@imaginarypuppets - It's underwhelmed me, while good against the classic marvel build, the new build is more diverse with whirler and it hasn't been worth the SB spots.
Hey Tiemuu, mind posting your current sideboard? I'd like to go back to having Chandra in the side and just wanna make sure I'm on the right track. My results have been ok with the M Majors sideboard, but it still doesn't feel great against Marvel so I'd rather diversify a little more. Do you still like her against the new Marvel builds?
That game was hilarious, looks like the opponent made a ton of errors, but still so satisfying when it doesn't look possible to get there. When the opponent has that insane board state, I was thinking "how does he possibly pull this off?".
As I've said before, this all could be due to me simply drawing good, but I have been happy with my SB plan against Marvel decks. It's a bad MU but I have managed to win games and matches with Transgress and Chandra working in tandem. Trying to beat Emrakul with removal seems like a fools errand. Our deck can wreck havoc on our board so it doesn't even matter if you remove the Emrakul, especially since the Marvel player is very likely to get another go and grind value with Aetherworks.
My plan is to put the Marvel player down to 6 - 0 life before they get to cast their emrakul. this isn't easy and so the MU isn't very good, but it definitely can happen. Marvel activations can give them cards like Chandra which aren't very intimidating. from there a fiery temper, disintegration, chandra activation, priest-trigger or a combination of those can seal the deal.
Also, in honour of your results, I'm trying a fourth axe in the side and bring back Chandra haha
Sick run Tiemuu, I've played 3 comp leagues since my post with two 4-1 and one 3-2 finishes. Main deck feels great, but I'm still so torn on the SB, how have those cards you've been experimenting with worked out? The meta shift is definitely in our favour as I haven't seen GB at all lately.
Thanks very much for posting your plan. Here are a few of my thoughts:
UW FLASH: I find that a few transgress go a long way in this matchup, whether catching a Gideon or Avacyn, it can lead to a large tempo swing and give you a better idea of when to hit the gas.
GR MARVEL: This matchup has been a struggle for me, for a long time I was doing the sideboard plan that you've suggested, but this is the deck that has largely contributed to my cold streak. This is why I'm giving the M.Majors sideboard plan a try, seems like it would be good against this and GB delirium (which are a big part of my local meta). Sinister concoction seems like great emrakul tech. You mentioned you want to be fast in this matchup, but I find we aren't nearly fast enough against their regular to good draws.
Control: I too like chandra as she is fantastic is you can set her up to hit the board, but I feel key is the other best card, ditching lands for more threats is important.
Fast Aggro (Mardu, RW, BW): These matchups are pretty good, I normally bring in galvanic bombardments, take out two keys, a pia and a bomat on the draw.
Energy decks: Still trying to figure this out, I seem to lose to a resolved hydra and win otherwise.
Overall I like M.Majors sideboard, but I miss the 3 Chandra's I had previously. I used to play Kalitas online against aggro and he would win the game if he managed to stick, just found that this rarely was the case. Furthermore, I don't think the aggro matchups are too bad. Lastly, weaver of lightning is not worth the slot, played that card a ton and it's just clunky and unnecessary in this deck (definitely a great SB card in many decks tho).
Tiemuuu, would you mind giving some insight into your sideboard plan?
I've been playing the deck for awhile, had a couple 5-0's in competitive leagues, but have been a little cold lately. I find I keep changing my sideboard as I can never find something I'm comfortable with and often will overside or perhaps taking out the wrong things. Currently, I'm interested in giving Michael Majors side a try (my main is the same as his and the adjusted one you posted). I don't have Kalitas for live or online play and not really interested in making that investment. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Also, in honour of your results, I'm trying a fourth axe in the side and bring back Chandra haha
UW FLASH: I find that a few transgress go a long way in this matchup, whether catching a Gideon or Avacyn, it can lead to a large tempo swing and give you a better idea of when to hit the gas.
GR MARVEL: This matchup has been a struggle for me, for a long time I was doing the sideboard plan that you've suggested, but this is the deck that has largely contributed to my cold streak. This is why I'm giving the M.Majors sideboard plan a try, seems like it would be good against this and GB delirium (which are a big part of my local meta). Sinister concoction seems like great emrakul tech. You mentioned you want to be fast in this matchup, but I find we aren't nearly fast enough against their regular to good draws.
Control: I too like chandra as she is fantastic is you can set her up to hit the board, but I feel key is the other best card, ditching lands for more threats is important.
Fast Aggro (Mardu, RW, BW): These matchups are pretty good, I normally bring in galvanic bombardments, take out two keys, a pia and a bomat on the draw.
Energy decks: Still trying to figure this out, I seem to lose to a resolved hydra and win otherwise.
Overall I like M.Majors sideboard, but I miss the 3 Chandra's I had previously. I used to play Kalitas online against aggro and he would win the game if he managed to stick, just found that this rarely was the case. Furthermore, I don't think the aggro matchups are too bad. Lastly, weaver of lightning is not worth the slot, played that card a ton and it's just clunky and unnecessary in this deck (definitely a great SB card in many decks tho).
Tiemuuu, would you mind giving some insight into your sideboard plan?
I've been playing the deck for awhile, had a couple 5-0's in competitive leagues, but have been a little cold lately. I find I keep changing my sideboard as I can never find something I'm comfortable with and often will overside or perhaps taking out the wrong things. Currently, I'm interested in giving Michael Majors side a try (my main is the same as his and the adjusted one you posted). I don't have Kalitas for live or online play and not really interested in making that investment. Any thoughts would be appreciated!