Mono red aggro and mono red burn has always been a powerful deck, but I don't think it gets the attention it deserves. Here's a rough breakdown of the deck and my thoughts behind it. If you like it, +1 it! I really appreciate it, encourages me to work on this one and make more!
Several cards aren't included in description due to a recent update, they'll be coming soon.
Creatures:
Satyr Firedancer-I can think of nothing in standard right now better than giving a stoke the flames a 2 for 1 value on t3. Eliminates the need for tough decision making on where to send a burn spell. The only issue now is walkers.
Altac Bloodseeker
-Maybe I lied a bit, there is something better than 4 cards in a deck to give burn a 2 for 1 value. 8 cards in a deck to give burn a 2 for 1 value! Burn a creature and swing with the bloodseeker. Makes stoking a chump blocker seem far more valuable than it was before. Has amazing synergy with arc lightning and is devastating against mono red aggro.
Monastery Swiftspear-Makes amazing use of the prowess ability and allows for early game aggro. Nobody wants to block it even with a Sylvan Caryatid on the field. In my oppinion, better than Goblin Guide.
Eidolon of the Great RevelHe's seen in every top tier legacy and modern mono red burn, legacy and modern have a less expensive acmc. But he isn't played much standard. after looking at 10 random decks off mtg top 8, including two variations of Abzan midrange, this creature burns your opponent for anywhere between 60-100% of all spells they play. on average, I found it hit 65% of all spells, with only one abzan midrange deck hitting under 60% of cards. I've concluded that although it's not worth running all 4 mainboard, 3 isn't bad. It also hits everything in all mono red aggro and U/W heroic decks. It also shuts down all jeskai ascendancy combo decks. so side in a 4th against them. It's always been a sideboard card, but I think it merits at least a shot at being played mainboard in almost every format.
Instants-
Titan's Strength
-Closest thing in standard to a Lightning Bolt, with a scry built in.
Stoke the Flames-Easily one of the best and most played cards in standard. There's a reason it's a 5$ uncommon. Great to cast t3 with a Satyr Firedancer and a Monastery Swiftspear on the field.
Lightning Strike-A well rounded burn spell. Kills most of the big threats in standard other than Courser of Kruphix and
seige rhino
.
Magma Jet-Not as much damage to the face, but still kills
Seeker of the Way
and
Goblin Rabblemaster
, plus I get to set up my next turn or two. An amazing card in either early or late game.
