In this ruleset, only Monsters with odd Mana costs may be used in battles.
There are no special tricks for this ruleset, but having an idea of the mana points of a few monsters helps in predicting what your opponent can and cannot use.
It also helps if you have (access to) a varied collection of cards. The more choices, the better chances to form a competitive lineup.
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