Not actually, but I used to run Mana Tithe and it was very helpful considering that it's a 1 CMC spell...
About Silence, I have 2 free-slots in my deck right now, so I guess I can give it a try.
For people complaining about Bloom and Control matchups, that was a big reason why I ran Blood Moon. I'd probably actually run them in the main now. I actually beat UWR control with an old version of this deck. Buffed up Spectral tokens are normally hard for them to deal with. If I was to run this deck now, I'd probably do the following:
Anyone playing Surge of Thoughtweft in their deck ?
I'm wondering whether to cut it or not.
MONO-WHITE: Surge is ok, but if you are not sure, you can replace it for +1 Path to Exile and +1 Honor of the Pure.
Also, I guess -1 Ballyrush and +1 Goldmeadow would be nice because you have only 20 lands.
WR: About splashing for red, it is a good idea. I feel like Ajani could be replaced for another land. And you can replace 1 Ballyrush for 1 Lightning Helix. Btw, you can always think about Blood Moon in Modern, the only problem is the money, lol.
What about Iroas, it seems to fit this deck rather well ?
I don't think so, that's cause you already have lots of cards with CMC 3 or +
EDIT: About Ballyrush Banneret, I just don't like it. You already have Preeminent Cap'n, so you can cheat Thoughtweft/Borderguard in. I guess you can replace those 4 Ballyrush for: 2 Honor of the Pure, 1 Helix and maybe another land. Just try it and tell me the results!
2. The deck seems rather weak as it is now, with little chance to win against control/midrange or outrace a good aggro or combo deck (unless you start with a god hand).
It doesn't seem very good at the moment without some better Kithkin cards (even Figure of Destiny which I like feels really slow in an aggro deck).
Splashing for Red seems to be a good idea in every Kithkin variant (Classic, Soldiers...)
So, I guess Blood Moon NEEDS to be in the list if you are not looking for budget.
2. The deck seems rather weak as it is now, with little chance to win against control/midrange or outrace a good aggro or combo deck (unless you start with a god hand).
It doesn't seem very good at the moment without some better Kithkin cards (even Figure of Destiny which I like feels really slow in an aggro deck).
I played a few games with your deck and consdering that this is the "Soldier/Kickass" variant of the deck:
1. I agree with you, Figure is too slow for it. And you can keep those Bannerets;
2. If you don't have Blood Moon, sideboarding is the key against control (Boil/Cavern of Souls/Rending Volley);
3. I guess you can cut those Figures off if they are not helping you, and keep Honor of the Pure;
4. I played with both, Iroas and Ajani, and that "prevent damage" ability + Preeminent Cap'n is nice. So, Iroas > Ajani in this case.
I had great success with the red splash with Blood Moon in the side. I'd probably put them in the main if I picked this deck up again. Also, I'd run Bolt over Helix.
@prismatic elf
Never tried Gideon, what are the results?
@praus6qwet
It seems you're running the Soldier/Kithkin version, so, I guess you should consider -4 Figure of Destiny (too slow if not running the classic kithkins), -3 Goldmeadow Harrier and -1 Kinsbaile Borderguard for +2 Militia's Pride, +2 Preeminent Cap'n and +4 Brave the Elements.
Preeminent is the heart of this variant, and Brave/Militia's Pride provides the "escape" you need.
4 Figure of Destiny
4 Knight of Meadowgrain
4 Wizened Cenn
2 Ranger of Eos
3 Cloudgoat Ranger
4 Spectral Procession
4 Honor of the Pure
3 Fortify
2 Brave the elements
18 Plains
4 Windbrisk Heights
4 Burrenton Forge-Tender
4 Ajani's' Presence
3 Stony Silence
2 brave the elements
2 Stilmoon Cavalier
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Indeed Gaddock may be useful once again. About those matchups, I agree that there's no place for them right now.
About Silence, I have 2 free-slots in my deck right now, so I guess I can give it a try.
4 Burrenton Forge-Tender
4 Goldmeadow Stalwart
4 Wizened Cenn
4 Knight of Meadowgrain
2 Ranger of Eos
4 Blood Moon
4 Path to Exile
4 Spectral Procession
3 Windbrisk Heights
4 Arid Mesa
3 Marsh Flats
4 Sacred Foundry
8 Plains
Sideboard:
Something to that effect.
I'm wondering whether to cut it or not.
Here is my list btw:
4x Ballyrush Banneret
4x Figure of Destiny
3x Goldmeadow Stalwart
3x Kinsbaile Borderguard
4x Knight of Meadowgrain
3x Preeminent Captain
2x Thoughtweft Trio
4x Wizened Cenn
4x Brave the Elements
3x Path to Exile
2x Surge of Thoughtweft
Enchantment (4)
3x Honor of the Pure
1x Militia's Pride
18x Plains
2x Rustic Clachan
4x Ballyrush Banneret
4x Figure of Destiny
4x Goldmeadow Stalwart
3x Kinsbaile Borderguard
4x Knight of Meadowgrain
3x Preeminent Captain
2x Thoughtweft Trio
4x Wizened Cenn
1x Ajani Vengeant
Instant (8)
2x Boros Charm
3x Brave the Elements
3x Lightning Helix
Land (20)
3x Battlefield Forge
4x Clifftop Retreat
13x Plains
2x Honor of the Pure
1x Militia's Pride
What do you think ?
I consider adding Iroas, God of Victory which I like in my boros aggro decks, and am bit unsure about Ajani Vengeant.
MONO-WHITE: Surge is ok, but if you are not sure, you can replace it for +1 Path to Exile and +1 Honor of the Pure.
Also, I guess -1 Ballyrush and +1 Goldmeadow would be nice because you have only 20 lands.
WR: About splashing for red, it is a good idea. I feel like Ajani could be replaced for another land. And you can replace 1 Ballyrush for 1 Lightning Helix. Btw, you can always think about Blood Moon in Modern, the only problem is the money, lol.
I don't think so, that's cause you already have lots of cards with CMC 3 or +
EDIT: About Ballyrush Banneret, I just don't like it. You already have Preeminent Cap'n, so you can cheat Thoughtweft/Borderguard in. I guess you can replace those 4 Ballyrush for: 2 Honor of the Pure, 1 Helix and maybe another land. Just try it and tell me the results!
2. The deck seems rather weak as it is now, with little chance to win against control/midrange or outrace a good aggro or combo deck (unless you start with a god hand).
It doesn't seem very good at the moment without some better Kithkin cards (even Figure of Destiny which I like feels really slow in an aggro deck).
3. I think I should cut Honor of the Pure and Militia's Pride for another Boros Charm and 2x Lightning Bolts and 1x Brave the Elements for another Bolt.
4. I still think the deck needs some extra value with Iroas, God of Victory (against aggro/midrange) or Ajani Vengeant (against control/combo)
(or maybe something else ? Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile ? Boros Reckoner ?)
Here is the updated list I have in mind:
4x Ballyrush Banneret
4x Figure of Destiny
4x Goldmeadow Stalwart
3x Kinsbaile Borderguard
4x Knight of Meadowgrain
3x Preeminent Captain
2x Thoughtweft Trio
4x Wizened Cenn
1x Ajani Vengeant (or Iroas, God of Victory)
Instant (11)
3x Boros Charm
2x Brave the Elements
3x Lightning Helix
3x Lightning Bolt
4x Battlefield Forge
4x Clifftop Retreat
1x Mountain
11x Plains
So, I guess Blood Moon NEEDS to be in the list if you are not looking for budget.
I played a few games with your deck and consdering that this is the "Soldier/Kickass" variant of the deck:
1. I agree with you, Figure is too slow for it. And you can keep those Bannerets;
2. If you don't have Blood Moon, sideboarding is the key against control (Boil/Cavern of Souls/Rending Volley);
3. I guess you can cut those Figures off if they are not helping you, and keep Honor of the Pure;
4. I played with both, Iroas and Ajani, and that "prevent damage" ability + Preeminent Cap'n is nice. So, Iroas > Ajani in this case.
4 Goldmeadow Stalwart
4 Figure of Destiny
4 Knight of Meadowgrain
4 Wizened Cenn
3 Cloudgoat Ranger
4 Spectral Procession
4 Honor of the Pure
4 Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
17 Plains
4 Windbrisk Heights
2 Mutavault
4 Leyline of Sanctity
3 Burrenton Forge-Tender
4 brave the elements
2 Stony Silence
2 Stilmoon Cavalier
Never tried Gideon, what are the results?
@praus6qwet
It seems you're running the Soldier/Kithkin version, so, I guess you should consider -4 Figure of Destiny (too slow if not running the classic kithkins), -3 Goldmeadow Harrier and -1 Kinsbaile Borderguard for +2 Militia's Pride, +2 Preeminent Cap'n and +4 Brave the Elements.
Preeminent is the heart of this variant, and Brave/Militia's Pride provides the "escape" you need.
4 Figure of Destiny
4 Knight of Meadowgrain
4 Wizened Cenn
2 Ranger of Eos
4 Honor of the Pure
4 Path to Exile
4 Suppression Field
4 Blood Moon
4 Spectral Procession
4 Sacred Foundry
4 Battlefield Forge
14 Plains
The red also opens up more sideboard options (Bolt/Roast/etc.). Thoughts?