I think that if you're going to base your game around Hex parasite removing counters, 4 of it is a must.

Also, I'd definitely replace the Shrine of Boundless Growth to have 4x card:Druids' Repository. Druid's repository is infinite times better: You dont need to sacrifice it, you don't need to attack with a green creature.

One more thing, if the deck is based on Gutter Grime , why just one?

Deck isn't based on Gutter Grime in fact he's been replace altogether as 1. he can't be podded, 2. his mana cost isn't something i'd like to spend my mana on, 3. his token just go away if i field wipe. Not really a fan.

A few things here confuse me. Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Evernight Shade. I think he's one heck of a guy, and I love the fact that he has undying, which negates most shades' inherent weakness.

That being said, his presence along with the presence of the new Liliana (who I also love) seem like they would do better a pure-black deck to me. I think that putting in more swamps could do nothing but help. Maybe pop the naturalizes and even the Killing Waves in a sideboard to make room for more land.

Possibly splash white for a few Restoration Angel ? The combo of Resto Angel+card:Geralf's Messenger+Birthing Pod is just silly good.

I would suggest taking out the Naturalize s for Acidic Slime s; they fulfill the same area as Naturalize only they would also fit into your pod curve.

thanks for the suggestion i'll try it out and see what happens with the slime :)