Card Crunch #1: Bigfoot – A Cryptid with Comeback Power

Masked Caster, Gameplay Analyst

The Masked Caster is a competitive MetaZoo player who has placed at multiple Tower events and loves exploring the game’s strategic depth. Inspired by a friend’s motto—“Good luck and have fun”—he writes to share knowledge, spark discussion, and strengthen the community.

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This new mini-series from The Masked Caster dives deep into standout cards from the MetaZoo universe—highlighting their strengths, strategic applications, and how to get the most out of them in competitive play. Whether you’re building your next deck or fine-tuning your sideboard, Card Crunch offers bite-sized insight straight from one of the game’s most thoughtful minds.

We kick things off with Bigfoot, a 5-cost Cryptid powerhouse with RECOVER—an ability that can swing tempo and bring key plays back from the discard pile. Read on for the full breakdown, rating, and ideal caster pairing—direct from The Masked Caster.

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