Mortician Beetle or Carrion feeder
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Posted on April 1, 2015, 3:21 p.m. by durzostarfire
I was wonder whether i should use Mortician Beetle or Carrion Feeder in this deck. Feeder seems to be quicker and can win the game on its' own while beetle seems to get bigger late game but requires other cards to help
What are your opinions?
durzostarfire says... #3
Killing Wave seems fun, not sure on artist but will try it
April 1, 2015 3:39 p.m.
It all depends on whether the sac outlet you're currently running (Culling the Weak) shows up often enough, and if you can hold your own while doesn't. And seeing as Culling the Weak is an instant (hence only usable once), I can guarantee you it won't suffice.
I prefer Mortician Beetle overall because I can just leave it there while I get other benefits from killing my own dudes (Altar's Reap for card draw, Pawn of Ulamog for mana and extra sac fodder, Viscera Seer for scry, Fume Spitter for removal and so on), but seeing as your only available sac engines are Culling the Weak (which, as I explained, is insufficient) and Grimgrin, Carrion Feeder seems like a better choice. Plus, it fits the zombie tribal theme.
By the way, you should definitely add some instants/sorceries in your deck. Namely removal (Tragic Slip is fantastic in sacrifice decks), card draw (the aforementioned Altar's Reap, Dark Confidant, Phyrexian Arena and/or Grim Haruspex), and a splash of green/white for artifact/enchantment hate. One or two copies of Cavern of Souls would be a big help as well. Even in a casual environment, getting hosed by an Ensnaring Bridge or eating a Mana Leak every turn is no fun at all.
GoofyFoot says... #2
ACtually, I would recommend running Blood Artist, seems really powerful in here. And don't forget Killing Wave!!
April 1, 2015 3:35 p.m.