Allies of Kruphix (Competitive)
Modern*
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Update #1 —Jan. 6, 2015
After some playtesting and more theory crafting, I adjusted some of the numbers a bit, while adding some new additions.
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben is now mainboarded in place of Oran-Rief Survivalist because she fits the 2 mana theme and should help stall my opponents control.
Qasali Pridemage is now sideboarded to deal with Torpor Orb. The cat wizard is a better addition than revoke existence because he can be played with Aether Vial, fetched with Lead the Stampede and brought back with Immortal Servitude.
The largest change, and one that is prompting this update is the addition of Deadeye Navigator in place of Rite of Replication. I had considered the Navigator before, but at 6 mana, didn't see the placement in the deck. After some consideration, he fills a much better role than Rite.
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He can be fetched with Lead the Stampede.
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He costs less than Rite of Replication although not an instant game winner.
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He won't sit in my hand when I don't have a Halimar Excavator like the Rite will.
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He can protect all of my allies as long as a Kabira Evangel is on the battlefield, or blink them when I don't have an Evangel.
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He can reassign my Jwari Shapeshifters to better suit what my deck needs, such as copying a Tajuru Archer to better deal with flying.
Playtesting hasn't occurred with the Navigator yet, but I can't anticipate him being worse than Rite of Replication. I will be attending a Modern tournament today and will update with details.
derickmoore25, I've tried the Join the Ranks before, and found it's underwhelming for what it's worth. To be fair, that was before I had AEther Vial, which means I can hold on to my mana until my opponents turn, which I couldn't afford to do before. I may give it another chance.
January 5, 2015 1 p.m.
derickmoore25 says... #3
Well with Harabaz Druid i've always had more mana then i could need. I figured it was the same for you.
January 5, 2015 5:05 p.m.
It is, until someone figures that out and kills your Harabaz Druid, which happens a lot. She's very vulnerable.
derickmoore25 says... #1
i only have 1 real suggestion right now after a quick glance Join the Ranks instant speed and double triggers your ally effects on your opponents turn. Protection against 2 colors shuts down and protects against a lot of things plus provides blockers in emergencies or just outright wins the game with triggers.
January 5, 2015 12:49 p.m.