Why yes, I will take your life (switch to modern)

Modern devinj17

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Switching into Modern Format —April 9, 2015

Hey guys!

After a long hiatus from Magic I have returned to the game. This deck was my absolute favorite to pilot while it was in Standard and I would like to improve it with more cards at my disposal for the Modern format.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

7heads says... #1

personally i think that you'd be better off with a 2 of Godless Shrine and then a 2 of Vault of the Archangel and 4 of Essence Harvest but that's just my opinion +1 for the deck i kinda like the orzhov/exalted theme i run a low cost exalted deck (Exalted) you could take a look at might give ya some ideas i like Gift of Orzhova i think i'm going to try to make room for it.

April 5, 2013 4:08 p.m.

devinj17 says... #2

awesome yea i will try it out thanks for the suggestion

April 8, 2013 9:59 p.m.

1reallyblue1 says... #3

I know it's not perfectly in-theme, but Riftmarked Knight could be a handy 2-for-1 blocker if you find yourself needing another creature or two to throw under buses.

Love the tightness of the construction, though. It feels very "together" and the curve is beautiful. +1 from me.

April 8, 2013 10:50 p.m.

devinj17 says... #4

Riftmarked Knight would be great but I am trying to keep this standard. Awesome idea though and thanks for the +1!

April 8, 2013 11:06 p.m.

KingSorin says... #5

Silverblade Paladin makes sure you get the most out of your single attacks

April 15, 2013 1:26 a.m.

devinj17 says... #6

Hm yes I do like the double strike idea but who should I switch out for him?

April 15, 2013 2:09 a.m.

7heads says... #7

Hey it's me again i just realized you don't have Tormented Soul hes kind of a need to have in an exalted deck and you can soul bond Silverblade Paladin to him to really make it hurt.

April 16, 2013 2:54 p.m.

devinj17 says... #8

Good idea I will have to fit him in there

April 16, 2013 10:58 p.m.

Nightbjorn says... #9

I don't see the point behind Essence Harvest it isn't an "INSTANT CAST" spell so the effect of Exalted won't be in effect. Your biggest creature is a 5 for 5 mana.

April 16, 2013 11:08 p.m.

kpontau says... #10

Exalted last until end of turn. Second Main Phase, cast Essence Harvest. Gain a bunch of life.

April 16, 2013 11:23 p.m.

reawkwian says... #11

always a fan of exhaulted +1 from me love the whole deck idea

April 16, 2013 11:42 p.m.

Wolfpig says... #12

Exalted B/W! Mine is a bit older school concept with Pillory of the Sleepless and more but. By far a cool deck man lots of respect for you running something like this with success it takes a good player for that so. Kudos man and keep rocking tournaments and I wish you luck with this great deck you have

April 17, 2013 12:01 a.m.

devinj17 says... #13

Thanks a lot guys for your comments and suggestions. Really glad where this deck has gone and I'm really excited to see how it does this coming FNM. I'll keep you guys updated!

Thanks for the +1's!

April 17, 2013 1:55 a.m.

dbrannon says... #14

Plus 1 from me. Could you look at my deck? liliana for the win

April 18, 2013 11:08 p.m.

LittleBigMak says... #15

-2 Trained Caracal (you have enough 1 drops, and he's not gonna do you much good, unless you want as many exalted triggers as possible)

+2 Silverblade Paladin Also consider removing the disciple of bolas, because saccing your biggest dude for some life (usually your biggest is Sublime Archangel , who's too good to lose) and some cards (you're not really control) for a 2/1 and four mana isn't all that good in this type of deck. Still nice job, loved playtesting it, +1 from me!

April 24, 2013 6:22 p.m.

devinj17 says... #16

Thanks for helping me find room for silverblade, after testing a bit I agreed he is definitely worth sticking in there.

I'll keep everyone updated as to how this works for me this Friday, as well as for how my Dragon's Maze pre-release goes for whoever is interested.

Again thanks for the comments and +1's!

April 24, 2013 7:02 p.m.

ScionLocke says... #17

Bet you can't wait for Blood Baron of Vizkopa . +1 from me

April 25, 2013 9:07 p.m.

ScionLocke says... #18

May 2, 2013 10:17 p.m.

devinj17 says... #19

I find that I usually don't reach 30 life, and if I do then by that time my opponent is pretty much toast anyway. The lifegain in this deck is to keep the opponent more at bay while I build up some more exalted creatures.

May 2, 2013 10:20 p.m.

dbrannon says... #20

Instead of Nearheath Pilgrim and Angelic Benediction you should consider extort cards.

Also I feel that Ethereal Armor needs to be in here, because of all your enchantments. Id suggest replacing Lingering Souls with it

May 2, 2013 10:28 p.m.

bschoening says... #21

What I would recommend is utilizing Rhox Faithmender in combination with Vizkopa Guildmage 's 2nd ability. These two make for a mean combo especially if you are swinging with a huge exalted creature with lifelink.

May 6, 2013 9:30 a.m.

Honiotes4life says... #22

Would you ever consider Fiendslayer Paladin for this?

December 1, 2013 12:01 a.m.

mtghypatia says... #23

I don't get what is the role of Lingering Souls . Have you considered Silent Arbiter for this deck?

June 16, 2014 12:07 a.m.