Super Naya Smash

Standard Frostblade

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Game Day —Feb. 23, 2013

Tried the deck for the first time yesterday at Game Day.

Round 1: Mono-Black Control 0-2

Round 2: Esper Control 2-0

Round 3: Boros Aggro 2-0

Round 4: Jund Aggro 2-1

Semifinals: Mono-Black Control 1-2 (Same as Round 1)

Against mono-black control, Gloom Surgeon stalls me long enough for him to get Crypt Ghast and Griselbrand or Mutilate and everything goes downhill from there.

c16sh1 says... #1

+1, this is a well constructed deck. Have you considered a thalia or two either in the mainboard or sideboard?

February 3, 2013 6:40 p.m.

Frostblade says... #2

I used Thalia, Guardian of Thraben in my pre-gatecrash version but i felt like it slowed me down too much because I had to play extra for Farseek and it was a dead card when i pulled it late game.

February 3, 2013 6:46 p.m.

Araj says... #3

I like where this deck does. Here's some feedback!

Why the Burning-Tree Emissary ? Optimally we play her on turn 2, and she gives us mana back to make another play. As of now, I only see 1 other 2 drop (besides the charms, but why do you need mana for those on your turn 2 specifically at sorcery speed?), so I would argue that you should cut those out. I would suggest replacing them with 2 Domri Rade and 1 other card of your choosing. Domri will allow you to get creature draws and provide you with a strong board presence. I'm not sure if you're aiming aggro, or low curve midrange, but I think Domri would make a strong addition.

I'd also try to find room for a couple of burn spells (Pillar of Flame is my suggestion, but Searing Spear would work too) to deal with opposing creatures or burn your opponent in the face. Maybe trade out a card:Avacyn's Pilgrim and Selesnya Charm ? It's up to you what to take out, but I highly suggest that you add a little bit of burn to deal with other decks' critters.

Hope I was helpful, cheers! +1

February 3, 2013 8:51 p.m.

Frostblade says... #4

I decided to use Burning-Tree Emissary to take advantage of the tempo boost it gives since it allows me to play a chump blocker which i feel this deck is going to need against all the super aggro decks and to still play Farseek on the same turn as well. I've been playtesting it for a little bit and it seems to be doing fine.

It would be awesome to use Domri Rade but I'm not sure if my deck has the creature count to take full advantage of his power and i feel like he does alot better if there is already a creature on the field whereas my deck wouldn't have one.

I currently have Pillar of Flame in the side but I think i may need to put some Searing Spear or something mainboard to help out plus i could combo it with Burning-Tree Emissary if need be.

Yeah, your advice has been great, Thanks!

February 5, 2013 4:56 p.m.

Killthemetal1 says... #5

I like this build. If you are going to run the Burning-Tree Emissary I would almost suggest running Skarrg Guildmage as a two drop in this deck. But even then it is not very consistent.

All the best

February 7, 2013 6:53 p.m.

Frostblade says... #6

Im not sure about the Skarrg Guildmage because i have never used it but ill playtest it with it in it to see how it does. Thanks for the suggestion.

February 10, 2013 7:56 p.m.

D2r2b says... #7

I would have Loxodon Smiter mainboard is possible... and as for Domri Rade you should have atleast 2 in here, although your creature count is 25 its still a good chance to draw a creature or just make creatures fight to control the board... My deck was very similar to yours but recently just changed it removing Farseek for Arbor Elf giving me a better chance to turn 2 Boros Reckoner or Loxodon Smiter ... Take a look at my deck for some ideas Naya Midrange 0-0

February 12, 2013 12:08 a.m.

Frostblade says... #8

I'll see if I can add the Loxodon Smiter and Domri Rade mainboard but I'm not so sure dropping Farseek for Arbor Elf because it has been an extremely important mana fixer and sturdy mana ramp in my deck. Thanks for the suggestion dude.

February 12, 2013 2:49 a.m.

c16sh1 says... #9

Don't drop Farseek . I also think domri is great in this deck as a 2 of. One must remember that this is a 3 mana planeswalker, so normally their +1s aren't very good. Look at jace beleren or liliana of the veil; both great planeswalkers, but their +1s only help you out slightly more than the opponent. Domri, in my opinion, has a better +1, can act as board control, and it's ultimiate is game winning.

February 12, 2013 3:43 p.m.

Frostblade says... #10

I just added 2 Domri Rade to the deck. I think he will make a great addition. Thanks for the explanation.

February 12, 2013 11:45 p.m.

Frostblade says... #11

Oh yeah I was wondering...do you guys think I should put Witchbane Orb in the sideboard?

February 16, 2013 1:27 p.m.