The entire point of this deck is to ramp HARD into Xenagos, God of Revels and into my fatties by turn 5. I need to deal as much damage as possible and as quickly as possible to my opponents, but in the meantime be able to manage all of my opponents who generally play control decks that are full of board wipes.
I do run a ton of fatties in this deck so I can always have another threat in my hand and synergy with Genesis Wave and See the Unwritten. At most I want to have Xenagos, some enchantment or creature that slows down my opponents and two fatties on the field. Card conservation is key here.
Fatties!!!!
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Ulvenwald Hydra-fat and ramps.
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Atarka, World Render- a MUST HAVE for any Xenagos deck. A hasty 12/10 flyer with trample and double strike. Yes please.
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Balefire Dragon- Board wipe on a stick for the poor bastard that gets hit with this thing....
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Bane of Progress- great mass removal for irritating enchantments, not to mention all the Daxos the Returned running around...Gotta watch timing when I play him though.
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Chameleon Colossus- great synergy with Xenagos trigger. Easy 16/16 that wrecks any mono-black player.
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Dragonlord Atarka- 8/8 flyer with trample and planeswalker/creature removal seems like value to me.
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Genesis Hydra- also on the verge of getting cut. ETB trigger seems nice but it can also be situational. Also has no sort of evasion (suggestions welcome).
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Hellkite Charger- (Yes I have thought of the combo with Sword of Feast and Famine) but I haven't thought of anything to replace with the sword). Mainly in here for the extra combat step. Possible 10/10 flyer isn't bad either.
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Heroes' Bane- I love this guy!! Keeps getting bigger by the turn! Chameleon Colossus on steroids...
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Hoard-Smelter Dragon- Artifact removal that pumps him up. I like him, but I don't love him. I get caught only destroying a Sol Ring at times.
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Malignus- The big M, my main man. I love seeing this guy and a ramp spell in my opening hand. Nothin like swinging with a hasty 40/40 on turn 4 or 5. Chandra's Ignition with this is just plain evil....
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Moldgraf Monstrosity- ohhhh the VALUE!
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Nylea, God of the Hunt- perfect support for Xenagos throwing a party. I can't tell you how many times I tutor her up.
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Panglacial Wurm- draw an unwanted ramp spell late game? Not a problem! 18/14 with trample comin at ya face!
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Pathbreaker Ibex- this deck's version of a Craterhoof Behemoth
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Ruric Thar, the Unbowed- perfect card for my meta. Storm deck? Get outta here....
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Savage Ventmaw- not the heftiest of fatties, but the mana ability seems ok with Aggravated Assault and Hellkite Charger. If not the value is certainly there.
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Scourge of the Throne- I never have to worry about having the most life because I'm mostly the first threat.
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Soul of the Harvest- fatty with card advantage and trample. Dare I say more?
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Spellbreaker Behemoth- Meta include. I see you Talrand, Sky Summoner....
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Stalking Vengeance- I have heard so many people moan when I play this "Ohhhh God!!! God!!! Ohhhhh!!!!" SIDE NOTE: I hate you Terminus.
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terastadon- The 8 is kinda steep but great for land destruction. I just don't like the 9 coming back to bite me in the ass the next turn. Open for suggestions!!
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Terra Stomper- 8/8 trampler for 6 that can't be countered. Sure.
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Thunderfoot Baloth- 7/7 that gives all my dudes trample. Cha....
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Tyrant's Familiar - This guy is perfect for getting rid of pesky blockers and bothersome creatures. Love him.
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Urabrask the Hidden- love slapping him down and hear the responses...this is how Xenagos can win multiplayer games.
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Utvara Hellkite- Kinda goes against the Xenagos theme but it at least doubles my dragons every turn.
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Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger- the cruelness is unreal. More people should really play him. He even has trample guys...
Extra Combat Steps
- World at War- Extra combat step with rebound!!
- Savage Beating- Entwined this card leads to some serious death. Game ender if they are open.
- Hellkite Charger- 6 mana is a little steep, but hey it's not terrible.
- Aggravated Assault- This with Savage Ventmaw. GG bro. GG
- Scourge of the Throne- very easy to trigger. Pair this guy with Atarka, World Render or Utvara Hellkite
Removal
Mass Removal- Chandra's Ignition, Blasphemous Act and Savage Twister
Spot Removal- Beast Within and creature effect removal since this deck is based on creatures.
Miscellaneous and Utility Cards
Recursion- Eternal Witness, and Moldgraf Monstrosity
Card Draw- Soul of the Harvest, Garruk, Primal Hunter, Garruk, Caller of Beasts, Harmonize, Greater Good, Sylvan Library
Tutors- Worldly Tutor, Green Sun's Zenith, and Tooth and Nail
Gross Artifacts- Strionic Resonator, and Mage Slayer.
YA'LL NEED TO CALM THE F$#K DOWN!!
These cards slow the game down for my opponents and give me all the information I need when I start my turn.
I know some of this is psuedo-land destruction, but hey, you gotta fight for your right to party!!
CHEATER CHEATER PUMPKIN EATER!!!
These are all cards that cheat out cards from my deck.
