Abzan Badass, Budget, Combo, Spirit Army!

Standard* Zacoly

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Vito1014 says... #1

Not sure how budget you're trying to keep it, cause I don't really consider anything over 109 dollars to be budget lol. But Urborg should definitely make it in. Nice job though

February 14, 2015 2:18 p.m.

Zacoly says... #2

What can I say, Tri-color decks cost money. The lands is where it's mostly at, the rest of the deck is very budget friendly. The lands could run faster than that, but I'm not going to pay $14 for each windswept.

February 17, 2015 4:33 a.m.

DaftVader says... #3

This deck looks hilarious, but how much is the Wall of Essence doing for you? I might be tempted to replace it with more stuff to make the spirits bigger, maybe Spear of Heliod. Love the concept +1

March 20, 2015 4:10 p.m.

Zacoly says... #4

@ DaftVader

This deck does very poorly Vs aggro and pretty well vs anything else so I went ahead and mainboarded Wall of Essence to slow aggro way down. With it mainboarded I go into game one with much more confidence. I'm leaving it there.

This deck does pretty well at FNM. It's not a top tier deck but it's fun and it's unique.

March 20, 2015 8:35 p.m.

DaftVader says... #5

I've built a version of this deck but with Siege Rhino and Hornet Queen. I haven't tested it yet but it looks promising. I'll be sure to link you in the description.

April 7, 2015 4:12 a.m.

Palace Siege will be very good here. :)

May 17, 2015 2:08 a.m.

Standard is becoming like modern where budget decks will be 200 bucks.

May 17, 2015 11:59 a.m.

Zacoly says... #8

@ JasonTheTechnomancer

I have no idea what you're talking about.

This deck cost less than half of that and as I've already said, most of that is in the lands, about 47 dollars. If you want to go full budget you can get the slowest duel lands available and kiss your chances of keeping up with anything competitive goodbye.

I happen to own nearly all of the lands anyway so paying $30 and tracking down a playset of a half dozen common/uncommon cards was pretty easy.

Also for the record I have found budget casual janky (mono-color) modern decks on this site that are under $30. Here's a 2 color deck for $12 Level the Battlefield [Budget] and it's not that different from a casual deck that I use.

If you have an active imagination Magic doesn't have to cost a fortune.

May 17, 2015 4:42 p.m.

silverwolf5o says... #9

you should definitly use Nantuko Husk.

August 30, 2015 12:29 a.m.

I need this deck, not have to spend 700 dollars for a deck is awsome enought, but a deck thats fun to play and easy to win with? +1 from me!

October 5, 2015 4:02 p.m.

DaftVader says... #11

Palace Siege and Merciless Executioner = amazing removal every turn. Worth a slot or two because the other mode is great too.

October 7, 2015 2:07 p.m.

micah1 says... #12

Anafenza, the Foremost wrecks your deck, and you have it in your sideboard. It keeps you from drawing cards from Haruspex, Whisperwood, and Zulaport Cutthroat.

December 12, 2015 5:31 p.m.

Zacoly says... #13

@ micah1

Yea I try to headshot Anafenza, the Foremost as quickly as possible, but she only prevents OPPONENT'S creatures from hitting the grave, not MINE. That's why she's in my sideboard, for the mirror match ;)

December 12, 2015 5:44 p.m.

temur3 says... #14

Honestly, when I first looked at this deck, I was wondering to myself: why are there so many manifest creators? Then I thought, well these tokens would be great to sacrifice. And then I realized WAIT WHERE IS THE HUSK?!? Idk, maybe I just love this card to much ( Nantuko Husk ), but you have a deck that looks like a husk deck, but you don't have husk. If you decide to put him in, do yourself a favor and also put in Rally the Ancestors. I would take out your Ruthless Rippers, because they don't really serve a purpose. Other than that, its your choice. If you don't decide to do this, well, its not what I would do, but its your decision. Either way +1

January 21, 2016 8:09 p.m.

temur3 says... #15

Also I love the idea of Acsendancy, I completely forgot about that card. I'll have to find someplace to put that in my deck ;).

January 21, 2016 8:11 p.m.

Zacoly says... #16

@ temur3 I picked Ruthless Ripper for a couple reasons:

He fits the budget

He plays cheap and fast

He deals indirect damage late game

He is easy to un-morph after being manifested (Surprise! Death touch!)

He makes opponents either waste removal or a better creature on his deathouch.

Final reason: Have you read Pathway Arrows? The creature can DEATH TOUCH with the arrows. "HEADSHOT!"

January 22, 2016 3:06 a.m.

temur3 says... #17

Alright, I understand. Like I said, its your deck. But I like some of the cards that you put into this deck. Is it ok if I use some of them for an idea of a deck that I have?

January 22, 2016 4:24 p.m.

Zacoly says... #18

@ temur3

Have at it man! It's a pretty fun deck.

January 22, 2016 9:11 p.m.

temur3 says... #19

Alright thanks. I appreciate it :)

January 23, 2016 8:44 a.m.

DaveyJ says... #20

One card I love from oath is Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim. She's very aggressive, blocks well if you need her to, and offers you a sac outlet as well as life gain/removal.

February 5, 2016 2:11 a.m.

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