That's actually an interesting suggestion. I haven't added any ingest creatures specifically yet because I'm worried about their individual card power being too low to make them effective.
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Haha yeah, for sure. Thanks. This is entirely still in progress. I feel like Ulamog's Nullifier has the potential to be a very strong card, I just don't know if I can make a deck that will get him to go off every game.
Seems like a solid list for sure. I got dominated by a somewhat similar one on Game Day pretty recently. Excellent little artice there as well. I'd certainly be interested in checking out some podcasts and videos.
Ugin's Nexus? That's one I never would have seen coming. Why the list change?
Please do. I'm interested to hear which cards were your top performers in your matches.
I'd agree with that. The ability to knock out Fleecemane Lions with a single card is too valuable to lose I think. Honestly if the 4 mainboard Angers work, Temur colors make plenty of sense for a control deck. It does seem a little draw dependent as far as making high-value plays, but I have no doubt that it could work.
This is an interesting one. Its pretty brave to run 4 Anger of the Gods in the mainboard. I almost feel like with all the control decks being played right now, they're more likely to be dead cards than not. I also gotta ask about the Reality Shifts. I haven't really seen them played a whole lot yet, but I'd be interested to hear your opinion on then. I think the Satyr Wayfinders are a good decision to help fuel Dig Through Time for sure. The only other question I have is regarding the colors. I a Temur player myself, so I totally understand the devotion to the clan, but I think its worth considering what you're getting in these colors over something like Abzan or Sultai, which gives you access to much more powerful removal options like Hero's Downfall, Bile Blight, Murderous Cut, etc. Cool list and good luck!
Huh. That's an interesting one alright. Why no noncreature spells? Also, I'd be interested to know how Flamerush rider has performed in your experience. I haven't seen it in any lists so far.
This deck looks interesting. Its sort of similar to one I've been playtesting with recently. This one seems a sort of all over the place as far as gameplan though. Have you done any sort of serious testing with it? It might be worthwhile as far as making some cuts and really making the list as slick and streamlined as possible.
I'm hoping it at least has some potential. The synergies seem there, and being able to hard-cast Hornet Queens makes me feel like a playset of See The Unwritten is viable. That said, I was talking to a friend of mine who is of the opinion that they'd rather be playing a Planeswalker like Nissa at 6 mana. I guess the question there is about whether the potential for hitting Hornet Queen, combined with the potential for a Ferocious trigger on See The Unwritten makes the card worth running. Only time will tell I suppose.
As far as lands are concerned, I think some pretty sweeping statements are being made here. Decks have won very competitive events with land counts ranging anywhere from 18-27. Obviously, you don't want to run anything that extreme in any typical deck, but mana is a very complex science and sometimes rules of thumb don't apply. With a mana curve that high, I think 24-25 lands is probably about right, especially in a deck running Courser of Kruphix. I personally don't agree with the mainboard Xenegos. I think OTK (One Turn Kill) combos are almost always gimmicky, but I will concede that it does get you the win a turn early if Atarka stays on the field long enough to attack. Just my $0.02 on the matter. Looks like a fun deck to play either way. Definitely capable of obliterating some unsuspecting FNM player a few times at least. Good luck!
I understand your concern about Bile Blight. Its such a helpful card against Pack Rats that I sort of assumed it should be in there in some fashion. As far as Brain Maggot, its a really cool card, and I will almost certainly do some playtesting with it, that said, I'm nervous about removing my D-Demons in a lot of matchups, as in playtesting they have almost never been a draw I was unhappy to see. They can win games by themselves and give many aggro decks a lot of trouble simple by being huge.
Now that you mention it, I think I get where you're coming from. A deck running Rakdos's Return and 4 copies of Boros Charm is far more comfortable posturing as aggro than typical Orzhov Midrange or even Junk Midrange, so 6-mana planeswalkers and card draw need to show up less. The 2-mana removal is also important, and helps with that. I'm a little concerned about facing Azorius/America control in the first match without Slaughter Games or at least 3 Underworld Connections though, but hopefully the speed gained by a more aggressive playstyle will even that out. And Devour Flesh is exactly what I need against Boros Burn or other similar decks. I don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks!
Yeah, I think you're right. With as much trouble as this deck has against burn, it could be self-destructive to open a hand with them. Thanks for the suggestion, just made changes. Any ideas about the creature list? I'm not sure I should be sideboarding all of my Blood Barons, but I'm worried to take out too many Archangels, particularly if the deck I'm against isn't in black or white.
Definitely. I think Junk right now has easily the best creature pool in the set. A mid-range brew like this probably uses it best, as you get the chance to bring out the nasty removal spells as well as the scary creatures. You have access to Voice of Resurgence, Scavenging Ooze, Pack Rat, Fleecemane, Sylvan Caryatid, Courser of Kruphix, Brimaz, Desecration Demon, Polukranos, Archangel, Blood Baron, Obzedat, etc. I think the number of options is the only thing keeping it from dominating more than it does. So I'd say your guess is as good as anyone's! Good luck in any games you play with it! I'd love to hear about how it does.
Looks fast! I'm sure it would be hell to face as any creature-based midrange deck. Boardwipes are your enemy in decks where creature curves end at 3, though. It might be worthwhile to consider some way to deal with them if you're planning on going to any events.
I really like the use of Lilliana's Reaver. It's such a cool card, but its overshadowed by things like Desecration Demon for the same mana cost. I do see what TheGreatGinch is getting at though. A creature-based aggro deck is gonna walk all over you in terms of tempo particularly if they get fat creatures down on turns two and three.
Obzedat, Ghost Council is one of the best mid-rangey cards in these colors. Drops same turn as Archangel, too. Given, the +1/+1 counters are brutal, but Obzedat can win games alone even more easily IMO.
Its almost like you just threw a bunch of cheap trolls in a deck and then added lands.....its beautiful.
Beautifully crafted Boros goodness. I love Ogre Battledriver in budget decks. He's just so much fun!
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