So i recently discovered a new LGS to play at and after getting a killer deal on the BNG event deck, I found myself getting the itch to get back into standard. After purusing my collection for RTR block cards and going through what i had from Theros, I came up with the following.
So its a fairly stock list with a few budget substitutions. 2 x Read the Bones is filling in until i obtain the proper scry lands and the last Underworld Connections i need. The removal suite could use some upgrades, mostly 2-3 more Downfalls. My biggest question is my inclusion of Mogis Marauder and Disciple of Phenax. The maruader is mostly there to fill in the three drop slot due to lack of Nightveil Specter, and as a potential blowout. The disciples are a there to fill in for Thoughtseize, on a stick.
Secondly, Im experimenting with 2 Golgari Keyrunes for both mana fixing and as proxy Mutavaults. Is this even worth it?
Im semi out of the loop as far the overall meta. Im not against spending money on the deck but would like to upgrade in the most effective ways first. First on the list is getting the mana fixed, which will be fairly easy as i have plenty to trade for it. Obviously specters will come soon after. in the meantime i would like some budget suggestions and tweaks. Thanks for reading!
Quick update: Swapped two gates for temple of malady. Finally got some play testing in against my brother and am really happy with how strong the deck performs.
I'd get rid of unknown shores in favor of a normal land. That aside, golgari charm in the sideboard. Mogis' marauder isn't too good on your curve and disciple is meh. If you want some spare hand hate, try brain maggot. It isn't so amazing vs aggro but you can just board out in that case when you board drown in. More herald of torment would be welcome. I don't feel like golgari keyrune is needed but that's up to you.
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14 Swamps
4 Golgari Guildgate
3 Overgrown Tomb
1 Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
1 Unknown Shores
Mana Rocks
2 Golgari Keyrune
Creatures
4 Desecration Demon
4 Pack Rat
4 Gray Merchant of Asphodel
2 Disciple of Phenax
2 Mogis's Marauder
1 Herald of Torment
1 Nightveil Specter
3 Bile blight
2 Devour Flesh
1 Heroes Downfall
2 Underworld Connections
2 Read The Bones
3 Abrupt Decay
2 Doom Blade
1 Whip of Erebos
1 Vraska the Unseen
1 Whip of Erebos
2 Dark Betrayal
2 Drown in Sorrow
4 Pharika's Cure
4 Duress
2 Staff of the Death Magus
So its a fairly stock list with a few budget substitutions. 2 x Read the Bones is filling in until i obtain the proper scry lands and the last Underworld Connections i need. The removal suite could use some upgrades, mostly 2-3 more Downfalls. My biggest question is my inclusion of Mogis Marauder and Disciple of Phenax. The maruader is mostly there to fill in the three drop slot due to lack of Nightveil Specter, and as a potential blowout. The disciples are a there to fill in for Thoughtseize, on a stick.
Secondly, Im experimenting with 2 Golgari Keyrunes for both mana fixing and as proxy Mutavaults. Is this even worth it?
Im semi out of the loop as far the overall meta. Im not against spending money on the deck but would like to upgrade in the most effective ways first. First on the list is getting the mana fixed, which will be fairly easy as i have plenty to trade for it. Obviously specters will come soon after. in the meantime i would like some budget suggestions and tweaks. Thanks for reading!
People still scoop to Thragtusk.
People still scoop to Thragtusk.