Looking for Black mana ramp in modern.
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Posted on May 15, 2014, 2:40 p.m. by APPLE01DOJ
Looking for maybe some mana rocks or something like that. What is the best option for mana ramp in mono black now that Deathrite Shaman is banned?
Crypt Ghast possibly? Its definitely not ideal but black doesn't have a ton to offer.
May 15, 2014 2:48 p.m.
Extraplanar Lens
with Snow-Covered Swamp
is an another option. Another on is Crypt Ghast
, Liliana of the Dark Realms
is good ramp also, but probably a cmc too slow.
I would consider the lens and Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx first and see if that helps. but early game mono-b should be contolling, hand and board with discard and removal, moving to a late game Phyrexian Obliterator and gary to win.
May 15, 2014 2:49 p.m.
APPLE01DOJ says... #6
I was hoping for something more like Phyrexian Totem or Leaden Myr .
Totally open to multicolor mana rocks, I know there are some 2 drop ones, just don't know their names.
May 15, 2014 3:41 p.m.
you're thinking of the signets like Dimir Signet . It's "guild name" signet.
May 15, 2014 3:45 p.m.
Lake of the Dead . if sacrificing the land for the extra mana can get you the win its well worth it.
May 15, 2014 4:13 p.m.
run a bunch of Snow-Covered Swamp s, 3-4 Scrying Sheets s, and 4 Coldsteel Heart . That will help you draw a bit more cards and ramp some(: Hope that helps
May 15, 2014 4:13 p.m.
Or, I didnt read that its modern, in which case maybe Gauntlet of Power or Crypt Ghast like some else already mentioned
May 15, 2014 4:14 p.m.
APPLE01DOJ says... #12
That wasn't what I was thinking Coldsteel Heart but that will work! Thanks
gufymike I wasn't thinking signets, I was thinking (found it) Talisman of Dominance but I'm really liking Coldsteel Heart
May 15, 2014 4:16 p.m.
APPLE01DOJ says... #13
heres the deck trying to ramp... Mono Black Control (Looking 4 Decks 2 Playtest VS)
May 15, 2014 4:19 p.m.
There's an unexpected amount of green in that deck for mono-black; Elves of Deep Shadow might also work.
Jay says... #2
Well, if you aren't set on getting B out of it, Mind Stone is pretty dece. You could maybe go Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx if you have early devo. Heartless Summoning or Blood Funnel reduce costs... Not a lot of options :/
May 15, 2014 2:42 p.m.