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LACK OF SUBTLETY · 2778

I've never been much of a fan of Groot as a hero deck, but I've also never really worked very hard at getting him to work. I've never gotten much use out of his growth tokens. However, the strategy of hanging out in Alter-ego to build up a decent amount of growth tokens before flipping to hero was pointed out to me, and as the set of options available to be useful in alter-ego has grown, I think it's time I gave the big guy an honest attempt at overcoming his difficulties.

So you are going to want to stay in alter-ego until you build up a nice stockpile of growth tokens. While doing so, you can use Disguise, Foiled!, Surveillance Team, Homeland Intervention and Informant to help manage the extra threat you will generate. Sting Operation can help eliminate non-elite minions as you do so.

Once you have a nice stockpile of growth tokens you can flip and play "I am Groot" or "I. AM. GROOT!" for a big splash of thwart or damage before spending tokens using your upgrades and "We Are Groot". Then you can buy yourself time to flip back to alter-ego and reload tokens with "Think Fast!".

I've only tested this in multiplayer and it works well as part of a team. In 3-4 player you might want to add some copies of Even the Odds to the mix so that side schemes don't overpower you.

3 comments

Nov 25, 2025 boomguy · 9550

Looks good! I’m always happy to see Groot get some love. I’m a fan of the big guy!

Nov 25, 2025 corbintm · 4185

Lets go Groot!!!

Nov 25, 2025 Sluggie · 6

I do like Groot trying to do 2AE & 1H especially early game to get growth counters and he then is able to pull back some of that slow start.

Would you consider Quake ally to do some freebie backstabbing on ANY scheming minions? Can also participate in Homeland Intervention if otherwise not needed.

And The Raft in that SHIELD grouping. Especially if you can fnd a Thor, Winter Soldier or Tigra etc partner???

I even try for Overwatch to really make a smash of threat when you jump up and go "I am Groot".

I'd consider running Counterintelligence for Agent Coulson.

And in MPer with plentiful SS targets...Chance Encounter is really good for recurring your chosen ally - often Monica Chang who will then functionally keep all 3 Surveillance Teams pumping every turn.

I think in the higher turn counts in 4Up etc you'll likely be hard pressed keep Rocket Raccoon around (not having him KO to CD by killing minions) if you don't bring First Aids for him or aforementioned Chance Encounters.