Topic: Boremandos vs. Titan Bloom vs. Bant

Im currently stretched across many modern decks, and I just can't seem to see which one I will like the most. I've been looking though decklists of all, and here is where I am:

Boremandos:
http://deckbox.org/sets/723053
It seems like a heavier creature based RWU Control deck. I like it, though I do not know if I may be better off just going straight up control with it, though I do have most of the add-on creatures already.

Titan Bloom:
List #1 http://deckbox.org/sets/723048
List #2 http://deckbox.org/sets/723050
I've always had a sweet-spot for combo decks, and this ones mana ramp is just insane. I currently am undecided upon what list to pursue, thus why both lists are posted. My only issue with this deck is that it seems very open to control magic and removal. Though Hive Mind may be good for that role, I do not really understand it? Also, it seems rather iffy on hands?

Bant:
http://deckbox.org/sets/727053
This list is the most far-fetched of all od them for me as of now. Its quite expensive, but I like it. If there was a tuned down version I would possibly be able to make it without giving up a large chunk of my collection.

I am open to all suggesions, critisism, and deck ideas that may suit me!

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Re: Boremandos vs. Titan Bloom vs. Bant

These are all my personal opinion so take them as you will.

1) All American is played EVERYWHERE. Same colors, slightly different cards, same boring games.
2) Bloom Titan is extremely dependent on having an Amulet of Vigor. Without it the deck slows to a crawl. That being said, I also love combo decks and played Scapeshift for a couple years and loved it. The possibility of a T2 Primetime looks super fun.
3) Haven't played with or against Bant so I can't really comment on it.

I personally have the most fun when I play decks that nobody is expecting to see. My deck of choice right now is 8-rack.

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Re: Boremandos vs. Titan Bloom vs. Bant

Kammikaze wrote:

These are all my personal opinion so take them as you will.

1) All American is played EVERYWHERE. Same colors, slightly different cards, same boring games.
2) Bloom Titan is extremely dependent on having an Amulet of Vigor. Without it the deck slows to a crawl. That being said, I also love combo decks and played Scapeshift for a couple years and loved it. The possibility of a T2 Primetime looks super fun.
3) Haven't played with or against Bant so I can't really comment on it.

I personally have the most fun when I play decks that nobody is expecting to see. My deck of choice right now is 8-rack.

popular decks tend to be boring, especially control decks.

Titan Bloom drew me in once I understood how it ran, though I am unsure of how it would run without amulet considering it has no was of getting it if there is not one already. I'd say I have a bit of a sweet spot for combo as well since I currently am running living end, and I have combo elves as well. Only problem I have with them is that if you don't get the combo going, you're usually done for.

I haven't played it either, so I now nothing about it as well.

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Re: Boremandos vs. Titan Bloom vs. Bant

majormogley wrote:

though I am unsure of how it would run without amulet considering it has no was of getting it if there is not one already

The two best ways to dig an amulet out are Ancient Stirrings and Serum Visions. The second deck you linked has 4 of both so you should have a decent amount of dig to pull an amulet out if you don't start with one. With 1 Ancient Stirrings in your starting hand there just needs to be an amulet in the top 13 cards of the deck. Seems pretty good to me.

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Re: Boremandos vs. Titan Bloom vs. Bant

I am out of it I apologise, completely forgot about the decklist. I'm rather torn between them since they both run slightly different ways.

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Re: Boremandos vs. Titan Bloom vs. Bant

No worries, it happens.

I personally like the second list better, but not the Azusas. If I were building this deck I would drop the Azusas for Lotus Cobras. I think. I built a test Bloom Titan deck a couple months ago, but I can't remember how I built it. Hive Mind seems like really good defense.

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