Because players are incredibly creative, they will always find unintended synergies that make certain cards overwhelmingly powerful.

If a game's meta remains stagnant for too long, the player base quickly becomes bored of seeing the exact same decks.

Tweaking the Numbers

When a card has an abnormally high win rate across the global ladder, the developers must step in and apply a 'nerf'.

Conversely, cards that are completely ignored by the community receive 'buffs' to make them more attractive.

• It will inevitably be nerfed in the next patch.
• Read the patch notes carefully every month.
• Don't complain when your favorite card gets nerfed.

Dealing with Meta Shifts

A well-rounded, classic deck archetype will usually survive a balance patch with only minor adjustments needed.

Observe what the top players and content creators are experimenting with to get a feel for the new landscape.

A Living Game

Embrace the chaos of patch day, and view it as an opportunity to master a completely new playstyle.

The greatest players are not those who master a single deck, but those who can adapt to any meta the developers throw at them.