Hi guys... been away from MtG for a very long time... i need to reinstall the program and testing with the current list that I've been tinkering lately!
I would suggest on putting Tezz in there. In addition, I've been trying Exploration and Crucible of Worlds since their induction. Also, for 1v1, I would highly avoid having too many 6+cmc...
I think top has a place in there since its a really good utility and it also avoid drawing crappy cards. Sucks that we don't have much of tutor except for one.
Earthcraft has more impact as long as you have the resources and Marath. Sylvan is there but Earthcraft has more "oh crap" from experienced players due to the fact that it can be used immediately whereas Library can be used the following turn. Don't fret about it, I have those two in my library.
Sun Titan is okay but his cmc is bit too high on the curve. As for Ajani, he's okay as well, depending on his use and resources, he's a powerhouse to use. For me, I dropped him for something else. For Yisan, he did wonderful for grabbing uses especially when Earthcraft is online.
Vexing Shusher was there when Marath first came out. More and more control are often use Wrath and friends as he's getting a lot of top spots before.
I need an advice: i bought Gaea's Cradle and i don't know which lands cut. I play 4 fetchlands from Khans (not Zendikar fetches), 4 forest,3 plains and 2 mountain and other nonbasic lands (shocklands, Kessig, Cavern of Souls, Raging Ravine, etc etc).
I'm undecided between : plains - Reflecting Pool - Yavimaya Hollow
And, another question, what is your opinion on Sylvan Library ?
I would go with Yavimaya... I would utilized all the color giving lands and having less colorless lands.
Sylvan Library is either a hit or miss to the players. I used it and Lyserg doesn't use it. Other Marath players have mixed opinion on it.
Are you planning to make your deck competitive? As in focusing in a competitive meta... You should test that deck in cockatrice to see where your deck stands.
How fast does your Animar get to crushed your opponent? From Jester's list, he can do that in turn 4-5. Granted that Prime Time... Pretty much that's what missing from 1v1. On the bright side, it's still one of the thousand routes that Imperial Animar could take if PT is out.
And you definitely have to avoid any slow etbt lands.
I've seen a "combo/contro" Animar vs Jester's Animar and Jester just got online with his combo around 3-5 turns with Animar for the kill. Same deck that has an annoying matchup against GAAIV.
Also, no Primeval Titan?
Sun Titan is okay but his cmc is bit too high on the curve. As for Ajani, he's okay as well, depending on his use and resources, he's a powerhouse to use. For me, I dropped him for something else. For Yisan, he did wonderful for grabbing uses especially when Earthcraft is online.
Vexing Shusher was there when Marath first came out. More and more control are often use Wrath and friends as he's getting a lot of top spots before.
I would go with Yavimaya... I would utilized all the color giving lands and having less colorless lands.
Sylvan Library is either a hit or miss to the players. I used it and Lyserg doesn't use it. Other Marath players have mixed opinion on it.
If that's the case, what're your weaknesses?
I understand the Wish... but when did they banned Mana Crypt in Regular 1v1?
It's true that you need some 1cmc dorks... Even with those cards, it feels really really slow. With those, where is Skullclamp?
Why Accelerate? In a fast game with competitive bosses worst than Animar, how good is Defense of the Heart and Pattern of Rebirth?
And you definitely have to avoid any slow etbt lands.
I've seen a "combo/contro" Animar vs Jester's Animar and Jester just got online with his combo around 3-5 turns with Animar for the kill. Same deck that has an annoying matchup against GAAIV.