Here's a list of Mono W Soldiers that I am looking to build. I know Squadron Hawk is not a soldier, but the card advantage is just so good to pass up. What else can I improve?
I haven't tried Thraben Inspector yet, but I agree that it's really good for CA.
The 4 life gain + synergy with Kor Skyfisher of Aven Riftwatcher is really game changing at times. The deck really blows during late game. It also has a big bottom for a flying creature.
I am also thinking of removing Raise the Alarm, but the combat trick is good often. I will be testing Loyal Cathar in its place.
I might remove the Armorers completely instead of reducing the Armorsmith. How many Bonesplitter should I put? 3 or 4?
I really don't think you need the 2 Veteran Armorers. The 4 Armorsmiths should be good.You can probably cut those and go with a 3-3 split for Raise the Alarm and Loyal Cathar, or even a 2-4 split.
I also feel you are missing out on some good removal with Coordinated Barrage and Unified Strike. They are a bit more narrow than Journey to Nowhere, but Unified Strike exiles completely. Coordinated Barrage might be better than Sunlance. It's an Instant plus it can take out bigger threats like Gurmag Angler or Gray Merchant
As far as sideboard, I'd definitely go with more Prismatic Strands. COP: Red can be removed if you are already using some maindeck life gain. Life gain kills Burn. Patrician's Scorn and Celestial Flare are great against Bogles. Run at least 3 copies of each for sideboard. If you see a lot of other aggro decks then I would suggest Gempalm Avenger his cycling ability can really turn a clogged board state in your favor plus it draws you a card.
I really don't think you need the 2 Veteran Armorers. The 4 Armorsmiths should be good.You can probably cut those and go with a 3-3 split for Raise the Alarm and Loyal Cathar, or even a 2-4 split.
I also feel you are missing out on some good removal with Coordinated Barrage and Unified Strike. They are a bit more narrow than Journey to Nowhere, but Unified Strike exiles completely. Coordinated Barrage might be better than Sunlance. It's an Instant plus it can take out bigger threats like Gurmag Angler or Gray Merchant
As far as sideboard, I'd definitely go with more Prismatic Strands. COP: Red can be removed if you are already using some maindeck life gain. Life gain kills Burn. Patrician's Scorn and Celestial Flare are great against Bogles. Run at least 3 copies of each for sideboard. If you see a lot of other aggro decks then I would suggest Gempalm Avenger his cycling ability can really turn a clogged board state in your favor plus it draws you a card.
I turned away from Squadron Hawk and Bonesplitter, and am instead using more removal (Sunlance) and Renegade Freighter. The plan is to go wide early, then let the 5/4 Trample Vehicles finish the job if and when the board gets clogged. I also can't quite seem to bring myself to play pure aggro, hence the removal heh. I'm not running Mana Tithe because a Daze that you have to telegraph with open mana is a little too easy to play around IMO, but most of the 5-0 lists on MTGO are running it so /shrug.
I turned away from Squadron Hawk and Bonesplitter, and am instead using more removal (Sunlance) and Renegade Freighter. The plan is to go wide early, then let the 5/4 Trample Vehicles finish the job if and when the board gets clogged. I also can't quite seem to bring myself to play pure aggro, hence the removal heh. I'm not running Mana Tithe because a Daze that you have to telegraph with open mana is a little too easy to play around IMO, but most of the 5-0 lists on MTGO are running it so /shrug.
I can't seem to pass up the CA of Squadron and the extra damage from Bonesplitter. I might try pure Soldiers + Removals without the Hawks + Splitters build.
I also don't know what to take out for the Vehicle. How many are you running?
Btw, I'm playing this on paper. I plan to take it to tournaments if I get to complete the pieces immediately. What do you think is a good all-around sideboard? I have no idea of the meta in my LGS, so I don't know what cards to put on my sideboard.
4 Secluded Steppe
Creatures
4 Elite Vanguard
4 Icatian Javelineers
4 Squadron Hawk
4 Kor Skyfisher
4 Aven Riftwatcher
2 Veteran Armorer
4 Veteran Armorsmith
4 Veteran Weaponsmith
4 Raise the Alarm
Enchantments
4 Journey to Nowhere
Artifacts
2 Bonesplitter
1 Cenn's Enlistment
1 Prismatic Sands
1 Circle of Protection: Red
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Oppressive Rays
1 Celestial Flare
1 Sunlance
1 Disenchant
1 Gaze of Justice
1 Holy Day
1 Holy Light
1 Unmake
1 Standard Bearer
1 Dust to dust
1 Leave no Trace
1 Patrician's Scorn
1 Relic of Progenitus
1 Tormod's Crypt
1 Dawn Charm
The sideboard is just a list of possible sideboard cards. I don't know what cards are good and not as sb cards for Mono white. Thanks.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I haven't tried Thraben Inspector yet, but I agree that it's really good for CA.
The 4 life gain + synergy with Kor Skyfisher of Aven Riftwatcher is really game changing at times. The deck really blows during late game. It also has a big bottom for a flying creature.
I am also thinking of removing Raise the Alarm, but the combat trick is good often. I will be testing Loyal Cathar in its place.
I might remove the Armorers completely instead of reducing the Armorsmith. How many Bonesplitter should I put? 3 or 4?
Also, are Mana Tithe and Sunlance a must have for the deck?
I also feel you are missing out on some good removal with Coordinated Barrage and Unified Strike. They are a bit more narrow than Journey to Nowhere, but Unified Strike exiles completely. Coordinated Barrage might be better than Sunlance. It's an Instant plus it can take out bigger threats like Gurmag Angler or Gray Merchant
As far as sideboard, I'd definitely go with more Prismatic Strands. COP: Red can be removed if you are already using some maindeck life gain. Life gain kills Burn. Patrician's Scorn and Celestial Flare are great against Bogles. Run at least 3 copies of each for sideboard. If you see a lot of other aggro decks then I would suggest Gempalm Avenger his cycling ability can really turn a clogged board state in your favor plus it draws you a card.
Thanks! Coordinated Barrage and Unified Strike are very good options for removal. I just hope I can find them in paper.
What do you think about Squadron Hawk? Should I keep it? or replace it with Thraben Inspector?
I will test atleast 2 Gempalm Avenger. I'm just wondering if I will ever get a chance to cast him at that cmc other than cycling him.
I'm thinking of having a 2-4 split of Patrician's Scorn and Celestial Flare, respectively since Celestial is also good against infect.
Btw, what's your take on Mana Tithe and Oblivion Ring? Are they worth a sideboard slot?
2) Use the right number of each card.
3) Know your probabilities.
4) Print your deck lists; make yourself and your judges happier.
I can't seem to pass up the CA of Squadron and the extra damage from Bonesplitter. I might try pure Soldiers + Removals without the Hawks + Splitters build.
I also don't know what to take out for the Vehicle. How many are you running?
Btw, I'm playing this on paper. I plan to take it to tournaments if I get to complete the pieces immediately. What do you think is a good all-around sideboard? I have no idea of the meta in my LGS, so I don't know what cards to put on my sideboard.
Thanks btw!
I'm not saying it's optimized or anything, but Freighter is so damn good.
2) Use the right number of each card.
3) Know your probabilities.
4) Print your deck lists; make yourself and your judges happier.