After not playing MTG for the last few years I was going through some cards to sell. During the process I found a half way built Affinity deck. After selling a few cards I decided to trade a bunch in to some shops to complete the deck, which is for Modern. I have finally completed the deck and and still have some credit left over and was looking for some help with what to do next.
I have about $420 left over in credit and was going to buy some staples that would be easy to move in the future or possibly allow me to have a start on another Modern deck. My original plan was this...
Tarmogoyf x3
Verdant Catacombs x3
Thoughtseize x2
After looking at some top 8 deck lists I realize I can put together Scapeshift for about the same that I can buy those 8 cards for. Instead of using Windswept Heath x3 like many I'd still buy the Verdant Catacombs x3 as I don't believe it matters for this deck, but the possibility of using the VC in the future in a different deck is greater for me than the WH.
Anyway, was just looking for some thoughts. If you have an idea that would be better than either of these let me know. I'm just searching with what to do with the remaining credit right now. No, I won't spend it on you!!!
Sounds like good thoughts. Affinity is a fine deck and players who know how to pilot it well seem to have very good results. Sure, there will be ups and downs. Some days, most opponents will have that turn 2 Stony Silence. Other days, they won't or it will come down too late.
GR Titan Shift is also a good deck and diversifies what you have. I also know a newer Modern player who runs Titan Shift and he is just 4 Goyfs and a few other cards short of Junk Midrange. I told him that he shouldn't sell his deck immediately just for the few cards he needs for Junk Midrange. Titan Shift is a good deck. Of course, it also depends on if you want to be the deck that is mostly free from hate and try to stop what your opponent is doing or do you want to be proactive in a way other than Discard. GBx decks are personally pretty boring to me, but I guess whatever floats your boat.
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Standard - Mono Red (6-2 and 5-3 in 2 McQ)
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I'd suggest getting a combo deck such as Titan-Shift. Fetch Land investment is a good idea along with shock lands. I have my "Win" deck, my "fair" deck and a pet deck that still happens to be tier 2.
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After not playing MTG for the last few years I was going through some cards to sell. During the process I found a half way built Affinity deck. After selling a few cards I decided to trade a bunch in to some shops to complete the deck, which is for Modern. I have finally completed the deck and and still have some credit left over and was looking for some help with what to do next.
I have about $420 left over in credit and was going to buy some staples that would be easy to move in the future or possibly allow me to have a start on another Modern deck. My original plan was this...
Tarmogoyf x3
Verdant Catacombs x3
Thoughtseize x2
After looking at some top 8 deck lists I realize I can put together Scapeshift for about the same that I can buy those 8 cards for. Instead of using Windswept Heath x3 like many I'd still buy the Verdant Catacombs x3 as I don't believe it matters for this deck, but the possibility of using the VC in the future in a different deck is greater for me than the WH.
Anyway, was just looking for some thoughts. If you have an idea that would be better than either of these let me know. I'm just searching with what to do with the remaining credit right now. No, I won't spend it on you!!!
Thanks
Mike
GR Titan Shift is also a good deck and diversifies what you have. I also know a newer Modern player who runs Titan Shift and he is just 4 Goyfs and a few other cards short of Junk Midrange. I told him that he shouldn't sell his deck immediately just for the few cards he needs for Junk Midrange. Titan Shift is a good deck. Of course, it also depends on if you want to be the deck that is mostly free from hate and try to stop what your opponent is doing or do you want to be proactive in a way other than Discard. GBx decks are personally pretty boring to me, but I guess whatever floats your boat.
Premodern - Trix, RecSur, Enchantress, Reanimator, Elves https://www.facebook.com/groups/PremodernUSA/
Modern - Neobrand, Hogaak Vine, Elves
Standard - Mono Red (6-2 and 5-3 in 2 McQ)
Draft - (I wish I had more time for limited...)
Commander -
Norin the Wary, Grimgrin, Adun Oakenshield (taking forever to build)(dead format for me)Signature by Rivenor of Miraculous Recovery Signatures
"In response.. Mana Leak?"
"Every game loss is due to your inability to interact with your opponent"