Selesnya, Attack of the White Greenie
Standard*
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stage 1, major tweaks —Feb. 20, 2015
so a lot has changed since the original build. many cards removed, and many cards added. so I decided to scrap red from the deck, which makes the deck much less focussed around dragons, but made it much quicker (from a late game deck that would have never made it that far, to a early-mid range deck).
Removed- Furnace Whelp x 4
Wardscale Dragon x2 - the was added upon removing red to make up for what I lost in sacrificing furnace whelp, however was later removed as it was just so damn slow)
Rattleclaw Mystic x 4 - no need for it if Im stripping out red.
Whisperer of the Wilds x1 - I say that I wanted to make elvish mystic the more likely turn 1 draw... but realistically I just got tired of seeing her stupid face on my board
Tuskguard Captain x2 - azban falconer just seemed to be a better choice of the two, and I cant practically see the need for both.
Shamanic Revelation x 4 - swapped our for Honor's Reward to add just a little more bolster, although I do miss the draw power. I may swap this back in at a later date, or maybe sideboard it.
in getting rid of red, I made room for several instants and a few enchantments, and a few different creatures.
Added- Brave the Sands x2 - this one was on the chopping block for a while as it doesnt really play well with Dragonscale General, but considdering that many of my creatures are either ramp, and can tap for mana after the combat phase, or have outlast abilities which couldnt be triggered if I attacked with them, I chose to leave it: because it was in and out of the deck several times in initial playtests, I decided to include it here.
Fleecemane Lion x 4 - because how can you turn down the idea of an indestructable, hexproof lion with flying, first strike, and lifelink (a la my outlast creatures) which has been bolstered to the moon.
Citadel Siege x4 - moose340 had suggested adding Frontier Siege, which didn't look like it was quite worth adding in there, however it did get me looking into the siege cards where I discovered this one, so Im gonna give moose the credit on this one. in combination with Hardened Scales, it was too good to pass up.
Feat of Resistance x3 - it just looked like a good card, that plays well with the general deck theme, that could save an important creature for a turn. it also seems like a card that could be easily side-boarded away without too much regret on a deck to deck basis.
in addition to adding cards, I created my first sideboard ever!!! (I know... do you even plains-walk bro?). I will admit, this sideboard is geared entirely towards the decks that are popular in my area (graveyard summoners, constellation, white control, and my best buddies deck which powerspawns fucking hornet tokens (pronounced, god dammit, more fucking bees?!?)), but I can see the use in other popular decks as well. so...
Sideboard- Glare of Heresy x 3 - cause Im tired of Banishing Light and Oppressive Rays ruining my day.
Hushwing Gryff x 3 - because fuck you hornet queen... thats why. (also for constellation decks).
Reclamation Sage x 2 - it just seemed like a good thing to have available... Im definitely taking suggestions on this one, but I would like to be able to get rid of artifacts and enchantments.
torrmod's crypt x 2 - there arent many graveyard diggers in my area, so only two. I figure that should be enough to slow down those decks enough so that I can just run away with it.
Winds of Qal Sisma x 3 - stupid deathtouch bees!!!
Windstorm x 3 DIE BEES!!! DIIIIEEEEIEIEIEIIEIEEEEEE!!!!!!
raverswivel says... #2
yea, I was considering getting rid of red, but kinda wanted to keep it to function furnace whelps with dromoka, I think I will do that, and maybe throw in two wardscale dragons as a suppliment. im gonna play around with some of your other suggestions.
February 17, 2015 11:58 p.m.
Try running a couple Reclamation Sages or Back to Natures in the side Honor's Rewards are a good sideboard card against rdw, Jeskia tokens and Bw warriors, Tormod's Crypt I've found to be useful against any reanimator decks that you might play against it really depends on your meta. Glare of Heresy is a amazing sideboard card right now though. If you want to make it faster try cutting Shamanic Revelations, Wardscale Dragons and Brave the Sands for Sunblade Elfs, Fleecemane Lions and Boon Satyrs
February 18, 2015 12:12 a.m.
raverswivel says... #4
great suggestions for the sideboard (an aspect of the game that I tend to neglect) I will look at a few of the other recommendations, thought, I kinda want to keep the wardscale dragons in there simply because it makes dromoka a beast of an asset when they are out. I am having a tough time seeing the benefit of sunblade elfs and boon satyrs simply because they dont really play off the bolster and counter mechanics.brave the sands is a tricky one for me. on the one hand, I dont like that it prevents creatures from tapping because it makes dragonscale general essentially useless... on the other hand, it allows me to attack with ramp that may have become a big creature mid game after the combat phase.anyone have thoughts on this?
February 18, 2015 12:25 a.m.
The Sunblade Elfs and Boon Satyrs don't really tie into the counter theme they are just good cards that helps speed up the deck a bit. Also Abzan Falconer>Tuskguard Captain because flying is better that trample. And try to stay 60 cards for a more consistent deck.
February 18, 2015 12:31 a.m.
raverswivel says... #6
very fair points. also yea... I tend to get a little overzealous with my card count
February 18, 2015 12:33 a.m.
raverswivel says... #7
I think I may sideboard the tuskguard captain, for no other reason than that my best friend plays a hornet token deck that just spawns chump blockers all damn day =P
February 18, 2015 12:34 a.m.
raverswivel says... #8
just thought about the fact that brave the sands allows me to use outlast abilities more often... I think I am gonna keep that in.
February 18, 2015 12:56 a.m.
Well if you want to hate out etb abilities have you considered Hushwing Gryff? Shuts down Hornet Queen, Gray Merchant of Asphodel, Wingmate Roc and Master of the Waves and hurts Siege Rhino, Doomwake Giant and Eidolon of Blossoms .
February 18, 2015 12:57 a.m.
raverswivel says... #10
I almost kinda cant believe I have never heard of that card... that should be in every single one of my decks, regardless if I run white =P . or at least in the side board. I cant tell you how many people in my area run constellation and token spawning decks (a la master of waves)
February 18, 2015 1:03 a.m.
raverswivel says... #11
I gotta admit, Im loving all your recommendations right now. this deck looks like it could be getting mean.
February 18, 2015 1:20 a.m.
I am thinking you should remove Brave the Sands and add cached defenses. Or add sunbond.
February 18, 2015 6:31 p.m.
raverswivel says... #13
I was really strongly debating that, simply because of the implications of brave the sands for Dragonscale General, but opted out because it does allow me to attack and then use outlast abilities if i am simply not drawing my bolster/counter gen cards. I do like the idea of adding sunbond, but it really does rely on having abzan battle priest or drawing honor's reward, and (while it isnt really soon) it will roll out in the near future, and Im really trying to make this deck future proof.I deffinitely appreciate the suggestions, and I may still add in cached defense, at least as a side board.
February 18, 2015 8:20 p.m.
Seeing as you're trying to bolster Ajani, Mentor of Heroes comes to mind. Then when you want to swing with counters Ajani's Presence is an awesome card for when all your creatures are buffed up.
moose340 says... #1
I would removed the red. and remove rattleclaw mystic. add Ainok Guide(3) or Whisperer of the Wilds(4) to your deck. reduce dromoka and dragonscale general to 3 each. put Ainok Bond-kin to 2 also. That should speed up the deck. Reduce hardened scales to 2 and add frontier siege(4) for ramp. Shamanic revelations to 2 also. Just some ideas.
February 17, 2015 11:23 p.m.