Temur Monstrosities

Modern* Control Midrange Ramp RUG (Temur)

DragonUnbroken

Instant (16)

• 4x Anticipate
• 3x Cyclonic Rift
• 4x Dissolve
• 2x Plasm Capture
• 3x Tortoise Formation

Creature (23)

• 3x AEther Membrane
• 4x Axebane Guardian
• 1x Colossus of Akros
• 2x Fleetfeather Cockatrice
• 2x Overgrown Battlement
• 2x Polukranos, World Eater
• 2x Shipbreaker Kraken
• 4x Sylvan Caryatid
• 3x Wildfire Cerberus

Land (21)

• 5x Forest
• 2x Frontier Bivouac
• 6x Island
• 2x Mountain
• 2x Temple of Epiphany
• 4x Temple of Mystery

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Sideboard

Instant (6)

• 2x Burn Away
• 3x Destructive Revelry
• 1x Plasm Capture

Sorcery (3)

• 3x Bonfire of the Damned

Creature (6)

• 4x Den Protector
• 1x Fleetfeather Cockatrice
• 1x Shipbreaker Kraken

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Maybeboard

Instant (2)

• 1x Act of Aggression
• 1x Summoning Trap

Creature (3)

• 1x Domesticated Hydra
• 1x Eternal Witness
• 1x Skittering Crustacean

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This deck is built on the monstrosity effect from the Theros set. Here's how it works:

Play as many low cost defenders as possible -- the more the better, and even throw in the Colossus for added fun. After that, start sending out the monstrosities. The Unraveler, Jace, is primarily for the chance of drawing needed cards, and works in tandem with the scry lands and Temur Ascendancy -- which, also, give creatures haste. Dissolve, Cyclonic Rift, Tortoise Formation, and Plasm Capture can hinder opponents -- the latter of which also gives more mana for next turn -- allowing for more time, if and when needed.

Once everything is good to go, simply play the monstrosities based on the situation. Got a few strong oppositional creatures? Release the Kraken to near-permanently tap up to four of them. Tokens galore? Let the dogs out to burn them. Or have the hydra gobble up the competition. Go balls out with the cockatrice. It all really depends on the situation.

In short: play many defenders; maintain board presence; unleash the beasts. The sideboard is set up for just in case. Not a fast win, but it can give even the Eldrazi a run for their money. If there are any suggestions, however I would like to hear them.

Date added	8 years
Last updated	7 years
Exclude colors	WB
Legality	This deck is Modern legal.
Rarity (main - side)	2 - 3 Mythic Rares 18 - 6 Rares 14 - 6 Uncommons 13 - 0 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	3.38
Tokens	Morph 2/2 C
Folders	human