1 Topic by corvair64

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http://deckbox.org/sets/727363

I'd classify it as a fairly aggro deck with a side-board to allow more control when necessary.
Void Snare plays double-duty allowing for spot removal of opponent's troublemakers as well as allowing for the return of Ensoul Artifact back to our hand, should it be targeted.

In doing a bunch of sample-hand testing, the key is to either start with 3 lands, or to have an Ensoul Artifact combo in hand.

I'm not sure what KTK has to offer, but it would be easy to swap out Aetherling for more Illusory Angels.

Thanks for any feedback. :-)

I'm curious to see how this stands up to other Standard decks in the current meta.

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2 Reply by corvair64

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Sweet. Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to see if I can get a few more tutor cards into the deck.
Already put in my Ogre Battledriver. Just need to figure out what to cut for Lumberknot and Champion of Lambholt. I totally missed Purphoros... I'll need to see if I can find one.

I have Ruric Thar in there to try to help stall a bit... might replace him.
I'm not too concerned with Token or graveyard removal, but does anyone know what might be a weak point of this deck? I think I might have a hard time with flyer decks (either in 2 player, or if I'm chosen as the first victim).

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3 Reply by corvair64

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Cool to see all of the views, but does anyone think this would survive a game against your playgroup? If not, what could help it?

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4 Topic by corvair64

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Never really made an EDH deck before, and I don't get to play often enough to collect/make Modern or Standard decks anymore. Still, I thought I'd try to put together a decent Jund deck as I liked the flavor of the Power Hungry 2013 deck (it's just a little under-powered) and was able to pick it up for $22.

After looking through my inventory, I came up with the following:
http://deckbox.org/sets/639679

I'm looking for feedback on what to cut as I have 11 too many cards. The basic concept is to create tokens and benefit from the many sacrifice outlets at my disposal (if they ever make it onto the battlefield). So synergy is a good thing, as is a bit of disruption on board-wipes.

Two questionable choices are Arena of the Ancients (seems like a fun/annoying addition, as it could really help with tempo until I am able to sac it, but could hinder me as well) and Hunted Troll as I don't have too many ways of dealing with the flyers should he come out with only 2-players left.

The sideboard consists of options I might consider buying, if it would really help the deck. Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord seems like a winner there and Slate of Ancestry might play better than Wheel of Fortune.

Any/all feedback is welcome though and thank you in advance for helping me get into EDH.

EDIT: I whittled it down to 100, taking out my questionables. They're in the sideboard for now, as I'm not sure they're the right choice (blood moon would hurt me almost as much as everyone else... Same goes for Arena of the ancients.).

I'd still like feedback though on choices/options. :-)

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5 Reply by corvair64

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Also, I think the foil prices aren't factoring into the total collection value (though I could be wrong... am I wrong?)...

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6 Reply by corvair64

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Awesome!!! Thank you!

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7 Reply by corvair64

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Thank you everyone for the feedback. It made me realize I wasn't catering enough to the engine.

So, I updated the deck a bit... the sideboard needs work and I need to re-balance the land, but the sample hands and card draws look promising and consistent, even with a mulligan or 2.

This deck is Jund in color only, with what I feel is a slightly faster than average mid-range tempo.
The engine is scavenge and until rotation, fling seems to feed this very well as a response/mitigation to removal.

Please let me know what you think of the changes.
If I can manage to find the cards I'm missing by next Monday, I'll try it out in my LGS standard game and report back how it does.

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8 Topic by corvair64

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http://deckbox.org/sets/399265

Really want to get this into a few standard nights at my LGS, but since I need to shell out/trade $130 worth of cards to complete, I figured I'd ask for some constructive feedback.
The goal is to start with Vexing Devil and not care about the decision, build into Varolz, and Corpsejack Menace for some real fun.
Also running Rancors and Gruul Charms to go over/around any chump blockers.

It's definitely a deviation from the spell-heavy norm. Are there any other M14 cards that play well with this concept that I'm missing?

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9 Reply by corvair64

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Thank you for the feedback...
First, it's for the DragonMaze PTQ coming up soon. I'm trying to find something not too expensive... I already have most of the lands (and can borrow what I don't have).

I originally was going to do BGR, but couldn't get torment out consistently, so I swapped out B for W for Idyllic Tutor. Perhaps it's better to get rid of R and have BGW. This would allow for Necroskitter and Black Sun's Zenith while still tutoring for Everlasting Torment. I lose Faithless Looting and Naya Charm (which was to get back a torment, should it have been destroyed, but BG offer plenty of ways to implement these.
Let me make some changes this evening and I'll post what it looks like as BGW... I didn't have the cash to invest in multiple Huntmaster of the Fells anyway. roll

Here's BGW Torment... thoughts?
http://deckbox.org/sets/328906/
Mana base needs work, as does the sideboard, but otherwise... I almost feel the need to add in Immortal Servitude since I have so many 3 drops.

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10 Topic by corvair64

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With all the life-gain decks, I thought I'd just nip that in the butt.
http://deckbox.org/sets/328441

I want the focus to be Everlasting Torment which turns all damage to creatures into -1/-1 counters. Then play around that with creatures that don't care about counters  (Hence the creature selection).
Any suggestions on how to make this more solid? I want to tutor for the Everlasting Torment, hence the Idyllic Tutors cards and Faithless Lootings. The Rancors help too.

Some notes I've made about Everlasting Torment:
This makes the following mechanics dead: Regeneration, Damage Prevention, Indestructible, Lifelink, Deathtouch.
Trample still goes over someone's creature even with Wither in effect.
Undying still works.
My creatures are still subject to -x/-x spells like tragic slip and dismember.
Does anyone know if this ends up canceling out Infect?
What about First/Double Strike?

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11 Reply by corvair64

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I subbed in 1 Loxodon Smiter in place of a Centaur Healer.

I ended up 1-1-1.

Beat a jund, drew with a bant-ish? deck, and lost to an aggro-human deck (guy had 3 silverblade paladins out by turn 4, 2 bonded to Avacyn's pilgrims, then selesnya charmed my Angel of Serenity on Turn 4 of next game...
Reanimator is just not quite fast enough in its current incarnation, but was still fun to play.

Luckily, there were only 8 players present, so we all top-8'ed. big_smile

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12 Reply by corvair64

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Thank you.
The comments are really appreciated.

I'll be playing Re-animator as it is the most consistent (at winning).

The Jund Control was based off of this one, http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=4363&d=225420, with a couple budget changes (I can't afford the necessary huntmaster of the fells's at this time). I guess it's more midrange, as the point is to steady play... The sideboard definitely needs some work, as does the creature selection... More nighthawks would definitely help here. The Havoc Festival is to help against Sphinx's Revelation, which is seeing play in almost every deck.  The life-gain from the Thragtusks isn't necessary, if Havoc Festival is out, as they'll most likely be played with Rancor on them, then on their LTB beast token. Thanks again for the comments here.

The Favored Winds actually does alright, but after some play testing, it will be tweaked for more counter-magic.  It is my budget deck, and is quite fun to play, but could really use some card draw to help move through the deck (Need some Sphinx's Revelations). Keep in mind this deck's creature presence doesn't need big bombs, as even 1/1's generally end up being 3/3's by turn 5.  The Mindshrieker playes well with the Phantasms... The Angel of Serenity's may not be the best choices, but they provide spot removal AND creature recycling if necessary... I could probably sub these out though for something that makes more sense such as something that cantrips or more battlefield enhancers. Overall, this deck needs some money cards and tuning. I was blown away by a Duress and Slaughter Games.

The Re-animator is my friend's, based off of a previous PT or GP deck.
It's really designed to jump right into Mulching for lands while chumping a bit until Unburial Rites brings out the bigger creatures. The Angel of Serenity's do help quite a bit, always insuring spot removal of tokens, bombs, and bringing things like my Thragtusks back into my hand for casting (if/when AoS goes away). I will be subbing a Loxodon Smiter in place of a Centaur Healer which should provide better presence. I'm going to test some with a couple Farseeks tonight. I like the Mulchs though as they feed the graveyard as well, but we'll see how the play testing goes. smile

Again, thank you for the tips. I'll let you know the final list as well as what the results are.

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13 Reply by corvair64

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I'd love a little feedback, on reasons for votes as well.
Thanks in advance.

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14 Topic by corvair64

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My LGS's Game Day is pretty small... so small that the last one enabled us all to top-8. smile

That said, I'd like to place 1st or 2nd and I'm considering one of the following 3 decks.
Yes, there are probably some better options noted from the Pro Tour's offerings (http://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=4363), but I'm a little budget limited and will be borrowing a bunch of the cards required for the Jund or Re-animator decks.

Jund Control http://deckbox.org/sets/319152
Re-animator http://deckbox.org/sets/258960
Favorable Winds http://deckbox.org/sets/270215

EDIT: I'm also wondering if Akroma's Memorial might fit well in the Jund or Reanimator decks... I may also play some standard tournaments with these like SCGIQ's, etc.

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15 Reply by corvair64

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2-3 packs = 6 packs. It was most definitely a deal @ 2.16 a pack. smile
They have a thing for gatecrash right now for 3 packs for $10 (not great, but better than 1/2 of the LGS prices around here.
I hope to afford more when the next drop happens.
Sorry for the confusion.

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16 Topic by corvair64

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Not sure if this is the right forum (trading post, maybe?), but there's a poll up on massdrop.com for magic packs. I got 2-3packs of RTR last time for $12.98 shipped.

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/87/

-Just spreading the love- :-)

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17 Reply by corvair64

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Yes.
Go to Card Database --> Magic: The Gathering.
Click on the "Advanced Search" button.
Choose the appropriate set from the "Edition Printed In"
Start adding inventory by clicking in the appropriate column.

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18 Reply by corvair64

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For what it's worth, they closed the deal (no more new orders).
As it stands, they sold 1395 3-packs at $6.49 a piece.
That's $2.16 a pack.
A box worth at $77.88.
Over 116 boxes total.
49 people have requested to do it again.

They also have Dragon Shields (100 sleeve pack) for $7.49 w/ free shipping.
I'll let y'all know when (if) they come in. smile

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19 Reply by corvair64

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I'm in for 2 3-packs ($13).
Not bad with free-shipping. big_smile

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20 Reply by corvair64

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NullParameter wrote:

When choosing a color filter, it would be nice to have a "Multicolored" option, if I just want to see the multicolored cards in my inventory.  I don't care what colors they are per se, I just want to see the multicolored cards.

For instance, I want to see what Multicolored Legendary Creatures I have, in order to decide on a new Commander.

Bump! smile

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21 Topic by corvair64

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https://www.massdrop.com/buy/return-to-ravnica-3pack
Has anyone ever used this site?
Thinking on ordering a couple, but thought I'd check here if anyone has heard of them.
They're also offering Gatecrash boosters, but the price is higher.

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22 Reply by corvair64

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Sebi, are you saying it will end up looking similar to this:

Users having [Card Name] (matching Wishlist card name AND specified details):
Found 22 users (sorted by proximity to you)                                                            Page 1 of 2NextLast
#    Name    Details    Location
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Users having [Card Name] (matching Wishlist card name only):
Found 332 users (sorted by proximity to you)                                                            Page 1 of 48NextLast
#    Name    Details    Location
----------------------------------------------------

Or perhaps just have a toggle that shows the # of matches:

Users having [Card Name] [Exact Match(22)|Name Match (348)]:
Found 22 users (sorted by proximity to you)                                                            Page 1 of 2NextLast
#    Name    Details    Location
----------------------------------------------------

Either way, seeing both would be cool.

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23 Reply by corvair64

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I like Burning Tree Emissary for it's essentially free casting cost...
Also, I like these for their power in limited...
http://www.mythicspoiler.com/gtc/cards/blindobedience.jpg and http://www.mythicspoiler.com/gtc/cards/skarrgguildmage.jpg

Blind Obedience seems a bit overpowered to me with it also having Extort. It could see some play in standard and possibly modern with it eliminating both Haste and Artifacts as immediate threats. Since it targets artifacts, it renders same-turn rune-key and artifact land use ineffective.

I'm hoping there will be some decent enchantment removal in the set. Otherwise, I'll probably be playing GRW.
I really want to like Semic... I'm hoping their offerings round out as the spoilers continue (Currently, my favorite Semic is Zameck Guildmage, but don't see it getting much play outside of limited and EDH).

New favorite spell, http://www.mythicspoiler.com/gtc/cards/gruulcharm2.jpg!
So versatile!!! Definitely want to play GRW!

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24 Reply by corvair64

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corvair64 wrote:

Do you mean something like an "Acquired Date" and "Acquired Price"?
I could see those as handy... It would add a whole other use type to deckbox. smile
I should specify that these two details should only show up for the owner of the cards.

I think this should go in the site suggestions. Could someone move this or should we create a thread there?

Sorry, I can't read. I thought you wrote profitability (Which would be cool too), not probability.

For the deck statistics, yes, that would be nice to see in the tools section too.

TappedOut.net has that...
They show the first 10 turns or so, and the probability of getting each card in your deck on that turn. It would be really cool to add that here too!

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25 Reply by corvair64

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Do you mean something like an "Acquired Date" and "Acquired Price"?
I could see those as handy... It would add a whole other use type to deckbox. smile
I should specify that these two details should only show up for the owner of the cards.

I think this should go in the site suggestions. Could someone move this or should we create a thread there?

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