I took your advice Johnny5. I completely removed both Akroan Crusader and Cavalry Pegasus to put Young Pyromancer and Blaze Commando . I moved around my instant burns to fit in Mizzium Mortars as well. I had three spots left and chose to put in Goblin Rally over Molten Birth even though it costs more because it a guarantied 4 that can be followed up by 4 more with Young Pyromancer and 12 direct damage with purphoros.
January 15, 2014 10:25 p.m.
Looks good! Don't sleep on Boros Charm or Warleader's Helix either, they are awesome instants in Boros decks.
January 16, 2014 12:37 a.m.
I put both of those in side board and moved the the maybe board to side board. Everything is currently at 4x because I don't know what I would sub it in for in different situations. Semi-random question, do you have experience with control decks?
January 19, 2014 6:34 p.m.
My current FNM deck is Azorius Control, built a little different than the usual netdecks: Prognostic Control.
I would say I have some experience with control decks, now that I play at FNM with one instead of just casual. Do you think you need 3x Spark Jolt ? Maybe you should test Boros Charm in its spot, it's much more versatile and is still a cheap spell. It protects Elspeth, Sun's Champion and Assemble the Legion , as well as all of your tokens, with it's indestructible ability. Super fun way to piss off someone who plays Supreme Verdict ! Also, might I suggest taking the Ordeals down from 4 apiece to maybe 2 or 3 each? That would leave room for some Warleader's Helix or some more creatures that help your cause like Precinct Captain .
January 19, 2014 9:43 p.m.
Ill do some the editing on this deck tomorrow, I need to get some sleep. And awesome about the control, would you mind taking a look at my esper control deck I have built on here? I have always been interested in control decks but have no experience as to how they work. I would greatly appreciate it.
January 19, 2014 11:54 p.m.
I put in Warleader's Helix and Boros Charm . I like the way the fit into the deck. However, after trying out Precinct Captain , I have found that it only helps if i take out Phalanx Leader to have enough of them in there to make a difference. I think I might go with that so I can start spawning tokens earlier. More tokens versus buffed tokens will both swing for lethal. And this way it's faster.
January 20, 2014 5:11 p.m.
This deck is looking dangerous! Have you thought about putting in Hammer of Purphoros to give all your creatures haste? It would help with your Young Pyromancer spawning tokens, giving them haste. I have another suggestion after looking at your converted mana cost for the deck. There are two creatures that have 4/3 CMC that could greatly help this deck with their battalion effects: Tajic, Blade of the Legion and Frontline Medic . Think about it, because 3 Blaze Commando 's might be a little much and you could use some more versatility at turns 3 and 4. Lastly, think about how many Ordeal of Heliod and Ordeal of Purphoros you actually need, because neither one triggers Young Pyromancer or Blaze Commando . They are good Enchantments, but may not have a solid place in this deck. Let me know how playtesting goes!
January 20, 2014 11:13 p.m.
This deck is looking better and better after every comment you give. I wanted to take a moment and thank you for all of your help in crafting an amazing deck. I took out the ordeals and Blaze Commando completely to put in Tajic, Blade of the Legion , Hammer of Purphoros and Frontline Medic . I also moved around some numbers to fit in another Goblin Rally and Mizzium Mortars . Play testing will ensue soon.
January 20, 2014 11:44 p.m.
Legion's Initiative definately and maybe a Sunhome Guildmage for some extra buffs and ramp.
January 20, 2014 11:55 p.m.
No problem, I'm enjoying helping make a Boros deck, as I have never done it before but have a few friends who play the colors competitively. Last piece of advice for the night: If you can get your hands on the Boros shock lands or Ajani, Caller of the Pride you could take this deck to FNM and really have some fun! And cut the guildgates down to 4 so it's legal :)
January 21, 2014 12:45 a.m.
Oh man, that is a sweeeeet mana curve! This deck is looking great, i'm anxiously awaiting a playtest update!
January 22, 2014 1:09 p.m.
Legion's Initiative seems pretty counter-productive when it exiles all of your tokens away for ever.
Never run 4 Tajic, Blade of the Legion in one 60 card deck!!! Why? Because he's already indestructible and hard to remove, if you draw 2nd or 3rd it's a dead-card!
I suggest using Brave the Elements because it protects your token generators and/or helps them to get through to make more.
I'd expect Eidolon of Countless Battles to be pretty effective in a token deck.
January 31, 2014 1:46 a.m.
purplebackpack89 says... #16
I think you need one and two-drops with Batallion
February 1, 2014 10:24 a.m.
What are some good one/two drop Battalion cards? The only one I know is Bomber Corps .
Johnny5 says... #1
With the 8 burn spells you may want to consider running Young Pyromancer over Cavalry Pegasus , or maybe split it 2-2. If you add Mizzium Mortars the Pyromancer would have good synergy with that as well, and it's a great boardwipe. Also, Molten Birth or Goblin Rally , maybe even Hive Stirrings to trigger Pyro and Purphoros.
January 13, 2014 11:44 p.m.