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Me Grimlock King!
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Wave 8: Waste Lands (ver 1.0)
Number: 21
Common
1★
Concept by Team Bayformers
Can be used with:
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Quintesson Me Grimlock
Replace the text "One of your Dinobots Dinobot" on your Grimlock, Dinobot Leader with
"This or one of your Quintesson Quintesson Melee Melee characters".
Relevant Rulings
When do you choose to add stratagems out of your sideboard? When declaring characters or when sideboarding battlecards?

Stratagems are played concurrently with the starting team for a game. This is required otherwise cards like Master Converter and Aerial Enhancements would not effect the starting team, leading Windsweeper to be sad when Blitzwing and Tracks don't count as Planes.
Source: Aequitas (2021-01-03)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem
Does a stratagem changing the attack/defence of a character change the base values for the character?

No. For example, if Private Pteraxadon’s Binary Edgewing Scythe upgrade mode removes the base defense from a defending Windblade, Combiner Hunter, it would not remove the +1 from the Camien Toughness stratagem.
Source: Aequitas (2022-08-23)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem
How many stratagems can I play?

You can play up to one stratagem for each different character, trait, or faction listed on the stratagem, as long as your starting team includes that character, trait, or faction. For example, if your starting team is all Autobots and includes Optimus Prime - Legendary Warrior, you can play both Heroic Spotlight and Duty & Honor.
Source: Wizards of the Coast (2020-05-09)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem
Where do I put my stratagems?

Stratagems go on the battlefield. At the beginning of the game, as you reveal your team, you also reveal your stratagems.
Source: Wizards of the Coast (2020-05-09)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem
Some stratagems have an ability that causes them to flip. What does that mean?

Flipping a stratagem essentially turns its ability off. This happens on one-time abilities to remind you that you've already used them.
Source: Wizards of the Coast (2020-05-09)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem
Does a stratagem count as a card in my deck of battle cards?

No. Stratagems are never put into your deck.
Source: Wizards of the Coast (2020-05-09)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem
Can I put stratagems in my sideboard?

Yes. Each one counts as one of your ten battle cards in the sideboard.
Source: Wizards of the Coast (2020-05-09)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem
How should Stratagems be treated when using a W5 pack in Turbo?

Treat it like a regular star card.
Source: Wizards of the Coast (2020-06-10)    【Link to Ruling】
Tags: Stratagem, Turbo Rules
Recent Decks Using This Card
Deck of the Day #1 (April 1st 2023)
Deck Traits: Autobot Leader Dinobot Melee Quintesson Sharkticon Beast Decepticon Terrorcon
Deck: 40🂠 25★ | Sideboard: 0🂠 0★ Added by Deck of the Day Modified on Apr 1, '23

Characters
Grimlock 10★
Dinobot Leader
Sharkticon Chomp 4★
Craving Carnivore
Sharkticon Peck 4★
Protoform Pup
Terrorcon Rippersnapper 4★
Tooth and Nail

Stratagems
Me Grimlock King! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Sideboard
None
Actions
Regular Actions
1 Ramming Speed
3 Supercharge
2 Escape Route
2 Work Overtime
3 Fight For Position
3 Guilty or Innocent
Secret Actions
1 Lose The Battle...
Rolling Actions
3 Take the Shot
Upgrades
Weapons
3 Grenade Launcher
1 Backup Beam
1 Enforcement Batons
2 Mounted Missiles 1★
3 Power Punch
3 Masher Mace
Armor
3 Improvised Shield
1 Bashing Shield
Utilities
2 Matrix of Leadership
3 Sharkticon Matrix
Deck Stats
18 action cards
  14 regular action cards
  1 secret action cards
  3 rolling action cards
22 upgrade cards
  13 weapon cards
  4 armor cards
  5 utility cards

Battle Icons in Deck
43 icons on 35 cards (88%)
3 icons on 3 cards (8%)
4 icons on 4 cards (10%)
12 icons on 12 cards (30%)
12 icons on 9 cards (23%)
0 icons on 0 cards (0%)
Battle Simulator
Set Tough/Bold:
11%
7%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
Likelihood of Flipping
+2 Bonus Flip: 20%
Backup Beam: 5%
Bashing Shield: 6%
Enforcement Batons: 6%
Escape Route: 12%
Lose The Battle...: 6%
Masher Mace: 18%
Sharkticon Matrix: 18%
Sets Used In Deck
Wave 1: 13 cards
Wave 2: 10 cards
Wave 2A: 2 cards
Wave 4: 3 cards
Wave 6: 12 cards
Wave 8: 5 cards

Notes from Deck of the Day:
"Today's card of the day is Me Grimlock King! from wave 8.

There are a few different ways you can build this deck, combining the w1 powerhouse Grimlock, Dinobot Leader with the new quintesson melee characters. Although at first most people will gravitate towards the Sharkticons with this stratagem, it also works on Zombie Prime, as well as the Allicons and Sharkatron. I opted for the simpler Sharkticon build this time. Chomp and Rippersnapper are well statted sharks to run in general, with their X/6/1 statlines in alt mode. Peck is a nice option for card draw and recursion, and works as a backup pumping flip effect if Grimlock should die. Another option I would consider is playing Muck Sergeant Peck with the No Lords, No Masters stratagem and likely one of the Allicons to have a 3 wide team of leaders for the Sharkticon mMtrix.

I also went for a heavy orange build over an orange/black one to really get the most out of Grimlock's flip effect and the extra star cards, at the moment, there's not many good options if you're going for a black deck in terms of star cards. Being able to use Guilty or Innocent and Escape Route on top of the usual Supercharge and Fight for Position to fill out the number of pump actions available is a really nice trait of this deck. Being able to lump Matrix of Leadership as well as Sharkticon Matrix on Grimlock and running Masher Mace and Mounted Missiles are some nice benefits to playing Sharkticons. One thing to consider that I didn't put in this version is Me Grimlock Need New Strategy, which is a nice way to almost sideboard mid-game when needed into the other Me Grimlock stratagems.

The main strategy is flipping Grimlock back and forth for the bold boost throughout the game whilst smashing face with the occasional pump action and power weapon until he eventually smashes through two characters at once in bot mode. Intermittently flipping the sharkticons could also be effective, but that bold 3 is hard to beat. Flipping Peck on a wheel turn for bold 1 across the board could be worth it sometimes, especially against a taller team like Metroplex or Fortress Maximus. Additionally, Rippersnapper's bot mode defense reduction can be a good way to push damage through blue decks, and his alt mode can be used to deal with small and annoying brave or stealth characters such as patrol leaders. Sometimes flipping Chomp to bot mode can be really explosive as well, slamming a Sharkticon Matrix, Masher Mace or Bashing Shield on top of your regular upgrade play can be really helpful in some circumstances if you need just that little bit extra punch, and going second with his flip effect into a pump action can be brutal at times."
Primus Sharks
Deck Traits: Autobot Leader Dinobot Melee Quintesson Sharkticon Beast Junkion Decepticon Terrorcon
Deck: 50🂠 35★ | Sideboard: 0🂠 0★ Added by Wheeljank Modified on May 19, '23

Characters
Grimlock 10★
Dinobot Leader
Sharkticon Chomp 4★
Craving Carnivore
Sharkticon Gnaw 4★
Gluttonous Gourmand
Sharkticon Peck 4★
Protoform Pup
Muck Sergeant Peck 7★
Brackish Chain-Breaker
Terrorcon Rippersnapper 4★
Tooth and Nail

Stratagems
Me Grimlock King! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
No Lords, No Masters 1★
Muck Sergeant Peck, Brackish Chain-Breaker
Sideboard
None
Out of Game
Me Grimlock Kick Butt! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Mash Brains! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Say Execute Them! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Want to Munch Metal 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Actions
Regular Actions
1 Emergency Maintenance
1 Peace through Tyranny
1 Ramming Speed
1 Roll Out!
3 Supercharge
1 System Reboot
1 Ancient Wisdom
1 Escape Route
1 Reckless Charge
1 Testify
1 Work Overtime
1 Fight For Position
1 Head-On Collision
1 Belligerence
1 Magnetic Dysfunction Ray
1 All-Out Attack
1 Angolmois Surge
1 Guilty or Innocent
1 Universal Greeting
1 Me Grimlock Need New Strategy
1 Shanix Laundering
Secret Actions
1 Lose The Battle...
1 Whipped Into Shape
Rolling Actions
1 Take the Shot
Upgrades
Weapons
1 Flamethrower
1 Grenade Launcher
1 Static Laser of Ironhide
1 Backup Beam
1 Enforcement Batons
1 Erratic Lightning
1 Power Punch
1 Combat Dagger
1 Kinetic Intensifier Whip
1 Junk Cannon
1 Masher Mace
1 Razor Wings
Armor
1 Force Field
1 Bashing Shield
1 Improvised Shield
1 Emergency Barricade
1 Untiring Parma Shield
Utilities
1 Matrix of Leadership
1 Polydermal Graft
3 Sharkticon Matrix
1 Unsavory Leftovers
1 Rage
Deck Stats
26 action cards
  23 regular action cards
  2 secret action cards
  1 rolling action cards
24 upgrade cards
  12 weapon cards
  5 armor cards
  7 utility cards

Battle Icons in Deck
44 icons on 41 cards (82%)
4 icons on 4 cards (8%)
7 icons on 7 cards (14%)
12 icons on 12 cards (24%)
8 icons on 7 cards (14%)
0 icons on 0 cards (0%)
Battle Simulator
Set Tough/Bold:
21%
12%
6%
6%
5%
4%
3%
Likelihood of Flipping
+2 Bonus Flip: 26%
Backup Beam: 5%
Bashing Shield: 5%
Enforcement Batons: 5%
Escape Route: 5%
Lose The Battle...: 5%
Masher Mace: 6%
Sharkticon Matrix: 15%
Unsavory Leftovers: 5%
Me Grimlock Need New Strategy: 5%
Shanix Laundering: 5%
Sets Used In Deck
Wave 1: 14 cards
Wave 2: 10 cards
Wave 2A: 1 cards
Wave 3: 1 cards
Wave 4: 3 cards
Wave 5: 4 cards
Wave 6: 15 cards
Wave 7: 1 cards
Wave 8: 13 cards
Gromlick wit a shield
Deck Traits: Autobot Leader Dinobot Melee Quintesson Battle Master Beast Allicon
Deck: 40🂠 25★ | Sideboard: 4🂠 0★ Added by Tankhunter48 Modified on Jul 19, '22

Characters
Grimlock 10★
Dinobot Leader
Slitherfang 6★
Poisonous Protection
High Bailiff Bollag 6★
Court Knight

Stratagems
Brutal Conditioning 2★
Melee Characters
Me Grimlock King! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Sideboard
1 Counterespionage
1 Disassemble
2 Escapology
Actions
Regular Actions
2 Supercharge
1 Escape Route
1 Espionage
3 New Orders
3 Camien Crash
3 Universal Greeting
Secret Actions
3 Whipped Into Shape
2 Recon Reissue
Rolling Actions
3 Take the Shot
Upgrades
Weapons
3 Grenade Launcher
1 Backup Beam
1 Noble's Blaster
3 Power Punch
1 Maceration Laser
Armor
1 Bashing Shield
3 Improvised Shield
Utilities
1 Pocket Processor
3 Polydermal Graft
2 Sharkticon Matrix
Deck Stats
21 action cards
  13 regular action cards
  5 secret action cards
  3 rolling action cards
19 upgrade cards
  9 weapon cards
  4 armor cards
  6 utility cards

Battle Icons in Deck
32 icons on 26 cards (65%)
3 icons on 3 cards (8%)
4 icons on 4 cards (10%)
9 icons on 9 cards (23%)
8 icons on 8 cards (20%)
0 icons on 0 cards (0%)
Battle Simulator
Set Tough/Bold:
17%
13%
13%
6%
5%
4%
3%
Likelihood of Flipping
+2 Bonus Flip: 19%
Backup Beam: 6%
Bashing Shield: 6%
Escape Route: 6%
Espionage: 6%
Noble's Blaster: 6%
Pocket Processor: 6%
Maceration Laser: 6%
Sharkticon Matrix: 13%
Sets Used In Deck
Wave 1: 6 cards
Wave 2: 11 cards
Wave 4: 4 cards
Wave 5: 5 cards
Wave 6: 14 cards
Wave 8: 9 cards
[5th] Thrusting Fractured Dino
Deck Traits: Autobot Leader Dinobot Melee Decepticon Plane Ranged Car
Deck: 40🂠 25★ | Sideboard: 10🂠 0★ Added by Z-R0E Modified on May 21, '22

Characters
Grimlock 10★
Dinobot Leader
Thrust 9★
Supersonic Interceptor
Crasher 5★
Fractious Fanatic

Stratagems
Me Grimlock Say Execute Them! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Sideboard
Me Grimlock Kick Butt! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
2 Speed Trap
2 Spy Satellite Uplink
2 Bomb Removal Protocol
1 What Lies Beyond
2 Me Grimlock Need New Strategy
Out of Game
Me Grimlock King! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Mash Brains! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Say Execute Them! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Want to Munch Metal 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Actions
Regular Actions
3 Supercharge
2 Escape Route
3 Fight For Position
1 Reprocess
3 Impetuous Stand
Rolling Actions
3 Take the Shot
Upgrades
Weapons
3 Grenade Launcher
2 Enforcement Batons
3 Power Punch
3 RR Disruptor Blade
3 Photon Charge
Armor
3 Improvised Shield
2 Bashing Shield
Utilities
3 Immersed In Shadow
Other Upgrades
3 Crystal of Power
Deck Stats
15 action cards
  12 regular action cards
  0 secret action cards
  3 rolling action cards
25 upgrade cards
  14 weapon cards
  5 armor cards
  3 utility cards

Battle Icons in Deck
31 icons on 25 cards (63%)
0 icons on 0 cards (0%)
5 icons on 5 cards (13%)
7 icons on 7 cards (18%)
15 icons on 15 cards (38%)
0 icons on 0 cards (0%)
Battle Simulator
Set Tough/Bold:
14%
10%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
Likelihood of Flipping
+2 Bonus Flip: 24%
Bashing Shield: 12%
Enforcement Batons: 12%
Escape Route: 13%
Reprocess: 6%
Sets Used In Deck
Wave 1: 10 cards
Wave 2: 10 cards
Wave 3: 3 cards
Wave 4: 7 cards
Wave 5: 7 cards
Wave 6: 6 cards
Wave 7: 3 cards
Wave 8: 12 cards

Placed 5th in Harmony: Waste|Lands 3, played by Z-R0E.
Primus Volcanicus
Deck Traits: Autobot Leader Dinobot Melee
Deck: 50🂠 35★ | Sideboard: 0🂠 0★ Added by Wheeljank Modified on May 16, '22

Characters
Grimlock 10★
Dinobot Leader
Dinobot Sludge 8★
Dino Demolitions
Dinobot Snarl 7★
Spiked Battler
Grimlock 9★
Powerful Commander

Stratagems
Me Grimlock Say Execute Them! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Sideboard
None
Out of Game
Dinobot Sludge 8★
Mighty Stomper
Dinobot Slug 9★
Hot-Headed Warrior
Dinobot Snarl 7★
Desert Warrior
Dinobot Swoop 6★
Fearsome Flyer
Grimlock 10★
Dinobot Leader
Dinobot Sludge 8★
Dino Demolitions
Dinobot Slug 8★
Battering Ram
Dinobot Snarl 7★
Spiked Battler
Dinobot Swoop 7★
Bombardier
Grimlock 9★
Powerful Commander
Grimlock 14★
Dinobot King
Volcanicus 39★
Fiery Champion
Me Grimlock Kick Butt! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock King! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Mash Brains! 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Me Grimlock Want to Munch Metal 1★
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Actions
Regular Actions
1 Dino-Chomp!
1 I Still Function!
1 Incoming Transmission
1 Ramming Speed
1 Ready For Action
3 Supercharge
1 Ancient Wisdom
1 Dinobot Enigma
1 Escape Route
1 Reckless Charge
1 Testify
1 Heat of Battle
1 Squish them like Bugs
1 Energy Transfer
1 Fight For Position
1 Involuntary Promotion
1 Belligerence
1 Demolition Derby
1 United Against Tyranny
1 Me Grimlock Need New Strategy
1 Shanix Laundering
Secret Actions
1 Lose The Battle...
1 Whipped Into Shape
Rolling Actions
1 Take the Shot
Upgrades
Weapons
1 Flamethrower
1 Grenade Launcher
1 Backup Beam
1 Enforcement Batons
1 Erratic Lightning
1 Power Punch
1 Junk Cannon
1 Masher Mace
1 Razor Wings
1 Vamparc Ribbon
Armor
1 Force Field
1 Improvised Shield
1 Bashing Shield
1 Electrified Spikes
1 Trithyllium Shield
1 Untiring Parma Shield
Utilities
3 Jaws of Steel
1 Matrix of Leadership
1 Stealthiness
1 Pocket Processor
1 Polydermal Graft
1 Rage
Deck Stats
26 action cards
  23 regular action cards
  2 secret action cards
  1 rolling action cards
24 upgrade cards
  10 weapon cards
  6 armor cards
  8 utility cards

Battle Icons in Deck
40 icons on 38 cards (76%)
3 icons on 3 cards (6%)
4 icons on 4 cards (8%)
11 icons on 11 cards (22%)
2 icons on 2 cards (4%)
3 icons on 3 cards (6%)
Battle Simulator
Set Tough/Bold:
31%
13%
7%
5%
5%
3%
3%
Likelihood of Flipping
+2 Bonus Flip: 15%
Backup Beam: 5%
Bashing Shield: 4%
Dinobot Enigma: 4%
Enforcement Batons: 5%
Escape Route: 4%
Pocket Processor: 5%
Lose The Battle...: 4%
Masher Mace: 4%
Me Grimlock Need New Strategy: 4%
Shanix Laundering: 5%
Vamparc Ribbon: 5%
Sets Used In Deck
Wave 1: 22 cards
Wave 2: 21 cards
Wave 3: 2 cards
Wave 4: 4 cards
Wave 5: 3 cards
Wave 6: 6 cards
Wave 7: 1 cards
Wave 8: 10 cards
Wave 9: 2 cards