I prefer Graverobber, but was having a moment of self doubt, haha. There have been too many games where he just houses the field out of nowhere. Such a high ceiling.
I second steve_man re: Persecutor. That card is our favorite black 4 drop and will likely never leave my cube. wtwlf123, I agree with your card evaluation pretty much across the board but I have always differed on this guy. He's a total monster, IMHO.
Hey good call about Sundering Growth! I had totally forgotten about that card. Now that my hybrid classifications are more fluid, I may consider testing this card out!
Hey all, thanks for your help earlier regarding the artifact package. I just added both Tezzerets and Goblin Welder to my cube along with Thran Dynamo and Worn Powerstone.
One more question, as a support card for the archetype (or just in general) do you guys prefer Masticore or Erratic Portal?
Suppose I'll offer a dissenting opinion on the Izzet land.
In most of my Izzet decks, I don't need access to a single red or blue mana on turn 1. The lifeloss from repeated usage can be more significant than the occasional ETBT.
So, I prefer Sulfur Falls to Shivan Reef. I play SF in my 720, while I do not play SR. I actually prefer a lot of lands to Shivan Reef in Izzet.
In most color combinations, the painland is going to be stronger, but Izzet is one of the few where that's not the case, IMO.
Izzet Aggro/Tempo is actually a popular deck in my group. Red aggro critters, blue bounce/countermagic and creatures like Looter il-Kor and Serendib Efreet, and burn. We recently switched from Sulfur Falls to Shivan Reef to support that deck. It's scary good when everything comes together.
I just cut Vengevine from my 450 for reasons similar to ColbyCube, but I definitely would value Polukranos higher. That being said I cut CotH a while back and haven't missed it, so if it's between those two I agree with the CotH cut.
Venser, the Sojourner vs Momentary Blink? I have cubed Venser for a couple years now but he has spent more time riding the bench than I would like. I really like the blinkity blink U/W deck and am starting to wonder if Momentary Blink might actually be a better cube card for that archtype.
I agree with Wildfire except that I'd put War-Name Aspirant right behind Borderland Marauder. The upside of being able to swing through tokens and walls has been more relevant than I thought it would be. She's an Elspeth killer! I also think Ash Zealot is objectively the most powerful card of the group. While the RR cost is somewhat prohibitive, if it is the only red 2 drop in your cube that is CC you will be fine. I like having a couple CC two drops available in each color, if the card is powerful enough, to reward people for going heavy in one color. It's going to be a long time before I cut the Zealot from my cube.
Saaaame. Going to make one up one the "print this Wizards" thread.
I run Complicate at 450 and it's a great counter. Gets maindecked all the time.
One more question, as a support card for the archetype (or just in general) do you guys prefer Masticore or Erratic Portal?
Izzet Aggro/Tempo is actually a popular deck in my group. Red aggro critters, blue bounce/countermagic and creatures like Looter il-Kor and Serendib Efreet, and burn. We recently switched from Sulfur Falls to Shivan Reef to support that deck. It's scary good when everything comes together.
Pyromaster
Avenger
Bramblecrush (I just cut Deglamer for Song, but I don't run Bramblecrush)
I agree with Wildfire except that I'd put War-Name Aspirant right behind Borderland Marauder. The upside of being able to swing through tokens and walls has been more relevant than I thought it would be. She's an Elspeth killer! I also think Ash Zealot is objectively the most powerful card of the group. While the RR cost is somewhat prohibitive, if it is the only red 2 drop in your cube that is CC you will be fine. I like having a couple CC two drops available in each color, if the card is powerful enough, to reward people for going heavy in one color. It's going to be a long time before I cut the Zealot from my cube.
Dauthi Horror or Pain Seer
Thanks guys!