Hi everyone, I’m Christian and in this article I will give you some insights about my lucky streak at the Enchanted Tour 2025 – Christmas Edition in Austria and we will have a closer look at my Amber/Amethyst decklist.
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The Enchanted Tour 2025 – Christmas Edition Amber/Amethyst winning decklist
Enchanted Tour 2025 – Christmas Edition
The Tournament took place on the 20th and 21st of December near Vienna, Austria. We had 118 players competing for the prices of enchanted Elsa – Spirit of Winter and multiple Set10 booster Box.
Enchanted Tour Day 1 – Swiss Rounds
I started the day with a tough match against Amethyst/Steel and won 2:1. The following rounds I played against Emerald/Steel (2:0), Amethyst/Steel (2:1), Amber/Emerald Dogs (2:1, ended up in Top 4) and another Amethyst/Steel (2:0, Top 16). With a 5-0 score, I was able to draw the last two rounds against my teammate Harald and the future finalist Riccardo.
Now it’s the time to be honest with you. I won every single dice roll. That’s something that doesn’t show up in all the standings you see over the internet but sometimes you also have to be lucky.
At the end of day 1, I was the 3rd seed behind my teammates Lukas and Harald and I was happy to get some good rest.
Enchanted Tour Day 2 – Top 16
Day 2 started with my first Amethyst/Sapphire matchup of the tournament which I feel pretty comfortable in. Unfortunately it was against another teammate and an incredible player – Ying. After being behind 0-14 on lore in game one, I managed to climb back and win overall with 2:0.
Top 8 was against another Amethyst/Sapphire deck. His four Iago – Giant Spectral Parrot and four Ursula – Whisper of Vanessa made it really hard for me. It was a really tight game with some difficult decisions where I made some mistakes but in the end, I had enough characters on board to finish it. Confession: I was really nervous when 20 people stood beside us and watched us play.
In the semifinals it was time to face another Amethyst/Steel. With my higher seeding from day 1, I was able to go first in that match. I was able to win it 2:0 on stream. Check out the whole tournament if you are interested. https://www.twitch.tv/rarehunters_team/
Ruby/Amethyst, my beloved deck, my favorite color combination since Set 1, I had to beat you in the finals to be the Enchanted Tour 2025 – Christmas Edition Champion. Both games the Lantern were on my side and I was able to win 2:0.
With an overall record of 9-0-2, the Enchanted Elsa, signed by the Artist Matthew Robert Davis, was mine. I won my first big tournament. Big thanks to my team for all the support and to the whole community for cheering me on. It was nice to see you all!
Amber Amethyst Control – Deck Talk
This deck wants to curve out and be on the board early, so your opponent can’t run away with lore. You have strong, reactive tools in the midgame and want to slow down your opponent. In the late game you win with card advantage and evasive characters.
Let’s have a more detailed look at my Amber/Amethyst Enchanted Tour deck and my card choices.
1 Cost
Eilonwy – Princess of Llyr – This card has a similar role as Basil – Practiced Detective has in Amethyst/Sapphire. You can support your Genies and Elsas to banish your opponents characters, but you can also support opposing Dumbos or Cheshire Cat – Inexplicable to banish them with World’s Greatest Criminal Mind if you need to.
Royal Guard – Octopus Soldier – This little guy can get up to 4 or even 6 strength pretty fast. Increase his strength with Junior Woodchuck Guidebook or any other method that lets you draw cards.
2 Cost
Mowgli – Man Cub – Mowgli has the ability to get rid of so many strong cards from your opponent, like Emerald Chromicon or Strength of a Raging Fire.
Iago – Stompin’ Mad – This prevents the opponent from questing in the early turns. Paired with your Eilonwy, he can even take out an Tiana – Restaurant Owner or Demona – Scourge of the Wyvern Clan.
Lantern – Make your deck shine bright. If you find it on curve, you can play the same lines as Amethyst/Sapphire with Genie into Elsa for example. But with all the other great options on 2, you do not rely on them.
Junior Woodchuck Guidebook – This is the perfect card against opposing Demona – Scourge of the Wyvern Clan or Clarabelle – Light on Her Hooves. You drop the item and you draw from it, whenever you need the cards.
3 Cost
Cheshire Cat – Inexplicable – This cat is just a power house which makes questing very difficult for your opponent.
Bagheera – Cautious Explorer – It has a solid body and can challenge into Lexington – Small in Stature. I added this card pretty late in the building process, because for a long time this slot was given to The Black Cauldron. I love this item, but it only serves you in the long and grindy matchups, where you already are good in. So I had to cut it for a more solid character curve.
The Horseman Strikes! – This card is one of the reasons you want to pair Amethyst with Amber. It’s a removal for evasives where you don’t have to be on the board, which can be difficult against the more consistent ramp of Amethyst/Sapphire or the song-based removal of Amethyst/Steel.
World’s Greatest Criminal Mind – One of the best old school big boy removal.
4 Cost
Dumbo – Ninth Wonder of the Universe – I think there is nothing much to say about this card anymore.
Genie – Wish Fulfilled – Another amazing card.
Iago – Giant Spectral Parrot – This is just a GIANT. If he can stick to the board, you have everything under your control.
Madam Mim – Elephant – This is a nice card to get your Mowlgi or Elsa back, but it’s also very strong if you are able to get a boosted Cheshire Cat – Inexplicable with some cards under it. I thought I would need more than one copy – especially against Amethyst/Steel – but that was not the case.
5 Cost
Elsa – The Fifth Spirit – This is a must have in every Amethyst deck.
Hades – Looking for a Deal – Hades is a really interesting card. I think in this deck you can make some bluffs with all the other removal that you have, to get extra cards and still remove the opponents characters from their board.
Ursula – Whisper of Vanessa – This will win you games if she doesn’t get answered. I think she only works well in decks with ramp. Combined with your Genie, she’s able to close out games pretty fast.
6 Cost
Demona – Scourge of the Wyvern Clan – Demona can be extremely strong if you are on the play and can curve out, but she also has an immense comeback potential.
Amber Amethyst Enchanted Tour Conclusion
I had a lot of fun creating and playing this Amber/Amethyst deck at the Enchanted Tour. My goal was to reach Top 16, but winning the whole thing is crazy. So if you like drawing cards and be more reactive with your playstyle, you should try out this deck. In my oppinion it has an edge against every other Amethyst deck.
Make sure to check out all the other articles and guides from my awesome teammates and follow me on my socials https://linktr.ee/RHS_Christian
Thanks for reading and see you at the next tournament!
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