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Modern* Smellygoat11

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Smellygoat11 says... #1

Mm, I personally find Hellkite Overlord a bit underwhelming considering the sketchier mana-base and the ineffectiveness of the Arbor Elf + Utopia Sprawl combo that comes with Jund.

January 14, 2015 6:24 p.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #2

And thanks, guys!

January 14, 2015 6:25 p.m.

One_Myle says... #3

Actually, would you be able to look at my dragon deck? It's called Screw the Khans! DRAGONS!!!

January 14, 2015 6:25 p.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #4

Sure, after my rehearsal! :)

January 14, 2015 6:27 p.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #5

Hope I helped! :)

January 14, 2015 8:34 p.m.

One_Myle says... #6

Thanks! :)

January 14, 2015 9:55 p.m.

CharlesMandore says... #7

Also, any pure dragon deck should have at least one Sarkhan the Mad, he's a fantastic finisher.

January 15, 2015 6:36 a.m.

junesong2077 says... #8

i would recommend taking some elves out and replacing them with dragon speaker shamans? and crucible of fire may help out too. also try having a few lower mana costing creatures which can tank a bit while the dragons some into play.

January 15, 2015 7:59 a.m.

Nef says... #9

Dragonspeaker Shaman isn't modern legal sadly..

January 15, 2015 9:13 a.m.

Nef says... #10

Smellygoat11 - In your description you say atarka is a 4/6 body. But he's a 6/4. Just a little mistake xD

January 15, 2015 9:16 a.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #11

Um, like Nefferean said, Dragonspeaker Shaman is not Modern legal. I'm not taking any of the elves out because I need that ramp to get out dragons fast enough to the point where I don't NEED blockers.

Plus, if I do need early game blockers, Sakura-Tribe Elder and Courser of Kruphix are perfect for the job.

About Sarkhan the Mad, this deck is not, and probably never will be, tri-color. The third color kills my optimized ramp package.

Also, thanks for pointing out my mistake Nefferean! :D

January 15, 2015 10:01 a.m.

bretters says... #12

It looks like you don't have anything to combat instant speed removal. A 1 mana path to exile seems bad for you. Something for hexproof/indestructible I would think is on hand... Vines of Vastwood maybe?

January 15, 2015 10:37 a.m.

Nef says... #13

There is always Asceticism but it's pretty slow...

January 15, 2015 11:16 a.m.

logansullivan says... #14

If I were you I would replace some of the Semblance Anvils for some Urza's Incubators

January 15, 2015 12:03 p.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #15

Uh, guys, you're forgetting about Lightning Greaves. I'll consider Vines of Vastwood for cheaper instant speed hexproof though.

January 15, 2015 12:16 p.m.

bretters says... #16

Lightning greaves equips at sorcery speed and won't always work .

January 15, 2015 3:26 p.m.

Fervor would be my only suggestion. With all of the ramp, it shouldn't be a problem dropping it turn 2 or 3.

January 15, 2015 11:10 p.m.

Also, if you are considering Vines of Vastwood, Ranger's Guile makes a handy backup. Does the same thing essentially, but with two-headed giant, vines would be better.

January 15, 2015 11:12 p.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #19

Thanks for the suggestions! I've added 3 Ranger's Guile to the sideboard to combat instant speed removal.

January 16, 2015 12:43 a.m.

smccl says... #20

Love the deck! Have you considered Xenagos, God of Revels or Nylea, God of the Hunt to help make your dragons more of a threat?

January 16, 2015 4:27 a.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #21

I actually have. Modern dragons are enough of a threat by themselves, so adding a card like Xenagos, God of Revels would be overkill for the price of a less consistent deck.

Consistency is a key component in any Modern deck imo!

January 16, 2015 11:04 a.m.

Hcassel says... #22

Since you're in Modern and running so many dragon-token makers, maybe a Doubling Season and/or Warstorm Surge. It would be good to at least sideboard them.

January 16, 2015 4:21 p.m.

GreenGhost says... #23

Scourge of Valkas with your brood mother out and its gg. As a side note Sarkhan Vol is great for giving a little extra swinging power and haste and one or two Wooded Foothills wouldn't hurt.

January 16, 2015 5:28 p.m.

I second the Sarkhan Vol. I Completely forgot about his ultimate.

January 17, 2015 1:05 a.m.

Smellygoat11 says... #25

I agree, I used to be on the fence about using Scourge of Valkas, but after playing this deck for about half a year, Thundermaw Hellkite's ability is rarely needed. I'll switch them up.

I'll try making this a pure token deck, therefore I'll add Sarkhan Vol as well.

Thanks for the suggestions!

January 17, 2015 3:35 p.m.

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