4Origins deck · Created on October 24, 2026 · Patch 0.7
Van Helsing Spell Control
by pvgpredator @pvgpredator
Game plan
Van Helsing focuses on controlling the board while building powerful spell synergies!
Early game: Play Baby Bear, Sandman, and other cheap units to survive and establish board presence.
Midgame: Use Spellbook and Glinda to generate value from your spells. Support your units with Defense Matrix and Reinforcements.
Late game: Use Van Helsing and your stronger units to maintain pressure while controlling enemy threats.
Your goal: Survive the early game, generate value from spells, and gradually overwhelm your opponent!
Rating
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Win rate in recorded games
54% over 13 games · patch 0.7
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Legendary
Base cards 12 × 2
- Defense Matrix. Mana 1.
- Reinforcements. Mana 1.
- Baby Bear. Mana 2. 1 Power, 1 Health.
- Merlin's Prophecy. Mana 2.
- Sandman. Mana 2. 1 Power, 3 Health.
- Ali Baba. Mana 3. 2 Power, 3 Health.
- Dark Omen. Mana 3.
- Queen of the Night. Mana 3. 2 Power, 3 Health.
- Glinda. Mana 4. 2 Power, 4 Health.
- Spellbook. Mana 4.
- Impundulu. Mana 5. 3 Power, 6 Health.
- Sorcerer's Apprentice. Mana 5. 2 Power, 3 Health.
Deck composition
Computed on all 25 cards in play.
Average cost
3
Playable by turn 3
16
cards (cost 3 or less)
Total power
29
per unit 1.9
Total health
50
per unit 3.3
Card types
15 units · 10 spells
Cost ≤2 10 · Cost 3–4 11 · Cost 5+ 4
- Other6
- Classic literature4
- African folklore2
- Arabian Nights2
- Arthurian legend2
- Fairy tales2
- Land of Oz2
- Myth & folklore2
- Sherwood2
- Gothic horror1
0 base cards share Van Helsing's saga.
- Spell ×11
- Add ×7
- Buff ×4
- Deal Damage ×4
- Discard ×4
- Summon ×4
- Destroy ×2
- On Death ×2
- Self Buff ×2
- Shield ×2
- Choose ×1
Top end: Sorcerer's Apprentice (5) · Cheapest: Defense Matrix (1)
Win rate
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Guide
Strengths
- Strong spell synergies: Glinda and Sorcerer's Apprentice help turn spell-heavy turns into powerful board swings.
- Cheap spell combos: Sandman reduces spell costs, allowing you to chain multiple spells.
- Flexible board control: Dark Omen and Merlin's Prophecy help answer dangerous enemy boards.
- Consistent resources: Spellbook generates spells, while Ali Baba can provide additional card draw.
- Good protection: Defense Matrix helps protect important units and maintain your spell engines.
Weaknesses
- Weak early bodies: Your important support units can struggle against aggressive opponents.
- Setup dependent: The strongest turns require multiple cards working together.
- Vulnerable to removal: Losing Glinda or Sandman early can significantly weaken your strategy.
- Limited immediate pressure: Playing Spellbook may leave you behind on the board.
- Difficult sequencing: You need to manage spell costs, positioning, and the order of your combos carefully.
Mulligan
Priority keeps:
- Sandman — Makes your spell combos cheaper.
- Glinda — Your main spell-buff engine.
- Reinforcements — Cheap spell that develops your board.
- Defense Matrix — Protects important units.
Against Aggro: Look for Baby Bear, Sandman, and cheap spells to survive the opening turns.
Against Control: Prioritize Sandman, Glinda, and Spellbook to establish your engine.
Avoid: Keeping too many expensive units or spells without an early play.
Key combos and lines
1. Sandman + Glinda + Cheap Spells
Sandman reduces spell costs while Glinda buffs your allies whenever you cast a spell. Chain cheap spells to build a stronger board and win trades.
2. Merlin's Prophecy + Dark Omen
Use Merlin's Prophecy to repeat Dark Omen. This creates a powerful control turn that can help deal with multiple enemy threats.
3. Glinda + Reinforcements
Reinforcements summons two Merry Men while triggering Glinda's Power buff. A great way to develop your board and increase pressure.
Spellbook generates additional spells, and Sandman makes them cheaper. This helps you maintain resources and activate your spell synergies.
5. Van Helsing + Defense Matrix
Protect Van Helsing with Defense Matrix to keep him alive longer and continue generating his Tools before combat.
6. Sorcerer's Apprentice + Cheap Spells
Once Sorcerer's Apprentice is active, chain inexpensive spells to benefit from its spell-related ability and generate additional value.
Matchups
Vs. Aggro / Swarm — Challenging
Focus on surviving the early turns. Use Baby Bear, Reinforcements, and defensive spells to contest the board. Prioritize survival over setting up expensive combos.
Vs. Midrange — Balanced
Use your spell synergies to strengthen units and win trades. Save Dark Omen for dangerous enemy threats.
Vs. Control — Favorable if your engine survives
Establish Spellbook and protect Glinda or Sandman. Generate value through cheap spells, but avoid committing everything into a potential board clear.
Vs. Combo — Depends on Speed
Develop pressure with Glinda and your spell package. Use Dark Omen and other defensive tools to disrupt your opponent's important units.
Vs. Van Helsing Mirror — Resource Battle
Protect your spell engines, manage your resources carefully, and look for opportunities to generate more value than your opponent.
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