V.40 - REFINED

EMPARAWR, 8 years ago

MAIN BOARD
-1 Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary >>>> +1 Elvish Visionary
-1 Emrakul, the Aeons Torn >>>> +1 Elvish Visionary
-1 Immaculate Magistrate >>>> +1 Elvish Visionary
-1 Joraga Warcaller >>>> +1 Elvish Visionary
-1 Helix Pinnacle >>>> +1 Viridian Longbow
-4 Forest >>>> +4 Cavern of Souls

SIDE BOARD
-2 Jagged-Scar Archers >>>> +1 Helix Pinnacle, +1 Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
-1 Viridian Longbow >>>> +1 Nullmage Shepherd
-4 Cavern of Souls >>>> +1 Immaculate Magistrate, +1 Joraga Warcaller, +2 Relic of Progenitus

So the biggest change in this version, is I moved all 4 of the win condition cards to the sideboard and then moved Viridian Longbow to the mainboard as it requires the least card slots in order to score a win once the deck hits its combo. Honestly the odds of somebody having an answer to any 1 of this decks win conditions, let alone 2 or more is highly unlikely. So it makes sense to just have the simplest 1 in the mainboard. Since they were just moved to the sideboard though they are still options depending on what deck you are going up against.

I also took out Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary because in version 14 I took out 4 of the forests for 4 Mutavault bringing the Forest count down to only 10, so his ability to produce mana was already not as high as it once was anyways. So I took him out to clear out a slot and to be able to add 4 Cavern of Souls back into the deck to help protect against counterspell decks.

Then with the 4 remaining card slots I had available I added in 4 Elvish Visionary. They are on the low end for CMC, they add to the total elves on the board count needed for the combo to go off, and they put another card right back into my hand in order to try to combo out even faster.

Regarding the sideboard, it contains all the optional win conditions. Also I wanted a third Nullmage Shepherd because when you need those, you really really need them.

Card Draw Fix

Jarvus_Osworn, 8 years ago

Swapped Gitaxian Probe for Faithless Looting as you see more cards and it won't cost me life I might need on Madcap Experiment.

Finalized List (for now)

Ghomrag, 8 years ago

Done changing this deck up until Kaladesh comes out.

Sideboard Changes and a Hopeful Addition

MrZoichi, 8 years ago

I changed up the sideboard a bit; wanted to try out some cards and see how they perform. Also, new Chandra looks promising for this deck. Add more mana, psuedo-card-draw or damage, free Flame Slash, and an insane ultimate ability seem like good things to have in this deck. We'll see soon!

List Change

MTGApprentice2016, 8 years ago

Ok so this list just got a massive overhaul and will hopefully be ready to do far better than it's first incarnation. Still a bit of a learning curve on the color but I think I've got a solid list here.

Kurth, 8 years ago

Swapped Puzzle Box for Chaosphere (I had forgotten that was still in there; it's a bit of fun, buy it helps opponent's decks way more than it helps this one). Chaosphere is almost as whacky, but actually helps the deck since has 0 flyers. - CONSIDERING: Swapping Fork with Dualcaster Mage. It's one mana more, but since fork if rarely used anyways, it might be better for the creature trigger.

Inspiration

ghowe, 8 years ago

I accidentally found a link to Tots deck Humans and Counters and saw some cards I could relate with! Citadel Siege was the biggest addition and their deck also confirmed my intuition about Inspiring Call. The biggest difference is that I'm trying to keep a lower curve so I'm avoiding the 4-6 drops in their deck, although I'm liking Elite Scaleguard..

Bone Saw

Acmegamewerks, 8 years ago

After consideration I have added 4 Bone Saw and removed 2 Bonesplitter and completely removed Stoneforge Masterwork. I think this will make the deck go faster along with Sigarda's Aid.

levy120, 8 years ago

+1x Mystical Tutor // +1x Vendilion Clique // +1x The Chain Veil // +1x Recruiter of the Guard (currently proxed) -1x Expedition Map // -1x Medomai the Ageless // -1x Land Tax // -1x Eerie Interlude

Update 2.5

Brogan54, 8 years ago

Swamp --->Mountain Island ---> Sunken Hollow Vivid Marsh ---> Watery Grave Vivid Creek--->Smoldering Marsh Havengul Lich ---> Chasm Skulker Merfolk Looter ---> Thrummingbird Necropolis Regent --->Drana, Liberator of Malakir Westvale Abbey --->Blood Crypt Decree of Pain---> Rune- scarred demon ---> Coalition Relic Pestilence Demon --->Demon of the Dark Schemes Spawning Pit ---> Ashnod's Altar Baleful Strix --->Dack Fayden ---> Fact or Fiction Zulaport Cuthroat ---> Rise of the dark realms Animate Dead ---> Reaper of the Abyss Flesh Carver ---> Falkenrath Torturer Deep Analysis----> Ophiomancer Ponder---> Glen Alendra, Archmage Mindleech Mass ---> Anathemancer

Trading Pacifist for Messenger

PhantasmFiend, 8 years ago

Decided to test the deck with a set of Village Messenger  ^Flip in place of Lampholt Pacifist. I want to see how turns out since pacifist seems to clog my hand when i have something else I'd rather play that can attack the next turn. Hope fully I like it. I might add in another copy of Shrill Howler  ^Flip, but I don't know yet. I think it is a good card.

Card updates

Atmosbear, 8 years ago

Trying out the Hanweir Garrison  ^Meld meld pair. I mostly wanted to play it in one of my EDH decks after opening them both but it's also a really nice early game token generator so that's fine.

Looking at getting an Eldritch Evolution into the deck, another good cheap way to craterhoof out or tutor up other good utility creatures.

Looking at working on that manabase for more consistent land draws. Nothing specific atm.

Testing Postmortem Lunge

Xirion11, 8 years ago

I've been testing Postmortem Lunge and I must say that I think it's too conditional. It is true that sometimes when you have no creatures on your side the opponent might be too confident and tap everything and you can give the final strike next turn with Postmortem Lunge but most of the time it just sits on your hand for many turns not really providing anything to your play. Most of the time I was wishing I had a pump spell or maybe a forest so I could do more.

Took the deck down for major revision

Nick+, 8 years ago

This deck was first built around Green/Black, but then I saw a deck on youtube called "Turbo Reclamation" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF_tOeQHub0). That deck also uses Splendid Reclamation, but is Green/Blue. I've changed the deck to a Green/Blue deck to have access to Contingency Plan. I removed Vessel of Nascency because it often milled Splendid Reclamation. The core mechanics of the deck are still the same, playing creatures who get bigger with time or lands and Emrakul, the Promised End. To protect these creatures I've included Negate and Void Grafter.

Suggestions to improve this deck are much appreciated.

OrmsByGore, 8 years ago

+Phyrexian Arena -Pestilence Demon
+Vindicate -Claws of Gix
+Debt to the Deathless -True Conviction
+Exsanguinate -Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+Gray Merchant of Asphodel -Pontiff of Blight
+Kokusho, the Evening Star -Shattered Angel
+Erebos, God of the Dead -Ajani Goldmane
+Treasury Thrull -Karmic Guide
+Trailblazer's Boots -Whispersilk Cloak
+Westvale Abbey -City of Brass
+Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx -Kabira Crossroads
+Orzhov Guildgate -Temple of the False God
+Thalia's Lancers -Cliffhaven Vampire
+Exquisite Blood -Loxodon Warhammer
+Contemplation -Sun Droplet
+Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant -Zulaport Cutthroat

killsion, 8 years ago

Made a few changes after some feedback. Removed: Decimator Web, Ichor Wellspring, Titanic Growth, and Traveler's Amulet. Added: Butcher of Malakir, Fireshrieker, Phyrexian Arena, and Whispersilk Cloak.

Brasshatchet, 8 years ago

Added:	Removed
Selvala's Stampede---	Deadwood Treefolk
Mirri's Guile---	Sensei's Divining Top

Upgrade 2.4

Brogan54, 8 years ago

Dualcaster Mage---> Eldritch Evolution Arcane Denial ---> Dragonmaster Outcast Fires of Yavimaya ---> In the Web of War Dominus of Fealty ---> Rampaging Baloths Propaganda ---> Bloodbraid Elf Forest ---> Mountain body double ---> Loaming Shaman Glen Elendra, Archmage ---> Vithian Renegades ---> Kessig Cagebreakers Mina and Denn, Wildborn ---> Stunt Double---> Progenitor Mimic --->Overwhelming Stampede

dangerdelpeligro, 8 years ago

removed the Dark Depths and Vampire Hexmage combo to fit in Land Tax and Hall of the Bandit Lord

dangerdelpeligro, 8 years ago

Switched out Boomerang for Cyclonic RiftGC

Competitive Edition

Fartface31, 8 years ago

Chieftain is Back with friends. Legion Loyalist, Goblin Guide, and new sideboard tech has been added.