THE SOURCE WALL

Modern UrbanAnathema

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UrbanAnathema says... #1

calderstrake Thanks. The Fetches would be nice, and once they are reprinted in Khans I might throw a couple Windswept Heath but for now I'm good. If you're gonna go for a Casual build definitely add Pemmin's Aura

September 15, 2014 12:01 p.m.

LordGrendel says... #2

Absolutely AMAZING deck. The synergies are awesome, and on playtesting I was able to achieve wincon on T3 or T4 very consistently. Also really like the various modes of defense of your combo, in your mainboard while keeping room for spot removal and board wipes.

Very well thought out!

+1 from me!

September 15, 2014 4:02 p.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #3

Thanks LordGrendel. It wouldn't be possible without the input and feedback from the Tappedout community.

September 16, 2014 3:07 p.m.

Drift of Phantasms has a rediculous combo that i used to run with its transmute for Kira, Great Glass-Spinner . Doesnt look like you really need this here but it is an option if you havent thought about it

September 19, 2014 9:07 a.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #5

Its_Johnny_Bravo . Thanks for the suggestion. Additional protection of the combo is always welcome and so its a great suggestion. I'll have to figure out where I could put it, but I'll think about it and see if I can find an opening. Thanks!

September 19, 2014 9:45 a.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #6

Looks like one potential drawback of it would be that it would shut down my ability to use Kessig Wolf Run to swing for infinite damage and trample...

September 19, 2014 9:49 a.m.

Mizugori says... #7

Like the idea. Love the deck. Have you considered running a Blue Sun's Zenith in the sideboard for the pod/ infinite life matchup?

September 28, 2014 4:42 a.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #8

I have, but figure its already prevented with Torpor Orb and Hushwing Gryff . Since that combo can be activated T3. Might be nice to have a non damage reliant wincon in the sideboard though.

September 28, 2014 10:41 a.m.

scottemery says... #9

Opal-eye seems like a bad Spellskite substitute, it's mana cost is clearly more demanding, it cannot attack and it is less versatile in terms of protecting the combo which is very key here. Can you explain your preference over spellskite? Cheers!

October 7, 2014 11:53 a.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #10

Sure scottemery!

First, it is another defender that can activate my combo, so in this case the fact that it is a defender usually plays to my advantage. It can also take the damage from my shocks and City of Brass where Spellskite cannot. It deals with unblockables where Spellskite can't.

Also, Spellskite is still in my sideboard, and in some cases depending on the matchup can be run in addition to Opal-eye providing twice as much protection.

October 7, 2014 4:13 p.m.

bkimpland says... #13

With all the Primeval Titans and Kessig Wolf Runs, i'd definitely recommend a 1 of Slayers' Stronghold.

I was playtesting this and fizzled out on turn 5 with infinite mana, a Primtime (with summoning sickness0 and Kessig Wolf Run on the field. If there had been a Stronghold in the deck it would have ended instantly, but most likely in that situation your opponent will find some way to deal with the Primetime by their next turn.

November 14, 2014 12:22 p.m.

bkimpland says... #14

Also, in the right situation, Slayers' Stronghold can allow you to activate your infinite mana engines the turn they come into play which could be huge! :)

November 14, 2014 12:23 p.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #15

bkimpland Thats a great suggestion, Thanks!

November 14, 2014 1:58 p.m.

bkimpland says... #16

I think i might build this deck for real. That turn 4 hard cast Emrakul and swing in the same turn is just.. Nice. :p

November 14, 2014 3:57 p.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #17

Its pretty much my main deck IRL. It is an absolute blast to play with.

November 14, 2014 4:13 p.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #18

You can also T3 Emrakul with Bloom Tender :)

November 14, 2014 4:23 p.m.

morscerta says... #19

I'm generally a Standard only player, However play testing this deck has been so extraordinarily fun to the point where I might run a slightly more budget concerned version of this deck at some modern events... crazy impressed with how well and consistent it plays. Bravo!

November 14, 2014 8:54 p.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #20

Thanks morscerta! Appreciate the kind words. It's definitely been a blast to build and I have benefitted from the collective wisdom of the Tappedout community.

November 15, 2014 10:38 p.m.

kengiczar says... #21

More flying defense might come in handy. I realize that your unlikely to counter a straight up flying beat down deck IRL however if two 5/5 Desecration Demons swing at you turn 4, or 2 6/6 demons turn 5 you don't seem to have a lot of defense. I mean you have answers but drawing them is a whole other story.

I suggest one more Birds of Paradise and another Cyclonic Rift to keep a quick big monsters deck from running you through by turn 5. Another Wall of Omens instead of a Perimeter Captain will help you make up for having to many birds when it does happen and help you draw into either a combo piece or transmute.

Each play test I noticed that against ramp Path to Exile is less than stellar and there were a bunch of forests just kind of chilling out not doing much. To solve both issues perhaps look into making some of those Forest into dual lands such as Overgrown Tomb that can provide black for Slaughter Pact?

Lastly Consider Consecrated Sphinx. With the amount of ramp you have you might be able to pull it off and besides the draw he's beefy flying defense vs a Geist of Saint Traft or a Delver of Secrets  Flip who even with a +2/+2 sword will only be a 5/4. If they don't have the right pro they are gonna be hurting.

November 16, 2014 2:06 a.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #22

Thanks for the suggestions kengiczar. I am not a huge fan of Slaughter Pact and generally if I need more removal or am up against ramp I can side in Oblivion Ring. Consecrated Sphinx is a definite possibility.

Your other suggestions are definitely good ones and I might adjust my sideboard accordingly.

Thanks for having a look and the great feedback!

November 16, 2014 8:25 a.m.

BlackyMTG says... #23

Uhhh...I think you mean 4 colored..

November 17, 2014 2:43 p.m.

UrbanAnathema says... #24

Surgical Extraction is in the sideboard.

November 17, 2014 2:59 p.m.

Five colors? I don't think so anymore. Also, what are your thoughts on Wall of Denial?

November 17, 2014 7:09 p.m.

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