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Introduction

Another post in this series. Thank you for your support in the previous posts 😊

This series intends to determine if there are other aspects of cards that may contribute to increasing its value. Based on your feedback I can focus on more/other things – so feel free to tell me where you want me to go into further detail.
I include some analysis on where the cards fit in terms of gameplay, strategy, comparison with other cards, and a market analysis of its price. Feel free to suggest what more do you want me to look into in this series, and your support is much appreciated!
In this edition I will be looking at the Cursed Slimeball.

Gameplay Analysis

Cursed Slimeball is a Common Death Monster from the Untamed set in Splinterlands. As a low-mana disposable unit, it is primarily used in sacrificial strategies, with its main strength being disrupting opponents when it dies.

Mana Cost: 1
Attack Type: None (Support Unit)
Abilities by Level
Level 6: Redemption (Upon death, deals 1 damage to all enemy Monsters)

Level-Based Insights

Level 1-5: Functions as a basic sacrificial unit without abilities. Mostly used as a cheap filler or to absorb Sneak, Opportunity, or Blast damage.
Level 6+: Gains Redemption, making it significantly stronger as a self-sacrificing unit that punishes enemy teams when it dies. The AoE damage is particularly useful against low-health enemy teams or to break armor.

Comparative Analysis

How does this card compare to other similar ones?

Vs. Corpse Fiend: Corpse Fiend is a 0-mana meat shield, but Cursed Slimeball provides offensive value with Redemption.
Vs. Shadowy Presence: Shadowy Presence grants +1 Health to allies, but Slimeball deals AoE damage upon death, making it more useful for aggressive or disruptive strategies.
Vs. Furious Chicken: Furious Chicken is a free unit, but Slimeball makes an impact when it dies.

Key Takeaway
Cursed Slimeball is a cheap, disposable unit best used in sacrificial strategies. Once it reaches Level 6, Redemption makes it an effective tool for softening enemy teams.

Synergies

Astral Entity (Death Summoner): Can Resurrect Cursed Slimeball, allowing Redemption to trigger twice.
Weaken (e.g., Undead Priest, Silent Sha-Vi): Lowers enemy Health, making Redemption more impactful.
Riftwing: Gains extra Health when allies die, making it a strong synergy with Slimeball.
Exploding Rats: Another Redemption unit, allowing for double death damage.

Ruleset Performance

Favorable Rulesets:
Noxious Fumes: Slimeball dies quickly, ensuring Redemption triggers early, weakening enemies.
Equal Opportunity: Guarantees an early death, maximizing its impact.
Explosive Weaponry: Stacks Redemption with Blast, dealing additional spread-out damage.

Challenging Rulesets:
No Abilities: Removes Redemption, making it useless.
Healed Out: If the enemy relies on high Health instead of healing, Redemption’s damage is less impactful.

Market Analysis

Price Overview
Regular Foil: around $ 0.035
Gold Foil: around $ 1.5

Investment Potential
Cursed Slimeball is a cheap but effective unit, particularly at Level 6+ when it gains Redemption. It is best suited for aggressive, sacrificial, or poison-heavy strategies, making it a solid investment for Death players.

Ratings

Usefulness: 7/10 (Weak at low levels, but Redemption makes it disruptive)
Cost-Effectiveness: 8/10 (Affordable, but only useful when upgraded)
Versatility: 6/10 (Best in death-focused teams and self-sacrificing strategies)

Conclusion

Cursed Slimeball is a low-mana disruptive unit that shines once it reaches Level 6 and gains Redemption. It is ideal for sacrificial Death teams, helping weaken enemy forces upon death. A great budget pick for players who like AoE-based or poison-heavy strategies.

What do you think about this card? Do you use it in your lineups? Share your experiences in the comments and let me know which card you'd like me to analyze next!
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