The bridge between Reactive and Unfair . This quadrant houses Tap-Out, Draw-Go, and Lock strategies.
The final third of the book (pages 150-200) redefines sideboarding. Chapin argues that your sideboard should include cards that let you change your archetype . For example, a Combo deck might side into Midrange, making the opponent’s graveyard hate and removal useless. Next Level Deck Building Patrick Chapin Pdf 120-
Instead of just following "netdecks," Chapin encourages players to analyze a metagame's constraints. If a format lacks efficient countermagic or land destruction, those are the gaps where "unfair" strategies can thrive. The bridge between Reactive and Unfair
Focuses on the mathematical and strategic foundations of deck construction, including mana curves, color ratios, and the "Baneslayer vs. Mulldrifter" creature dichotomy. Part 2: The Sixteen Macro Archetypes (Begins Page 120): including mana curves