Rakdos Infection
Modern*
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More than 17000 views, 87 up votes and almost 270 comments in 11 months, I'm really glad about it.
Once again, thanks to all the folks who've commented and really helped me improving this deck. Keep those comments and suggestions coming, I really appreciate it :) This deck wouldn't be the same without this wonderful community suggestions.
And remember, Magic: The Gathering is all about fun... ;)
Already have some Theros cards in mind to test:
- Anger of the Gods to replace Pyroclasm (will test with 1, 2 and 3. one more mana but kills tougher creatures and sends them to exile. Good against Voice of Resurgence and friends)
- Read the Bones to replace one Night's Whisper (one more mana but Scry 2 is awesome)
- Hero's Downfall to replace Dreadbore (one more mana, but instant speed)
September 13, 2013 12:26 p.m.
megawurmple says... #3
Have you considered Assault Strobe ? It is a staple in most infect decks that run red, and for a good reason.
September 17, 2013 12:46 p.m.
Deck edit after Theros release:
- 1 Read the Bones replaces 1 Night's Whisper on main deck. One more mana, but I'm able to Scry 2 :)
- 1 Anger of the Gods replaces 1 Pyroclasm on sideboard. Good when playing against Voice of Resurgence and friends. Will test it and see if I'll replace the other 2 Pyroclasm or not.
Let's see how Modern metagame evolves after Theros. Maybe I'll need to move a couple of Rakdos Charm to main deck :)
September 21, 2013 8:11 p.m.
Read the Bones and Anger of the Gods have been pretty good additions so far...
September 28, 2013 9:04 a.m.
A friend of mine suggested me to include Haakon, Stromgald Scourge instead of a Phyrexian Vatmother as it provides a nice combo with Phyrexian Crusader . I'm considering it and will test it :)
October 3, 2013 6:30 p.m.
Ok, I really want to replace a Phyrexian Vatmother by another creature card that can give some other options (and possibly a good combo). Haakon, Stromgald Scourge (combo with Phyrexian Crusader ) and Olivia Voldaren (excellent against "heavy" creatures) would be interesting choices, but they're slow for Modern in this deck.
I'm searching for a creature, probably legendary, that can make a good combo with Phyrexian Crusader . What should I choose?
Suggestions and comments are really appreciated :)
October 4, 2013 3:26 p.m.
+1 for me I like that you have control in the deck, as for a creature what about Reaper of Sheoldred or Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon . They can give you more infect.
October 5, 2013 11:57 a.m.
Thanks Fuss78. I'm considering both Reaper of Sheoldred are Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon :) Will probably run some tests with them.
October 5, 2013 12:14 p.m.
Jsouth1217 says... #11
Don't really play modern but reading all the effects I really like how it runs. +1 from me bro!
October 5, 2013 2:24 p.m.
Just update the Maybeboard with the creatures I'm considering to replace one or two Phyrexian Vatmother .
October 6, 2013 12:09 p.m.
After some pretty good tests, decided to replace one Phyrexian Vatmother by a Hand of the Praetors .
Hand of the Praetors is more vulnerable to spot removal than Vatmother and Crusader but provides a very good combo with them and with Inkmoth Nexus .
It's perfect to increase the pressure on the table :)
October 26, 2013 10:08 a.m.
Update: Not completely happy with Hand of the Praetors . Pretty good when opponent has no removal, but too vulnerable otherwise. Still considering other options. Suggestions and comments are really appreciated :)
November 4, 2013 9:27 p.m.
GamerSonX thanks for your comment and suggestion. I have :) Unfortunately, Blightning can only damage players, not creatures. As infect is my win condition, Blightning is not good enough for me. If Blightning could also damage creatures, I would surely have some in my main deck.
November 6, 2013 7:19 p.m.
I play the 'traditional mono-black control infect deck' as I had a play set of Liliana of the Veil and Phyrexian Crusader , though I have been thinking whether I should or should not include Red. Currently, Tron is the worst match-up and I don't see how the splash will significantly will help me wining that match.
That being set, the Lili's are awesome! I can really recommend trying her. I first played only two main and had the other two in the sideboard, but I nowadays play the full set main and I don't think I would go back. There hasn't been a single time that she wasn't good. If she isn't make and impact, the game was lost already...
Another all star that I play main (one copy), is Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon . Early game I dump if for Lili, but late game it can make you win out of nowhere. Haven't tried the Phyrexian Vatmother , nor the Reaper of Sheoldred yet, since I didn't like them in standard back in time either. Did you time them, if so, how does that work for you? I only play the 4 Crusaders, 1 Skittles and 4 Nexus as creatures. Sometimes I do feel like I would like one of two more creatures in the deck. I will try to put the deck on the site later this week and link it here if you would be interested.
November 7, 2013 3:55 p.m.
Dutchmen thanks for your comment and suggestions. I really need to try a playset of Liliana of the Veil . Haven't tried it yet since they're expensive, but will definitely try to get a playset.
I agree with you. The worst match-up for the mono-black version is Tron. Rakdos Charm is a pretty good addition against Tron as it can significantly slow down Tron, by destroying some of the artifacts that search for the lands, like Expedition Map . On the other hand, Rise/Fall can be way better than Wrench Mind , namely against Tron and Affinity.
Will probably run a couple of tests with Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon instead of Hand of the Praetors .
Do you have your list somewhere?
November 7, 2013 6:38 p.m.
Just uploaded my Mono Black Infect, hope everything is there :)
November 8, 2013 1:18 a.m.
Minor tweak on the lands to avoid potential life loss and to be a little less vulnerable to Blood Moon : 2 Blood Crypt out and 1 Arid Mesa and 1 Mountain in.
November 13, 2013 4:32 p.m.
Another tweak: Hand of the Praetors out, Phyrexian Vatmother back.
Hand of the Praetors abilities are great but Vatmother is a 4/5 and way less vulnerable to spot removal.
November 15, 2013 12:08 p.m.
Keep coming back here :) I don't want to be nitpicking, but the Arid Mesa and Mountain will not make you less vulnerable to Blood Moon . You keep the same amount of Swamp s, thus, as the Moon comes down, you have well counted 4 black sources in you deck. Exactly the same as you had before
Good that you went back to Phyrexian Vatmother , but I am still a huge advocate to Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon . Skittles has evasion and is (more) resilient. Yes, one mana more expensive, but I think worth it.
As you splash red you have access to Sowing Salt , but why do you not play? No space in the sb? It hurts so many deck in the format...
November 16, 2013 7:24 a.m.
Dutchmen, thanks for your comment and suggestions :) Indeed, you're right about the Arid Mesa and Blood Moon , I'm still trying to tune the lands a little bit. The main idea is to reduce the potential life loss, though, and find some space for a couple of Thoughtseize . I'm considering other options like Gemstone Mine .
Didn't know Sowing Salt , will take a look at it :)
Walrusyn says... #1
Would love to read some comments :)
September 13, 2013 12:07 p.m.