Swarm and Conquer V 3.0

Modern xzzane

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xzzane says... #1

ChiefBell, here's the quick draft of the R/W token deck. I decided not to include Young Pyromancer, as I can't really make the best use of him as another deck like delver could. I don't run cantrips or anything to really make him worthwhile. I'm also a little concerned about Impact Tremors and Purphoros, God of the Forge and their viability as a late game draw, but I'll test it out. I'm probably just being anal though, because I have a really high standard when it comes to token decks. I'll probably use this should we do another casual/jank tournament. What do you think of Glory of Warfare instead of Purphoros?

April 1, 2015 6:30 p.m.

ChiefBell says... #2

This makes me happy. I don't know about the high drops here.

Molten Birth. Molten birth. Molten birth. Molten birth. Haha.

April 1, 2015 6:38 p.m.

xzzane says... #3

Yeah, the high drops are definitely what concern me as well. What do you recommend me cutting? And that would be a fun card to play haha.

April 1, 2015 6:40 p.m.

ChiefBell says... #4

I don't know to be honest. If you did do Molten birth it would he in place of krenko command I guess.

Would slayers stronghold help?

Would boros charm help?

Are there any super cheap red/white spells that buff all your creatures?

April 1, 2015 6:43 p.m.

xzzane says... #5

Slayers' Stronghold isn't as effective here, because it's just tokens that are attacking, nothing huge. Boros Charm could potentially fit in here. And I really like Molten Birth thematically, I just don't know if I would add it. I've always shied away from 50/50 cards, you know? As far as cheap buff spells in red/white, none that I'm aware of.

April 1, 2015 6:48 p.m.

ChiefBell says... #7

Oh. I forgot to narrow it down to modern. Well it would be the case that two of those cards that looked awesome aren't modern legal.

April 1, 2015 6:52 p.m.

ChiefBell says... #8

I thought flowstone said +1/+1 not +1/-1.

Doh.

April 1, 2015 6:53 p.m.

xzzane says... #9

Have I mentioned that I don't play with red that much? And some of those look good, but I want to keep it modern though. Especially that Steamflogger Boss, I don't know how I could forget such a wonderful creature :p

April 1, 2015 6:54 p.m.

xzzane says... #10

And to be fair, I thought it said +1/1 on Flowstone Surge as well. Nope, that definitely can't go in here haha.

April 1, 2015 6:55 p.m.

bijschjdbcd says... #11

I feel as though your mana base is a little over the top, you could quite easily add some more fetches and have small black splash for the Lingering Souls instead of Midnight Haunting.

Auriok doesn't seem as good in a no Delver format, if you wanted to make room for Young Pyro I could see that being cut.

I also think Boros Charm could be sweet out of the sideboard because of cards like Anger of the Gods and Engineered Plague.

Lightning Helix seems kinda sweet aswell.

April 4, 2015 6:30 a.m.

xzzane says... #12

Yeah, I think you're right. I'll add the fetches and a godless later. And pyromancer isn't quite as good in a deck like this. Decks that can abuse pyromancer are decks that use lots of can trips and the like, whereas I typically play only 1 sorcery or instant a turn. I like the idea of boros charm in the side, any idea what to take out? Same for lightning helix.

April 4, 2015 9:43 a.m.

bijschjdbcd says... #13

understand with Pyro.

I don't token man, So cant help that much :/

April 4, 2015 10:08 a.m.

xzzane says... #14

Haha no problem. I token quite well, so I'll figure this all out :p This is intended more for casual play anyways, I use Swarmy for competitive play. Thanks for the black mana for Lingering Souls idea, that just slipped by me. I think I might use this if we do another casual tournament.

April 4, 2015 10:14 a.m.

Chascarrillo says... #15

April 6, 2015 12:01 p.m.

xzzane says... #16

It's not as good as it would appear, but thanks for the suggestion anyway!

April 6, 2015 12:05 p.m.

JexInfinite says... #17

I'm not sure if you want an Ajani Vengeant in the sideboard, because he's sort of useless in the meta, but he used to do a hell lot of work. Also, tokens and Ajani are unfamiliar companions.

It would certainly be spicy, though.

April 10, 2015 10:48 p.m.

xzzane says... #18

Nah, for my 4 drop purphoros works best. Thanks for the suggestion anyways.

April 10, 2015 10:50 p.m.

Ryotenchi says... #19

OMFG! This is freaking more EPIC than I just said it was FREAKING EPIC!! O.O NICE DECK DUDE!!

May 5, 2015 4:55 p.m.

xzzane says... #20

Thanks Ryotenchi!

May 5, 2015 5:04 p.m.

Femme_Fatale says... #21

You know, I really think that Young Pyromancer could give you more benefit than Gather the Townsfolk/Raise the Alarm. It really helps late game Purphoros, God of the Forge and Impact Tremors, and you just need to proc it once to gain the same benefit that Gather the Townsfolk/Raise the Alarm will give. It has the potential to give you so much more. Also, Lightning Helix? Helps burn match-up.

EDIT: NVM on the helix, your 2 drop spot is already really heavy >.>

May 18, 2015 5:45 a.m. Edited.

xzzane says... #22

Actually pyromancer really isn't as good in here. I understand where you're coming from, but consider that pyromancer is normally played in decks that play lots of cantrips. I usually cast only one spell per turn. Plus it can be killed, and it makes a worse topdeck in the later stages of the game. Raise the alarm and gather the townsfolk both have their respective pluses as well. Being able to surprise people with instant speed tokens to block/do enter the battle damage can be very valuable. Also I've triggered fateful hour multiple times. Ask chief haha; I think I had fateful hour go off every game we played.

May 18, 2015 1:09 p.m.

Heavystorm274 says... #23

Nice deck. I really like the combos going on with the tokens and your creatures/enchantments. I would add Norin the Wary for shits and giggles, but +1 regardless.

May 19, 2015 1:20 p.m.

xzzane says... #24

Thanks! And he would be fun, but I think it's better off without him.

May 19, 2015 1:26 p.m.

VampireArmy says... #25

How do you feel about Rise of the Hobgoblins?

Also there's Weapon Surge?

July 2, 2015 1:44 p.m.

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