EDIT: I didn't post this list in the Scars/Innistrad Boros topic a few below mine because I figured this was a different enough variation. Please merge if you see them as similar enough decktypes.
I usually play a much more expensive mono-white Puresteel variant (most of the cost from 4 ea of Sword of War and Peace, Mirran Crusader, Inkmoth Nexus), but since my local FNM group isn't hyper competitive I've been trying to build some budget decks lately based around some of my favorite individual cards. I set this one around Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer.
I set a $20 limit per deck. This came in at ~19.5. I'm gonna take this to my next few FNM's and see if I can win anything with it.
I'd love to get opinions on any improvements that could be made.
Modern - RUG Delver RUG - Splinter Twin UR - Jund BRG
Legacy - RUG Delver RUG - Maverick GW - SI BG
Foreigning out SI, currently 33/75. The only thing better than a T1 kill is doing it with cards no one has ever heard of and/or can't read. If anyone has any of the usual pieces, PM me. I'm willing to buy/trade.
What a great concept (the 20 dollar challenge/adjusting to competetive level of your metagame). I've always liked Shrine of Loyal legions with the Mortarpod free equip synergy, but that might push it over the 20 dollar limit for you. Strata Scythe could potentially be a beating. Other cards to look at would include Sylvok Lifestaff (with Mortarpod) and Goblin Gaveleer (relevant due to trample).
What a great concept (the 20 dollar challenge/adjusting to competetive level of your metagame). I've always liked Shrine of Loyal legions with the Mortarpod free equip synergy, but that might push it over the 20 dollar limit for you. Strata Scythe could potentially be a beating. Other cards to look at would include Sylvok Lifestaff (with Mortarpod) and Goblin Gaveleer (relevant due to trample).
I tried initially to copy Shinbatsu's budget creation threads with the intro pack pricing limit (13.5), but when I priced the Puresteel paladins they were ~$9 alone, and I wasn't creative enough to work around that, so I settled on $20.
I'm gonna try testing the strata scythe, considering I have more than enough plains to work with for them to be effective. The gaveleer has some fun synergy with Jor too. Love the thought of having Jor out and making 6/1 pseudo-Ball Lightnings by tossing a Swiftfoot boots on my goblins.
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Modern - RUG Delver RUG - Splinter Twin UR - Jund BRG
Legacy - RUG Delver RUG - Maverick GW - SI BG
Foreigning out SI, currently 33/75. The only thing better than a T1 kill is doing it with cards no one has ever heard of and/or can't read. If anyone has any of the usual pieces, PM me. I'm willing to buy/trade.
Yeah, the no flyers thing could be a problem.. the only defense I have is the 5 instants and mortarpod, although with the mortarpod I can neutralize Inkmoth Nexus, which is obviously the biggest flying threat out there. Hopefully I can kill people quick enough to not get pecked to death by Storm Crow (or a lesser flier).
Modern - RUG Delver RUG - Splinter Twin UR - Jund BRG
Legacy - RUG Delver RUG - Maverick GW - SI BG
Foreigning out SI, currently 33/75. The only thing better than a T1 kill is doing it with cards no one has ever heard of and/or can't read. If anyone has any of the usual pieces, PM me. I'm willing to buy/trade.
3 Etched Champion
3 Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
4 Porcelain Legionnaire
4 Puresteel Paladin
3 Galvanic Blast
4 Flayer Husk
3 Inquisitor's Flail
4 Mortarpod
3 Swiftfoot Boots
17 Plains
I usually play a much more expensive mono-white Puresteel variant (most of the cost from 4 ea of Sword of War and Peace, Mirran Crusader, Inkmoth Nexus), but since my local FNM group isn't hyper competitive I've been trying to build some budget decks lately based around some of my favorite individual cards. I set this one around Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer.
I set a $20 limit per deck. This came in at ~19.5. I'm gonna take this to my next few FNM's and see if I can win anything with it.
I'd love to get opinions on any improvements that could be made.
Legacy - RUG Delver RUG - Maverick GW - SI BG
Foreigning out SI, currently 33/75. The only thing better than a T1 kill is doing it with cards no one has ever heard of and/or can't read. If anyone has any of the usual pieces, PM me. I'm willing to buy/trade.
Pauper's Cage Podcast (Classic Pauper)—http://www.mtgcast.com/?cat=232
Cinemalarkey Podcast (Movie Reviews)—http://cinemalarkeycast.libsyn.com/
I tried initially to copy Shinbatsu's budget creation threads with the intro pack pricing limit (13.5), but when I priced the Puresteel paladins they were ~$9 alone, and I wasn't creative enough to work around that, so I settled on $20.
I'm gonna try testing the strata scythe, considering I have more than enough plains to work with for them to be effective. The gaveleer has some fun synergy with Jor too. Love the thought of having Jor out and making 6/1 pseudo-Ball Lightnings by tossing a Swiftfoot boots on my goblins.
Legacy - RUG Delver RUG - Maverick GW - SI BG
Foreigning out SI, currently 33/75. The only thing better than a T1 kill is doing it with cards no one has ever heard of and/or can't read. If anyone has any of the usual pieces, PM me. I'm willing to buy/trade.
Then use Concussive Bolt to prevent them blocking and easily hit for 20 damage by the time I reach 5 mana.
Jor Kadeen, the prevailer works extremely well in a high creature number deck.
But back on topic....
I like Myrsmith left unchecked she gives you easy metalcraft, lots of blockers and Motarpod fuel.
Remember the Fallen could come in handy especially with Mortapod
You have no fliers... that can become a problem when your opponent can constantly peck you in the face. Cobbled wings?
Pioneer:UR Pheonix
Modern:U Mono U Tron
EDH
GB Glissa, the traitor: Army of Cans
UW Dragonlord Ojutai: Dragonlord NOjutai
UWGDerevi, Empyrial Tactician "you cannot fight the storm"
R Zirilan of the claw. The solution to every problem is dragons
UB Etrata, the Silencer Cloning assassination
Peasant cube: Cards I own
I'm going to sub in Goblin Gaveleer for Porcelain Legionnaire or Auriok Edgewright. The thought of chucking an inquisitors flail and some swiftfoot boots on and potentially getting an 8/1 haste trampler dealing double damage for 1 mana was just too much fun not to include..
Legacy - RUG Delver RUG - Maverick GW - SI BG
Foreigning out SI, currently 33/75. The only thing better than a T1 kill is doing it with cards no one has ever heard of and/or can't read. If anyone has any of the usual pieces, PM me. I'm willing to buy/trade.
Pauper's Cage Podcast (Classic Pauper)—http://www.mtgcast.com/?cat=232
Cinemalarkey Podcast (Movie Reviews)—http://cinemalarkeycast.libsyn.com/