Modern "Blue Belcher" Deck Guide
Introduction
This is a guide to the "Blue Belcher" Modern deck, a unique take on the Goblin Charbelcher strategy. Unlike traditional Belcher decks, this build utilizes a suite of blue disruption and utility creatures alongside the core Belcher combo. By leveraging cards like Fallaji Archaeologist and Whir of Invention, the deck gains consistency and access to powerful interaction.
Decklist
Main Deck (60 cards)
Lands (7)
3 Beyeen Veil
(functions as both a land and a spell)
4 Sea Gate Restoration
(double duty as a land or a late-game card advantage engine)
Spells (39)
4 Disrupting Shoal (pitch counterspell that keeps you tempo-positive)
4 Flare of Denial (a cheap, efficient counterspell for protecting your combo)
1 Force of Negation (emergency interaction on your opponent's turn)
4 Jwari Disruption
(functions as both a land and a counterspell)
4 Lotus Bloom (essential ramp to enable quick activations of Goblin Charbelcher)
2 Pact of Negation (protection for the turn you attempt to combo off)
4 Sink into Stupor
(functions as both a land and a disruptive hand and tempo tool)
2 Spell Snare (specific but impactful counterspell against key Modern threats)
4 Suppression Ray
(functions as both a land and taps all creatures target player controls, allowing you to put stun counters on a number of them equal to mana paid)
4 Whir of Invention (tutors for Goblin Charbelcher or other key artifacts at instant speed)
Creatures (14)
4 Fallaji Archaeologist (digs for combo pieces and fills the graveyard for synergies)
4 Hydroelectric Specimen
(functions as both a land and a unique utility creature that supports the deck's tempo plan)
4 Tameshi, Reality Architect (recurs Lotus Bloom and other key artifacts, adding resilience to the strategy)
4 Thundertrap Trainer (provides protection and card advantage in grindy matchups)
Win Condition (4)
4 Goblin Charbelcher (the primary way to close out games)
Sideboard (15 cards)
Anti-Control and Combo
3 Consign to Memory (flexible answer to problematic permanents or strategies)
1 Mystical Dispute (efficient counterspell in blue mirrors or against control decks)
1 Pact of Negation (additional combo protection as needed)
Anti-Aggro and Midrange
4 Harbinger of the Seas (helps stabilize against creature-heavy decks by bouncing threats)
3 Unable to Scream (massive tempo swing against small-creature strategies)
Versatile Threats
2 Into the Flood Maw (powerful board wipe against specific archetypes)
1 Kozilek, Butcher of Truth (an alternate win condition and anti-mill tool)
Strategy and Gameplay
General Plan
The primary goal of the deck is to resolve and activate Goblin Charbelcher to win the game. The deck supports this strategy with:
Ramp: Lotus Bloom is the key card for generating mana quickly.
Protection: A suite of counterspells like Disrupting Shoal, Flare of Denial, and Pact of Negation ensures your combo resolves.
Resilience: Tameshi, Reality Architect enables recursion of key combo pieces or Lotus Bloom.
Early Game
Mulligan aggressively for a hand with either Lotus Bloom, Fallaji Archaeologist, or Whir of Invention.
Use Fallaji Archaeologist to dig for combo pieces while building your graveyard.
Deploy interaction like Suppression Ray
or counterspells to disrupt your opponent’s game plan.
Mid Game
Transition into setting up your combo. Use Whir of Invention to tutor for Goblin Charbelcher or other needed artifacts.
Leverage Tameshi, Reality Architect to generate value and protect your key pieces.
Counter opponents’ critical plays using Disrupting Shoal or Flare of Denial.
Late Game
Resolve and activate Goblin Charbelcher to win. Use Sea Gate Restoration
if games drag on to refill your hand and maintain pressure.
In grindy matchups, Kozilek, Butcher of Truth or Tameshi, Reality Architect can serve as alternate win conditions.
Sideboarding Guide
Against Aggro
+4 Harbinger of the Seas
+4 Unable to Scream
-4 Suppression Ray
-2 Pact of Negation
-2 Spell Snare
Against Control
+3 Consign to Memory
+1 Mystical Dispute
+1 Pact of Negation
-4 Sink into Stupor
-1 Thundertrap Trainer
Against Combo
+3 Consign to Memory
+1 Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
-4 Suppression Ray
Tips and Tricks
Jwari Disruption
and Beyeen Veil
are crucial for flexible mana bases. Always evaluate whether you need them as lands or spells.
Timing is critical when using Whir of Invention. Casting it on your opponent’s end step ensures you can protect the artifact with counterspells on your turn.
Tameshi, Reality Architect allows you to reset Lotus Bloom for multiple activations. Plan your turns around this synergy.
When using Sink into Stupor
, prioritize targeting opponents with fewer cards in hand for maximum disruption.
Conclusion
The "Blue Belcher" deck offers a unique and versatile take on the Modern Goblin Charbelcher archetype. With its suite of counterspells, recursion, and utility creatures, the deck is well-positioned to handle a variety of matchups. Mastering this deck requires careful planning, effective resource management, and strategic use of interaction. Good luck, and may the Belcher always hit its mark!
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