Hello all! I'm just getting back into the game after about 10 years away and I've decided to build a mono-red burn deck to ease back into things (i.e. it's simple to play and is cheap to build). I'm running into a few tricky decisions with card choices though, so I'm looking for a little advice. First of all, here's how the deck looks right now:
Now, I have 2 main questions, although any advice is welcome. First, should I throw in Ash Zealot ? Seems like great graveyard hate and a good overall creature, and I'm wondering if I should stick it in the SB or the main deck (or neither?) and what to take out to make room for it. I'm also wondering if I should replace Volcanic Fallout with Anger of the Gods ? It seems like more effective creature removal but it doesn't deal any damage to my opponent, so I'm kind of on the fence. Thanks in advance for any tips!
Ash Zealot isn't really a very effective card. There aren't that many decks actually casting spells from the GY and being a 2/2 means she doesn't match up well with all the x/3's in the format.
Volcanic Fallout vs. Anger of the Gods is more of a meta choice. Generally speaking you'll want Slagstorm over Anger because it allows you the option of hitting players if you need the extra damage.
4 Goblin Guide
2 Hellspark Elemental
2 Grim Lavamancer
3 Keldon Marauders
3 Vexing Devil
4 Rift Bolt
3 Searing Blaze
4 Skullcrack
4 Shard Volley
4 Lava Spike
3 Magma Jet
Sideboard:
2 Torpor Orb
3 Leyline of Punishment
2 Volcanic Fallout
4 Smash to Smithereens
2 Molten Rain
Now, I have 2 main questions, although any advice is welcome. First, should I throw in Ash Zealot ? Seems like great graveyard hate and a good overall creature, and I'm wondering if I should stick it in the SB or the main deck (or neither?) and what to take out to make room for it. I'm also wondering if I should replace Volcanic Fallout with Anger of the Gods ? It seems like more effective creature removal but it doesn't deal any damage to my opponent, so I'm kind of on the fence. Thanks in advance for any tips!
Volcanic Fallout vs. Anger of the Gods is more of a meta choice. Generally speaking you'll want Slagstorm over Anger because it allows you the option of hitting players if you need the extra damage.
Good luck, and welcome back!