MTG Combo: Burning-Tree Emissary + Lightning Mauler

BlueScope on Reckless Zoo Variant

7 years ago

I myself built around RG Aggro, and out came Flashfire -- Haste'n'Tempo, which is competitive enough to take up Tier 1 decks (which is the idea after all, right?)

During testing, I found that Burning-Tree Emissary + Lightning Mauler works great, and I prefer Lightning Mauler over Goblin Bushwhacker for that reason exactly. I also like Vexing Devil more than the average guy, as it's a Bolt for 4 one way or another, as decks like these, if the game lasts long enough for the opponent to decide they'll have it resolve, can easily give it Haste and swing for 4 anyway.

Looking at your land base, I'm inclined to say to drop Dryad Arbor, as it seems very slow and not like a good use of a fetch or a land play. That said, I can't see how you're not playing a playset of Copperline Gorge in there, save for maybe Wild Nacatl, but a T1 Gorge + Nacatl into T2 Sacred Foundry works for all intents and purposes, and will be in your favor casting Lightning Helix the very same turn.

Except for maybe Rancor that someone else already suggested, I'm not going to drop my entire decklist in here, but I suggest you look at it and see if you like something else :) I think I exhausted the cards most useful to you, though.