Topic: How does this burn deck look?

http://deckbox.org/sets/369090

I only play with friends and we don't use sideboards. We feel like that's cheating.

Re: How does this burn deck look?

I'm confused why you have Graven Cairns in there, you don't seem to have a use for black mana.

Also, with only 20 lands, over half of your creatures cost a whole lot.  I might cut two of the Charmbreakers and two of the Fire Servants, and replace them with some more burn.  Maybe add a couple of X spells like Devil's Play and Comet Storm.

Also, no lightning bolts?  Replace shock with lightning bolt, it is purely better. 

Also, I might add either Koth of the Hammer for some ramp into free fireballs, or Chandra the Firebrand so you can copy some spells for even more effect.

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Re: How does this burn deck look?

Yeah, Graven Cairns does nothing for you here. If you were a R/B then it would make sense. There are a lot of better options for that bit of mana, but even Mountains are better for this deck.

I'd actually suggest things like Rogue's Passage and similar that still give a Mana and give another option even if you wouldn't be getting an R out of it. Cathedral of War is also pretty good with giving you Exalted

Akoum Refuge might be another decent replacement, while it is a comes into play tapped and has a R or B mana gen, it gives you a life when it comes into play.

But there are several very good lands for giving you options

Re: How does this burn deck look?

Thanks for all the advice. I'm new to the game and will definitely look over the build again with your recommendations in mind.