After the utter failure of my last deck, I decided to make a focus ahead of time, and then build from there. I decided I wanted to get a deck that was focused on being an aggro version of the mono-B discard deck.
Wail of the Nim would help against the army of goblins too. I've been using it both main and sideboard to pretty good effect. It is dead against certain builds (Affinity comes to mind as a problem), but usually it is overcosted removal for 1-2 creatures at the worst and a total blowout at the best.
Also, are you finding that dead weight hits enough stuff? 4 toughness is a big problem for a lot of spot removal. Would Terminate offer the same creature removal with more flexibility (also hits Guardian of the Guildpact)?
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A big part of choosing red was me trying to find a proper wincon to close the game once I stripped their hand. I found one of the biggest issues in mono-B was the lack of any closer. That's why I went with stuff like Blightning, Kathari Bomber (which is likely getting the chop forViscera Dragger. I like the Bomber, but I'd rather have a continuous threat than one evasive Shock+Dragon Fodder
I'm also testing the Shinobi, and I love them so far. Lacerator's one I didn't think to include before. Chittering Rats is really strong, but I don't know what I'd cut at the 3-drop slot for them. Simian Spirit Guide is probably the right answer, but I just love dropping T1 Liliana's Specter or Keldon Marauders
4 Tormented Soul
4 Keldon Marauders
4 Ravenous Rats
4 Kathari Bomber
4 Liliana's Specter
4 Simian Spirit Guide
4 Blightning
4 Bonesplitter
4 Lightning Bolt
4 Dead Weight
So far, been doing pretty well, although I have an awful matchup against Storm/Goblins. Spot removal is not so great against 12 Goblins.
My board thus far has 4 Echoing Decay and 3 Smash to Smithereens. Any suggestions?
Modern:
Bant Eldrazi
Merfolk
Abzan Company
EDH:
Mono-Green Omnath
Mono-White Odric Soup
Mono-Blue Muzzio
Mono-Red Feldon
Also, are you finding that dead weight hits enough stuff? 4 toughness is a big problem for a lot of spot removal. Would Terminate offer the same creature removal with more flexibility (also hits Guardian of the Guildpact)?
Modern:
Bant Eldrazi
Merfolk
Abzan Company
EDH:
Mono-Green Omnath
Mono-White Odric Soup
Mono-Blue Muzzio
Mono-Red Feldon
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However, if you want to try it here are some cards I would consider:
Carnophage
Vampire Lacerator
Okiba-Gang shinobi
Wrench Mind
Chittering Rats
Flame Slash
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Chances of bad hands (<2 or >4 land):
21: 28.9%
22: 27.5%
23: 26.3%
24: 25.5%
25: 25.1%
26: 25.3%
A big part of choosing red was me trying to find a proper wincon to close the game once I stripped their hand. I found one of the biggest issues in mono-B was the lack of any closer. That's why I went with stuff like Blightning, Kathari Bomber (which is likely getting the chop forViscera Dragger. I like the Bomber, but I'd rather have a continuous threat than one evasive Shock+Dragon Fodder
I'm also testing the Shinobi, and I love them so far. Lacerator's one I didn't think to include before. Chittering Rats is really strong, but I don't know what I'd cut at the 3-drop slot for them. Simian Spirit Guide is probably the right answer, but I just love dropping T1 Liliana's Specter or Keldon Marauders
Modern:
Bant Eldrazi
Merfolk
Abzan Company
EDH:
Mono-Green Omnath
Mono-White Odric Soup
Mono-Blue Muzzio
Mono-Red Feldon