Having a creature based win condition makes this deck particularly vulnerable to removal.
Blossoming Defense
is the solution to the numerous
Lightning Bolt
s,
Path to Exile
s, and
Fatal Push
s that populate the modern format. This card's utility goes beyond counteracting traditional, single target removal. The additional stats
Blossoming Defense
provides further protection against board wipes, creature combat, and miscellaneous target effects.
A powerful creature and the keystone to the design of the deck. With a focus on throwing as many creature stats onto the battlefield as possible, this two drop allows for very explosive turns. Being able to cast multiple spells on turn two creates an incredibly strong board state that provides too much momentum for opponents to keep up with. As well as being a powerful tempo piece,
Burning-Tree Emissary
is the enabler for the more potent combos of the deck. It produces creature mana for
Myr Superion
and meets the color condition for
Talara's Battalion
.
Contributing to the explosive power this deck has,
Collected Company
creates massive tempo advantages by cheating creatures onto the battlefield.
Collected Company
's ability to choose specific creatures is useful for enabling combos. Aside from working around the casting limitations of
Myr Superion
and
Talara's Battalion
, mana producers can be selected to Mana fix.
Consistent stat growth and survivability are what make
Experiment One
such a potent one-drop. The evolve triggers reliably create
Experiment One
a 3/3 due to the amount of creatures with sizable stats. Depending on variance, this human-ooze hybrid has the potential to become unmanageable for opponents.
Goblin Guide
secures its spot because of the speed it brings. A 2/2 body with haste for one mana provides a consistent source of damage that can be initiated as early as turn one. The additional text attached to
Goblin Guide
is meant to be a downside to balance its power. However, this downside often acts as an advantage. Even though it has the potential to draw opponents cards, the on attack effect grants information on the their hands. By revealing the card an opponent will most likely draw,
Goblin Guide
can effect how entire games can go.
Combine efficiency, versatility, and potency and the result is
Lightning Bolt
. When it comes to practicality, there are few cards that are on the same level as bolt.
Lightning Bolt
is primarily used as a board control tool in this deck. However, its ability to deal direct damage to opponents is extremely effective at finishing them off and maneuvering around situations in which attacking with creatures is not viable.
The primary combo target for the mana producing creatures is also the largest creature played in the deck.
