Dubu the Scuttler2WU
Legendary Creature - Crab (MR)
Defender W: Dubu the Scuttler gains First Strike and can attack as though it did not have Defender until end of turn. U: Untap Dubu the Scuttler and it gets -2/+2 until end of turn 1WU: Dubu the Scuttler gains Hexproof and Indestructible until the end of turn.
Example -
I've had countless games playing a 2nd place UR control against BW $10 Zombies, and while I am drawing things like Supreme Will and Glimmer of Genius, they are pummeling away with Dread Wanderer, Festering Mummy and a whole bunch of other 2/2s like that BW one that drains..
Sure, I run the 2nd place deck EXACTLY as it was on the list and still just lose.Another Example..
I played GB snakes for months-I then took it to a Game day and lost every game.
You drew cards that didn't interact with the board state. Did you hold onto the supreme will to counter? Did you use it to dig for answers? What about the glimmer? Was this game 1? Post sideboard? Did you have sweltering suns or some other sweeper available? What about your target priority with cards like harnessed lightning, magma spray, etc?
Aggro starts are always a tough thing to deal with, especially if they get pressure in under your counters/removal. Puts you on the back foot. How you respond/luck of the draw comes into play heavily there. If you had no answers in hand, you dig for them. If you don't hit them.. well that's just the luck of the draw.
Mirroring what Ashrog says, there is a huge difference in copying a deck some professional player used to Top8 a tourney, and understanding how to play the deck.
How to muligan with the deck, what are the odds of drawing a particular card, and when to cast certain spells all come with playing the deck for more than a few rounds.
To be honest, luck plays a factor as well. If your opponent happens to have more removal than you have threats and can stick a threat you can't remove, you are facing an uphill battle as it is.
Best advice is to keep playing a deck you like, regardless of whether it is a top 8 contender and get to know it in and out. You will see much better results and once you have a deep understanding of that deck, you can make the adjustments you need for your particular meta.
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Dubu the Scuttler 2WU
Legendary Creature - Crab (MR)
Defender
W: Dubu the Scuttler gains First Strike and can attack as though it did not have Defender until end of turn.
U: Untap Dubu the Scuttler and it gets -2/+2 until end of turn
1WU: Dubu the Scuttler gains Hexproof and Indestructible until the end of turn.
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You drew cards that didn't interact with the board state. Did you hold onto the supreme will to counter? Did you use it to dig for answers? What about the glimmer? Was this game 1? Post sideboard? Did you have sweltering suns or some other sweeper available? What about your target priority with cards like harnessed lightning, magma spray, etc?
Aggro starts are always a tough thing to deal with, especially if they get pressure in under your counters/removal. Puts you on the back foot. How you respond/luck of the draw comes into play heavily there. If you had no answers in hand, you dig for them. If you don't hit them.. well that's just the luck of the draw.
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How to muligan with the deck, what are the odds of drawing a particular card, and when to cast certain spells all come with playing the deck for more than a few rounds.
To be honest, luck plays a factor as well. If your opponent happens to have more removal than you have threats and can stick a threat you can't remove, you are facing an uphill battle as it is.
Best advice is to keep playing a deck you like, regardless of whether it is a top 8 contender and get to know it in and out. You will see much better results and once you have a deep understanding of that deck, you can make the adjustments you need for your particular meta.