36.2.2 — Early pressure reduced, alternatives strengthened

This update weakens some fast board swings and improves several other card groups.

Released August 18, 2026

Blizzard aimed to make early board swings less frustrating and give players more deck choices.

Selected nerfs

Warden Maiev: 1/4 → 1/3.
Gallagio Goon: one-cost 1/3 → two-cost 2/3.
Mug'Zee: Mug's Magic becomes available on turn three.
Confront the Tol'vir: five → four Mana. Its effect now summons only the one-cost minions you have played.
Arcane Tripwire: five → four damage split among enemies.
Jade Guardians: three → five Mana.

Selected buffs

Aya, Lotus Kingpin gives three counterfeits instead of two.
Blazing Invocation again lowers the found minion's cost by one.
Soul Immolation: three → two Mana.
Irida Sinseeker leaves one card in the deck when sending the rest to the Void.
Hellraiser gains Taunt.
Staff of Trickery gains a fourth Durability.

Vulcanos, Crowd Control, Tricksy Improviser, and Infest the Scullery also change. Read their full text in the source. Check older matchup and starting-hand advice against these changes.