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- amurphcs
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Dec 16, 2016
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DarthSeniar92 posted a message on Oath of AjaniWhere's my Oath of Tibalt?! I want to discard cards randomly!Posted in: Oath of Ajani -
Dec 9, 20162
HaileSelassieII posted a message on DisallowSame mana cost as Dissipate, is a hard counterspell, can counter cycling, and renders O-ring useless. Yeah this is going in my Vintage mono-blue counter deck, and the next-newest card I've said that about was Isochron Scepter.Posted in: Disallow -
Jul 4, 20161
EsperShardmage posted a message on Modern Esper Draw-GoPosted in: ControlQuote from amurphcs »A word on anticipate...since most of what we would be digging for is an instant or sorc, wouldnt peer through depths be a better option?
Think of it as, i can dig three but reveal 3 lands, and put a land into my hand, or i can dig 5, find my answer, and still probably draw a land next turn
Very good suggestion. It's an add balance to strike with Telling Time as well. Really depends on how much you need to draw a land... -
Jun 30, 20162
TheCelticWombat posted a message on Grapple with the PastBecause even giant flying spaghetti monsters need a teddy bear to comfort them at night.Posted in: Grapple with the Past -
Jun 28, 20164
Lexandur posted a message on Take InventoryAccumulated Knowledge is that you? you've changed so much...Posted in: Take Inventory -
Jun 21, 2016
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BindMind posted a message on Coax from the Blind EternitiesThe biggest crime against this card is the lack of devoid.Posted in: Coax from the Blind Eternities
Come on, let me find it with ancient stirrings. -
May 2, 20162
Emracool posted a message on [Primer] Ad NauseamPosted in: ComboQuote from denki_aka »Hey guys/gals,
I've been playing Ad Nauseam as my sole modern deck for about a year now and have been absolutely loving it. I tend to switch between the classical, spoils, and wish lists a tonne, but I've had lots of success with a glittering wish build recently. That said I need some expert advice regarding the post-board Bring to Light Scapeshift match-up (regardless of what version of Ad Naus you run) - as it is everywhere in my local meta. It's a bit weird - I know, but all the local splinter twin players seem to have collectively migrated to Scapeshift...
Here is the list I am currently testing, for reference:
DeckMagic OnlineOCTGN2ApprenticeBuy These Cards Lands (20)
4 City of Brass
4 Gemstone Mine
2 Mana Confluence
4 Razorverge Thicket
2 Reflecting Pool
4 Seachrome Coast
Creatures (5)
1 Laboratory Maniac
4 Simian Spirit Guide
Artifacts (8)
4 Lotus Bloom
4 Pentad PrismSorceries (12)
4 Serum Visions
4 Sleight of Hand
4 Glittering Wish
Instants (12)
3 Pact of Negation
4 Angel's Grace
1 Lightning Storm
4 Ad Nauseam
Enchantments (3)
3 Phyrexian UnlifeSideboard:
1 Slaughter Pact
3 Ethereal Haze
1 Guttural Response
1 Wear//Tear
1 Vexing Shusher
1 Firespout
1 Wargate
4 Leyline of Sanctity
1 Bring to Light
1 Dragonlord Dromoka
So, game 1 is basically a bye as we all know with a good hand, however game 2 gets a lot tougher (aside from the magical-christmasland nut draws). An early Slaughter Games naming The Only Sensible Target is a regular occurance, and although I can wish for a Dragonlord Dromoka to start the beats, it doesn't always get there in time. Early Remands keep me behind on tempo and without the mana to go off until the opponent finds a Bring To Light into Slaughter Games.
So a couple questions regarding the post-board BTL Scapeshift matchup:
- Do you board in Leyline of Sanctity? If so, what do you take out? I've tested against a good friend of mine who plays the deck a bunch, but boarding into leyline always feels bad as it dilutes the decks gameplan whilst not really providing much resistance (unless I can get a hand with enough Permission to force the combo through), due to the presence of Cryptic Command.
- What general strategies do you employ post-board, and how successful have you been?
Thanks for the help, and as always any comments or advice regarding the list is always appreciated
I board in 3 Leylines as I dont want to draw multiples but I want them. Also, I board in the 4th pact for obvious reasons. I cut the 4 lotus blooms because of remand and because prism is still acceleration. Been winning a lot with this plan in this match. -
Mar 9, 2016
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augiedoggy18 posted a message on [[Official]] Trade Evaluation -- Pile A versus BPile A is worth more on paper, but I think that is only short-term. When a banning hits Modern Eldrazi, I think that TKS takes a pretty good value hit. Plus, I always side with staple real estate. So I would take the Marsh Flats.Posted in: Market Street Café -
Feb 11, 20161
KnickM posted a message on [[Official]] Trade Evaluation -- Pile A versus BPosted in: Market Street CaféQuote from Chuu »Foil Dragonlord Atarka, or $20 in trade credit at my LGS.
Basically, I am wondering if foil cards with EDH potential are a hold or sell in general. I have no immediate need for cards or cash, and am willing to stick it in my binder for years.
*blink blink*
Yes, foil cards with EDH potential are a hold, in general.
Plus, as Amurphcs mentioned, it's a dragon. Everyone loves foil dragons. -
Feb 5, 2016
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KnickM posted a message on [[Official]] Trade Evaluation -- Pile A versus BPosted in: Market Street CaféQuote from izzetgood »Pile A:
Foil ZEN Arid Mesa
Foil AVR Cavern of Souls
Foil EXP Strip Mine
Pile B:
SDCC Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
I've been on the fence about selling my SDCC set and then someone offered this to me on Deckbox. Thoughts?
SDCC Jace is $215 on eBay or $220 on TCG.
Arid Mesa foil is $75.
Foil Cavern of Souls is about $100. LP copies are less, but if you're trading these we're assuming NM.
Expedition Strip Mines are around $70. A little less if you shop around.
So that's $250 (ish) for your $220 (ish) card. Seems good on paper. Are you asking about the future? I think that your odds are fine. Jace will, at best, sluggishly rise. He's already spiked, and he's already played in every format. There's not much room to go up from there. He could drop, although since it's the SDCC version I doubt he'd drop significantly. Meanwhile, you get a foil fetch (known quantity, always good), a foil Cavern of Souls (which, no matter if it's reprinted, will always be the best version of a card that's seeing play in any tribal deck), and an Expedition.
I like Pile A here. ESPECIALLY because SDCC sets are still available for not much more than the cost of Jace. - To post a comment, please login or register a new account.
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If i'm not mistaken, emra would cost 11 in this scenario. In GY would only be sorc (all is dust) and artifact (map)
edit- my mistake, forgot about tribal from all is dust :/
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Also, Im not sure where we are in terms of the conversation about gemstone caverns, but what do you guys think of tendo ice bridge?
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I agree, though just a few thoughts on pile A. Merfolk is also becomming more popular decks since it is one of the cheaper tier 1/2 decks. The list looks a little dated however. No meerow reejery and only 1 cavern of souls. If I were getting pile A id go in knowing id have to put in about 150 to bring it up to date.
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You can also get a LP Bloodstained mire for around 16 total, where the lowest price that I see for a LP foil Might is around 19. I would see if Pile B had something else in the 2-4 range that they would be willing to part with, personally speaking.
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