The Butthurt Resonates

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FNM Results: 3-1 —April 4, 2014

First FNM went at moderate success, coming out at 3-1. Brief overview of games below, for those interested, and some comments

Round 1 vs. Red Aggro (Sligh) 0 -2

Using lots of one drops paired with removal, it managed to outpace me both times. Unfortunately my draws weren't ideal, and versing the aggro deck left no time for me to draw into what I needed. Both rounds played out the same.

Round 2 vs. G/W Heroic 2-0

Both matches played out similar, the opponents deck did not appear to go off. Obzedat and Ephara provided card advantage, with Devour Flesh and Soul Tithe controlling the limited amount of creatures.

Round 3 vs R/b Devotion - 2-1

Match 1 - Both decks started well, maintaining efficient land drops. Was able to slow down the tempo of opposing deck, to draw into late game wincons, however was land flooded. Opponent drew into solutions then took the first match.

Match 2 - Started the same, using Soul Tithe and Devour Flesh to slow opponents damage, then brought out Ghost Daddy and Ephara. Soul Ransom added to the card advantage, and forced removal to be used on his own creatures, to which were devoured in response. Match 2 to me.

Match 3 - Started off with an average hand, and didn't draw into what I needed. Utilizing creatures for early blocking in an attempt to draw into solutions. Shortly was mana screwed and top decking, with remaining soul tithes slowing down opponents tempo. After dealing with threats, he was top decking. I was able to drop down ghost daddy, ephara and whip, allowing me to stabilizing at 1 health (opponent was at 28 or so from Devour Fleshs). Then chained into several large Sphinx's Revelations, and was able to turn the game around.

Round 4. vs U/B Control 2-0

Match 1 - Ghost Daddy took the first game promptly, landing on turn 5 with a strionic already out. The combination quickly wittled him down.

Match 2 - Detention Spheres clearing his planeswalkers and ratchet bomb, all the while activating Ephara. Obzedat and whip proceeded to finish the job.

FINAL COMMENTS: I changed the mainboard prior to FNM, and am happy with the results. The addition of one more Obzedat, Ghost Council (at the cost of removing a Deputy of Acquittals) ensures he was hitting my hand consistently, and in all instances swayed the course of the game. Additionally, I sideboarded 2x Soul Ransom and a Devour Flesh to add in 3x Detention Spheres. These allowed for more consistent game ones, and adding in Soul Ransom based on the deck I am versing.

Star Players were 100% Obzedat, Ghost Council, Soul Tithe and Strionic Resonator.

RyantheWit says... #1

Getting back into MTG this week id love to hear how this works for you at FNM, looks like fun.

March 21, 2014 2:37 p.m.

Bubbleberry says... #2

This deck is lulzy

March 21, 2014 3:05 p.m.

Nekhe says... #3

I clicked because it said butthurt and I have no regrets. Upvoted.

March 21, 2014 4:44 p.m.

SkitZaY says... #4

Strong support, thanks guys.

March 21, 2014 10:02 p.m.

HYENA777 says... #5

Nekhe same reason :p

March 21, 2014 10:13 p.m.

dreamaddict says... #6

Best use of Strionic Resonator I ever saw.

March 24, 2014 1:52 a.m.

SkitZaY says... #7

Thanks dreamaddict, it's a strong card if you have the mana and slots for it. Abuses every enter the battlefield effect!

March 24, 2014 1:59 a.m.

Behgz says... #8

+1 for using Soul Tithe I've been waiting for that card to get it's day in the sun.

March 24, 2014 8:19 p.m.

SkitZaY says... #9

Totally agree Behgz. Against ramp decks, it combined with Devour Flesh makes for a nasty combo. It makes Elvish Mystic redundant, or makes them have to keep paying for their turn 2 Domri Rade , and that is huge. This affects pretty much every deck, leaving everyone to do a double take on the card: "Really? At the beginning of every upkeep?"

Also, as a side note. this beat my Gruul devotion (2 best of 3 games, another person piloting my deck), which is definitely no slouch of a deck.

March 25, 2014 9:36 a.m.

atlantis55555 says... #10

what about Thassa, God of the Sea also +1 cool deck

March 25, 2014 4:36 p.m.

SkitZaY says... #11

Thanks atlantis55555.

I hadn't considered Thassa, God of the Sea , and although she's a fantastic card, I don't see a place in this deck. I don't want to bench too much on gods, currently having 3, and her scry is useful but I prefer the draw I get from Ephara, God of the Polis . Is there any reason in particular you think she could go in? Happy to try it man, thanks for the suggestion! xoxo

March 26, 2014 1:25 a.m.

atlantis55555 says... #12

there was no particular reason for you to put Thassa, God of the Sea in. i just thought it was good and might somehow fit

March 26, 2014 10:49 a.m.

HOLY SHIT I LOVE YOUR DECK

March 26, 2014 10:51 p.m.

OkScoopyTime says... #14

Love the deck! Looks like a hell of a fun deck to play. So wanna build this. +1 from me! Nice job on the deck. =)

March 26, 2014 11:22 p.m.