Dellinger

Strategic Overview

Dellinger (OP14-067) is an extraordinary value engine for the Purple Donquixote Pirates. For a meager 1-cost investment, he presents a terrifying dilemma to the opponent. His [On K.O.] effect is one of the most efficient in the game, providing both resource ramp (1 rested DON!!) and deep deck filtration (search 5 cards for any tribe member). This makes him the perfect "suicide lead" or defensive shield.

Because his effect triggers on death, Dellinger effectively turns an opponent's removal or attack into a massive advantage for you. Playing him early forces the opponent to either ignore a 2000 power attacker or give you exactly the resources you need to drop your mid-game boss monsters ahead of schedule. He is the ultimate "set-and-forget" card that lubricates the entire Donquixote engine.

Key Strategic Synergies

• Doflamingo (OP14-060): Use the Leader's redirection ability to force the opponent to K.O. Dellinger if you need to ramp into a 7 or 10 DON!! play next turn.
• Giolla (OP14-064): A deck built around trashing your own units can utilize Dellinger as the primary fuel to maintain hand size and ramp speed.
• Trebol (OP14-068): Dellinger finds your 2000 counters like Trebol, ensuring you have the defensive cards needed to survive the mid-game.