On the other hand, our problem is the opponent drawing them asap. We can't really rely on searching or drawing them since we don't have that kind of resources within our color. So far, our tutor are mainly Worldly Tutor, Sylvan Tutor, or Enlightened Tutor... and tons and tons of drawpower.
Hopefully, a Rest in Peace on legs will get printed. A Pyrostatic Pillar on legs is coming out, so maybe in the future RIP on legs is a possibility. Every deck has a weakness and we have to accept for us it's GY strategies. Let's just hope reanimator does not get popular.
Doesn't matter if it has legs or not, the point would be grabbing them on time. It has the same concept on tutoring/drawing a card but we're lacking in the department.
I doubt we'll see a walking RIP anytime soon. Mmmmaaaybe next year.
A question on Fiery Justice. A deathtouch marath can't remove a Protection from RGW or a hexproof guy.can Fiery Justice be replaced by Mizzium Mortars or Bonfire of the Damned(oh,teeg....)?
Can't really work with Bonfire because of Teeg... usually we drop him at a drop of the hat since most control decks like to Wrath around us. When they use Toxic Deluge... at least they loose 1 life minimum... 2 if Teeg is involved.
Mortars is fine... Just pray that it's worth the 3rrr cost.
Yes I got it down pretty well! I have noticed teeg is probably won't of the best cards against a lot of decks. I do wanna try bbe but I feel like it may be inconsistent.
BBE shines in the control matchup. It's a 2 for 1 and 3/2 haste. Its good to play after sweepers or to attack plainswalkers after they tap out for it plus control players don't have many blockers so it can get in some damage. Even when you cascade into 2 lands then an elf(happened to me last tourney), that's 3 bad draws it removed. What you want from BBE is the card advantage it gives. Even cascading a lowly 1/1 dork is a threat if you are both topdecking and they are out of sweepers. Of course cascading into value creatures are best making him more than a 2 for 1 card.
As for hexproof creatures, Ikaoru is right, just block them. Just play conservatively when it's just the hexproof creature. If they become unblockable, and you can't destroy the aura or equipment, that's the time to overcommit. It will become a race and if they use a sweeper, they will kill their hexproof creature too.
When I look for anti hexproof guys I always feel sad when I see Archetype of Endurance. Why did R&D have to make it 8CC!!!
What do you think of Prophetic Flamespeaker in Marath? Dump a few +1/+1 counters on him and we could be getting extra cards off him. And if you run SOFAI of SOFAF, the trample and doublestrike work well with those! I am drawn to the possibility of getting 2 extra cards per turn..... I used to run Mirran Crusader as a sword carrier but have since dropped it because it didn't do much on its own. Now this I could give a try because it does a lot without the swords and can get out of hand with a sword or with a little help from marath's +1/+1 counters.
I've tested her few months ago... still too slow with turn 2 Reanimator (not Oloro probably Mimeo). I have to drop her for speed. However, I haven't tested her against Iname.
Completely forgot about her until you've mentioned her.
Glad that you made a report on Iname with somewhat in-depth detail. I usually have bad luck with Iname but I do need to practice dealing with him. With your report, I'm confident and should analyze my future matches against Iname.
I haven't cast new Ajani with my games (aka I drew him but I already win that round), however it does a lot of nasty potential when he's online even if Marath is not in play. I have positive experience with Garruk, it shouldn't be no different with a cheaper 'walker.
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Awesome report Lyserg! And great job taking it down! It looks as if the tournament at my local shop is going to still happen, but they are not sure of prize support yet which is kind of annoying. It'll be good to just get the experience with the deck between a good variety of decks. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
I want to try that enchantment version because of Cathars' Crusade, lol....
The second list has Beast Within, another card I want to squeeze in but can't find a card to cut for. If your meta has a lot of planeswalkers, this is a good addition.
I've tested Crusade in my old Post-Oath enchantment version. It's pretty fun using it since we have access to tons of mana with Serra's Sanctum. I guess that he didn't have access to Moat (pricy pricy $$$ card) for Luminarch Ascension and Sigil of the Empty Throne. Wished he had Replenish in there too.
On the other hand, our problem is the opponent drawing them asap. We can't really rely on searching or drawing them since we don't have that kind of resources within our color. So far, our tutor are mainly Worldly Tutor, Sylvan Tutor, or Enlightened Tutor... and tons and tons of draw power.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Duel Commander:
GWRMarath, Will of the WildGWR
BUWDoomsday OloroBUW
I doubt we'll see a walking RIP anytime soon. Mmmmaaaybe next year.
Pyrostatic Pillar => Eidolon of the Great Revel : 11 years (2003 & 2014)
Pithing Needle => Phyrexian Revoker : 6 years (2005 & 2011)
Meddling Mage => Nevermore : 10 Years (2001 & 2011)
Although, it's nice that we have some answers against them.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Mortars is fine... Just pray that it's worth the 3rrr cost.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
BBE shines in the control matchup. It's a 2 for 1 and 3/2 haste. Its good to play after sweepers or to attack plainswalkers after they tap out for it plus control players don't have many blockers so it can get in some damage. Even when you cascade into 2 lands then an elf(happened to me last tourney), that's 3 bad draws it removed. What you want from BBE is the card advantage it gives. Even cascading a lowly 1/1 dork is a threat if you are both topdecking and they are out of sweepers. Of course cascading into value creatures are best making him more than a 2 for 1 card.
As for hexproof creatures, Ikaoru is right, just block them. Just play conservatively when it's just the hexproof creature. If they become unblockable, and you can't destroy the aura or equipment, that's the time to overcommit. It will become a race and if they use a sweeper, they will kill their hexproof creature too.
When I look for anti hexproof guys I always feel sad when I see Archetype of Endurance. Why did R&D have to make it 8CC!!!
Duel Commander:
GWRMarath, Will of the WildGWR
BUWDoomsday OloroBUW
What do you think of Prophetic Flamespeaker in Marath? Dump a few +1/+1 counters on him and we could be getting extra cards off him. And if you run SOFAI of SOFAF, the trample and doublestrike work well with those! I am drawn to the possibility of getting 2 extra cards per turn..... I used to run Mirran Crusader as a sword carrier but have since dropped it because it didn't do much on its own. Now this I could give a try because it does a lot without the swords and can get out of hand with a sword or with a little help from marath's +1/+1 counters.
Duel Commander:
GWRMarath, Will of the WildGWR
BUWDoomsday OloroBUW
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Has anyone played against Keranos, God of Storms? I got my butt handed to him. Maybe it's lady luck ignoring me.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Take your time on writing on your report.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Completely forgot about her until you've mentioned her.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
really??? I had no idea this card was good... *yawn* ban Survival already. gives aggro decks like marath a combo win it shouldn't have.
I haven't cast new Ajani with my games (aka I drew him but I already win that round), however it does a lot of nasty potential when he's online even if Marath is not in play. I have positive experience with Garruk, it shouldn't be no different with a cheaper 'walker.
'
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
Here's the most recent top winning decks from St. Nazaire (91 players)
2014/04/?? St Nazaire
[spoiler=Benjamin Jean]
4/91st Place
EventMagic OnlineOCTGN2ApprenticeBuy These Cards
1 Marath, Will of the Wild
Creatures:12
1 Academy Rector
1 Arbor Elf
1 Argothian Enchantress
1 Courser of Kruphix
1 Knight of the Reliquary
1 Lotus Cobra
1 Mentor of the Meek
1 Mesa Enchantress
1 Oracle of Mul Daya
1 Primeval Titan
1 Stoneforge Mystic
1 Verduran Enchantress
1 Weathered Wayfarer
Sorcery
1 Idyllic Tutor
1 Nature's Lore
1 Pyroclasm
1 Three Visits
1 Wrath of God
Instants:
1 Enlightened Tutor
1 Starstorm
Enchantments:34
1
1 Burgeoning
1 Exploration
1 Fastbond
1 Keen Sense
1 Land Tax
1 Mana Bloom
1 Utopia Sprawl
1 Wild Growth
1 Earthcraft
1 Fertile Ground
1 Ground Seal
1 Journey to Nowhere
1 Khalni Heart Expedition
1 Seal of Cleansing
1 Seal of Primordium
1 Shivan Harvest
1 Sterling Grove
1 Sylvan Library
1 Trace of Abundance
3
1 Aura of Silence
1 Aura Shards
1 Blood Moon
1 Enchantress's Presence
1 Holistic Wisdom
1 Nevermore
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Overgrowth
1 Story Circle
4
1 Glare of Subdual
1 Parallax Wave
1 Squirrel Nest
5+
1 Cathars' Crusade
1 Privileged Position
1 Recycle
Artifacts:@
1 Basilisk Collar
1 Skullclamp
Planeswalkers:3
1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion
1 Garruk Wildspeaker
1 Karn Liberated
9 Snow-Covered Forest
2 Snow-Covered Mountain
4 Snow-Covered Plains
1 Plateau
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Savannah
1 Stomping Ground
1 Taiga
1 Temple Garden
1 Arid Mesa
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Flooded Strand
1 Marsh Flats
1 Misty Rainforest
1 Scalding Tarn
1 Verdant Catacombs
1 Windswept Heath
1 Wooded Foothills
1 Flagstones of Trokair
1 Gaea's Cradle
1 Horizon Canopy
1 Selesnya Sanctuary
1 Serra's Sanctum
1 Cavern of Souls
1 Dust Bowl
1 Mouth of Ronom
1 Rishadan Port
1 Wasteland
[spoiler=Ranking]
[numlist]
[*] Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
[*] Azami, Lady of Scrolls
[*] Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
[*] Marath, Will of the Wild
[*] Marath, Will of the Wild
[*] Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper
[*] Talrand, Sky Summoner
[*] Radha, Heir To Keld
[/numlist]
[/list]
[/spoiler]
[/spoiler]
That list is somewhat similar to my enchantment version. Didn't realized that Burgeoning is a nifty annoying card.
2014/04/?? St. Nazaire
[spoiler=Benjamin Jean]
5/91st Place
EventMagic OnlineOCTGN2ApprenticeBuy These Cards
1 Marath, Will of the Wild
Creatures:40
0
1 Dryad Arbor
1
1 Arbor Elf
1 Avacyn's Pilgrim
1 Birds of Paradise
1 Elvish Mystic
1 Fyndhorn Elves
1 Llanowar Elves
1 Joraga Treespeaker
1 Mother of Runes
2
1 Bloom Tender
1 Gyre Sage
1 Lotus Cobra
1 Skyshroud Elf
1 Sylvan Caryatid
1 Fauna Shaman
1 Gaddock Teeg
1 Nightshade Peddler
1 Qasali Pridemage
1 Scavenging Ooze
1 Stoneforge Mystic
1 Voice of Resurgence
3
1 Brimaz, King of Oreskos
1 Courser of Kruphix
1 Eternal Witness
1 Fiend Hunter
1 Harmonic Sliver
1 Knight of the Reliquary
1 Spike Feeder
1 Wood Elves
4
1 Flametongue Kavu
1 Linvala, Keeper of Silence
1 Oracle of Mul Daya
1 Purphoros, God of the Forge
1 Restoration Angel
1 Acidic Slime
1 Archangel of Thune
1 Karmic Guide
1 Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
1 Reveillark
1 Zealous Conscripts
6
1 Primeval Titan
Sorcery:1
1 Green Sun's Zenith
Instants:6
1 Beast Within
1 Chord of Calling
1 Eladamri's Call
1 Enlightened Tutor
1 Path to Exile
1 Swords to Plowshares
Enchantments:5
1 Aura Shards
1 Earthcraft
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Survival of the Fittest
1 Sylvan Library
Artifacts:4
1 Basilisk Collar
1 Birthing Pod
1 Skullclamp
1 Umezawa's Jitte
Planeswalkers:3
1 Domri Rade
1 Garruk Wildspeaker
1 Xenagos, the Reveler
Lands:40
2 Forest
1 Mountain
1 Plains
1 Plateau
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Savannah
1 Stomping Ground
1 Taiga
1 Temple Garden
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Flooded Strand
1 Marsh Flats
1 Misty Rainforest
1 Scalding Tarn
1 Verdant Catacombs
1 Windswept Heath
1 Wooded Foothills
1 Battlefield Forge
1 Brushland
1 City of Brass
1 Clifftop Retreat
1 Command Tower
1 Copperline Gorge
1 Fire-Lit Thicket
1 Flagstones of Trokair
1 Gaea's Cradle
1 Grove of the Burnwillows
1 Horizon Canopy
1 Karplusan Forest
1 Razorverge Thicket
1 Rootbound Crag
1 Rugged Prairie
1 Sunpetal Grove
1 Wasteland
1 Cavern of Souls
1 Kessig Wolf Run
1 Stirring Wildwood
[spoiler=Ranking]
[numlist]
[*] Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
[*] Azami, Lady of Scrolls
[*] Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
[*] Marath, Will of the Wild
[*] Marath, Will of the Wild
[*] Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper
[*] Talrand, Sky Summoner
[*] Radha, Heir To Keld
[/numlist]
[/list]
[/spoiler]
[/spoiler]
This one has a typical list.
List tags are malformed.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier
The second list has Beast Within, another card I want to squeeze in but can't find a card to cut for. If your meta has a lot of planeswalkers, this is a good addition.
I agree with Lyserg that Mana Confluence and Ajani, Mentor of Heroes are the only playables from JOU. Prophetic Flamespeaker will be good for versions that run swords/ Jitte, much like Eidolon of Blossoms would fit the enchantment version.
Duel Commander:
GWRMarath, Will of the WildGWR
BUWDoomsday OloroBUW
I've tested Crusade in my old Post-Oath enchantment version. It's pretty fun using it since we have access to tons of mana with Serra's Sanctum. I guess that he didn't have access to Moat (pricy pricy $$$ card) for Luminarch Ascension and Sigil of the Empty Throne. Wished he had Replenish in there too.
Duel Commander
URG [Primer] Maelstrom Wanderer [Primer] URG
Duel Commander Current Projects:
RGWMarath, Will of the WildRGW
BRXMogis, God of SlaughterBRX
RWxIoras, God of VictoryRWx
WBxAthreos, God of PassageWBx
Created By: DarkNightCavalier