GR Modern

by xistrangeloveix on 04 November 2015

Main Deck (60 cards)

Sideboard (16 cards)


Artifacts (2)

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Deck Description

Its stompin' time. Everyone is a juggernaut!

EDIT: Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! I never thought this deck was gunna be so hot! I have made several changes to make this deck faster. Special thanks to furyoftheboros, umoonpuca and drakeraenes for great card suggestions!

How to Play

This deck has gone through many iterations and this current build is a moving target. Currently it relies on using Xenagos to make each creature a juggernaut. I keep the enemy in check with firespout and lightning bolt to buy time. All my creatures are beefy because I don't want them to die to cheap burn or my own firespounts (Radha is 4/4 with the liege down). It plays a bit slower, but if the enemy lacks wipe or burn I just add in low drop creatures for a turn 5 stampede to win.

Deck Tags

  • Modern
  • Green
  • Red

Deck at a Glance

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Mana Symbol Occurrence

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Deck Format


Modern

NOTE: Set by owner when deck was made.

Card Legality

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

Deck discussion for GR Modern

Not a bad stomp deck. Deus of Calamity is a really good card to use but you need a sideboard for eldrazi decks.

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 03:39

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What would be you suggestion for hard counter to eldrazi?

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 13:20

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Make it faster,elvish mystics are great one drops and you need two drop mana ramp spells and you will need to add some death touch. Hedron blades and heir of the wilds would work. Savage punch or prey upon will destroy eldrazi

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 16:45

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I like the idea of fighting other creatures, so why not Gruul Ragebeast for turn after turn of fighting? I am putting savage punch in the sideboard, cuz that will be pretty devastating.

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 18:07

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Not bad but it's a seven drop 6 6 which it would trigger the fighting but it's not a guaranteed win. Try Swarmborn Giant and Arbor Colosus, they pack a bigger punch for way less.

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 19:16

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I was hoping to preserve the whole G&R theme, but I guess I'll have to try the Arbor Colosus and see.

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 19:50

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Try using Omnath, locus of Wrath

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 00:34

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Try using Omnath, locus of Wrath

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 00:34

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Ya he's nice, but kinda landfall-oriented, which I don't do in this deck.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 00:58

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With Brittle Effigy, you could just exile Eldrazi...or any other creature you want to get rid of (& since sacking it is a fast effect, you could even get rid of Emrakul before it gets to attack). I do realize it doesn't exactly fit the stompy theme, though...& would also be vulnerable to removal. Sweet deck, had my +1 as soon as it showed up.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 02:42

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Brittle effigy is actually quite brilliant!

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 03:00

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Looks really nice! Ill only change 2 Basic Lands and one Wild Cantor for 3 Titan´s Strenght as the scry can be really good (as I experienced in my Aggro decks) and 24 lands seem a little much.
+1
And if you have the time take a look at my G/B deck :) http://www.mtgvault.com/mrgop1/decks/necrosis-budget-kind-of/

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 10:52

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Titan's strength for early aggro and scry is nice for a 1v1, so I'll throw it my sideboard. Also, I looked your deck and gave feedback. Cheers!

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 13:27

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I like it, simple and too the point. One creature that I would consider adding would be Savageborn Hydra. It's worked wonders in my G,R decks.

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 14:47

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You know, I had Savageborn Hydra on my sideboard and took it off because apparently I don't like winning. Just wondering though, what would I swap? Maybe 2 Clan Defiance for 2 hydras?

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 15:15

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Maybe drop the wither guy and add 2 more rahda and 2 more zur-tah, then birds of paradise instead of cantor?

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 19:47

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So here's my thoughts on the wither: 3 devotion, haste and is a 5/5 after liege is out. I could do 2 more Zhur-tah, but I wouldn't put more than 2 of the same legendary in a deck because they are useless in hand if one is on the board. Based on my 100+ sample hands I still get consistent mana ramp without needed another 1 drop.

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 20:07

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Overwhelming Stampede?

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 21:56

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Nice. Gunna totally play test that.

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Posted 05 November 2015 at 22:17

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Buying this deck.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 02:27

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Best comment ever. +1

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 02:50

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Definitely needs more lands dude.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 03:59

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Lol one guy says less another says more.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 13:01

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YMMV I guess.

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 00:33

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So based on play I have seen that I don't really care as long as I get 5 mana, so with several low drop ramp I can squeeze in more creatures. I might go up to 23 lands, maybe. Also, had to google YMMV...so you taught me something new.

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 02:21

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The problem I see with relying on manadorks, is that they die to bolts. Given that nothing else in your deck dies to bolt, they're going to be lightning rods for your opponents burn removal.

23 lands should be fine though. You could also try lead the stampede for grindier matchups.

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 07:37

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Your opponent wasting your dorks (& their bolts) doesn't keep you from laying lands...& Boggart Ram-Gang, Giant Soulifuge, & Fanatic of Xenagos will be just as happy to be spared them. Besides, it's not like decks play out like that 100%.

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 09:57

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There's a lot about this deck I don't like. Since we're in modern, consider stronger alternatives to your cards. Strangleroot Geists and Burning-Tree Emissaries, Flinthoof Boar and Kird Ape would also be pretty good. You might also want Lightning Bolt along with some pump spells like Mutagenic Growth. If you want to run over your opponent look into Ball Lightning and Groundbreaker. If you want to overwhelm your opponents you'll want more value cards.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 05:10

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I think it's fine the way it is now. You don't have to break the bank just to have the absolute best decks, plus anyone playing modern usually goes for mill cancel or undead zombie decks so it's good to see a good stomp deck.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 06:26

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Also, unless I'm mistaken, this deck is specifically themed so that all creatures are RG.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 07:39

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Yeah, theme is gr and cheap. I can see the appeal of burst cards for 1v1 but if anything I'd use blitz helion.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 13:01

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The cards I listed are all around $1-2. There's no bank being broken in any of those cards, nor are they the best. If you want the best you get Tarmogoyf, Goblin Guide, and Dark Confidant. I'm not quite sure what you mean by modern usually goes for mill cancel or undead zombies decks. Modern is primarily decks like Affinity, Jund, Junk, Fish, Tron, Twin, Ad Nauseum, some reanimator combos and a handful of control lists that aren't Tron like Gifts control and even Titan Control is making a scene.

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Posted 06 November 2015 at 23:22

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I just really wanted to preserve the GR for creatures...

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 02:22

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I'm partial to gifts Tron myself. Shit is janky as fuck

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 03:40

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Hey this deck looks like a lot of fun I would like to play with you sometime!

-Wyatt

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 13:28

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+1 Miss you buddy!

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 13:45

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.........+1.

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 13:38

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It's a decent deck for casual but if your trying for modern your not gonna be getting any first place finishes. Almost all competitive modern decks have the ability to win by turn 5. I'm not saying all games are finished by then just that they could be where it seems your deck is just getting a board state. As well most have answers for the top tier decks in the format. I'm not seeing any interaction with anything from this deck. There is a reason Lightning Bolt is the most played card in Modern it should be a auto 4 when you have access to red. Rending Volley is a really good cheap sideboard card to deal with Twin decks. I apologize if I'm coming off negative just being honest.

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 13:29

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This deck was never designed for tourney play, but it's a good start I think if someone wants to make it competitive. That said, I don't think your suggestion is negative, but I will say this deck is a turn 5 winner. For turn 4 I would need to scrap some creatures and break the GR theme.

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Posted 07 November 2015 at 13:48

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I heard that.

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 10:56

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(The comment deleted was in reference to another deck; on reflection, I decided it wasn't appropriate. Sorry for the clutter.) -.-

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 14:59

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raid!
love the deck plus 1

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 18:43

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thanks man!

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 19:30

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any time bro

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Posted 08 November 2015 at 21:41

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hey have you thought of temur battle rage? game ender for 2 mana

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Posted 10 November 2015 at 06:58

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I did toy with that awhile ago. I have replaced that with the Ghor-Clan guy. The double strike is really nice, but with the Ghor-Clan guy I can have either a creature or a +4/+4 trample buff.

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Posted 10 November 2015 at 17:57

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Does anyone know why the cost estimation counter is gone?

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Posted 12 November 2015 at 02:20

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Well, I'm HOPING the administrators of the site took it away intentionally, to reduce the number of lines being drawn in the sand over the price of decks. :D You can still look up the prices of cards individually under Deck Stats.

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Posted 12 November 2015 at 02:32

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I'm not seeing prices under deck stats either.

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Posted 12 November 2015 at 13:37

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I agree. There are no prices anywhere. One day they just disappeared.

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Posted 12 November 2015 at 20:33

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Good! I am tired of so much focus being on the price or more so the lack there of. I like to evaluate and build according to synergy, originality. effectiveness before I even think about price. It shouldn't be a variable when building a new deck. Once you build a deck that works for you and you like, then price it out and get what you can and have a goal to work towards.

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Posted 12 November 2015 at 20:58

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But I also just want to price it too...

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Posted 12 November 2015 at 23:11

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But I also just want to price it too...

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Posted 12 November 2015 at 23:12

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Well I really don't find this site to be very accurate for pricing anyway. I price when I'm searching for the cards I want and base my decision on that. However I think it would be really nice if there was a link to lets say TCGPlayer that would take your deck list and apply it there.

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 00:13

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there is a link for that. click on "buy this deck at tcgplayer", and it should give you the prices. u can also take or add cards if u need to.

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 02:46

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For anything like an edh deck with 100 cards, it 'overloads' their server.

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 03:37

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They changed the individual card search to Ebay, I see...that may explain it. I never used this site as a link to purchase, anyway, but as ManiacalManiac pointed out, I did notice a lot of inconsistencies in pricing. I think a person's best bet is to shop around.

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 04:04

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It used to be that the mid-range price was a good estimate of ebay prices too...

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 17:59

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Have you considered burning tree shaman? Doesn't die to bolt and stops most combo decks

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 07:30

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THAT is a wicked card (wicked good, that is!). How many, & what would you cut?

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 08:00

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I have looked at Burning Tree Shaman and I agree that it is a great card, but I don't know if it fits. I would likely remove the 4 Ram-Gang for 4 of them, however I run the risk of damaging myself with my activated abilities from my mana dorks, right? Or did i read the rules wrong?

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 18:01

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Hmm I believe the mana dorks are considered a mana ability so it won't affect you

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 20:20

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Sweet. Does that mean it also won't proc off xenago's ability?

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 20:53

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No, because Xenagod has a triggered ability, not an activated ability :P

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Posted 13 November 2015 at 23:22

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Tapping a creature for mana doesn't get placed on the stack so isn't really an ability, it's treated the same way a land taps for mana. (as far as im aware.)

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Posted 23 December 2015 at 11:40

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I'm not a fan of modern, but nice deck. Btw, a sideboard can be a max of 15 cards. I'm not sure if it's different in modern, but I'm pretty sure it's still 15 max. You have 28.

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Posted 24 December 2015 at 00:50

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I never knew that as I am just a filthy casual. I updated my sideboard. Thanks!

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Posted 24 December 2015 at 05:09

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I'll be the voice of discontent, for whatever it's worth. I I have no issues with your deck, just it's name and tag. There is nothing stompy about this. Stompy is an agro strategy, agro utilizing cost efficient creatures, but unlike agro, stompy specifically focuses on creatures with p/t above their casting cost. This is just a RG agro deck.

Sorry, not trying to sound like a dick, just if nobody points this out every now and then, then eventually every agro deck will be called "stompy."

This message was brought to you by the Department of Conservation of Magic Linguistics, and is sponsored b a guy with a stick up his arse ^-^ <3

Congrats on your front page, btw!

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Posted 25 December 2015 at 00:26

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On point comment with the just the right comedic flare. LOL

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Posted 25 December 2015 at 14:19

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Lol. I don't mind semantics. I think as I began to use suggestions from this site, the deck wandered away from my original, more stompy, plan.

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Posted 26 December 2015 at 02:48

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