This is an Abzan/Dromoka aggro deck that builds up strength with Outlast and Bolster, which are boosted by
Hardened Scales
, while synergizing creatures that give each other bonuses. This is my first standard deck, so I'd love fresh ideas to bolster it (pun intended).
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
starts off by bolstering every time I lay down a creature. If I can't get her down quickly, most of my creatures have Outlast to start up. Once given a +1/+1 counter, bonuses start stacking up (First Strike, Flying, Lifelink, Trample, and untapping). I run two of each creature because I like the combination of the abilities, but I do realize that I might not get one or two of them every game.
Warden of the First Tree
is an awesome one mana drop that powers up nicely, and
Avatar of the Resolute
is a powerhouse if played later. Reach is also nice if I can't get flying early. The real punch comes from
Enduring Scalelord
. He powers up faster than the rest of my army. However, due to his expense and lack of early game usability, I may sub him out for something else.
Enchantments are key to winning.
Citadel Siege
and
Hardened Scales
are essential to a fast buildup. If I don't get it till later,
Citadel Siege
is also nice to tap opposing creatures, but I usually use the Khan's ability.
Gleam of Authority
powers up one creature for a big hit. I used to run
Mer-Ek Nightblade
, but I didn't like the extra black splash, so I replaced it with
Bow of Nylea
. Unfortunately, I don't get deathtouch while blocking creatures, but the bow has so much use in it's tapping ability that I couldn't pass it up.
I love the flexibility of
Dromoka's Command
and plan to add more (I'm to cheap to pay $8.50 for one card), replacing
Honor's Reward
. While it makes a nice filler to gain life and bolster, I find it's my least useful Instant. Due to most of my cards having a low mana cost, I spend cast, and desperately need draw power. Hence,
Inspiring Call
. Paired with
Hardened Scales
,
Incremental Growth
can really boost my army.
Valorous Stance
is to either keep something alive or remove an opposing creature.
I could use help with my sideboard.
Pacifism
is extra removal.
Hornet Nest
is great for providing a ton of insect tokens to take hits and kill opposing creatures. I would love to have
Battlefront Krushok
in the deck because of it's ability, but I found it less useful than the other creatures already in the deck. It does have it's moments though.
I am considering running
Reap What Is Sown
over
Incremental Growth
because it is cheaper and so I can cast it faster. I'm unsure though because I love how much the latter boosts my deck, and can usually afford to wait a few turns to use it. Some of these other creatures look useful but I'm not sure what to take out to insert them.
Thanks in advance for any advice and I hope you enjoyed the deck!
