Hardened Counters

Standard* Alex.moellmer

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NSG_decks says... #1

so how well does it work ? have you thought about dropping anything in here

October 8, 2014 8:57 a.m.

Alex.moellmer says... #2

It works well so far has some trouble against control does alright against aggro and very well against midrange I've been thinking bout running Ivorytusk Fortress or Siege Rhino .the biggest issue I've been having is mass removal even with my pro colour spells control just runs me over turn 4 or 5. I find it's a combo deck that once I get going its hard to stop me just if you can keep burning my static effect guys or wiping them I find it hard to come back, any advice??

October 9, 2014 6:53 a.m.

NSG_decks says... #3

Ajani s presents gives indo

October 10, 2014 7:04 p.m.

Alex.moellmer says... #4

I have considered running it just trying to find a spot for it, the problem is I'm constantly tapped out up to turn 4 or 5 unless I'm hitting land every turn so my early game is a tad weak because to he the most out of my deck I need to have more guys on the field so cards like End Hostilities can really mess me up I see ajanis presence can make a big diff and will def add to sideboard against heavy removal decks just making room will be troublesome one thing I love about this deck is the shenanigans I get up to with it. Swing for 5 no blockers, b4 dmg Reap What Is Sown with hardened scales on the field turns into a killing blow

November 9, 2014 6:55 a.m.

Alex.moellmer says... #5

I apologise for the late response been very busy as of late. I've been using my deck a bit and it's been fun and quite reliable I find. It goes well against big creature decks where I can pop a counter giving card and make me flying for first strike or deathtouch or against aggro decks where I can get my blockers out and give me lifelink and trample on through but as stated b4 removal so prominent in standard ATM

November 9, 2014 6:58 a.m.

devinwr85 says... #6

+1 from me i like the creatures in this build looking to maybe fit Den Protector in my build.Growing Pains

August 30, 2015 5:42 p.m.

meddler91 says... #7

You definitely hit the most important creatures for this type of deck. What is Topan Freeblade like in here? How do you use it in play? I haven't seen anybody really running it so just curious :) +1 from me

August 30, 2015 9:29 p.m. Edited.

Alex.moellmer says... #8

Tbh topan is a bit of a filler I used to have consuls luetanent but the double white was too much but it acts a good blocker and with hardened scales turns into a good 4/4 with renown, I'm currently looking I swap them out for more hangar backs when I get them and maybe run just 2 off but they work well so far and generally make aggro decks cry haha

August 30, 2015 11:39 p.m.

meddler91 says... #9

Yeah definitely run four Hangarback Walkers if you can

August 31, 2015 12:55 a.m.

Alex.moellmer says... #10

Yea haha thy a great card, I'm ATM swapping uo the top and for wardens just cause cheaper and fits with my mana curve more, the true gem though is Gleam of Authority it's a one car counters engine, and can double my board prescece, I find it's both a comeback and a win more card, like many cards in my deck if ts not dealt with its gg

August 31, 2015 3:39 a.m.

Phyrexia108 says... #11

Have you ever triggered Honored Hierarch? I would take it out, I think its a bad card. Mostly because it doesn't start ramping until turn 3 (BEST CASE SCENARIO).

September 2, 2015 3:10 a.m.

Alex.moellmer says... #12

its more in there for the fact it can become a 3/3 with hardened scales without putting more mana into it and it getx vigilance as well for only 1 green, the ramp i would only use later in the game for my bigger sideboard drops or to help flip den protector etc or even pay for my hangarback to up counters, the ramp is more of a bonus i am using it for its vigilance and counter adding ability in renown

September 2, 2015 3:41 a.m.

syandell86 says... #13

Alex.moellmer I recently changed my other 1 drop from Warden of the First Tree to Honored Hierarch. I'm looking to test it over the next few days.

Selesnya Hardened Scales

September 2, 2015 10:31 p.m.

syandell86 says... #14

WRONG DECK! Try this one...My deck

September 2, 2015 10:34 p.m.

TheOtherDemko says... #15

I just started running a similar deck at this week's FNM of my own brew. Mine's mono-green, and you'd be INCREDIBLY surprised by how often I wind up hitting with a turn 1 Hierarch, immediately after playing turn 2 Scales + Servant of the Scales. You can hit for 6 damage on turn 3, and it just ramps up exponentially from there, as the creatures build off of one another. Inspiring call is an absolute MUST 4-of in this deck, though, as drawing more gas is integral to the strategy, AND the spell also doubles up as protection against many board wipes (Languish being the notable exception to this). The deck is just gross.

September 12, 2015 8:35 p.m.

Alex.moellmer says... #16

Indestructible doesn't stop languish as it gives -/- counters it ceases to have life not die, I would run it but I prefer Evolutionary Leap I've made some slight changes recently, this is great as I can sack in response to exile board wipes or removal and put a creature in y hand which I think is more reliable then card draw

September 13, 2015 7:30 a.m.

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