Auragasm.
Modern
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Updated Sideboard —April 23, 2012
Updated the sideboard a bit. Built this on Magic Online, plays really well and consistent in casual games. Can't wait to try this out in a Tournament, I know it'll probably be stomped by more dominant archetypes (Modular, Ramp-drazi etc) but I'm sure it'll be fun nevertheless. (:
metalmagic says... #2
Now that I'm looking at it, why no Sigil of the Empty Throne ? That card is a win condition in itself.
April 4, 2012 2:40 a.m.
Haha, thank you. (:
And interesting... Would I make that a 1 or 2-of in the deck if I were to add it?
April 4, 2012 2:48 a.m.
dont know if u actually need it but what bout Auramancer to get destroyed enchantments back?
April 4, 2012 3:14 a.m.
Auramancer is a bit too slow for my liking, and Nomad Mythmaker does that job and better anyway. Thanks for the suggestion though!
April 4, 2012 6:47 a.m.
Theophilus says... #6
Two Sigil of the Empty Throne . No Curse of Exhaustion ? I think you ought to frustrate your opponent a bit more.
April 4, 2012 9:37 a.m.
If you're doing mono-white Emeria, The Sky Ruin seems like it would be a good include as a 1 or 2-of.
April 4, 2012 10:17 a.m.
metalmagic says... #8
I definitely think 2. That is a card you want to see, and if you happen to draw both, well you pretty much win.
April 4, 2012 12:19 p.m.
asuraofcards says... #9
+1 because I played kor spirit dancer in standard back in the day and SUCH a great name. Greater Auramancy makes it so your creatures can only have one aura each just sayin.
Also, my favorite of all auras (Cho-Manno's Blessing ) was not included :C just be careful picking white!
April 4, 2012 4:19 p.m.
@ Theophilus + metalmagic
Alright, thank you for the suggestion of Sigil of the Empty Throne . I'll put 2 of them in and see how they go in playtests. (:
As for the Curse of Exhaustion , that sounds more like a sideboard card for aggro. My question is though, would I use that or Ghostly Prison instead? They're both quite good at slowing my opponent down.
I'm not sure. In my experience running mono-white, I've never actually reached the point where I have 7 plains on the field to make use of Emeria, The Sky Ruin 's effect. I'll consider it, but it may not suit how quick I want the deck to run.
Thank you. (:
And hm, I might drop that down to a 2-of. Thanks for pointing that out. Thats a tad annoying haha.
Thank you for all your feedback so far!
April 4, 2012 7:54 p.m.
This deck runs too fast for most of the cards in the 4-5 mana range. You could replace them with some cool one-drops and Blessing of the Nephilim (I'm thinking of Nip Gwyllion , Boros Recruit , Figure of Destiny , Zealous Guardian , and sideboard Elvish Hexhunter . Also, some other cool one-drop auras are:Edge of the Divinity (for use with Nip Gwyllion )Gift of Granite (to surprise some attackers/blockers/damage)Genju of the Fields (could be good, I guess)Holy Strength (its pretty good)Lifelink (because you won't have many creatures, its important that you gain life as a pseudo-blocker)
Thats my advise, +1 for the name!
April 4, 2012 9:10 p.m.
@mtuchler
That was actually the one aim of this deck when I first thought of making it: to be really fast and become big really quickly.
I've taken out the Sigil of the Empty Throne again because I playtested it heaps and I only got it to work once while playtesting. I also removed Autumn-Tail, Kitsune Sage because while nice and providing an awesome effect, I never really enchanted him once he got out and chose to further enchant the Kor Spiritdancer or Mirran Crusader . I've put in 3 Nip Gwyllion like you suggested because I needed a 1-drop creature.
Hopefully with these changes it will become a more faster deck. (:
April 4, 2012 11:35 p.m.
I believe you need some more creatures to enchant, cheap creatures that must be able to grow fast.Elite Vanguard for example, a couple of them, pumped by the auras may win the game by theirselves
April 5, 2012 12:12 a.m.
DeliciousToast says... #14
Is there a particular reason you're using Nip Gwyllion isntead of Serra Ascendant ? I think it'd be stronger in this deck, myself.
April 5, 2012 11:47 a.m.
I'd cut Mesa Enchantress for something cheaper, like Vault Skirge or another one drop. You have a bunch of cheap auras, but only Nip Gwyllion as a 1-drop creature. Another four 1-drops would really help you get an aggressive start.
April 5, 2012 1 p.m.
MightyPirate says... #16
Swap Hyena Umbra for Armored Ascension! Ascension is a BEAST late game in a mono white deck. On Mirran Crusader you can be swinging for 10 on turn 5. If you're looking for a good 1-drop then consider Student of Warfare .
April 5, 2012 4:23 p.m.
Edge of the Divinity is for Nip Gwyllion . My above comment lists a bunch of cards that would go well to make the deck more aggressive.
Blessing of the Nephilim (I'm thinking of Nip Gwyllion , Boros Recruit , Figure of Destiny , Zealous Guardian , and sideboard Elvish Hexhunter )
Also, some other cool one-drop auras are:
Edge of the Divinity (for use with Nip Gwyllion )
Gift of Granite (to surprise some attackers/blockers/damage)
Genju of the Fields (could be good, I guess)
Holy Strength (its pretty good)
Lifelink (because you won't have many creatures, its important that you gain life as a pseudo-blocker)
April 5, 2012 8:07 p.m.
The OBjection says... #19
I know Guardian's Magemark is subpar, but it has a nice boost and also fits the theme well. Personally I'd go bant for things like Sovereigns of Lost Alara , which is fun, especially when coupled with Eldrazi Conscription . If you do got bant, you might wanna check out Infiltrator's Magemark .
P.S. I haven't actually read the other comments, so if you've explained why you really don't want to splash or something, forgive me.
April 6, 2012 12:03 a.m.
Logan Pitt says... #20
I know this doesnt really help with the deck. though everyone is give great ideas. But i was just looking and doesnt the girl of Angelic Destiny , look alot like Thalia, Guardian of Thraben sisters maybe?? and check out my deck i think its pretty solid, looking for some tweaks that keep theme if you can think of any In The Name of the King
April 6, 2012 12:03 a.m.
Very true. I even own a playset of them. Why didn't I think of that? Haha, thank you.
Hm. Personally, I like Mesa Enchantress - especially when you've got her and Kor Spiritdancer on the field - because she nets a massive draw amount which is pretty important for aggro and their cheap drops. I may sideboard something in her place if I want a quicker game, but for now I'd like to keep her mainboarded.
... And I think your suggestion may be my sideboard card for when that happens. Thank you for suggesting Student of Warfare . (:
However I find Hyena Umbra to be a very important card in the deck. Armored Ascension does work REALLY well in mono-white though. I'll see what I can do...
While a very awesome card, it may be a bit out of my cmc range to play it. :<
That is a very nice list you brought to my attention. (:
Out of the list I'd probably consider Lifelink and Holy Strength the most because I would like to keep it mono coloured and the rest really benefits dual colours. Thank you though!
@theobjection
Thank you for you suggestions, I would however like to just keep it mono coloured for speed efficiency (I hate being mana screwed) and just to fit the theme. (:
@user:Logan%20Pitt
Hah. Interesting observation! I'll have a look at your deck when I get the chance. I must get off the computer now for my girlfriend!
April 6, 2012 1:02 a.m.
Cool deck. I would laugh is someone played Aura Barbs against you though.
April 6, 2012 2:32 a.m.
If this deck became popular, I would sideboard that card so fast.
metalmagic says... #1
Haven't looked at the deck, but the name alone deserves a +1. Especially since that is how half of the population where I'm from would actually pronounce 'orgasm.'
April 4, 2012 2:39 a.m.