Glistener elf is in there because, if I start the game, chances are I can damage my opponent with +5 poison counters in turn 2. Yes, I put the garruks for their +4/+4 ability, but you are forgetting about trample, that can win me a game . Maybe I can put blight mambas in there to protect garruk? I haven't thought of that, but you are right, I have to protect him with something. Skythryx is in the sideboard because I like it for late game.
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That's a good card, but sadly I can't use it in standard and I don't want to leave that format. but thanks anyway :)
That's why I put glistener elf in there, and because I need a creature to sacrifice if Garruk gets attacked. You have a good point, mutagenic growth is very good, but I think I need duress in case I'm playing against a control deck. I'll probably add it to the sideboard, though. Or how about if I change the giant growths for them? And I totally forgot about dismember! You are absolutely right, there's no way a creature with more than 5/5 would be in play in turn 2. Thanks a lot for the advice :D