Budget Aggro Persecutor — 40/20 Starter

A budget-friendly aggro deck built for the 40/20 format — widely regarded as the best way to learn Sorcery: Contested Realm. No Uniques required, making this an accessible and affordable entry point into the game without sacrificing fun or competitive viability.

The deck revolves around Persecutor as its core threat, leveraging Evil minions to enable its free movement ability across the board. The strategy is straightforward but effective: flood the field with Evil minions, drop Persecutor, and push aggressively into your opponent's territory with minimal movement costs.

What makes this build particularly nasty is its built-in removal engine. The ability to brand opposing minions — converting them to Evil — turns them into easy targets for cheap Evil-specific removal. You're not just building your own board presence but actively tearing apart your opponent's, picking off their branded minions with efficient removal spells that would otherwise have no valid targets.

Why play this deck?

• Budget-friendly: No Uniques, no problem. Runs entirely on accessible cards.
• Easy to pilot: Aggro gameplan with clear decision-making — perfect for newcomers.
• Satisfying gameplay loop: Brand enemy minions, remove them cheaply, swing with Persecutor.
• Scales with skill: Simple to pick up, but smart sequencing and positioning reward experienced play.

If you're looking for an affordable first deck that teaches core game mechanics while still packing a punch, this is it.