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Explain Yourself!
So, if you're playing devotion, there's one question you have to ask yourself:
Burning-Tree Emissary or no?
The deal is, if you can't use that , then she's just a bear. But if you can, then you're rewarded with additional tempo. In this deck, it's intended as a turn 3 play, followed by Kitchen Finks or Boggart Ram-Gang . If, however, you happened to play Aether Vial t1, then you can flash her in and activate Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx off of her etb mana.
As for the Spirit Avatars, I feel like they have a legitimate place in Devotion. They all dodge Abrupt Decay and Lightning Bolt-- Well, play Overbeing of Myth with discretion-- and they all offer value. Deus of Calamity is a straight-up boss, an evasive 6/6 body that can destroy lands, setting your opponent backpedaling while removing their ability to recover. Deity of Scars is pretty resilient, and offers a massive body for your opponent to deal with. Overbeing of Myth synergizes well with Life's Legacy, and drawing two cards a turn often means two threats a turn.
You might question Courser of Kruphix in an aggro deck-- or, I mean, you might not-- but I feel that she's necessary to reduce critical late-game land flooding. The fact that she improves the game 1 burn matchup helps. :)
Finally, Rancor Legacy. With eight creatures that recur ( Strangleroot Geist and Kitchen Finks), Life's Legacy can refill your hand after unloading it with all the fast mana. Add Rancor to the mix, and you'e cooking with Crisco.
TL;DR and additional Synergies
Aether Vial + Burning-Tree Emissary : Essentially free mana to spend on more beaters or a Nykthos activation.
Life's Legacy + Strangleroot Geist /Kitchen Finks + Life's Legacy : Refill your hand without losing any tempo.
Life's Legacy + Rancor : Two extra cards, and you'll get the Rancor back, guaranteeing value out the wild zoo (no pun intended).
Kitchen Finks + Oran-Rief, the Vastwood : You can theoretically keep the Finks alive forever by getting rid of the --1/-1 counter with a +1/+1 counter every time it dies.
Avatar of the Resolute + Oran-Rief, the Vastwood : Big, tramply goodness.
Aspect of Hydra + Rancor : A huge power boost always loves evasion. Aspect is practically Tribal Flames in this deck.
Aspect of Hydra + Deus of Calamity : You know you want to.
Thanks for Reading!
Input is welcome, as is any sideboard advice. If you like it, +1 or check out my other decks:
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| Date added | 8 years |
| Last updated | 8 years |
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| Legality | This deck is Modern legal. |
| Rarity (main - side) | 21 - 8 Rares 21 - 3 Uncommons 3 - 4 Commons |
| Cards | 60 |
| Avg. CMC | 2.23 |
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