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Posted on Dec. 12, 2017, 7:27 a.m. by mitomeg
In a real application which one would be better: Necropotence, Phyrexian Arena or Dark Confidant? What should i consider when choosing between them?
I play casual with no restrictions. The only thing i don't like about Necropotence is that i can't use the cards until the next turn... against a fast aggro/burn i might be in danger delaying that much
December 12, 2017 9:08 a.m.
brandonsperry25 says... #4
"The only thing i don't like about Necropotence is that i can't use the cards until the next turn"
With Necropotence out, you shouldn't have that issue. The only turn it hurts you is the first one you play it. But that's the same for the others as well. What you do get is the card advantage of being able to draw more than two cards as soon as it comes out. So if you cast it and sac 3 life and exile those three cards, you are already ahead of the other two at your next upkeep.
The real drawback is the exiling of your cards. Really puts a damper on graveyard shenanigans if you are running those.
December 12, 2017 9:20 a.m.
Well i have only one Spinning Darkness that uses just 3 cards in the graveyard... but anyway if i only use it to refile my hand to 7, i don't have to discard/exile any cards right?
December 12, 2017 9:28 a.m.
brandonsperry25 says... #6
Right. Just keep your hand size at 7 or less so you're not discarding and losing those cards.
December 12, 2017 9:32 a.m.
Thanks man. One is enough in place of Phyrexian Arena? What can i add or replace that is fast and optimal for life gain in My Mono Black!? I just want my deck to be consistent, fast and effective
December 12, 2017 9:37 a.m.
One card I really love is Bloodgift Demon since it's a Phyrexian Arena slapped on a 5/4 flyer
December 12, 2017 11:04 a.m.
Yeah it's good... but for i've got an old good Desecration Demon!
December 12, 2017 11:20 a.m.
entheogeneral says... #10
Cruel Bargain and Infernal Contract, if you don't mind losing a little life. Great for combo decks, but otherwise, I like Dark Confidant
December 12, 2017 4:34 p.m.
Bulldawg1310 says... #11
Gray Merchant of Asphodel to not only offset your life loss problems, but to kick your opponents in the nuts as well! Especially if youre in mono black!
December 12, 2017 4:44 p.m.
In My Mono Black 2.0 i tried with 2xVampiric Links and 2xIvory Towers... but i think only 4xVampiric Link would be better
greyninja says... #2
In edh(?) you can run all three! Can never have too much card draw
If you're running a strong graveyard theme; Necropotence may hurt since it discards into exile
If you're running a lot of high cmc spells; Dark Confidant might beat you up a bit
I run Phyrexian Arena in all my decks that have /x
December 12, 2017 8:41 a.m.