Snow Red Control

Modern RocketGauntlet

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RocketGauntlet says... #5

@demagicman, After playing FNM last week with this current build, I've been doing lots of testing. The cards I didn't like were Batterskull and Chandra, Pyromaster. I've been looking into adding the cards I have in the maybeboard, and switching out the Thundermaw Hellkites for Stormbreath Dragons and possibly cutting the Wurmcoil Engines and Solemn Simulacrums. I'll have more updates after wednesday this week, so I'll let you know how my testing goes!

June 29, 2015 1:03 a.m.

RocketGauntlet says... #6

One more thing @demagicman, have you tested using Coldsteel Heart at all?

June 29, 2015 2:38 a.m.

Ninjadude51 says... #8

I really like this list, but I might actually put you should seriously consider putting in the outpost sieges of the maybeboard. I feel like relic of progenistus shouldn't be a 4 of in main because you can get extra value out of Chromatic Star as graveyard strats aren't really tier 1 in modern right now (Unless that's a meta call for you).

July 29, 2015 1:41 p.m.

RocketGauntlet says... #9

@Ninjadude51 Outpost siege works almost the same as chandra, but is harder to remove. The only problem with it is that if my opponent boards in bloodmoon hate, it hits the siege too. I'll test 1 or 2 instead of chandra, but I think chandra is just the better option. Also, my meta is filled with grixis type decks that get a lot of value off of the graveyard, and also some goryo's veangance and storm decks, so I think I'll keep the relics in.

July 29, 2015 2:11 p.m.

trogdor101 says... #12

Coldsteel Heart feels to me to be worse then the MindStone in a mono color deck. However if it is consistent mana ramp you are looking for Braid of Fire simply cannot be beat. Add 1 red to manna pool each upkeep for how many upkeeps its been there. Unless that card is banned in modern, which it very well could be. I'd say Braid of Fire should replace Solemn Simulacrum.

August 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

trogdor101 The mana from Braid of Fire empties after you draw for turn though, it can only be used for instants or creatures with flash, etc. or else it would be an auto include.

August 25, 2015 5:02 a.m. Edited.

trogdor101 says... #14

damn RocketGauntlet that's saddening. Hmm well, I suppose my only other suggestion is perhaps more creatures. I know your going for a burn/control sort of thing but its always nice to have blockers/attackers in both. Maybe Monastery Swiftspear or Eidolon of the Great Revel. Also for a dragon that fits the snow control thing Rimescale Dragon is pretty rad. By no means do I think you should run it in your deck due to it's massive mana cost but its worth a thought.

August 25, 2015 10:21 a.m.

Just got my first 4-0 playing a modern tournament with this deck! I also completed my playset of blood moons.

August 26, 2015 10:24 p.m.

I'm considering switching the Roasts with 2 Dismembers, any thoughts?

August 26, 2015 10:32 p.m.

I'm also considering moving the 4th Blood Moon to the mainboard and putting a Relic of Progenitus in the side.

August 27, 2015 4:42 a.m.

pauginxz says... #18

Im not sure i like Roast in the main. and even then combust and rending volley seem better. In my list i personally run 1-2 pyrite spellbombs depending on how i feel at the time. The two sowing salt two molten rain seem like over kill even though trons and shaky matchup and so is bloom, but i do like salt in decks that run mindstones. Other then that stuff i like the deck... even though i personally like 4 boros reckoners. he is a pretty great all star. anything that makes wurmcoils afraid of attacking is okay with me

August 31, 2015 4:01 a.m.

Maringam says... #19

I might split the Simians and the Stones (2 Stones / 1 Spirit guide)

September 3, 2015 11:10 p.m.

Maringam, I'll try it, but I think I'd prefer to have one or the other consistantly.

September 4, 2015 1:49 p.m.

deck changed pretty majorily after modern tonight, Mind Stones switched for Simian Spirit Guides, and the sideboard was changed as well, adding 2 Magus of the Moon

September 9, 2015 11:05 p.m.

pauginxz says... #22

What did you have trouble with?

September 11, 2015 1:51 a.m.

pauginxz, I played against uw fish, gr tron, anafenza's company and affinity. I won againt tron in 2, but lost against everything else in 3. I misplayed against fish and could have won, but I just drew poorly against affinity and company. Playing this deck, I've come to realize that it has a subpar game 1, but games 2 and 3 give you a very large edge on your opponent, allowing you to side in generally 4-5 cards that give you an advantage.

September 11, 2015 11:14 a.m.

pauginxz says... #24

Trons the thoughest match up for skred.. atleast my version.. Fish is pretty easy and affinity is decent.. i have no idea about company. I run a full set of reckoners which is really helpful.

September 11, 2015 6:33 p.m.

EverythingIsK says... #25

Gr Tron is a hard match up, any other variation is fine. Usually most decks without red fold if they have no basics or enchant removal in hand. Fish is just removing the lords and sweep up the rest.

As for your build, I like having 4 mainboard Eidolon of the Great Revels because they do so much work in modern. I also have dropped down one Blood Moon because I generally only want to see one a game, and it usually sticks. Could probably get away with 2 if you feel it. I recommend Solemn Simulacrum if you're wanting a more "Big" skred, and Coldsteel Heart would help too. With the right and draws, you could be putting your Wurmcoil Engine out turn 4.

As for the sideboard, unless you don't have a lot of twin in your meta, I recommend Rending Volley so you can deal the combo before Skred could hit them on turn 3 or 4. I would also recommend Vandalblast over Shatterstorm so that you could still use it for spot removal if you need it.

If you need more feedback, let me know. Here's a few builds I have that I'm liking right now.

My current build:


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Build that I'm testing with good results:


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September 19, 2015 4:39 p.m.

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