Help with Innistrad Standard!
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Posted on Sept. 29, 2011, 8:32 p.m. by Basuldur
The new standard is upon us, as tonight is the eve of Innistrad. As the darkness of Innistrad is about to spread across the world of mtg standard I wonder, "what deck should I play". So I ask you, tappedout community, to help me decide this.
Before rotation I played a very good U//W Bounce Control deck. But with the absence of Wall of Omens and Celestial Colonnade U/W control took a huge hit.
I have the entire landbasses for G/W and U/W. So I'm thinking something along those lines. Right now I'm leaning to a sort of G/W/U Birthing Pod deck. Or something of the sort. Suggestions, deck lists, ideas... All are welcome.
For those of you who agree with my Idea of a G/W/U pod deck, what cards do you think I should choose.
Lastly, price is an object. Something to bare in mind. Although if I do become attached to an idea I'll find a way to make it become a reality.
Thanks, Basuldur
Oh, and depending on what you want to do this deck can be a little pricy. If you already have the right land base then that cuts a lot out of the cost but I've been slowly building this for a while so I don't just break my bank lol
September 29, 2011 9:02 p.m.
... With a Touch of the Infernal. Thats my version. Lemme check out yours, I have a bunch of venser. And maybe your deck will be more along the lines of what I can afford.
Jewrummer says... #2
I ran a Bant Pod deck before rotation, and I Loved it.
Basically, run some acceleration like Birds of Paradise and Llanowar Elves up to your utility creatures that cost 3 and 4, be they aggro or stall or get rid of something annoying you. Acidic Slime has held a spot (if not two or three) in the 5 cmc slot in every deck i've ever seen, just for being awesome. Then you've got your titans in the 6 spot (Sun Titan makes for some great combos with Phantasmal Image ) and Wurmcoil Engine often makes an appearance as he leaves behind tokens to be buffed by your seven drop Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite . Venser, the Sojourner , Mimic Vat , Parallel Lives , and other goodies are fun to play with.
Essentially, lots of different enter the battlefield/leave the battlefield effects and lots of fun. I'm currently in the process of making my deck legal for post zendikar, but here's is my tentative decklist :)
Venser brings his Toolbox to Innistrad
September 29, 2011 9 p.m.