Sideboard Tech vs. Scam
Modern forum
Posted on Feb. 11, 2023, 10:32 p.m. by nbarry223
What's some good sideboard tech vs. the Scam Deck? (R/B aggro with discard/moon and MH2 elementals)
Asking for a mainly green deck with access to splashing any color(s).
I've been toying around with the idea of Darksteel Myr as a blocker that they can't remove because Sanctifier en-Vec is a little too much commitment to to come down early. A more realistic option to help out is Veil of Summer since it has other uses.
Is there any other options that would help improve matchups vs. this deck, don't worry about colors when suggesting.
My game plan is completely different from scam. I am mainly asking for a combo deck, so the early targeted discard hurts, and I don’t have too much in the way of early blockers, so they can get in early with Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer and snowball sometimes.
Blood Moon also hurts a bit, but can be played around or removed. Their game plan almost feels meant to counter my specific deck (amulet titan) so was just wondering if anyone has some out of the box solutions. As of right now, my best options are removal or Veil of Summer but was wondering if there were any “silver bullets” like Sanctifier en-Vec which essentially invalidates their whole deck (can’t be removed beyond Engineered Explosives and freely blocks Fury).
February 12, 2023 12:42 p.m.
wallisface says... #4
Surely Ragavan isn’t that big of a problem? I can’t imagine it’s ever casting your topdeck cards, so it just providing them some ramp and incidental damage. If you are worried about their creatures, perhaps run some Dismember?
Haywire Mite could be good for Blood Moon.
February 12, 2023 1:30 p.m.
It’s not, but all of the various ways the deck attacks various weaknesses makes it a tougher matchup. There’s probably not a correct answer, but figured I would ask.
Maindeck Haywire Mite could be something worth consideration, especially since it can be found with Urza's Saga or copied with The Mycosynth Gardens now, in the matches where it is relevant. In the side, I would prefer some other options, mainly because of the noncreature clause.
The blocker in a pinch, lifegain, and removal may just do enough for inclusion, thanks.
I already run dismember in the side, best removal option for the deck honestly.
Daveslab2022 says... #2
What is the purpose of your deck? Some decks have different goals than others and I can’t suggest a sideboard without potentially messing with your game plan.
February 12, 2023 12:07 p.m.