[Revolution] Kane
Revolution format
by Andy Covell

BACKLASH (12)

Pre-match (6)

Dressed For Success x1
Underestimate the Competition x1
A New Plan x1
WWE Heavyweight Belt x1
WWE Intercontintal Belt x1
Hardcore Hell x1
Strategy Notes:
The Pre-match is actually pretty scary. As there are not many cards that. if removed from Backlash, that will alter your Ultimate Strategy! Most people look at this as...what? Lots of things can happen here. A great Pre-match idea is to try Underestimate the Competition and Dressed For Sucess together...why? Well I am glad you asked. A couple things happen here. 1. You help fuel Kane's sick and twisted ability. You may start the game with at most 15 cards in your Ringside, nice. Most people look at this as a huge downside, but I don't. Kane will get his revenge later in the game...2. When you use Kane's ability with Underestimate the Competiton, you gain Maneuvers from your Ringside, and use them against your opponent next turn. Obviously you may be a little behind in Fortitude, but running into a Big Boot or the like will sure not help win you anything except a loss. A New Plan for a bad hand of course. The belts you will probably play based on your opponent. Against Cena with a Storyline? Play the Heavyweight. Against Batista? Maybe the Intercontintal. Your call. Now as far as Hardcore Hell? I think we all know the very great power of this card...

Mid-match (6)

I’m Baaaaack! x1
Before This Get's Out of Hand x2
Keep Your Eyes Open or It's Game Over x1
Take It and Like It x1
I Can Do Anything I Want x1
Strategy Notes:

Basically good solid reversals, if the opponent goes on a rampage. Take It and Like It is in there if he is going way overboard. After all, all you want to do is be a little behind...

ARSENAL (60)

Strategy Notes:

Antics (8)

Get Ready to Burn in Hell x1
Nothing Can Stop Me x1
Shock the World x2
Pacing My Match x2
Muster Up Some Moves x2
Strategy Notes:

What do we have here? here is the strangest arrangement of Antics that I have ever seen...hmmm...let's take a look at what's goin on here. These cards are all low fortitude, which makes them playable very soon. I love it. Now...how do we get these cards in our hand? Well a card called Dressed For Success can do that for us. If you choose the maximum of 15 cards in your Ringside, you should have access to at least 1 of the non-unique Antics in this deck unless very poorly shuffled. Muster Up Some Moves is great if your opponent is a Rey Mysterio deck with a storyline, as you grab everything you want at the expense of playing 1 card. Pacing My Match is a very overlooked card, in which can be a great tool for Kane, as he can patiently wait, while slowly building up a dangerous hand. Shock the World in case something is not going your way, but be aware of opponent having 7F or greater. You Don't Want to Kiss My A$%? Well I don't either! Kane's specfics are just sick, just like Kane!

Maneuvers (19)

Kane's Sidewalk Slam x1
Kane's Big Boot x1
Hellfire Clothesline x1
Chokeslam Straight to Hell x1
Big Boot x2
Inverted Atomic Drop x2
Chicken Wing x2
Knee Lift x2
Snap Mare x3
Sleeper x2
Spinning Heel Kick x2
Bow & Arrow x2
Strategy Notes:

Lot's of Maneuvers to play. Lots of destruction. Lots of times to use Kane's Ability. Also great use from Hardcore Hell as 14 cards can be used with Hardcore Hell(One Solution can too, but why would you unless desperate?, so actually 11). You should not have a problem grabbing maneuvers as long as your opponent keeps trying to hurt you. You got more cards to force your opponent to discard, as well as grabbing cards from your Ringside in order to either add to your hand, or replenish your Arsenal. Grab what you need, nd you should be ok.

Reversals (31)

Vengence Is Mine x1
Slap x3
Headlock Takedown x3
Collar & Elbow Lockup x3
Only One Solution: Revolution x3
Chop x2
Double Leg Takedown x2
Wrist Lock x2
Masochist at Heart x2
You Telegraphed That x2
Inertia x1
Why Don't You Kiss My A$%? x2
Not What We Came To See! x2
Try To Get Away x3

Strategy Notes:

Some people may think this is a little heavy on the reversals, but it does cover all bases in Revolution. Not just tons of Antic reversals, or tons of Mometum reversals. Lot's of Core reversals, that can double as Maneuvers if need be with his Ability. If you go against a Mono deck like Batista, CM Punk, Sabu, Rey Mysterio, or possibly Randy Orton, you can scout your opponent and have a general idea of what he is going to play next. This is going to be great. Keep in mind if you are playing against an Extremist or Storyline Jeff Hardy, you may need to use Dressed For Sucess to grab Not What We Came To See!, as that may completely turn the tide around, even at the start of the match.

Any Final Strategy Notes / Insights:

At the start of the match, you will want to take anything 3D or less if it doesn't indirectly affect you(ex: Snap mare). this will benefit you to hopefully your opponent has played a few manuvers on you, so you can set up your hand. the Backlash and Arsenal should defend off your deck long enough to completely pound your opponent.This deck is going to have a huge Ringside, only to transport it back to your hand later on. With so many reversals, you should be able to slow your opponent down if on a rampage. Dressed for Success should definately let you grab what is neccessary to get the job done. Most of the cards are really low Fortitude, and you should be able to play over half your hand every game. 28 of the cards in the Arsenal are playable from hand at F: 0, if that gives you any idea of how easy this deck can play. 15 cards can be played at F: 5 or less. Your main way to win will be putting away your opponent with your Trademarks, as hopefully, you can grab them again if the opponent lands another maneuver on you. Kane will be unleashed, and your opponents will burn...in...hell...