Anon88

You can also use Momentary Blink in this deck. The flashback could make it worth more than Cloudshift.

This version seems far better than the first one.

Devour Flesh, Last breath, Rest for the Weary, Swords of Plowshares, Healing Hands, Oust and Phthisis are some good options to include in this deck.

P.S. the Swords seems to register as Modern Legal, don't know if it is a glitch.

Looks great

I think if you'd include Spellbook and Legerdemain this deck would be worse.
They'd work well with Ebony Owl Netsuke and iron Maiden.

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Thanks for your suggestions, will modify my deck soon.

Actually, Laboratory Maniac is just a secondary win condition, the main idea is to abuse Niv-Mizzet's draw mechanic. I had decided to include Maniac as there was a greater chance for me to mill myself should I play my cards right.

Also the cards you mentioned are all good but too expensive (mana-wise) for my deck, I am aiming for a quick combo build so I can quickly draw my opponent to death. The Show and Tell card might be useful to get Niv-Mizzet out faster will play test it.

Thanks for your input.

Nice deck :).

Wonder if Myr Propagator would fit in this equation.

Correction guys/gals, Heroic Intervention gives indestructible to all permanents not just Forerunner which is ideal seeing as at some point the raptors would also die from damage.

Yes, you're right seeing as the Raider is the only card that requires blue mana. Then again, the Raider can also copy other creatures such as the Huntmaster to make the dinosaurs even cheaper so there is no limit to it's use. He/she could always include some fetch lands to help get the mana needed.

On a side note, Siren's Ruse would also be an interesting card to play along with Swordtooth. Plus adds another blue spell to use the blue mana pool.

Love the deck concept.

Why not instead of Raging Swordtooth you play Forerunner of the Empire?
It's ability triggers for each dinosaur that enters play rather than once like Swordtooth. (also 1 mana cheaper)

Also for some early control I'd suggest you look into Lightning Strike, Reckless Rage or Dual Shot instead of Rile.

Nice deck.

One word of advice, what ever you do, do not cast Raging Swordtooth with Forerunner in play or you'll sweep all your 2 toughness creatures off the board. (though the enrage effects would be doubled as effective if you allow Forerunner's ability to trigger)

Also I'd suggest adding two more lands to get the ball rolling a little faster.

I know pity right :(
Will leave him for the Modern version.

Thanks, the High Priest might be good but it's only a one time effect per turn even though the large creature with flying is a good answer to flyers.

*Facepalm*

The only problem I can see with that combo DedWards is the mana cost for the ability of the Staff.
Otherwise it would be a brilliant combo for this deck.

Felt like making my own twist to your deck concept.
Please check out my latest deck: Gravepest

From what I can tell, they do suffer from summoning sickness sorry. I was actually thinking of how good a pair Footsteps would be with Fleshbag as you could potentially sacrifice three times in one turn.

Love the deck synergy.

Might I suggest Footsteps of the Goryo as an added creature retrieval plus sacrifice effect.

You should also look into Disturbing Plot and Morbid Plunder to cycle through already dead creatures and keep the pressure on your opponent.