Madam Goya (boss)


 * ''For the collectible card in Mean Streets of Gadgetzan set, see Madam Goya.

Madam Goya is the final boss that can be encountered in Chapter 4 of The Dalaran Heist adventure.

Decks
The below classes are listed purely for reference, and have no effect on the boss' use of the cards during the battle.

Strategy
Robes of Gaudiness is absolutely bad in this encounter since Extortion is also a card, and you can only play 2 cards each turn. If you let her replace almost all of your cards, it's almost like you can only play 1 card each turn. You only have chance to encounter either her or Boommaster Flark as the last boss of The Underbelly, so it is best not to pick this Passive.

If you are running a token or swarming deck, make sure that your minions' health is 2 or more because of her Fruit Slasher.

Normal
Madam Goya plays a Jade deck with some big minions to play early due to her starting at 4 mana. However, she lacks draws and removals, and some cards do not synergize well with Jade; therefore she will run out of cards in hand after a few turns. You may want to play control and gain board advantage until she does not have anything to play. Her Hero Power is not really dangerous because the only card that can take advantage of it is Lotus Bruiser, which only has 2 copies. You can either choose to ignore Extortions or use them after you overwhelm the board. Remember that if you take control of Lotus Bruisers and play Extortions, they still get buffed themselves.

In rare circumstances, Madam Goya can get an endless of cards with Lab Recruiters. She also has additionally 10 cards with Academic Espionage, so unless you play a Mill-themed deck, you may want to beat her before taking Fatigue damage.

Heroic
Her Hero Power is now much more dangerous, as she always turns one of your cards into a spell card each turn, and she runs an anti-spell deck with very strong synergy to her Hero Power. It is just a matter of time before your hand is full of Extortions and spells, while she plays minions to punish you should you play any of them, even if you do not have any choice rather than play them to get your cards back. She also summons Jade Golems for tempo.

Emerald Goggles can counter her Hero Power, especially in the earliest turns when she does not have many threatening minions. You may want to play as many cards as possible in your hand to get Extortions' cost reduced to 0, thus getting your cards back for free. A deck with a lot of 2 or 3-cost cards can take advantage of this Passive. Alternatively, Elixir of Vim somewhat disturbs her Hero Power if you want to keep any strong card(s). Rocket Backpacks can also help you clear her minions before you play Extortions safely.

The biggest weakness of Madam Goya's deck is that it is weak in late games and totally relies on you playing spells. Without them, her minions are really weak by their own, so it's best to play Extortions or any spells as early as possible to make sure that her minions cannot get any buffs. She also lacks draws and has no hard removals at all, so taking board control should be your top priority. Try to clear her minions and play Extortions whenever you can; eventually she will only be able to play one card each turn while you dominate the board.

Dialogue
Before match
 * Blastmaster Boom
 * ''Get Madam Goya! She's evil. But not... E.V.I.L. evil. She's the bad evil! But worse!
 * ''Goya is a Pandaren criminal. She's big on graft, grand larceny… bamboo.
 * ''Madam Goya is a criminal mastermind. But fortunately, we're mastermind-ier!
 * ''Madam Goya runs the black market down here. Don't buy anything!

Introduction
 * Madam Goya
 * ''I know who you are. I know what you've done.
 * Revenge is a costly pursuit. (vs. George the Fallen)


 * Vessina
 * ''Hmmm... A sshady ssalesman sslithering in the sshadows.


 * Squeamlish
 * ''You are being fan of Squeamlish?! Hi.


 * vs. Mr. Chu
 * Madam Goya
 * ''Mister Chu. You know the price for betraying me.
 * Mr. Chu
 * ''It is sad to see us meet in such unfavorable circumstances.

Emote Response
 * Madam Goya
 * ''Speak carefully. These may be your last words.

Hero Power
 * Madam Goya
 * ''You will pay what you owe. One way, or another.
 * ''There is a price on that.
 * ''The black market takes a modest cut.
 * ''Think of this as an investment in our future relationship.
 * ''The invisible paw of the market at work.
 * ''Items have a way of increasing price at the worst of times.

Hero Power got a Treasure card
 * Madam Goya
 * ''What a curious artifact. I will hold onto it for you.
 * ''This item has great meaning to you. I hope I do not drop it.

Idle
 * Madam Goya
 * ''Bide your time.
 * ''I deal with criminals. You are nothing more than simple thugs.
 * ''The wheels in your head turn, yet... nothing.

Boss cards
 * Madam Goya
 * Lotus Bruiser
 * ''Sometimes force is necessary.
 * ''A bit blunt for my tastes, but he does good work.
 * Fruit Slasher
 * ''Ninja get results.

Player's cards
 * Madam Goya
 * Extortion
 * ''A small price to pay.
 * ''A welcome exchange.
 * ''How wise of you.
 * ''Perhaps you are not the fool I took you to be.
 * ''Some say money cannot buy happiness. They lie.
 * ''Thank you for your continued patronage.
 * Jade Golem
 * ''I see my wares have found a home.
 * ''Jade. Truly beautiful.
 * ''Seeing Aya's work always fills me with pride.
 * Kazakus
 * ''Kazakus. Do not to bite the paw that feeds.
 * Aya Blackpaw
 * ''Aya my dear. The jade in your eyes, still shines just as bright.
 * Madam Goya
 * ''An image of myself? How peculiar.
 * Don Han'Cho
 * ''Han'Cho, I hope you found your purchases to be to your liking.

Death
 * Madam Goya
 * ''Oh. I lost.

Defeat
 * Madam Goya
 * ''Very disappointing.

Lore

 * '' originally ran the at the  on the, which is to the north east of the  in . She accepts bids personally as she is distrustful of others.


 * ''After the events of ', she moved her operation to the in   on . When ' concluded she moved again, this time to the  in  at the.


 * ''Her bodyguard, is ever by her side, even when  makes an appearance in.


 * ''Goya likes to keep eyes and ears open near important people or places, and will go as far as to try to sneak a spy inside.

Trivia

 * Goya's artwork appeared in Peter Whalen's credits card prior to her appearance as a boss in The Dalaran Heist.

Patch changes

 * Increased the power of Heroic deck.
 * Added.