Pure birds have 61 speed while pure aquas (or some with bird parts) have a max speed of 57, if my memory is correct from watching youtube videos I think they'll go over 61 speed after using goldfish.

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The downside of putting that aqua in front is that it will be harder to draw axie kiss before the aqua dies. I think card draw will be your challenge playing this team because it looks like you have many avenues to gain energy. Noticed that you play the first round to avoid getting your energy stolen by your opponent, good play if your team is energy deficient, but you have quite a lot of energy generation for your team. Maybe try holding on to your high damage cards like cactus until you can play axie kiss and just allow your opponent to steal your energy if you have no other good plays in round 1.

And I have to say, you play carrot very very well haha..