3 best modern burn spells?
Modern forum
Posted on Sept. 10, 2014, 11:46 a.m. by GlissasTraitor
I just made a modern deck based around Aggressive Mining . Im using 3 different burn spells. These are Lightning Bolt , Magma Jet and Devil's Play ( I like this one for the fact of the flashback). I was just wondering what other burn spells you guys would suggest. Im also running a few creatures that have burn abilities.
slovakattack says... #3
Lightning Bolt , obviously. If you're looking for pure burn Lava Spike comes in as a close second, i'd say. Lightning Helix is pretty nice, too.
September 10, 2014 11:54 a.m.
Blizzicane says... #4
Does Goblin Guide count as a burn spell? XP
Basically what Jp said :3
September 10, 2014 12:01 p.m.
GlissasTraitor says... #5
I had original put in Electrolyze but I prefer the scry 2 ability of Magma Jet . I completely forgot about Lightning Helix ! I might put that in there as well. That will make four colors for my deck though, but I dont think I should have a problem with that.
September 10, 2014 12:04 p.m.
GlissasTraitor says... #6
I was also tossing around Goblin Grenade . What do you think?
September 10, 2014 12:08 p.m.
Blizzicane says... #8
Unless your running 95% goblins creatures I don't advise it. :3
September 10, 2014 12:11 p.m.
Nigeltastic says... #9
A pretty standard burn list would include things like Rift Bolt , Lightning Bolt , Lava Spike , and of course one of the best burn spells: Goblin Guide . Goblin Grenade could work, especially if you had a Mutavault in there to make it more consistent, but it might be a little too cute and inconsistent.
September 10, 2014 12:11 p.m.
hmm Devil's Play and Aggressive Mining seems like a bad synergy.
September 10, 2014 12:11 p.m.
GlissasTraitor says... #11
Ok so I just started looking at these suspend cards. Now if I play it using suspend, does it HAVE to be used when the last counter is taken off? Or can I leave it there and play it when I need it?
September 10, 2014 12:12 p.m.
Blizzicane says... #12
You must play it when the last counter its taken off. :3
September 10, 2014 12:14 p.m.
slovakattack says... #13
GlissasTraitor: You must cast it then. That's the tradeoff you get with suspend spells. You pay less mana, but your opponent has time to react.
September 10, 2014 12:15 p.m.
GlissasTraitor says... #14
Im running Burnished Hart , Evolving Wilds , Gilded Lotus , Lotus Bloom and Prophetic Prism in order to eliminate any bad mechanics that Aggressive Mining might add. And Im only running 8 goblins thats the only reason Goblin Grenade is a toss up for me.
September 10, 2014 12:18 p.m.
GlissasTraitor says... #15
Ok thats how I thought suspend works but I wanted to make sure.
September 10, 2014 12:19 p.m.
GlissasTraitor says... #16
Oh I almost forgot about Xenagos, The Reveler . He will also allow me to play lands without "PLAYING" lands.
September 10, 2014 12:24 p.m.
APPLE01DOJ says... #17
I agree with Jp3ngu1nb0y's list.
Boros Charm and Bump in the Night are pretty good too.
My personal favorite burn spell is Searing Blood
I like Shock but many don't think it's even worth running...
September 10, 2014 12:32 p.m.
fluffybunnypants says... #18
September 10, 2014 12:34 p.m.
mathimus55 says... #20
I feel like you're tryin to run a bunch of random standard cards with a few modern burn spells and call it a modern deck...
September 10, 2014 12:49 p.m.
GlissasTraitor says... #21
Only about half of my deck is Standard legal. The rest are Modern cards. Here is my deck: Burn Them Out. Take a look if you would like. Ive been wanting a interesting modern burn deck. So when scored an Aggressive Mining
out of the booster pack my wife got me I started it. Im looking for a good artifact to replace prophetic prism with, but I havent decided on anything yet.
September 10, 2014 1:07 p.m.
quesobueno123 says... #23
Rift Bolt , Lightning Bolt , Lava Spike , Bump in the Night , Boros Charm , and Searing Blaze .
September 10, 2014 2:25 p.m.
VampireArmy says... #24
In my opinion the Best "Burn for Burn deck" Spells modern has are.
In that order
September 10, 2014 4:29 p.m.
Femme_Fatale says... #26
Not many use Seal of Fire . I love it as an RDW Stasis , as many hesitate when it comes onto the field, and you can't just remove it unless you use Krosan Grip
Jay says... #2
The best 3 I'd say are Lightning Bolt Lightning Helix Electrolyze . There are many good ones but those are personal faves.
September 10, 2014 11:49 a.m.