used this deck for Vancouver GP 2017, went 4-4 (dropped last round as I was knocked out of day 2) Matches, not in order:Lantern Control: Loss 2-1 (most boring match by far, schooled him game 2, stuck at 9 counters both game 1 and 3)Jeskai Nahiri: Win 2-1 (could have won 2-0 but I let his Nahiri ultimate in game two when I could have easily stopped it.... brain fart)Jund, twice: Win 2-1 and Loss 2-1 (tight matchup)R/G Tron, twice: Win 2-1 and Win 2-0(lack of air, normally killed them while they were still ramping)B/U rat control: Lost 2-1(most fun matchup of the day)Sideboard taken was different then posted here.
This is my mono-black tournament infect deck, I used to play this deck back when it was standard and I am looking for some pointers to make improvements.
Very simple idea, put out an infect flyer. Then pump it upto 10 and fly in and kill.
Infect creatures:
Plague Stinger - 4 of is a must, often wins the game turn 3/4 if unanswered
Inkmoth Nexus - Again another 4 of is a must, another flyer that is also a land
Phyrexian Crusader - 4 of because he has pro red/white, and that is most of the removal in the format. Plus against a mono red or white he is game winner on his own.
Ichor Rats - currently removed this but am debating on putting a couple back in, it gives poison counter for entering can give us a long term win with other utility cards
Hand of the Praetors - only a 1 of, he is good but with 4 mana this deck and do a lot of tricks. so he is a questionable 1 right now
Our pump spells:
Demonic Appetite - +3/+3 enchantment for 1, basically giant growth. if used on Inkmoth it falls off at end of turn and we don't have to sac to it
Livewire Lash and Lashwrithe - solid equipment that each have their own uses. I am not sure which one I like better
Virulent Swipe - +2 with rebound for 1, and yes you can rebound onto an inkmoth nexus. (trigger rebound, trigger inkmoth, inkmoth resolves, rebound resolves, Virulent Swipe now goes off)
Vampire's Bite - +3 for 1 another solid growth card
Utility stuff:
Apostle's Blessing - The best protection from burn or removal for our guys, also lets you avoid blockers if needed.
Dismember - I had a heavy removal base for games but I have changed it to just 4 of these instead of a mix of Doom Blade, Geth's Verdict, and Go for the Throat
Virulent Wound - Kills and give poison, favorite targets include: Delver of Secrets
, Dark Confidant, and Noble Hierarch
Throne of Geth - Basically reads, pay 2 and give a poison counter. Sacrifice targets count is at 9, which is alightly low for value. But I am considering adding in Gitaxian Probe in its place.
Tezzeret's Gambit - Black card draw and give more poison, I think it is a solid 2 of here.
Game examples:
Quick Win
Average Hand
