How To Use
A practical guide to starting, analyzing, and refining decks in TCG Deck Doctor.
1. Import a deck
Paste a deck list on the homepage to open the analysis view first. This is the best path when you already have a list and want to inspect the linkage graph before editing.
After import, you can review how cards connect inside the deck, inspect visible links, and move into the workspace when you want to make changes.
2. Auto-build or start from scratch
Choose 1 or 2 colors for auto-build if you want a fast starting shell, or open the workspace directly to search cards and assemble the list manually.
Auto-build is useful when you want a starting point quickly. The workspace path is better when you already know the cards you want to test or you want full manual control from the start.
3. Refine in the workspace
Use the workspace to tune counts, inspect card relationships, compare against tournament matches, and keep iterating on the deck.
The typical loop is: make a few changes, re-check the linkage view or analysis, compare against nearby tournament decks, and then adjust again. Small change batches are easier to reason about than large rewrites.
Recommended flow
- Import an existing deck or start from auto-build.
- Check the linkage graph to see which cards are tightly connected.
- Open the workspace and clean up counts, weak slots, or missing pieces.
- Use tournament matches as reference, not as a strict template.
- Repeat until the list is stable enough to save or share.
Beta note
TCG Deck Doctor is currently in open beta, so features, analysis output, and workflows may continue to change as the platform is refined.
FAQ
Do I need an account to use the builder or analysis tools?
No. You can build decks, import lists, and analyze them without signing in. An account is mainly useful for saving decks and syncing your workspace.
What is auto-build actually for?
Auto-build gives you a quick first draft based on card linkages and color selection. It is a starting shell, not a final tournament-ready list.
What do tournament matches mean?
Tournament matches show nearby reference decks from the current database. They are best used to compare shared core cards, spot common inclusions, and find ideas for missing pieces.
Are the graph links definitive rules?
No. The graph is a helper view. Some links are explicit card-to-card relationships, while others are inferred from card text, support patterns, or broader synergy logic.
What should I do if a result looks wrong or incomplete?
Treat the current result as a draft signal, not absolute truth. Cross-check with the official card text and keep iterating in the workspace.