced Ryzeal endboard.
The Maliss match up is as you'd expect; like almost every other deck, going 2nd against them is either open the appropriate turnskip card or scoop.
Replays
My replays from past seasons @ 512-924-139
Not a lot of replays this month since most of my games were scoop turbo after comparing hands, but I might find enough to make a new video
Check my M1 highlights video from Season 43 >>here<< for more Melodious Vaylantz gameplay
Also, I'll be posting a few videos showcasing Vaylantz combos with various engines in the next few days, so if you're interested make sure to check it out!