This is the n'th draft of a Revel in Riches deck. I'm currently trying different Treasure generators to see which ones that are more efficient. The deck's biggest issue right now is its really lacking early game. If you have any suggestions on how to mitigate this problem, feel free to tell me in the comments.
Wincons:
Revel in Riches - The heart of the deck. Ten treasures and you win. Board wipes become particularly potent with this already on the field. It also has a nice synergy with Herald of Anguish. Sac a treasure, get a treasure.
Mechanized Production - Our backup plan. It speeds up the clock by reducing the number of required treasures by 2. Either put it on a treasure token to slowly get to 8 or slap it on a gearhulk and wreck havoc!
Marionette Master - Probably the most anticlimatic way to win with this deck. Assuming your opponent hasn't been gaining life, then this card only requires 5 treasures to win you the game.
Treasure:
treasure map
- Pretty slow, but it pays off by giving you 3 treasures when it flips! Scrying on your upkeep is also very useful. Once flipped, you can sac your treasures to draw cards in a pinch.
Spell Swindle
- Expensive counterspell that pays for itself if you counter a bomb. If it doesn't, it's a dead card in your hand and makes you feel bad. That's why we're running only 2. Besides, Torrential Gearhulk can bring it back.
Contract Killing - The current guinea pig of the deck. It's a kill spell that also brings you closer to 10 treasures. It's sorcery speed though, which is a bummer. EDIT: It has been removed from the deck due to being too slow.
Advantage:
Contraband Kingpin - Stops early aggression with its nice 1/4 body and Lifelink. You also get to scry every time you create a treasure which is nice. EDIT: The kingpin is now retired. Even his financial reach does not help with flying pirates.
Opt - Instant speed scry and card draw. Helps manipulate your deck.
Torrential Gearhulk - Solid 5/6 body with Flash. The value turn is when you use this to flashback
Spell Swindle
. So good! This card, in addition to Noxious Gearhulk, are great targets for Mechanized Production as both creatures have strong ETB effects.
Duress and Lay Bare the Heart protects both your face from being run down by creatures and your spells from counterspells.
The rest of the deck is really just removal and counterspells. I should be stopped.
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By the way, I gladly appreciate suggestions to the sideboard, as well as other comments on the deck!
EDIT: When I did some testing, this deck had a tough time against U/B Pirates. I just couldn't seem to establish my combo pieces or efficiently casting counterspells. Main problems consisted of Kitesail Freebooter, Hostage Taker and Fell Flagship. Help is deeply appreciated!
EDIT 2: I have removed Contract Killing, Censor and Contraband Kingpin. The former being too slow, Censor just being a cantrip most of the time, and the latter because it felt a bit too weak due to the presence of fliers in my playgroup. I've added Duress and Lay Bare the Heart to more easily deal with the opponents' threats before they can even cast them. I've also included one Hostage Taker for lols and to deal with early aggression while applying pressure to the board.
EDIT 3: Added cards to the sideboard. Walk the Plank for creatures out of reach of Fatal Push, Lost Legacy and Dispossess for combo decks, another two Lay Bare the Heart for creature heavy decks, and lastly Censor and Negate for more counterspells. I think Censor is a pretty good card, and I want it to work. Thus I give it a chance in the sideboard.
