Strategies for Building a Balanced Deck

I wanted to start a discussion about how to create a balanced and effective deck. Whether you’re building for competitive play or casual matches, finding the right balance between offense, defense, and resource management can be tricky. What are your go-to strategies when assembling a deck? Do you prioritize synergy, individual card strength, or adaptability? Would love to hear your thoughts and any examples of decks you've found particularly successful!

One thing I've found hard to wrap my head around is how many extenders to use. I understand we want to have enough starters we consistantly see them, but in what case would we opt to add extenders rather than non-engine like Handtraps or Boardbreakers? How do we evaluate if those extenders are worth the slot?

It's like building a deck in solar smash —finding the perfect balance between offense and defense is key.