2014 - Guys, in my experience, this deck is going to take pretty much everybody to the Thunderdome. The primary focus of this deck is to get as many zombies out on the field as possible, as quickly as possible, and the keep them there for as long as it takes to eat your everything.
Basic breakdown, Gravecrawler is the shizwaz. amazing one drop with with great re-playability.
Highborn Ghoul is a reasonable two drop intimidate, giving you a consistent 2 damage against every colour combination with black
The three drops are where it happens. Geralf's Messenger, probably the greatest card ever. its got a guaranteed 4 direct damage when it enters the battlefield and comes back with undying. it also combos greatly with Cemetery Reaper, who doesnt want all the zombies all the zombies with a passive +1/+1 (that wont trigger the undying).Ghoul Raiser has obvious usability returning all the useful zombies back from the grave. Lord of the Undead replaced the Ghoulraiser. its the same cost, same power/toughness but gives all other zombies another passive +1/+1 and has a tap+pay ability for continued zombie return.
While not a zombie, Vampire Nighthawk is one of the most OP cards out, Lifelink, Deathtouch and flying; its the only lifelink in the deck but its a useful blocker against ridiculous creatures.
I swapped out Butcher of Malakir for Ascendant Evincar. while i liked Butcher of Malakirs sacrifice, the +1/+1 to black and the -1/-1 to everything else could prove useful for one less mana.
Im having an awesome time with this deck. hope that breakdown wasnt too intense lol. if you like it let me know, if you hate it and can think of some sweet, sweet changes i can make; let me know and ill try it and get back to you
cheers