If you want a budget alternative to Bob, I'd say just find something else for the slot, but if you can't do that, run Howling Mine or even Pain Seer. If budget isn't an issue, just run Bob.
I am going to say this again: While I like this deck, you can't add any more 3-drops. Phyrexiam Arena is a terrible alternative and I wouldn't run it here.
There are 12 3-drops in Elenar's list, and Pack Rat effectively makes it 16. I'm going to say again that I feel like this deck has too many 3-drops.
That aside, this deck looks pretty interesting. It seems like a good alternative for people who don't want to shell out for Goyfs or just want a competitive black midrange deck that does something different than BGx.
That aside, this deck looks pretty interesting. It seems like a good alternative for people who don't want to shell out for Goyfs or just want a competitive black midrange deck that does something different than BGx.
You have to count Pack Rat as a 3-drop. And 11 is a lot for this type of deck.
Also, this deck already has a name. It's called Deadguy Ale. Just saying.
As for the deck itself, it has way too many 3-drops.