We just wanted to expose this deck for opinions / feedback / questions. It has been a blast to play in larger tournaments in the area.
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A card I may have to aquire...I'll test with it and post feedback. Thanks.
The thought behind the Mimic is to copy opposing creatures (and just a fun card -- trying to fit ONE in a standard competitive deck). Fanatic of Mogis, Gray Merchant, D-Demon, Blood Baron, Stormbreath, and Boros Reckoner are all fun targets. In a real sense, it should be relegated to sideboard or removed. Thus far, I have almost 100% targeted an Arbor Colossus and been happy. Deck formerly had a Sylvan Primordial and that got copied as well. If the Mimic stays, I would agree Polukranos would want to drop down. I would probably try Kalonian Hydra first, as he combos well with Prophet. I had that change in the deck previously. In fact, now that we've talked that through I'm putting it back. Thanks.
You might try Mending Touch in the sideboard instead of Boros Charm for an easier to cast defense against verdicts. You are probably only wanting to protect 1 creature anyways. It worked great in Bant Hexproof.
8 scry lands help dig and the devotion engine (BTE, Nykthos, etc) helps power Garruk out before turn 6. The trouble I had that Prophet was trying to solve was always being one turn or one threat behind and losing. Just playing Garruk into a fatty alone is a nice board state (which threat to downfall?) without the Prophet and any of the fatties in the deck fight reasonably with opposing deck's creatures. This deck is definitely not tuned but has played well so far. A win and a top4 in 2 FNMs with 20-30 reasonably seasoned players. I am all ears for ideas on changes. I'm trying to decide between this and a more standard RG list. This deck 100% takes the cake in the "fun" department.
Thanks for the comment -- here is my reasoning: The deck has 5 direct removal burn spells (Mizziums, Turn//Burns) and 6 indirect (Polukranos, Domri). This is about the norm for the average Garruk and/or Domri based deck due to the requirement to have a heavy creature count (26+). The sideboard allows for bringing in 3 more direct spells and Plummet/Unravel fulfilling niche removal roles. Additionally, this kind of deck is more focused on having bigger, nastier creatures that can cause combat trouble for anything across the table. Arbor Colossus defeats Stormbreath Dragon / Blood Baron / D-Demon. Polukranos wipes up weenies. Courser and Sylvan provide blockers against quick aggro. Last but not least, Prophets give your creatures pseudo-haste and pseudo-vigilance which turns combat significantly in your favor.