The Evolution of Burn

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xGhostx says... #1

Thanks for the comment and the +1!

I LOVE Soulfire Grand Master mainboard the life gain is crazy and ensures I can race most decks.

January 29, 2015 12:12 p.m.

rochdalekilla9 says... #2

Something to consider would be Alesha, Who Smiles at Death...

January 29, 2015 2:07 p.m.

rochdalekilla9 says... #3

Ok so my deck is very similar to yours and Bile Blight is our worst enemy...I went 2-2 but that was pretty much due to bad draws. I kind of like the idea of 3 Searing Blood for our Humble Defector. Deflecting Palm worked wonders. I am considering putting in some Gods Willing to counteract the Bile Blight and kill spells. Something I will be considering is dropping black altogether and replacing it with blue. I feel like having counters may benefit this deck more than kill spells. Yes it'll lose Butcher of the Horde but may end up being stronger.

January 31, 2015 1:03 p.m.

Nixin72 says... #4

It looses Butcher of the Horde, but gains Mantis Rider.

January 31, 2015 1:43 p.m.

xGhostx says... #5

Deck functioned Sub-par @ FNM Friday not, not impressed, not sure if it was just bad draws, or my playing it that was the problem but went 1-3. Not acceptable.

Thinking of dropping the Black to go straight Boros. Thoughts?

February 2, 2015 11:27 a.m.

What happened? What'd you play against? Can you list the games?

Anyway R/w is still very viable and a R/w Aggro/Burn list went 2nd at a SCG Standard Open with FRF. Take a look at those decks if you decide to make a switch.

February 2, 2015 11:31 a.m.

xGhostx says... #7

0/2 - U/B Control1/2 - R/G Monsters2/0 5 Color Chromanticore0/2 Boros Aggro

Just could not get set-up all night, seems everytime I had something, my opponent had an instant answer. Just was not my night, but I feel that if I go to a Boros Aggro Shell while still maintaining the burn/combo aspect of the build I can function better.

February 2, 2015 12:15 p.m.

Tarzanovic says... #8

Well, dropping black wont really change much in the main... you'll be losing butcher and doom. Pretty much just making room for some other cards...

The problem with burn is that you dont have a lot of cards that can deal with big threats. Maybe try out Fated Conflagration since it wreaks evety 'walker out there (except Ugin, the Spirit Dragon unless he minus 2ed which is highly likely) as well as all the fatties (rhino included)... also the scry is nice if you use it on your turn.

February 2, 2015 12:51 p.m.

Tarzanovic says... #9

I would also suggest a comment sweep since its getting exhausting to scroll through all these on the phone ;)

February 2, 2015 12:53 p.m.

Agreed. Fated Conflagration has worked wonders in my Jeskai Burn deck.

February 2, 2015 12:54 p.m.

xGhostx says... #11

I really like Fated Conflagration That will be an addition for sure. Butcher of the Horde can be easily replaced with Stormbreath Dragon, and maybe make room for Monastery Mentor in a Boros shell?

I will clean up the comments right away with the next update :P

February 2, 2015 3:09 p.m.

Yeah a 3-of Mentor will still work like a charm. He's fantastic just greatly impossible to beat when left alone. I really suggest Valorous Stance. Great way to protect Mentor and key players.

February 2, 2015 3:18 p.m.

Tarzanovic says... #13

Monastery Mentor should definitely have a place if your going to go Boros. I'd suggest run 4 and make him your main win piece, since you will be triggering prowess out every turn, and with the Seeker of the Way and Monastery Swiftspear in the combo, he will do in just about anything. :)

February 2, 2015 3:48 p.m.

Collateral Damage is a efficient standard-bolt that can sac a monk and with Mentor you can replace a monk.

February 2, 2015 4:01 p.m.

xGhostx says... #15

Thanks Guys!

I will work on it over the next day or so

Stay tuned!

February 2, 2015 4:22 p.m.

Sweet! I will watch it as it grows!

Anyway xGhostx could you check out my Jeskai Burn deck? Its called Ridin' The Crui$e!. Please comment and suggest!

February 2, 2015 4:31 p.m.

Tarzanovic says... #17

Also Eidolon of the Great Revel would be a great addition. The damage you take is meaningless with all the lifelink, and it hurts control decks... alot :)

February 3, 2015 2:28 a.m.

Feralforce says... #18

Wow this deck has come a long way since you posted it xGhostx . I think it's close to it's final form. How do you feel about another Crackling Doom and Hordeling Outburst ?

February 3, 2015 4:10 a.m.

xGhostx says... #19

Made substantial changes to the build.

Dropped Black entirely, Now running a Boros Burn Shell.

Thoughts?

Also reset comments with the update for a fresh discussion slate for changes :)

February 4, 2015 12:24 p.m.

xGhostx says... #20

With the change in gears..... Jeskai Tokens now an option? Jeskai Ascendancy, Dig Through Time and maybe Keranos, God of Storms viable?

February 4, 2015 12:29 p.m.

I feel like you'll be disappointed with Purphoros, God of the Forge. A bit too slow

February 4, 2015 12:46 p.m.

Tarzanovic says... #22

I wouldnt say slow just not dnough token generation... speaking of which, I wouldnt go Jekai token. You'll end up sacrificing too much of your burn for it, and burn seems the main theme here... Im saying I personaly wouldnt run it, not that it wouldnt be a good idea :)

February 4, 2015 12:50 p.m.

xGhostx says... #23

I hear you guys, I dont think Purphy is there as a wincon really, just as an alternate form of burn come the late game if required.

I am toying with Hordeling Outburst as well, but think that is just getting too conditional.

I think Purphoros, God of the Forge could work here, due to Monastery Mentor creating tokens as well as the large number of low cost creatures. again, just testing this concept.

February 4, 2015 1:29 p.m.

xGhostx says... #24

Jankyness begins when I have Satyr Firedancer in play and start bouncing creature/token drops off Purphy, 2 to the face, then 2 to a creature. Seems like legit form of board control.

February 4, 2015 1:31 p.m.

Tarzanovic says... #25

But you wouldnt... Firedancer reads ''Whenever an instant or sorcery spell...''... sorry mate :/

February 4, 2015 1:46 p.m.

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