So I'm new to the format, haven't played much but have observed several games and really starting to enjoy the idea of this format. So much so I wanna break into it. While my collection is relatively small but value is there, I wanna build a binder full of stuff that's just plain good in modern. I wanna start ordering play sets and build this by next summer. (That's when I can really play) I'm looking for stuff the is commonly used around multiple decks. I wanna build different decks. Money isn't an issue so post away. Thanks!
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Basically I cut off and sold most of my collection, used that money and pimped my edh deck, then I bought a monster 4 pocket binder and bought 4 of every staple (sol ring, command tower, Karn, etc..) and have the stored away for when it's time to build a new deck.
I know brainstorm is pretty much good in every format, but I'm not an expert in blue, how do the other two compare? Are they underwhelming or just right? They don't seem bad on paper but not sure now they will do in action. Thoughts?
Depending on your general of choice there is so many good color combos for Voltron builds. Lots of people will suggest Rafiq or Aurelia or something a long those lines. I suggest something Esper, basically it's got the best searches for equipment:
That's not including all the tutors black has to offer like Demonic Tutor and Increasing Ambition. They can also search out any cool Auras that voltron decks love. Like Celestial Mantle. Not 100% sure on what general you would use but with those colors you have the best choices of getting the pieces you need to rip heads.
Lol, and people wonder why staples are getting so expensive..."10+ decks"
I have 1, and one I've been building on for a year now with no hurry to finish. The deck I have now never plays the same twice so people don't really mind me playing it.
Do you have to ever actually play Malfegor? If not you can just go with group slug and a bunch of punisher cards.
EDIT: If you do have to play him just load your deck with lots of Wheel of Fortune type effects so you can easily refill your hand afterwards. Cards like Vicious Shadows could be positively brutal with him. Throw in Breath of Malfegor for the lulz.
Wow, vicious Shadows is perfect for him! Yeah I will have to use him at least once a game or they will still say he can't be used effectively or else I woulda played him.
The bet was that he could not be built to be competitive whatsoever, that his colors are bad and his ability is bad. So I wanna attempt it, I wanna make him decent as a general. Not sure how to tackle this one though. Thoughts?
Honestly, I can't. I've never played a blue deck really outside of standard. I really want to work on a Rafiq deck, but I honestly have no clue where to start with the blue section.
Any recommendations that will be be good in Rafiq or just general good stuff for blue?
I know brainstorm is pretty much good in every format, but I'm not an expert in blue, how do the other two compare? Are they underwhelming or just right? They don't seem bad on paper but not sure now they will do in action. Thoughts?
That's not including all the tutors black has to offer like Demonic Tutor and Increasing Ambition. They can also search out any cool Auras that voltron decks love. Like Celestial Mantle. Not 100% sure on what general you would use but with those colors you have the best choices of getting the pieces you need to rip heads.
I have 1, and one I've been building on for a year now with no hurry to finish. The deck I have now never plays the same twice so people don't really mind me playing it.
I have self control.
Wow, vicious Shadows is perfect for him! Yeah I will have to use him at least once a game or they will still say he can't be used effectively or else I woulda played him.
If you had to make Malfegor how would you do it?
The bet was that he could not be built to be competitive whatsoever, that his colors are bad and his ability is bad. So I wanna attempt it, I wanna make him decent as a general. Not sure how to tackle this one though. Thoughts?
Thinking about adding these in with my Sunforger package, not really needed but they offer a lot of options. Worth it?
1 Numot, the Devastator
//Planeswalkers:
1 Ral Zarek
1 Venser, the Sojourner
1 Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
1 Tezzeret the Seeker
1 Gideon Jura
1 Ajani Vengeant
1 Karn Liberated
//Creatures:
1 Spellskite
1 Consecrated Sphinx
1 Frost Titan
1 Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
1 Eternal Dragon
1 Sun Titan
1 Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
1 Linvala, Keeper of Silence
1 Iona, Shield of Emeria
1 Imperial Recruiter
1 Weathered Wayfarer
1 Duplicant
1 Serra Ascendant
1 Stoneforge Mystic
1 Stonehewer Giant
1 Solemn Simulacrum
//Spells:
1 Brainstorm
1 Cyclonic Rift
1 Vandalblast
1 Steelshaper's Gift
1 Wear / Tear
1 Chaos Warp
1 Boros Charm
1 Return to Dust
1 Swords to Plowshares
1 Path to Exile
1 Counterflux
1 Render Silent
1 Supreme Verdict
1 Fabricate
1 Coalition Relic
1 Icy Manipulator
1 Rings of Brighthearth
1 Boros Signet
1 Izzet Signet
1 Azorious Signet
1 Sword of Fire and Ice
1 Sword of Feast and Famine
1 Sunforger
1 Scroll Rack
1 Sensei's Divining Top
1 Mindslaver
1 Expedition Map
1 Wayfarer's Bauble
1 Gilded Lotus
1 Chromatic Lantern
1 Mana Crypt
1 Sol Ring
1 Lightning Greaves
//Enchantments:
1 Aura of Silence
1 Stranglehold
1 Luminarch Ascension
1 Detention Sphere
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Land Tax
1 Rhystic Study
//Lands:
1 Minamo, School at Water's Edge
1 Scalding Tarn
1 Academy Ruins
1 Flooded Strand
1 Steam Vents
1 Hallowed Fountain
1 Steam Vents
1 Mystic Gate
1 Cascade Bluffs
1 Azorious Chancery
1 Izzet Boilerworks
1 Sulfur Falls
1 Glacial Fortress
1 Mistveil Plains
1 Flagstones of Trokair
1 Tectonic Edge
1 Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
1 Maze of Ith
1 Reliquary Tower
1 Wasteland
1 Boros Garrison
1 Rugged Prairie
1 Clifftop Retreat
1 Arid Mesa
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Reflecting Pool
1 Command Tower
1 Cavern of Souls
3 Island
3 Mountain
2 Plains
The list is a bit sloppy and not organized, and I didn't have time to post a description yet but I will! Any questions?
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Any recommendations that will be be good in Rafiq or just general good stuff for blue?
Reanimates artifacts and creatures!