Topic: Maddening Imp deck needs tweaks and sideboard...
I've been toying with putting together a Maddening Imp deck for a good while now, ever since I first saw the card. I love the idea of destroying my opponent's creatures with a well-timed tap, and Ensnaring Bridge was the obvious combination to use...but since I hate direct-damage decks, I wasn't sure how to do it. Originally I was planning to use Shatter to eliminate the Ensnaring Bridge after eliminating my foe's army, but felt it was too inefficient a tactic for proper play, so that idea was out. Then it hit me - 0 Power creatures! Even with an empty hand, they'd be able to attack, and one can pump the crap out of them to deal the damage. So armed with an idea, this is what I came up with:
http://deckbox.org/sets/190410
I went with a Black/Red build based on my initial build...since I wanted to destroy the bridge with Shatter, Red was almost a required choice, and although Shatter was eventually discarded as a plan, I still liked having Shunt in the deck (really, who sees a red counterspell coming?). Anyway, I'm more or less settled on the build, but since I've been out of the loop a few years (still played, just never bought new cards), I'm not really sure what has come out in some of the more recent sets that may be better than what's listed. I also really don't know what to add to the sideboard...the deck has an obvious weakness against Wall decks (Maddening Imp doesn't affect Walls), and although they're not really commonplace, I still feel a sideboard that includes Pyroclasm is a must...just in case. I just don't know what other problems would come up, and since I'm missing a number of the cards, I can't really test before I buy. Also, I'm not adverse to altering the mana base, I just generally go with an even split and tweak it after a few games if needed. Badlands would be an obvious addition as well, but I don't have any, and don't have any desire to spend the money required to get them.
*AHEM*
Sorry, I tend to ramble. I'm sure you get the idea here...basic tweaks and sideboard ideas, and general feedback...that's pretty much it. Thanks