To be honest my opinion on this is that we haven't seen something like this before (in my very limited knowledge).
Why?
Because all staples we have currently that are of similar power level are Rare due to mythic not being a thing yet. I cant thing of any low CMC mythics being printed with a lot of playable applications. Please correct me if i'm wrong. This closest thing I can think of is GoST and I feel his price is going to shoot up post rotation anyways
With that in mind, I don't feel comfortable enough to speculate on this card.
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And here's my bit of advice:
1: You can only have 4 Gruul Guildgates. Only basic lands can you have more than 4 of in a single deck, I know it can be confusing sometimes
2: Try to keep out of the 1-ofs for now. Test out the deck, narrow down what you want to see more of, and build off that
3: Im not sure how I feel about those Glaring Spotlights... Unblockable is nice, but You have enough of a non-ambitious mana base that perhaps try out Rogue's Passage?
4: Have fun with the deck The most fun ive ever had playing mtg was slowing working out the quirks of my first few decks, tweaking them to beat my friends, all that stuff
I like Strangleroot Geist because he can evolve E1 after his undying is triggered if i'm not mistaken.
He's taking the place that my Goyf's would actually. Goyf is definitely better, but I actually like Geist for the recursion effect and the haste gives him comparable damage in the early game (which is where I like to win)
And perhaps some more Flinthoof Boar in the place of Predator Ooze? I finally got around to testing this evening and that extra damage he punches through is pretty rough turn 3. Also a T2 cast on him after an Emissary isnt too bad either.
I honestly just use Arc Trail because Burning Tree Emissary, but Searing Blaze does look nasty. Burn to the player never hurts.
EDIT: What do you think of 2 Dismember in the place of two Gruul Charms?
I feel the deck is a bit overrated. I'm not saying it's bad; far from it actually, but it can be hated out very easily and the chance of a blowout in CA is too great.
But hey, that's the risk you take running enchantments in the first place, right?
I dunno, maybe i'm just not worried because I play Esper Control and run 7 wraths MB :3
Personally i'll stick with Ultimate Price. Since Orzhov Charms other two abilities are completely irrelevant to us, I feel Ultimate Price is better for what were trying to accomplish.
Why?
Because all staples we have currently that are of similar power level are Rare due to mythic not being a thing yet. I cant thing of any low CMC mythics being printed with a lot of playable applications. Please correct me if i'm wrong. This closest thing I can think of is GoST and I feel his price is going to shoot up post rotation anyways
With that in mind, I don't feel comfortable enough to speculate on this card.
And here's my bit of advice:
1: You can only have 4 Gruul Guildgates. Only basic lands can you have more than 4 of in a single deck, I know it can be confusing sometimes
2: Try to keep out of the 1-ofs for now. Test out the deck, narrow down what you want to see more of, and build off that
3: Im not sure how I feel about those Glaring Spotlights... Unblockable is nice, but You have enough of a non-ambitious mana base that perhaps try out Rogue's Passage?
4: Have fun with the deck The most fun ive ever had playing mtg was slowing working out the quirks of my first few decks, tweaking them to beat my friends, all that stuff
And that list looks interesting, ill see what I can take from that. Goblin Guide might make an appearance, we'll see
He's taking the place that my Goyf's would actually. Goyf is definitely better, but I actually like Geist for the recursion effect and the haste gives him comparable damage in the early game (which is where I like to win)
And perhaps some more Flinthoof Boar in the place of Predator Ooze? I finally got around to testing this evening and that extra damage he punches through is pretty rough turn 3. Also a T2 cast on him after an Emissary isnt too bad either.
I honestly just use Arc Trail because Burning Tree Emissary, but Searing Blaze does look nasty. Burn to the player never hurts.
EDIT: What do you think of 2 Dismember in the place of two Gruul Charms?
Also I read the first post in the Zoo primer, but I wanted a more in depth analysis on Flinthoof boar.
But most of all I wanted an opinion on my list, because its different then the lists on there because they generally splashed white.
4x Experiment One
4x Kird Ape
4x Strangleroot Geist
4x Burning Tree Emissary
2x Flinthoof Boar
4x Ghor-clan Rampager
Instants: (6)
4x Lightning Bolt
2x Gruul Charm
Sorceries: (4)
4x Arc Trail
4x Rancor
Planeswalker: (2)
2x Domri Rade
4x Copperline Gorge
4x Stomping Ground
2x Kessig Wolf Run
6x Forest
2x Mountain
FYI: Sideboard coming later.
Hello MTGS, I had quite a few of a Gruul decks staples lying around so I decided to put them to good use .
I've never made a super heavy aggro of this Caliber, generally I play midrange or control, but I think this will be a much needed change of pace.
I have a couple questions about this deck too:
1: Why is 4 Flinthoof boar pretty much a staple for this deck? Is a 3/3 haste for 3 really that valuable? I don't see it, but guess that's just me
2: Just checking, but Kird Ape with its ability triggered can evolve E1 correct?
Thanks for the help guys!
What about Sundering Growth?
Could be different in person though, we'll see.
Titans were 6 mana for, the most part, an ETB effect that relies on the opponent less than the Primordials do. Plus their ability triggered on attack.
That said, I thought the titans were much too OP for my liking and the Primordials are crazy fun
But hey, that's the risk you take running enchantments in the first place, right?
I dunno, maybe i'm just not worried because I play Esper Control and run 7 wraths MB :3
That being said, Sideboard is an option.
And then lost to said person. It will be glorious.
You just made money. Guaranteed.
hehehehe
EDIT: Hmm, first strike on this baby seems delightful too