I wanted to know some opinions on the latest modern brew, Splendid Valakut. The deck functions similarly to Scapeshift, however instead of finding mountains in our library, we are putting them from our graveyard into play. There are currently 2 main versions of the deck, the dredge variant and the non-dredge variant.
As far as I know the main advantage that this deck has over Scapeshift is that it is a bit faster, with turn 4-5 kills. Scapeshift is, of course, a more resilient deck and this is one of the reasons why I made this thread, so we could try to find a way to make the deck better. (thanks for the quick reply btw)
How much graveyard hate there is depends on the meta. Who is running rest in peace or leyline of the void? Most grave hate is focused on not allowing stuff to trigger like grafdigger cage, which doesn't hurt this deck.
This deck can consistently win turns 4 and 5. Can scapeshift do that? Sure, but it's definitely more of a control deck that's racing to get 7 lands in play. To be fair, scapeshift is probably the better overall deck, but reclamation doesn't care about land destruction.
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The new Cycling lands have gotten people interested in this deck again.
I watched​ The Deck Tech this morning and I'm wondering why Mulch? I dislike forcing all the lands to your hand.
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This deck seems very interesting. I definitely plan on looking into this. Something like Loam Package, Dredge Package, and maybe some Aftermath/Flashback/Retrace cards to try and hold down the fort until we can go off. Just spitballing here. The new cycling lands seem decent, as well as something like the new Rubble or Earth.
Is someone still playing this/willing to contribute to its refinement?
I am not sure about some cards, like the main deck Molten Vortex. It serves as both alt wincon and a way to deal with pesky creatures, but running 1-of seems odd. Also, I havent played the deck a lot in competitive environments and I am not sure at all about the SB. COuld anyone give any SB strategy or recommendations?
He gifts on turn 4 for a Iona, Shield of Emeria but he says red. I proceed to splendid reclamation for the win next turn. Game two, he successfully closes the game naming green this time. G3 I managed to play around his gifts casting an early reclamation (not lethal) and he couldnt fight my ability to draw mountains.
In: 2 Collective Brutalities
Out: 2 Lightning axe
Game 1 I am able to conflagrate a Scavenging Ooze before it gets out of hand and he scoops hard to reclamation (many game 1s are so easy to win against midrangey decks). Game 2 he surprises me with a surgical extraction in response and I simply lose after that. Game 3 gets really close as I cast the reclamation with Valakut in play (not in the GY), so I numb his extraction. I use many triggers to get rid of creatures (which I am not sure it was the way to go), but I finally get to win after he GQ my valakut and proceeds to extract it, but I respond with noxious revival and safe my valakuts.
Bad draws and many counters on his side to slow me down a lot. He also had "natural" tron both games and he smashed me with his sundering titan. Nothing I could have really done here.
Even though I am not able to master the deck and the SB properly, it felt really strong and, most importantly, super fun to play. People were really amazed. I dont like the one ofs in the SB so I might replace them with 2 GQ (to synergise with our Life from the loam) or similar. I didnt use the Titans that much, but I really think they should be there. In any case, this deck can not afford to SB in many cards, because the engines are pretty tight already and the flex spots are not abundant.
I wanted to know some opinions on the latest modern brew, Splendid Valakut. The deck functions similarly to Scapeshift, however instead of finding mountains in our library, we are putting them from our graveyard into play. There are currently 2 main versions of the deck, the dredge variant and the non-dredge variant.
The dredge variant
3 Stinkweed Imp
4 Golgari Grave-Troll
3 Conflagrate
4 Faithless Looting
2 Lightning Axe
3 Life from the Loam
3 Tormenting Voice
2 Mystic Retrieval
4 Splendid Reclamation
4 Bloodstained Mire
4 Cinder Glade
1 Forest
9 Mountain
1 Steam Vents
2 Stomping Ground
4 Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
2 Wooded Foothills
The non-dredge Variant
2 Eternal Witness
4 Grisly Salvage
4 Life from the Loam
4 Mulch
4 Lingering Souls
4 Splendid Reclamation
4 Bring to Light
4 Bloodstained Mire
3 Cinder Glade
2 Mountain
2 Sacred Foundry
3 Steam Vents
4 Stomping Ground
4 Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
4 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard (non-dredge)
2 Path to Exile
3 Abrupt Decay
2 Stony Silence
1 Timely Reinforcements
2 Damnation
3 Leyline of Sanctity
source- https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/against-the-odds-splendid-valakut-modern
Current Decklist- https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/732750#online
Sideboard Guide- https://www.scribd.com/document/384901650/Sideboard-Guide-to-Squeeflagrate
Forum- https://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/modern/deck-creation-modern/582542-raphael-levys-loam-pox?page=37
Current Decklist- https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/732750#online
Sideboard Guide- https://www.scribd.com/document/384901650/Sideboard-Guide-to-Squeeflagrate
Forum- https://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/modern/deck-creation-modern/582542-raphael-levys-loam-pox?page=37
This deck can consistently win turns 4 and 5. Can scapeshift do that? Sure, but it's definitely more of a control deck that's racing to get 7 lands in play. To be fair, scapeshift is probably the better overall deck, but reclamation doesn't care about land destruction.
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UBW Gifts
B 8Rack
Legacy
RB Goblins
Do you guys think that we could create a 'plan B' for the deck so that it doesn't just fold to control/ graveyard exile?
Current Decklist- https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/732750#online
Sideboard Guide- https://www.scribd.com/document/384901650/Sideboard-Guide-to-Squeeflagrate
Forum- https://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/modern/deck-creation-modern/582542-raphael-levys-loam-pox?page=37
You can play around Nihil and Relic... Scooze.
Just look up Travis Wizard and Graveshift on youtube. It's fire.
I watched​ The Deck Tech this morning and I'm wondering why Mulch? I dislike forcing all the lands to your hand.
1x Bloodstained Mire
4x Cathartic Reunion
4x Cinder Glade
3x Conflagrate
4x Faithless Looting
1x Forest
2x Golgari Thug
4x Insolent Neonate
2x Life from the Loam
2x Lightning Axe
1x Molten Vortex
8x Mountain
2x Mystic Retrieval
1x Noxious Revival
1x Sheltered Thicket
1x Smoldering Marsh
4x Splendid Reclamation
4x Stinkweed Imp
2x Stomping Ground
4x Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
4x Wooded Foothills
2x Ancient Grudge
1x Bojuka Bog
1x Boseiju, Who Shelters All
1x Crumble to Dust
2x Darkblast
2x Lightning Axe
3x Primeval Titan
1x Slaughter Games
1x Sweltering Suns
Link to deck @ TappedOut.net
Is someone still playing this/willing to contribute to its refinement?
I am not sure about some cards, like the main deck Molten Vortex. It serves as both alt wincon and a way to deal with pesky creatures, but running 1-of seems odd. Also, I havent played the deck a lot in competitive environments and I am not sure at all about the SB. COuld anyone give any SB strategy or recommendations?
Thanks!
BW BW Tokens
RG Dredgeplendid Reclamation
RW Boros Burn
GB Elves
RB Dark Goblins
WU Azorius' Relic
4x Cathartic Reunion
4x Cinder Glade
3x Conflagrate
1x Explore
4x Faithless Looting
1x Forest
2x Golgari Thug
4x Insolent Neonate
2x Life from the Loam
2x Lightning Axe
8x Mountain
2x Mystic Retrieval
1x Noxious Revival
1x Sheltered Thicket
1x Smoldering Marsh
4x Splendid Reclamation
4x Stinkweed Imp
2x Stomping Ground
4x Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
4x Wooded Foothills
2x Ancient Grudge
1x Boseiju, Who Shelters All
2x Collective Brutality
1x Crumble to Dust
3x Explore
2x Lightning Axe
3x Primeval Titan
1x Slaughter Games
Match-ups:
He gifts on turn 4 for a Iona, Shield of Emeria but he says red. I proceed to splendid reclamation for the win next turn. Game two, he successfully closes the game naming green this time. G3 I managed to play around his gifts casting an early reclamation (not lethal) and he couldnt fight my ability to draw mountains.
In: 2 Collective Brutalities
Out: 2 Lightning axe
Game 1 I am able to conflagrate a Scavenging Ooze before it gets out of hand and he scoops hard to reclamation (many game 1s are so easy to win against midrangey decks). Game 2 he surprises me with a surgical extraction in response and I simply lose after that. Game 3 gets really close as I cast the reclamation with Valakut in play (not in the GY), so I numb his extraction. I use many triggers to get rid of creatures (which I am not sure it was the way to go), but I finally get to win after he GQ my valakut and proceeds to extract it, but I respond with noxious revival and safe my valakuts.
In: 2 Lightning axe, 2 Primeval Titan (I shouldnt have)
Out: 2 Insolent Neonate, Explore, Cathartic reunion
Bad draws and many counters on his side to slow me down a lot. He also had "natural" tron both games and he smashed me with his sundering titan. Nothing I could have really done here.
In: 2 Collective Brutalities, 2 ancient grudge, 1 crumble to dust, 1 boiseju
Out: 2 Lightning axe, 3 conflagrate, 1 explore
Easy win game 1. G2 I just win before he goes off. Nothing really to remark here.
In: 2 Collective Brutalities, 2 lightning axe
Out: 4 insolent neonate
Even though I am not able to master the deck and the SB properly, it felt really strong and, most importantly, super fun to play. People were really amazed. I dont like the one ofs in the SB so I might replace them with 2 GQ (to synergise with our Life from the loam) or similar. I didnt use the Titans that much, but I really think they should be there. In any case, this deck can not afford to SB in many cards, because the engines are pretty tight already and the flex spots are not abundant.
Feedback is appreciated
BW BW Tokens
RG Dredgeplendid Reclamation
RW Boros Burn
GB Elves
RB Dark Goblins
WU Azorius' Relic