is dig through time modern playable?
Modern forum
Posted on Oct. 21, 2014, 4:06 p.m. by seuvius
ever since ive seen it ive wanted to run it in my BUG control deck but im not completely sure how viable it is in the format
VampireArmy says... #3
I think it does better in combo decks. You could run treasure cruise though
October 21, 2014 4:13 p.m.
I've seen Treasure Cruise
in Delver lists and the Jeskai Ascendancy
combo deck as well. But there has been talk about putting Dig Through Time
into Splinter Twin
decks to help find the combo, as VampireArmy alluded to. Although depending on the list, it might be better to run Treasure Cruise
instead.
October 21, 2014 4:16 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #5
Yes. Incredible amounts of yes. Mind-numbing amounts of yes.
Dig Through Time is an absolutely ridiculous Magic card. I would play it over Treasure Cruise in a control deck that wants certain answers at different points in the game rather than Delver which plays 60 of the same cards.
If you have the space, run 2-3, and there is absolutely no need to cut your Snapcaster Mage s because it is rarely an issue.
I currently play two copies in Scapeshift , and it is incredibly strong there as well as in any control deck. I'm trying it in Infect as well to varied results.
October 21, 2014 4:20 p.m.
I'm playing 2-4 in my UB Tez control and BUG lists. It's phenomenal.
October 21, 2014 4:38 p.m.
Treasure cruise is better in decks that do not care about what they draw, since it is similar, IE UR delver.
Dig is better at finding what you need, IE combo decks.
October 21, 2014 4:44 p.m.
i think im gonna run a few! i know this is probably a noob question but when you use snapcaster mages ability can you still pay the delve cost?
October 21, 2014 4:46 p.m.
also can you give me suggestions on what i should drop in favor of it?
October 21, 2014 4:47 p.m.
http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/competitive-bug-control-opinions-please/
October 21, 2014 4:48 p.m.
I'm playing both Dig Through Time and Treasure Cruise in my Modern BUG list. Helps me with pure card advantage as well as finding specific answers when I need them.
October 21, 2014 6:03 p.m.
JakeHarlow says... #14
It's ludicrously strong. Play at least 2 in combo decks with Blue. It's busted in control and does really well in Storm alongside Treasure Cruise . Last time I check, Dig Through Time is like $16.
October 21, 2014 6:13 p.m.
TurboFagoot says... #15
Am I the only one noticing that OP wants to start playing 8 mana spells in his Dark Confidant deck?
His Dark Confidant control deck?
October 21, 2014 6:34 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #16
Ah yeah, missed that.
Dig Through Time IS HORRIBLE!! NEVER PLAY IT! IT COSTS EIGHT GODDAMN MANA!!
it's Bob or the lady with long-ass fingernails. Your choice, pal.
October 21, 2014 6:38 p.m.
TurboFagoot says... #17
Yeah, both are very good, but Bob shouldn't coexist with the Delve spells in a deck.
Your life total is under duress more and more, especially in Modern. Bob becomes a liability at times, as good as the card is. Especially in a control deck, which isn't proactively finishing the game, Bob is just a ticking clock against you.
Bob shouldn't be in your deck at all, to be honest, regardless of whether or not you run a Delve spell.
October 21, 2014 6:39 p.m.
i'd say yeah. i've hardly even read Dig Through Time until right now, but now that I look at it is pretty amazing if your Delving even a little.
October 21, 2014 8:05 p.m.
shit haha i have no idea where my mind went XD of course i shouldnt play it with bob! do you think bob or dig through time would fit in my deck more?
October 21, 2014 9:37 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #20
Dig. Always Dig. Bob is pretty bad in control decks, actually, because Cryptic Command and several win conditions cost a lot of mana, and because playing a Bob on turn 2 lets your opponent resolve whatever they want instead of being reactive.
October 21, 2014 9:39 p.m.
alright,thanks alot i really appreciate the feedback....god i feel like an idiot haha
October 21, 2014 9:40 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #22
Yes, feel like an idiot because you're learning something. :)
October 21, 2014 9:43 p.m.
@GlistenerAgent: That pretty much describes me in every class I go to.
October 21, 2014 10:58 p.m.
JakeHarlow says... #24
Whoops, I need to read posts more thoroughly. Yeah, Bobby will make this one hurt. Lol!
October 21, 2014 11:07 p.m.
JexInfinite says... #27
It's pretty amazing for decks which need more card advantage, or need to go through their deck, like UWR Control. BUG seems like it would need it as well.
quesobueno123 says... #2
seuvius Fairly, it's definitely worth playing if you want to though.
October 21, 2014 4:12 p.m.