B/W lifegain [standard]

by ravenba57 on 13 October 2012

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Deck Description

My newest standard black white lifegain deck.

::thanks everyone for making this hit front page. :D third one of my decks to hit it.

Question, i feel like it needs just a little more aggro, for when Chalice won't kill them. what should i sub? or should i?

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  • Life Gain

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Card Legality

  • Not Legal in Standard
  • Not Legal in Modern
  • Not Legal in Vintage
  • Not Legal in Legacy

Deck discussion for B/W lifegain [standard]

I think the manna base is kinda funky on both of the decks but I'd run this one rather than the other. If I were you I'd make this deck 13 plain and 9 swamp and cut the divine favor. Not because you have a lot of double W cards, because you don't, but because I worry you'll have to mulligan too much because of inconsistent draw. When Guildcrash comes out and with it cheep W/B duels (Orzhov guildgate) they will help you and keep it standard.

Here is my budget standard http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=390559 and the better version I broke down and bought http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=394477

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Posted 13 October 2012 at 16:28

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thanks man, i appreciate it :D and yeah, i am excited for when the new set with orzhov drops. what would i replace divine favor with in your opinion?

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Posted 13 October 2012 at 17:25

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also, idk if i should get Sorin, lord of innistrad. Lilanna Of the Dark Realm, or Ajani, caller of the pride. or shjould i just not bother with any of them

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Posted 13 October 2012 at 18:39

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solid deck. something i would enjoy playing if i wasnt such a Dimir freak lol. Personally i like the idea of Ajani simply because this is a life gain deck his ultimate really helps to work with you after you jack your life up a bunch. i agree with semper as well about the divine favor...

tips on my Izzet self mill would be nice :)
http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=393883

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Posted 13 October 2012 at 20:13

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If you invest in a walker Sorin is good and so Is ajani Lilliana is not worth runnig

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Posted 13 October 2012 at 20:27

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Tragic Slip
check out these if you have a chance
Red Blue Deck link: http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=391591
Goblin Deck mainly Deck link: http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=393095

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Posted 13 October 2012 at 22:14

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I put tragic slip in for a sideboard, mainly because I play a friend who plays a stuffy doll deck...>.>

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Posted 14 October 2012 at 12:16

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Not bad, expecially for 18$!.. :)

U should get 4 Isolated Chapel & play 2 Evolving Wilds tho... U could have an impossible opening hand by playing only basic lands...

Make sideboards!

I'd suggest Rest in Peace, Tragic Slip, Oblivion Ring &/or Find Hunter...


Check out my Grixis, if U R interested: http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=391163

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Posted 14 October 2012 at 15:20

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Faith's Shield maybe , just made this deck but its not standard ! ..lol
Deck link: http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=394962

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Posted 14 October 2012 at 16:08

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Solid build simple concept I like it, my only concern is your land I would suggest Evolving Wilds for 2 reasons:

1 it lets you have the ability in the event of a GREAT hand but you didn't draw the plains or swamp you needed to fix your mana

2 After you pop Evolving Wilds it thins out your deck a little so your chances of drawing more useful cards increases.


Other than that is probably wait for Gatecrash lol.

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Posted 15 October 2012 at 02:33

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i love evolving wilds, and i'm going to put it in. ive honestly never really thought about how it thins out my deck slightly. yeah, things will change once gatecrash comes, im sure. gotta get those orzhov guild gates!

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Posted 15 October 2012 at 15:08

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the perfect combo for a B/W lifegain deck in my oppionion is tormented soul+celestial mantle, it makes for a ton of lifegain :p

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Posted 15 October 2012 at 03:51

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but celstial mantle isnt standard :/ (as far as i know, im not quite sure lol)

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Posted 15 October 2012 at 03:52

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the mantle is not standard, as it is from zendikar block. I've been wondering about this deck type. Looks like a lot of fun!

I'm not sure about 21 lands... Usually you only play that many if you are playing lots of weenies or mana ramp...

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Posted 15 October 2012 at 07:08

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i mainly threw in another land simply to hit sixty because i'm against singletons.

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Posted 15 October 2012 at 15:05

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Not bad, bro. Not bad. Especially for the money.

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Posted 16 October 2012 at 01:39

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i would put some white black dual lands in to help u from getting screwd mana wise i forgot the name of the land but i do no its in either the innastrad set or dark acsenction

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Posted 23 October 2012 at 23:31

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isolated chapel, i plan on getting a playset, along with some evolving wilds eventually. but with my local traders, i'll probably just pull an orzhov guildgate or shockland out of the upcoming set sooner

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Posted 28 October 2012 at 19:06

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if anyone would take a look at my cleric deck i would appreciate it...

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=399485

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Posted 27 October 2012 at 22:20

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Not too shabby given it looks to be a lower budget. Take a look at my Grixis control if you could, I;d greatly appreciate it!
http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=391259

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Posted 28 October 2012 at 05:26

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Very nice deck!!!! And it does not goes out of the theme like everyone in this site does

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Posted 28 October 2012 at 17:50

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thanks! yeah, i've noticed most "top decks" are really good except maybe like 5 or 6 cards that have no place in being in them. a wasted draw, ya know?

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Posted 28 October 2012 at 19:07

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nice deck!

trying to make a deck out of desecration demon. if you have time, please check it out!

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=399938

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Posted 28 October 2012 at 23:21

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I seriously just love the fact that this deck is so strong with that price tag on it, nice work!

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Posted 29 October 2012 at 04:40

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I seriously just love the fact that this deck is so strong with that price tag on it, nice work!

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Posted 29 October 2012 at 05:38

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You could put in a couple of Ajani's Pride. It could very usefull if you want some cheap big creatures. You could also put in some Soul Warden...
But I have also made a life/gain deck but with a combo.
Check it, if you have the time:
http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=396175

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Posted 29 October 2012 at 08:26

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I love how much lifegain you have here. And for the decks price it really can't be beat.

Here is my Life Gain.
http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=396360 Here is my Life Gain.

Its all about throwing counters on Daggerdrome and Nighthawk. Its not unusual for me to have creatures with 40/40. And if those creature's aren't Daggerdrome or Nighthawk I also pack Essence Harvest and Jarad to bypass Blockers. Tell me what you think.

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Posted 31 October 2012 at 21:00

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Great Budget deck. Has solid cards, is competitive, and has a low price tag. Well done

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Posted 02 November 2012 at 21:23

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Orzhov guild mage would turn that elixir into a burn spell.

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Posted 15 February 2013 at 00:15

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