Grim Allocations (Orzhov Lifedrain)

Modern Leatherankh

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#39?!? —Oct. 12, 2016

So I guess you guys like this deck quite a bit, since it's my first to crack the Top 50 list! Thanks!

Rhamnales says... #1

I love the idea of this deck. Feels built for my playstyle may I ask what your thoughts on aetherflux reservoir is?

I feel like this might work great in this deck. You would have a better idea I just bought all the cards that I didnt already have and am waiting to playtest this.

But thanks for the deck! It looks fantastic and Kambal is one of my new favourite cards too !

October 10, 2016 3:08 p.m.

Leatherankh says... #2

Hey Rhamnales,

If you're going to run Aetherflux Reservoir, you need to do it in a dedicated lifegain deck, probably mono-white with every creature having lifelink, as well as tons of cheap gain life spells like Chaplain's Blessing and a full playset of Felidar Soverign for the alternate win-con. The reason you need to build it so specific is because the Reservoir is not a card you can just toss out and not expect immediate removal. It is the ultimate Kick-Me sign card.

My deck is not about lifegain, but about making every move your opponent can take hurt them and heal you. Will you gain a bunch of life? Yes. Will you ever gain to 50? Probably not, and even 40 doubtful unless the Lone Rider  Flips just tear stuff up. Honestly, the hardest part about building this deck was what to take out, not what to put in. It has to be very focused otherwise faster decks will just run it over.

So yeah, the Reservoir is a neat card, just not right for this deck.

October 10, 2016 10:18 p.m.