Hey y'all! Yukmouth here. Everyone has their favorites but which captains are the best? This is my list based on a combination of stats and personal experience.
1. Professor Who’s Who
A solid mid game and a very powerful late game is enough to put the esteemed feathered Professor at the top of the class. A bonus shop of spells is strong for any comp. If those spells help you make it to the late game you'll be in a great position with increased access to the strongest spells in the game.
2. This Little Piggie
Guaranteed value with the potential to high roll. A bonus shop can allow you to recruit an extra character or squeeze in another spell. More characters means more opportunities to find silvers and goldens. The best part is that the bonus shops happen on the same turn your shop's rarity level increases!
3. Geppetto
Summon characters don't always show up in the shop but Geppetto is amazing if you can find them early enough. Slot buffs benefit the original character as well as the summoned character(s) and allow for late game flexibility. Chip on the Ship and Mephisto are both fun ways to take advantage of this ability.
4. Athena
Built in tempo and flexibility. Everything on your board is gaining stats every turn. This allows you to play more of what you want and less of what you need. Karma Chameleon, Mysterious Egg, and Don Quixote are just a few examples of characters that go up in value.
5. Trash Panda
Treasures are strong. There's no guarantee you will find them but Trash Panda can feel like the strongest captain when you do. Some of the common treasures are especially powerful when you have a second copy.
6. Princess Animall
Animals are a viable comp that becomes much stronger when you unlock new possibilities by giving them all types.
7. Gannondalf, the Mentor
Some of the legendary characters define your entire late game strategy. Knowing in advance what that strategy is and getting access to that character ahead of schedule is a powerful combo. Gannondalf could be higher on this list if not for those occasions where the legendary character doesn't offer direction.
8. Dragonmother McDonald
Mysterious Egg on turn two means an epic character on turn five. That Egg will likely make your board weaker for a couple turns but it can be well worth the loss in tempo. Finding a True Love's Kiss on turn five for a VERY early legendary character is a possibility.
9. Chuk-E
Extra attack on toys offers early game strength and Chuk-E has easier access to one of the strongest combos in the game. Poison Apple (epic treasure) with Toys that are Villains is hard to beat.
10. Witches III
An early/mid game ability that feels less impactful during the later turns. Laser shark is just one of the Villains that love the back row slot buffs.
What do you think? You can come find myself and lots of Once Upon a Galaxy Team members including Matt Place, Parney and more in the event building for GENCON August 1-4! Come tell us who your favorite captains are!
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