Wharf Infiltrator

by stormtide on 04 April 2017

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Deck Description

I wanted to build a deck around wharf infiltrator. This was how it turned out, but it still seems off. Any suggestions? I try to keep under a 30$ budget, and there's still a lot of room here.

Deck Tags

  • Modern
  • Mono Blue
  • Discard
  • Help

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Card Legality

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

Deck discussion for Wharf Infiltrator

Ok, I think the best way to achieve something worthwhile is too break down the different aspects of the key card and work up from there.

Wharf Infiltrator is the focus of the deck, so a way to fetch it would be useful. It costs two mana, so my first choice, other than 1 mana cantrips, is Muddle the Mixture as it is both a counter spell and a tutor. If you go UB, Dimir Infiltrator can also tutor for it.

Next, Wharf Infiltrator is a Human Horror, which means Thing in the Ice won't bounce it. Can't think of any other interactions at the moment.

Our Infiltrator is a 1/1 with Skulk, meaning anything with 2+ power can't block it. So, we should consider things that trigger when the creature deals damage /combat damage to the opponent. Cards with Cipher come to mind as they can help flip Thing in the Ice, but cards like Curiosity help keep your hand full for Wharf Infiltrator's discard trigger.

The loot ability for dealing combat damage is nice, but it also opens up to Madness abilities. I like Big Game Hunter with this especially because of the Infiltrator's last ability. Other Madness stuff is worth looking into.

Now, the Infiltrator's last ability suggests the need for lots of creatures, but a warning: don't use so many creatures that you leave out useful noncreature effects. In addition to Madness that I already suggested, look for other things that like to be discarded or be in the graveyard. The Unearth mechanic comes to mind, but I also think Haakon, Stromgald Scourge is worth considering.

With all this in mind, decide on what section(s) you want to concentrate on and decide from there.

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Posted 26 April 2017 at 09:06

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