Vandalblast vs Dismantling wave
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Posted on June 17, 2020, 11:07 a.m. by Joe_Ken_
So I’ve been wanting to make some changes to my Aurellia deck and part of it is swapping out some of the removal pieces. What I am curious about is if swapping in Dismantling Wave over Vandalblast one one side Vandalblast would cost less to wipe artifacts and can be easier as a single cost targeted removal on the other side Dismantling wave can take out up to 3 artifacts/enchants but it’s boardwipe mode costs more mana and will destroy my stuff, but will allow me to draw a single card which could be useful.
What thoughts would anyone else have on this?
My thoughts?
Both cards have excellent functionality, but a quick look at your Aurelia shows that artifacts are roughly 20% of your deck. The secondary cost of Dismantling Wave seems it'd be far too costly (in mana and effect) for you to get proper use of. While Vandalblast's secondary cost is likely what you'd use over it's primary. Both cards have their unique strengths that make me think:
I mean, I don't know your meta - but if artifact removal is needed then i'd try and find a slot for both: Wave for it's primary cost effect and blast for it's secondary.
June 17, 2020 11:52 a.m. Edited.
Vandalblast pro: In a worst case scenario you can use it for only to prevent someone for comboing off or locking you down with an artifact. Vandalblast con: does not affect enchantments.
Dismantling Wave pro: does affect enchantments. Dismantling Wave con: for its normal cost you only destroy three pieces, while Vandalblast can destroy much more.
shadow63 says... #2
I say use vandal blast. In boros you dont want to be blowing up your own mana rocks
June 17, 2020 11:35 a.m.