Bouncing Faeries
Modern*
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Nov. 22, 2015
I played this deck at a Modern event at LGS today. After testing it the past 2 weekends at my LGS there are a couple changes I have decided need to be made. I went 1-3 tonight winning against a BUG Delver deck. Losing to a Collected Company deck, Tron, and a BUW token deck. The strength of the deck is evident, with only a few shortcomings that I feel can work through with more board wipes. Therefore, I intend to add at least 1 Damnation to the sideboard, maybe 2. With a Damnation available I would have easily turned two matches into wins and also would have won the rounds. I'd also like to find a way to fit in another Familiar's Ruse or two, once I can find a couple more copies. It allows me to return Spellstutter Sprite or Snapcaster Mage back to my hand, which provided additional counters.
ShermanTank87 says... #2
The swords actually work quite well in the deck and mitigate the downside to Bitterblossom. Actually, each round I played and equipped it I won the match, in large part due to the sword. I've only tested it at one event so far and plan on testing it again tomorrow and Sunday. I built the deck a few months ago but never had the chance to play test it because other things came up. I'd say I didn't really have any problem keeping the sword out to much and played against some decks which attempted to destroy it several times and had a response each time. I'll see how things go these next couple events and provide updates.
November 17, 2015 11:25 p.m.
Jamesfurrow says... #3
Right makes sence but what you faced for the sword is something the sword is powerful to play agaisnt. In matches such as jund beware Abrupt Decay due to its uncounterable clause letting them simply destroy the sword and bitterblossom. Agaisnt jund you want to lock down their hand more effectively rather than try to race because jund mainboards roughly 10-15 removal spells. Grixis is easier to deal with in comparison due to them frequently trying to get turn two Anglur or tasigur. Affinity decks I would definitly keep the bitterblossom in due to how it provides free chump blockers preventing massive damage but the sword would probally come out for dedicated affinity hate like Hurkyl's Recall. Naya be careful of their speed since it's typically the burn list that's being played and not the creature list. Also try to keep in mind how match ups like splinter twin may go so keep up counter magic or vendillion clique so they can't combo off effectively. If you want more advise on match ups you may potentially play agaisnt let me know and I will try my best to give you insight on what they will be weak agaisnt
November 18, 2015 7:08 a.m.
BrandonJamesCAC says... #5
I like it.
Faeries is the one blue deck I don't like Snapcaster in though.
Personal preference not any real reason
Jamesfurrow says... #1
With grixis and jund both so prelevant lately I fear running swords in general is an ill advised move in general. Jund has dedicated 4-6 slots in the mainboard that kills swords while grixis has 3-6 with snapcaster. I would personally remove them for more removal such as Dismember. Also curious how does your deck do agaisnt affinity, twin, and naya?
November 17, 2015 10:41 p.m.