Grixis Delver

Modern jlbotbyl

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Updates on the list —Sept. 4, 2016

Changed the list up a bunch.

downie78 says... #1

Why no Kolaghan's Command? It's really good. Maybe 2 command and 1 electrolyze? or just 3 command. Adding this means you might not need 2 Vandalblast in sideboard, and maybe just a Shatterstorm instead. I recommend Izzet Staticaster in the sideboard, it is so insane against a lot of decks. Rise/Fall is good too, but that's more in the controlling versions of Grixis, not sure about grixis delver.

What matchups are you having trouble with?

November 10, 2015 3:28 p.m.

jlbotbyl says... #2

downie78 So... I don't know why I'm not running Izzet Staticaster in my sideboard, especially considering I have multiple copies just sitting around collecting dust. I want to run Shatterstorm over Vandalblast in my sideboard, however, I don't have any copies right now. I'm gearing up to order a bunch of cards, and I'm planning on getting a few copies of it.

In terms of Rise/Fall, I'm not in love with the card. I get that it's good, but I prefer it in a more controlling deck, and even there I don't think it's incredible. I run Grixis Control as well, and don't have any copies of it in that deck. As for Kolaghan's Command, I run two copies in the sideboard of Grixis Control, and should probably run 1-2 copies in this deck. I do prefer Electrolyze in this deck because it cantrips, which is important to ensure that I have things to do.

November 10, 2015 3:48 p.m.

downie78 says... #3

yeah fair points, and I guess in grixis control you're bringing back bigger threats like Jace, Vryn's Prodigy  Flip and Pia and Kiran Nalaar which makes Rise/Fall better. As for electrolyze vs k-command. K-command basically cantrips as well, since you're often either getting a creature back from your graveyard or making them discard a card which can be relevant. It is especially gross with Snapcaster.

Is Rakdos Charm mainly for twin decks? If so, Rending Volley might be a better option, being uncounterable.

November 10, 2015 4:02 p.m.

jlbotbyl says... #4

Rakdos Charm is mainly for Twin but it has random applications against decks that take advantage of their graveyard as well as decks with dangerous Artifacts, like Affinity, so I like having that more than Rending Volley.

November 10, 2015 4:41 p.m.

MentalObesity says... #5

I'm not sure why you have 4 Young Pyromancers. Maybe cut 1 or 2 and add some gurmag anglers?

November 11, 2015 9:06 p.m.