Been having some great success (and fun) with a rakdos list. However, has any considered splashing white? This would be to add 3 eerie interlude. We have 18 creatures with ETB effects in the maindeck... i have several situations where I have really wanted to blink my creatures. Potentially a bit win-more, but I would welcome others thoughts.
Also, potentially opens up a few slots in the sideboard too....
I think mox Opal is a great shout, but don’t think I would want to replace Call. Reason being that if our winning piece (I.e Glistener/Kor) gets removed we have the option of quickly getting another. Even more important if we have a Hammer, Leonin or Sigarda’s available.
Since colussus hammer was spoiled I’ve been thinking about a potential build (as a long time Cheeri0s player I love artifact builds!). While I like the idea of magnetic theft I’ve gone down a slightly different route...
The reason for this build is that while the Turn 2 kill is the optimum sequence, I think the chances are quite slim. Therefore this build is trying to be a bit more redundant. I still feel like I need some mainboard interaction (likely path to exile/dismember), as otherwise would be prone to any other combo deck.
Have considered adding blue for etherium sculptor and serum visions, but as I haven’t even managed to test the deck I wanted everyone’s thoughts first
Has anyone got/seen an up to date and comprehensive sideboard guide?
I know a lot of people are playing with varying lists, but want to see the general sideboard strategies - particularly what to cut in certain match ups.
Unfortunately I still haven’t managed to build or test the deck, but are alternative one drops either mogg fanatic or fanatical firebrand. Both deal with mana dorks and can be cast off Vial if needed.
In regards to the silver bullets, aren’t we forgetting that we are still an Aggro deck. We have elements of a midrange deck, but we still want to close out the game early, but have some cards to aid the mid-to-late game. Therefore, should we still be playing the likes of goblin guide and goblin piledriver to apply as much early pressure as possible?
Also, I think thoughtseize is a brilliant sideboard card. Not convinced on its use in the main, as think there are better options.
Looks a strong list, although I’m still not convinced with Warchief. However, someone recorded a good result with a list not to dissimilar to yours.... https://www.mtgtop8.com/event?e=22261&f=MO
I think the black splash has a lot to offer and is an easy addition with Auntie’s Hovel,Cavern of Souls, etc. Munitions Expert provides a lot of value, and I think that if we’re slowing down the deck to a more Midrange style, the black is going to be essential in the sideboard to combat graveyard and combo strategies. Value Goblins is notoriously bad against combo. I think some amount of Thoughtseize, Leyline of the Void, and probably Earwig Squad is going to be needed in the SB.
I think Frogtosser Banneret is better than ever, although it’s a non-bo with Munitions Expert and Warren Instigator (the latter being a card I’m extremely eager to try with Matron and Ringleader in the mix).
I think Mad Auntie is low-key one of our best lords.
Sling-Gang Commander seems like a no-brainer in a value-centric Gobbo build. At least as a one-of. I just wish Metallic Mimic wasn’t so difficult to tutor up. It’d be sweet to have some built in combo, but it’s just really not worth it. Mimic is way too hard to find.
I’m not after a combo build, but I agree with everything else you’ve said. I think it’s going to be hard to fit everything we want in!
I think if you’re going down the frogtosser banneret route goblin instigator might not be worth it. Especially if you’ve got Vial as well.... the top cost of any of the main cards in the deck is going to be 2-3 and therefore you’ll likely have the mana available.
I’m still working on my test list, but has anyone considered a painless mana base? Something akin to the humans build.... I know we aren’t going 5C but is it worth considering? Not taking damage could benefit us in the long run.
I don’t think Warchief is needed. Frogtosser is a better bet imo
Really excited by the new goblin cards. Below is a list that I’ve been hoping to test for some time, but just been busy playing other decks. Would welcome thoughts.
Personally wouldn’t see the benefit of cutting the ziggurats. However, just due to not having the cards I have been running a razorverge thicket instead of a second Seachrome. Not ideal but I have never come unstuck by it, and on more than a handful of occasions it has helped me cast Hierarchs or Teegs.
Also, potentially opens up a few slots in the sideboard too....
Might drop the Catharsis in favour of the Mox....
4 Glistener Elf
4 Kor Duelist
1 Leonin Shikari
4 Puresteel Paladin
Spells:29
3 Cathar's Shield
1 Basilisk Collar
4 Colossus Hammer
4 Sigarda's Aid
4 Steelshaper's Gift
4 Eladamri's Call
3 Open the Armory
1 Surestrike Trident
4 Swiftfoot Boots
1 Vorrac Battlehorns
3 Flooded Strand
1 Forest
4 Horizon Canopy
2 Inkmoth Nexus
2 Plains
2 Temple Garden
4 Windswept Heath
The reason for this build is that while the Turn 2 kill is the optimum sequence, I think the chances are quite slim. Therefore this build is trying to be a bit more redundant. I still feel like I need some mainboard interaction (likely path to exile/dismember), as otherwise would be prone to any other combo deck.
Have considered adding blue for etherium sculptor and serum visions, but as I haven’t even managed to test the deck I wanted everyone’s thoughts first
I know a lot of people are playing with varying lists, but want to see the general sideboard strategies - particularly what to cut in certain match ups.
In regards to the silver bullets, aren’t we forgetting that we are still an Aggro deck. We have elements of a midrange deck, but we still want to close out the game early, but have some cards to aid the mid-to-late game. Therefore, should we still be playing the likes of goblin guide and goblin piledriver to apply as much early pressure as possible?
Also, I think thoughtseize is a brilliant sideboard card. Not convinced on its use in the main, as think there are better options.
I’m not after a combo build, but I agree with everything else you’ve said. I think it’s going to be hard to fit everything we want in!
I think if you’re going down the frogtosser banneret route goblin instigator might not be worth it. Especially if you’ve got Vial as well.... the top cost of any of the main cards in the deck is going to be 2-3 and therefore you’ll likely have the mana available.
I’m still working on my test list, but has anyone considered a painless mana base? Something akin to the humans build.... I know we aren’t going 5C but is it worth considering? Not taking damage could benefit us in the long run.
I don’t think Warchief is needed. Frogtosser is a better bet imo
https://www.mtgpics.com/card?ref=m20113
http://www.magicspoiler.com/mtg-spoiler/mirrodin-besieged/
3 fanatical firebrand
4 legion loyalist
4 goblin guide
3 frog tosser banneret
4 goblin piledriver
4 mogg war marshal
4 goblin chieftain
4 mad auntie
3 reckless bushwhacker
2 sensation gorger
4 aether Vial
Spells
4 lightning bolt
2 goblin grenade
Lands
2 Blood crypt
3 cavern of souls
1 aunties hovel
2 mutavault
4 wooded foothills
4 mountain
1 swamp
2 thoughtseize
2 spellskite
2 phyrexian revoker
2 Grafdigger’s cage
2 shattering spree
2 Earwig squad
1 goblin chainwhirler
1 claim/fame
1 torpor orb
Think Matron will easily take place of Sensation Gorger, as this was only in the deck for some redundancy.
Do people think Munitions Expert will be maindeck or sideboard?
Sling-gang seems like a reasonable sideboard card.