Defeated Expert Venom Goblin (after many attempts)

The key card against Venom Goblin is Cosmic Ward. Black Widow is back-up insurance into the late game. She just sits there to counter the Glider.

The second key card is Summoning Spell. It will bring you back into the game after the early rough start.

If the glider gets in first turn then it is game over but with Blindfold and Heimdall and Black Widow if you survive early game you should be able to prevent the glider coming in.

At key moments turning to alter-ego with soul world out is crucial. There are no stuns/confuses so you rely on minions.

His overkill boost is a killer so always look to ditch that to Blindfold and Heimdall. Also try to ditch the Monstrosity.

The worst cards are:

1. Glider - Cannot counter- hope on Blindfold and Heimdall
2. Treachery card that finds the Glider - countered by cosmic ward/Black widow
3. Monstrosity - annoying with retaliate and tough but can be killed with Karmic Blast. Will chip away at your life total. I will counter this with Black Widow if I have a cosmic ward as backup.
4. The boost ability that gives Venom Goblin indirect/overkill. Pretty bad if life is low. Main hope is to Blindfold away.
5. The treacheries that allow VG to attack again - as long as cosmic ward is out you are safe.

Main recurring targets:

1. Cosmic Ward - key card
2. Summoning spell - amazing card to out-pace Venom Goblin.
3. Blindfold - 5 cards is a lot.

Try to prioritise heroic intuition to allow 2 thwart which makes a big difference. If you ditch blue card, then it will be 3 thwart. Mid-game Adam will ready often with his cape making him a thwarting machine.