Best Red Creatures?
Pauper forum
Posted on May 20, 2021, 10:55 a.m. by Lowenstein
I am working on a Mono R land destruction list. Just like in Modern, the issue is being able to win. I have 4 Burning Prophet which work pretty well, and 4 Beetleback Chief and 2 Boarding Party . I guess the reason why people run RG land destruction is bc of ramo and better creatures, but I’m enjoying experimenting with mono R.
So that being said, are there any better red creatures in Pauper? Probably ones with cmc 3 or higher that can help finish the game?
Lowenstein says... #3
Hey thanks for the thoughts! Yeah the problem is the ramp, I’m having a hard working time working up to 6 mana with no ramp and not like 24 lands. But I understand that might just be how it is haha
May 20, 2021 11:18 a.m.
Grubbernaut says... #4
You could consider something like Mind Stone or similar; wouldn't be terrible to have a turn 2 play in an LD deck. And then you get a card out of it, later.
May 20, 2021 11:28 a.m.
Mtg_Mega_Nerds says... #5
I know it is gruul, but Ruric Thar, the Unbowed is great here.
May 20, 2021 2:18 p.m.
psionictemplar says... #6
Mtg_Mega_Nerds. This is for pauper so ruric isn't legal. I imagine the suggestion was appreciated though.
As far as the deck goes, I use Chartooth Cougar to help with the mana and double as a finsher if needed.
May 20, 2021 3:50 p.m.
FormOverFunction says... #7
Booo... I was going to recommend orcs for a sideboarded Raiding Party but that’s apparently not for pauper. Sad.
May 20, 2021 4 p.m.
I personally really like the Chartooth Cougar that psionictemplar suggested.
But goblins are the way to go!
4x Goblin Matron , 4x Mogg War Marshal , and 2 or more of your Beetleback Chief .
Then add 1 or 2 copies of Sparksmith and Flamewave Invoker . You can tutor for them with your Goblin Matron s. Sparksmith for creature heavy metas and Flamewave Invoker can finish games.
Depending on your meta, another good option is Skirk Marauder .
Goblins kind of win at pauper.
May 20, 2021 6:07 p.m.
plakjekaas says... #9
I love Thermo-Alchemist in burn, which is mono red, but it's not a creature deck, so maybe not what you're looking for.
Grubbernaut says... #2
In a land destruction list, Boarding Party will definitely be the best and should be a 4-of.
That being said, you want all your creatures to be win-cons; deny resources until you're ahead, then go for the kill. I don't think Burning Prophet is where you want to be in a list like that; you'll struggle to get more than one trigger in a turn.
Beetleback Chief is okay; you could also consider something like Self-Assembler for card advantage.
With all of that, though, R/G is definitely going to be more powerful if you're chasing wins - but as a terminal brewer, I understand the desire to diverge. :)
Cheers!
May 20, 2021 11:07 a.m.