Experience the excitement of the 'Back Mutation' card, revealed on October 28, 2023, as part of the thrilling 'Phantom Nightmare' release!
This is a normal magic card that allows you to release your own fusion or sync monster and then special summon a monster of the same level from your deck.
The special summoned monster returns to your hand at the end phase.
This card was designed with the 'Back Mutation' card in mind, which is currently banned.
PHNI-JP070 'Back Mutation'
Normal Magic
This card can only be activated once per turn. (1): You can activate this effect by releasing a fusion or sync monster from your field. Special summon a monster of the same level as the original level of the released monster from your deck. The special summoned monster with this effect returns to your hand at the end phase.
The reason the illustration includes 'Dark Magician Balter' and 'Cyber Dragon' is that before 'Back Mutation' was banned, it was frequently used in combination with these cards.
Good compatibility cards 'Altergeist Dragunirion'
'Altergeist Dragunirion' can be special summoned when released, so when you special summon a level 6 monster with 'Back Mutation' from your deck, you can also put any rank 6 excisable monster on the field."
Diao Chan’s Withering Reign: The Control Deck Taking Abyssal Heaven by Storm
Abyssal Heaven landed in Grand Archive TCG on March 7, 2025, and a week later, Diao Chan, Idyll Corsage (HVN-006) has players hooked across forums, Discord, and Twitter. Her suffocating Wither control has sparked endless chatter, blending a new mechanic with a grind that leaves opponents’ boards in tatters. Want to master the deck that’s got everyone talking? Let’s dissect the Diao Chan Wither Control build, its devastating synergy, and how to rule the table like a Sanguo legend.
The Heart of the Deck: Diao Chan, Idyll Corsage
Card Details:
Set: HVN
No.: 006
Type: Champion (Cleric, Human)
Cost: 3 Memory
Level: 3
Life: 25
Element: Tera
Abilities:
Diao Chan Lineage
On Enter: Choose any number of non-champion objects and put a wither counter on each.
Whenever a non-token object an opponent controls is destroyed, you may banish it. If you do, they summon a Flowerbud (HVN-207) token.
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Diao Chan sweeps in, blanketing the field with wither counters that demand (1) per counter or a sacrifice each turn. When objects fall, she banishes them, leaving Flowerbud clutter. Reddit’s calling her “the meta gatekeeper”—and she’s proving it.
The Wither Engine: Key Cards and Synergy
This deck piles on wither counters and squeezes resources dry. Here’s the core:
Aphotic Ruin (HVN-032)
Cost: 6 Reserve (less with Efficiency)
Effect: Put four wither counters on a non-champion object.
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Why It Works: A brutal hammer that, with Diao Chan’s banish, turns threats into dust fast.
Maiden of Primal Virtue (HVN-210)
Cost: 3 Reserve
Type: Phantasia, Ally (Cleric, Apparition)
Stats: 0 Life (gains +1 Power/+1 Life per phantasia)
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Why It Works: Grows into a titan as phantasias stack—Twitter’s obsessed with its late-game heft.
Shimmering Refraction (HVN-063)
Cost: 2 Reserve
Effect: Deal X damage (X = phantasia count); draw a card if activated from memory with Diao Chan.
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Why It Works: A fast-speed sniper fueled by Diao Chan, Enchantress’s glimmer counters, keeping you ahead.
Censer of Restful Peace (HVN-012)
Cost: 0 Memory
Effect: Graveyard cards lose abilities.
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Why It Works: Slams the door on Floating Memory, making banishments permanent—a Discord must-have.
Deck List: The Withering Blueprint
Here’s a rules-compliant 60-card Main Deck and 12-card Material Deck, all within Norm/Tera limits:
Material Deck (12 unique cards):
1x Haven of Heaven’s Rise (HVN 1st • EN — 018) (Level 0, 0 Memory, Norm, 15 Life, Tamer)
1x Diao Chan, Enchantress (HVN • EN — 004) (Level 1, 1 Memory, Norm)
1x Diao Chan, Dreaming Wish (HVN • EN — 005) (Level 2, 2 Memory, Norm)
1x Diao Chan, Idyll Corsage (HVN • EN — 006) (Level 3, 3 Memory, Tera)
1x Censer of Restful Peace (HVN • EN — 012) (Norm)
1x Nullifying Mirror (HVN • EN — 015) (Norm)
1x Tabula of Salvage (HVN • EN — 018) (Norm)
1x Scepter of Awakening (HVN 1st • EN — 029) (Tera)
1x Enthralling Chime (HVN • EN — 028) (Tera)
1x Forged Scalemail (HVN • EN — 013) (Norm)
1x Revealing Mesmer (HVN • EN — 060) (Norm)
1x Huaji of Heaven’s Rise (HVN 1st • EN — 014) (Norm, Regalia, Weapon, durability synergy)
Main Deck (60 cards, max 4 per card):
4x Maiden of Primal Virtue (HVN-210) (Tera)
4x Maiden of Shimmering Air (HVN-056) (Norm)
4x Aphotic Ruin (HVN-032) (Norm)
4x Shimmering Refraction (HVN-063) (Norm)
2x Zhang Jiao, Way of Peace (HVN-072) (Norm)
4x Coronation Ceremony (HVN-041) (Norm)
4x Withering Grasp (HVN-070) (Norm)
4x Auspicious Feast (HVN-033) (Norm)
4x Kingdom’s Divide (HVN-055) (Norm)
4x Gentle Respite (HVN-049) (Norm)
4x Disenchant (HVN-043) (Norm)
4x Surreptitious Scheme (HVN-068) (Norm)
4x Ameliorating Mantra (HVN-030) (Norm)
2x Revealing Mesmer (HVN-060) (Norm, phantasia redirection)
4x Bloom: Autumn’s Fall (HVN-204) (Tera, clears Flowerbuds for tokens)
Fill to 60: 2x Nightshade (HVN-212) (Tera)
How to Play It: Wither and Win
Early Game: Start with Haven of Heaven’s Rise, materializing Censer to block graveyard tricks. Build phantasias with Maiden of Shimmering Air and snipe with Shimmering Refraction.
Mid Game: Level to Diao Chan, Enchantress then Dreaming Wish for glimmer counters, and finally Idyll Corsage to unleash wither. Aphotic Ruin and banish clear the field, clogging it with Flowerbud.
Late Game: Maiden of Primal Virtue towers over the wreckage, while Zhang Jiao adapts memory tricks. Opponents pay or perish.
Why It’s Hot Right Now
Reddit’s r/grandarchivetcg loves how it smothers Guo Jia Fatestone Aggro—Censer kills recursion, wither stalls Sunblessed Gazelle (HVN-200). Twitter raves about its grind against Warrior’s Lu Bu (HVN 1st-208)—wither wears him thin. Assassin’s Zhang He (HVN-147) might slip through, but Shimmering Refraction keeps them at bay.
Final Verdict: Rule the Shadows
Diao Chan Wither Control is Abyssal Heaven’s breakout star—oppressive, elegant, and meta-shaping. Snag your Diao Chan at https://tcg-corner.com/collections/abyssal-heaven-1-st-edition, build this terror, and watch rivals wither. Who rules Grand Archive? You do.
Unlocking the Power of Censer of Restful Peace and Nullifying Mirror in Grand Archive
Abyssal Heaven dropped on March 7, 2025, introducing a slew of intriguing cards to Grand Archive TCG. Among them, Censer of Restful Peace (HVN-012) and Nullifying Mirror (HVN-015) stand out as subtle yet potent Regalia Items for Cleric decks. These cards might not scream aggression, but their ability to disrupt opponents can shift the meta in your favor. Let’s dive into their mechanics, explore how to maximize their potential, and craft deck-building strategies to make them shine.
Censer of Restful Peace
Card Details:
Set: HVN
No.: 012
Type: Regalia, Item (Cleric, Accessory)
Cost: 0 Memory, No Reserve
Rarity: Rare
Element: Norm
Effect: "Cards in graveyards lose all abilities."
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Analysis:
Censer of Restful Peace is a quiet powerhouse. By stripping graveyard cards of their abilities, it neuters strategies relying on Floating Memory or on-death triggers. Think about decks using Maiden of Shimmering Air (HVN-056) to pay memory costs from the graveyard or Zhang Jiao, Way of Peace (HVN-072) triggering effects based on memory count—Censer shuts them down cold. At 0 Memory Cost, it’s a free drop from your Material Deck, making it an effortless addition to any Cleric lineup.
Maximizing Effectiveness:
Timing: Materialize it early to preempt graveyard recursion. It’s a passive effect, so once it’s on the field, it’s always working.
Pairing: Combine with cards that force opponents to fill their graveyard, like Floodbloom (HVN-206) (banishes top two deck cards each turn) or Aphotic Ruin (HVN-032) (wither counters pressure sacrifices). This amplifies Censer’s disruption by bloating their graveyard with useless cards.
Protection: Since it’s a Regalia with 0 Life, it’s vulnerable to Break Apart (HVN-035) or similar removal. Keep a Coronation Ceremony (HVN-041) handy to grant Spellshroud and shield it.
Nullifying Mirror
Card Details:
Set: HVN
No.: 015
Type: Regalia, Item (Cleric, Accessory)
Cost: 0 Memory, No Reserve
Rarity: Rare
Element: Norm
Effect: "REST: Until end of turn, cards in target opponent’s memory are norm element. (They are not any other element.)"
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Analysis:
Nullifying Mirror is a scalpel for Cleric control decks. By resting it (slow speed), you turn an opponent’s memory cards into Norm element until turn’s end, stripping their elemental identity. This wrecks decks relying on advanced elements (e.g., Arcane, Luxem) or specific elemental synergies, like Sunblessed Gazelle (HVN-200) needing Luxem or Arcane Blast (HVN-184) requiring Arcane. It’s another 0 Memory Cost gem, perfect for early deployment.
Maximizing Effectiveness:
Timing: Use it reactively during an opponent’s turn (after they commit to a big play) to disrupt level-ups or advanced element activations.
Synergy: Pair with Surreptitious Scheme (HVN-068) to remove a level counter after neutralizing their memory, delaying their champion’s progression.
Protection: Like Censer, it’s fragile. Shimmering Refraction (HVN-063) can punish removal attempts, dealing damage based on your phantasias while drawing you a card.
Deck-Building Strategies: Crafting the Perfect Cleric Control
To maximize Censer of Restful Peace and Nullifying Mirror, your deck needs to amplify their disruption while staying resilient. Here’s how to build around them:
Core Champion: Diao Chan, Enchantress (HVN-004)
Why: Her glimmer counters fuel Reaction Spells like Shimmering Refraction, synergizing with Censer’s graveyard lock and Mirror’s memory tweak. Her Level 3 form, Diao Chan, Idyll Corsage (HVN-006), adds wither counters for even more control.
Material Deck: Include both Censer and Mirror (max 1 each), plus Tabula of Salvage (HVN-018) to recycle key cards.
Key Allies and Phantasias:
Maiden of Shimmering Air (HVN-056): 2 Reserve, Floating Memory fuels Shimmering Refraction while Censer blocks opponents from doing the same.
Zhang Jiao, Way of Peace (HVN-072): 3 Reserve, adapts to memory size, unhindered by Censer since its effect triggers on-enter.
Control Suite:
Aphotic Ruin (HVN-032): 6 Reserve (less with Efficiency), piles wither counters to force sacrifices, amplifying Censer’s graveyard clog.
Shimmering Refraction (HVN-063): 2 Reserve, scales with phantasias, punishes removal attempts on your Regalia.
Main Deck Composition:
Minimum 60 Cards:
3x Maiden of Shimmering Air
2x Zhang Jiao, Way of Peace
3x Shimmering Refraction
2x Aphotic Ruin
3x Coronation Ceremony (protection)
Fill with Norm-element staples like Auspicious Feast (HVN-033) (healing) and Kingdom’s Divide (HVN-055) (cost increase).
Strategy: Stall with Censer and Mirror, build phantasia count, and grind out value with Diao Chan’s reactions.
Matchups:
Vs. Tamer (Guo Jia): Censer cripples Fatestone recursion (Idle Fatestone (HVN-052)), while Mirror delays Shenju synergies.
Vs. Warrior: Mirror neuters advanced element plays (Lu Bu, Indomitable Titan (HVN 1st-208)), buying time for wither counters to work.
Vs. Mage: Censer shuts down Natural Order (HVN-211) graveyard tricks; Mirror disrupts Kongming (HVN-010)’s Shifting Currents.
Final Thoughts
Censer of Restful Peace and Nullifying Mirror aren’t flashy, but they’re meta-defining in the right hands. They turn Cleric into a control juggernaut, choking graveyard and memory strategies with minimal investment. Build around Diao Chan, stack phantasias, and watch opponents squirm as their plans unravel. Ready to wield these silent disruptors? Grab them at www.tcg-corner.com and test your Cleric mastery in Abyssal Heaven!
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Grand Archive’s Abyssal Heaven: Assassin and Cleric Rise, But Who Rules?
Abyssal Heaven drops today, March 7, 2025. This set brings fresh tools to Assassin and Cleric, enhancing their strategies, though Tamer and Warrior might steal the meta spotlight. Let’s dive into the key cards from HVN, their synergies, and how they stack up—complete with an honest look at their strengths and limits.
1. Assassin: Sharper Tools, Subtle Strength
Assassin gains agility with cards like Innocuous Disposer (HVN-054) and Stifling Trap (HVN-174), but does it dominate? Here’s the breakdown.
Key Card 1: Innocuous Disposer (HVN-054)
Set: HVN
No.: 054
Cost: 2 Reserve
Element: Norm
Type: Ally (Assassin, Human)
Stats: 1 Life
Abilities:
Attacks can’t be retaliated by Human allies.
[Class Bonus] On Ally Hit: If the hit ally is a Human, remove a preparation counter from your champion to destroy it.
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Key Card 2: Stifling Trap (HVN-174)
Set: HVN
No.: 174
Cost: 2 Reserve
Element: Wind
Type: Action (Assassin, Skill, Reaction)
Speed: True
Effect:
[Class Bonus] On an opponent’s turn, remove two preparation counters from your champion to activate this from memory without paying its cost.
Deal 2 damage to target ally and negate its on-enter triggers.
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Power Combo:Innocuous Disposer slips past Human blockers, destroying them with preparation counters, while Stifling Trap reacts fast—free with counters—to deal 2 damage and cancel summons’ on-enter effects. This duo sharpens Assassin’s control game, punishing fragile boards with precision.
Strength:Excels against Ranger decks, dismantling low-HP units like Galewind Scout (HVN-156) with ease.
Weakness:Struggles against Guardian’s high-life walls, like Jadelight Protector (HVN-159), which shrug off its modest damage.
Analysis:Assassin’s Abyssal Heaven toolkit—including Whirlwind Reaper (HVN-178) for flexibility and Zhang He, Cloak of Night (HVN-147) for stealth—leans into preparation counters and reactive plays. Yet, with low damage output (2-3 points) and fragile allies (1-2 Life), it’s more about subtle disruption than meta domination. Compared to Warrior’s raw power (Sun Ce, Weaponsmaster (HVN-066)), Assassin feels like a scalpel, not a sledgehammer.
2. Cleric: Control Grows Stronger
Cleric builds staying power with Diao Chan, Enchantress (HVN-004) and Shimmering Refraction (HVN-063), but is it enough to rule?
Key Card 1: Diao Chan, Enchantress (HVN-004)
Set: HVN
No.: 004
Cost: 1 Memory
Element: Norm
Type: Champion (Cleric, Human)
Level: 1
Life: 19
Abilities:
On Enter: Put two glimmer counters on Diao Chan.
Inherited Effect — REST: Activate a Reaction Spell from memory, paying its reserve cost with glimmer counters, only on an opponent’s turn.
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Key Card 2: Shimmering Refraction (HVN-063)
Set: HVN
No.: 063
Cost: 2 Reserve
Element: Norm
Type: Action (Cleric, Spell, Reaction)
Speed: True
Effect:
Deal X damage to target unit, where X is the number of phantasias you control.
[Diao Chan Bonus] If activated from memory, draw a card into your memory.
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Power Combo:Diao Chan uses glimmer counters to cast Shimmering Refraction from memory on the opponent’s turn, dealing damage based on phantasias (e.g., Maiden of Shimmering Air (HVN-056)) and drawing a card. This boosts Cleric’s control and resource edge, grinding out value over time.
Strength:Slows Warrior decks, countering aggression from Sun Ce (HVN-066) with reactive disruption.
Weakness:Vulnerable to Assassin’s early strikes, like Innocuous Disposer, before it stabilizes.
Analysis:Cleric’s Abyssal Heaven additions—like Diao Chan, Idyll Corsage (HVN-006) with wither counters and Zhang Jiao, Way of Peace (HVN-072) for versatile effects—focus on control and durability. The Diao Chan lineage shines with phantasia synergy and resource management, but it’s a slow burn. Against Tamer’s explosive Guo Jia, Heaven’s Favored (HVN-009) or Mage’s Kongming (HVN-010), Cleric’s steady grind may not seize the crown.
The Real Contenders?
Assassin and Cleric rise with new tricks, but Tamer and Warrior might dominate. Guo Jia, Heaven’s Favored (HVN-009) turbocharges Fatestone strategies with quest counters, while Lu Bu, Indomitable Titan (HVN 1st-208) brings raw power with Taunt and Vigor. Abyssal Heaven balances finesse and force—grab these cards at TCG-Corner.com and decide who rules!
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