Really struggling

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Posted on Aug. 29, 2017, 9:02 a.m. by Qolorful

Trying to build a deck for my FNM, where every deck is glorybringer in some variation. I want to be a lifegain deck that just outlasts it, but I just can't seem to make a list I like. Can I just get suggestions on directions to take it, and cards that would work for it?

I used to run a Zulaport Cutthroat list, but that list was only good because of the Gideon, Ally of Zendikars I had, which I traded away, so now I'm kind of lost.

clayperce says... #2

Qolorful,
I had a TON of fun back in Kaladesh Standard with Screw it, I'm playing Orzhov (KLD - Retired). Obviously most of the cards are going to rotate out though soon, so I'm not sure I'd recommend it now ... still, it may give you some things to think about. The deck was heavily influenced by Grey Matters [KLD], by StuBi, so you might want to take a look at it too.

I have no idea how they play, but BW Aristocrats and especially Mono-W Sunmare look fun, and may be worth checking out as well.

Good luck mate, and sorry I can't help more.

August 29, 2017 9:48 a.m. Edited.

Argy says... #3

What I think you need to do is sprinkle more removal in your deck to knock those Glorybringers out of action.

There is SO much good removal in your colours, at the moment.

I would recommend Declaration in Stone and Grasp of Darkness, for a start.

Murder is also good.

You could have some Never / Return in the Sideboard to bring in against Planeswalkers.

August 29, 2017 10:09 a.m.

Qolorful says... #4

Thanks for some references! Much appreciated!

August 29, 2017 10:09 a.m.

The only issue is that alot of great removal in those colors will be rotating soon. But alot are uncommons so you wont be breaking the bank if you get them. That doesnt mean next set wont have things to balance the lose. Like the 4 mana cost heros downfall that was spoiled in Ixalan. I think thats one of my favorite cards spoiled so far. Long story short, BW is always a great choice!

Some things you may want to consider:Skywhaler's Shot Scrying is great amyway it comes!Hour of Glory I know its ment for gods but its great at removing any creature on board.Cast Out Anything thats bothering you... Get rid of it. Just some I can think of that arnt rotating that will get rid of that pesky Glorybringer at instant speed. Hope this helps!

August 29, 2017 10:47 a.m.

Leon9358 says... #6

black white zombie life drainrun Anointed Procession and Wayward Servant. run it with Liliana's Mastery and Lord of the Accursed, and the big one Stir the Sands. also with Liliana, Death's Majesty. there is also a white card that exiles target creature that was blocking or blocked a zombie this turn for only 1 mana!!! don't forget to run Doomed Dissenter i really think you could make a good deck with all these cards. i will try to make a deck later today.

August 30, 2017 4:13 p.m.

Leon9358 says... #7

August 30, 2017 4:29 p.m.

Qolorful says... #8

Actually doesn't look like a bad list. I'd only change bontus monumnets for oketras for the tokens.

I did already find a list that will work well, it is a Crested Sunmare lifegain list, takes advantage of the glorybringers exert evasion with 5 toughness horses, coupled with serious lifelinkers

August 30, 2017 5:45 p.m.

Leon9358 says... #9

while Crested Sunmare is good i don't think it could win against aggro decks consistently i could be wrong though where the zombies deck is a bit faster and could probably survive the early game better. but i have no expierence with the sunmare it would be cool to see a deck.

August 31, 2017 8:33 a.m.

Qolorful says... #10

Well Sunmare is the endgame, It also runs Glory-Bound Initiate, Lone Rider, Authority of the Consuls, and some spot removal. So its not like a sitting duck. Also there are gideons which slow down aggro a lot just with the pressure to get rid of it.

August 31, 2017 9:29 a.m.

Argy says... #11

Apparently this Crestmares Gift deck has been performing really well against #1 Ramunap Red.

August 31, 2017 9:35 a.m.

Qolorful says... #12

Looks like it would to the trick too actually. I'm mainly running black for grasp and anguished, as well as some pieces to sideboard when I'm playing a more grindy game. Sorin is a beautiful swap in against control, if he lands control can't beat him very easily, as he can take out other walkers and provides card advantage that kills

August 31, 2017 9:45 a.m.

Leon9358 says... #13

yeah ok if it works. I do wonder if B/W zombies will be a thing eventually

August 31, 2017 9:55 a.m.

Qolorful says... #14

I mean it was for a time. Though it was esper to use Prized Amalgam

August 31, 2017 9:56 a.m.

Leon9358 says... #15

ok i do want to see if i can make my opponent lose over half their life just from spamming in zombies to trigger Wayward Servant

August 31, 2017 10 a.m.

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