My store is now having a Bring Your Own Block mega-tournament, and the owner and I were discussing what would be the best deck to bring. We were excited to learn that Ichorid, Bridge and Dredge could each be played, but then I realized that we couldn't run Dread Return, so I threw that idea out the window.
I forgot to explain how to play Bring Your Own Block to those unfamiliar to the format. You chose three sets from different blocks, and each set has to be the corresponding number in their own set. For example, you could pick Invasion (A 1st set)-Betrayers (A 2nd set)-Dissension (Third set), but not Invasion-Planeshift-Dissension because Planeshift and Invasion are in the same block, and not Invasion-Mirrodin-Dissension because both Mirrodin and Invasion are first sets in their respective blocks.
Anyway, what I wanted to do was either Solar Flare (Lorwyn-Guildpact-Apocalypse) or Star-Spangled Slaughter (Lorwyn-Guildpact-Apocalypse). The sets chosen were not intentional. It was purely coincidental.
Something along those lines. I know that the mana base is horrific, but its a work in progress. The idea is very solid though and I would like to compound on it.
That build just hit me, as I was going for a different kind of deck but realized that the new build is just better.
I don't know which one I like more, because each has its strengths and weaknesses. I really like that the second build has a Wrath effect and the Arena. Then again, the first build has Lightning Angel and Goblin Trenches.
The 3rd idea I had was to used the SDT-Counterbalance engine, but I don't know what my second set would be. It would be a Mono-Blue control deck with Hinder, Rune Snag, Meloku and Keiga, but what else fits? Maybe a Snow engine with Scrying Sheets? Again, what second set fits that theme? Maybe Planar Chaos for the Chronic, Dismal Failure, and Pongify. Does Legions offer any good counterspells? (Just kidding)
EDIT: Wow I just forgot Vindicate. I'm an idiot.
One more deck idea.
Domain with Invasion, either Planar Chaos for Evolution Charm or Torment for Far Wanderings (Slim pickings), and Fifth Dawn for Sunburst and the Black Bringer, or the White Bringer and Etched Oracle (EWWWWW).
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if i were you id go exodus-urza saga-random set with tutoring, you pretty much can build oath, and its very very very good with duress et al for tutoring+protection
future sight+ravnica+random set also works very well for ichorid
Fooly, I'm loving the idea, but this is an Extended legal tournament. So no Oath for Joe. Frowns.
I actually wanted to run Ichorid, but you don't have Dread Return. Which is to say, no real way to abuse Bridge from Below. I guess I'll test it, but I really don't expect it to perform well at all.
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Good idea. I didn't think of that. R/G list tomorrow. Or tonight, depending on how much sleep I want to get.
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My store is now having a Bring Your Own Block mega-tournament, and the owner and I were discussing what would be the best deck to bring. We were excited to learn that Ichorid, Bridge and Dredge could each be played, but then I realized that we couldn't run Dread Return, so I threw that idea out the window.
I forgot to explain how to play Bring Your Own Block to those unfamiliar to the format. You chose three sets from different blocks, and each set has to be the corresponding number in their own set. For example, you could pick Invasion (A 1st set)-Betrayers (A 2nd set)-Dissension (Third set), but not Invasion-Planeshift-Dissension because Planeshift and Invasion are in the same block, and not Invasion-Mirrodin-Dissension because both Mirrodin and Invasion are first sets in their respective blocks.
Anyway, what I wanted to do was either Solar Flare (Lorwyn-Guildpact-Apocalypse) or Star-Spangled Slaughter (Lorwyn-Guildpact-Apocalypse). The sets chosen were not intentional. It was purely coincidental.
3x Brion Stoutarm
4x Giant Solifuge
4x Goblin Legionnaire
4x Fire/Ice
4x Crib Swap
3x Prophetic Bolt
2x Goblin Trenches
4x Izzet Signet
3x Oblivion Ring
2x Repeal
4x Ancient Amphitheater
4x Wanderwine Hub
3x Battlefield Forge
3x Shivan Reef
2x Mountain
2x Island
1x Plains
Something along those lines. I know that the mana base is horrific, but its a work in progress. The idea is very solid though and I would like to compound on it.
My other idea is Solar Flare:
3x Skeletal Vampire
2x Desolation Angel
4x Spectral Lynx
4x Vindicate
4x Orzhov Signet
4x Castigate
4x Austere Command
2x Death Grasp
4x Phyrexian Arena
3x Gerrard's Verdict
4x Caves of Kolios
9x Plains
7x Swamp
That build just hit me, as I was going for a different kind of deck but realized that the new build is just better.
I don't know which one I like more, because each has its strengths and weaknesses. I really like that the second build has a Wrath effect and the Arena. Then again, the first build has Lightning Angel and Goblin Trenches.
The 3rd idea I had was to used the SDT-Counterbalance engine, but I don't know what my second set would be. It would be a Mono-Blue control deck with Hinder, Rune Snag, Meloku and Keiga, but what else fits? Maybe a Snow engine with Scrying Sheets? Again, what second set fits that theme? Maybe Planar Chaos for the Chronic, Dismal Failure, and Pongify. Does Legions offer any good counterspells? (Just kidding)
EDIT: Wow I just forgot Vindicate. I'm an idiot.
One more deck idea.
Domain with Invasion, either Planar Chaos for Evolution Charm or Torment for Far Wanderings (Slim pickings), and Fifth Dawn for Sunburst and the Black Bringer, or the White Bringer and Etched Oracle (EWWWWW).
Check out the H/W List playa:
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future sight+ravnica+random set also works very well for ichorid
Hmm... I would think that Torment would actually be the best second set for, say, Ichorid
I actually wanted to run Ichorid, but you don't have Dread Return. Which is to say, no real way to abuse Bridge from Below. I guess I'll test it, but I really don't expect it to perform well at all.
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id just play aggro with like guildpact+future sight (goyf etc) and a good RG set like oddyssey with mongrel etc,
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