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Hi all, long time commander player here looking to break into the modern format. I am looking for a cheapish deck that would allow me to be somewhat competitive while learning more about the format, and all the interactions between the decks. Like I said, this is my first attempt at building a modern deck so please just tear it to shreds. Tell me everything that's bad and why, and then how I can improve it. Thanks

You should check out the "Knightfall" primer - http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/modern/developing-competitive-modern/632942-knightfall-bant-company

Thanks for the suggestion! I kinda want to avoid combo decks for now. Does my list look at all viable or would you recommend I run someone else's until I learn the format?

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Creatures: 4 Birds of Paradise 2 Eldrazi Displacer 4 Eldrazi Skyspawner 3 eternal witness 4 kitchen finks 4 reflector mage 4 snapcaster mage	Instant: 4 collected company 4 path to exile Artifact: 4 Panharmonicon Land: 2 breeding pool 2 flooded strand 3 forest 2 hallowed fountain 4 island 2 misty rainforest 3 plains 2 temple garden 3 windswept heath

I'm working on a similar build myself, however I see a few issues with your list. First, Panharmonicon is far too slow for Modern. Secondly, relying on Eldrazi Skyspawner for colorless mana to power Displacer will lead to many situations where Displacer is just a vanilla 3/3. I recommend dropping the plan, and adding more value. I run Scavenging Ooze, Voice of Resurgence, and Qasali Pridemage to fill out the 2-drop slot. Snapcaster Mage also seems underpowered here because of the lack of Instants and Sorceries. Although it can't be flipped off Collected Company, Restoration Angel is also great for this kind of build as a 2-3of. Your mana base has room for utility lands as well, by cutting down on basics. Gavony Township, Ghost Quarter, and man lands (Celestial Colonnade, Stirring Wildwood, and Lumbering Falls).