A bit ago, I made a deck list for the first level 5 blend in the base set, Blood Reaper, as a way to sequentially introduce ideas for intermediate decks for the community. I quickly got to work on the next level 5 blend, Catalyst Controller, where I further believed that an intermediate deck was just a short trip away from the Catalyst Corp Starter Deck.
Deck Workshop #2: Catalyst Controller Read More »
Flavor text is a curious and often overlooked quirk of Trading Card Games (TCGs). And why shouldn’t it be? The little italicized afterthought of text at the bottom of a card has no bearing on the game itself.
The Dos and Don’ts of Flavor Text & Writing for the World of Gemlandia Read More »
Torrent is a control deck based on using Torrent crasher’s ability to discard blends from both sides of the field and then using Data Cipher to return the blend you discarded. To execute this combo, you must have a Torrent and a Data Cipher on board, and a Data Cipher or preferably a Torrent in hand.
How I Won Two Invitationals With Torrent Crasher Read More »
Welcome to the second official meta-analysis of the Gem Blenders Organized Play program. Although it has only been a few short months since December, so much has changed in the meta, including the addition of 18 new cards provided by the Stakes Royale and Gourmet Kitchen starter decks. Let’s dig in to the data!
Summer 2025 Meta Analysis Read More »
Oh, have you heard of the new craze sweeping Gemlandia? Booster Battles are a fun and fast way to get into some wacky gem-blending action, and all it requires is a booster pack and some gems! Here’s how it works:
Introducing: Booster Battles! Read More »
At some point in your Gem Blending journey, you will graduate from starter decks to deck lists entirely built by you! Whether it be adding Silas to the Hive Swarm Starter deck, or high level blends to Joy Holiday, realizing the potential of deck building brings Gem Blenders to its peak.
Deck Workshop #1: Blood Reaper Read More »
I hope you’re hungry for some COMPETITION!! We are back at it again with another Invitational! Read on to find out the slight changes we’ve made, the exciting prizes available to win, and how to enter!
Summer Invitational 2025 Read More »
Do you ever feel like your decks are good, but your gameplay could be better? This definitive guide will go over some high-level competitive gameplay tips to give you the edge in upcoming tournaments.
Optimizing How You Play: 9 Advanced Gem Blenders Concepts and Strategies Read More »
We all love playing Gem Blenders, but if you are ready to upgrade from casual play with friends to a more competitive (but still fun) experience, you need to be ready to host your own Organized Play (OP) Event. And that doesn’t just mean having a Force Switch to counter Dexter or a Mountaineer to counter Anchor Combo.
How to Run Your First Event Read More »
A new year is upon us – and a new season of GEM BLENDERS! We had a lot of growth in 2024, seeing new players and refs come onboard to gather for events and competitions all over New York and New Jersey. We have big plans for 2025 and can’t wait to share them with you!
Organized Play 2025 Read More »