I really like your drawing method with Bloodsoaked Champion + Grim Haruspex 1B for a card isn't so bad especially if you're looking for more answers. The only thing I can really see that needs improvement is maybe removing the 3 Mardu Banner . Its great for that extra mana but, having to pay 3 mana to slow down your onslaught? That is definitely not what you want to do with the speed that this deck can bring. You could maybe put Sorin, Solemn Visitor for his awesome +1 or Elspeth, Sun's Champion to feed your Butcher of the Horde with tokens. Also, consider putting in maybe a Bile Blight in the sideboard when facing token heavy decks to save you from being overrun.

i like how you decided to run Scuttling Doom Engine

Awesome brew for Mardu! The only think I may consider is altering your mana base a little. I've found using the gain 1 lands to be way more necessary than I thought with these 3 color decks but, of course you run the risk of a slower start. Great breakdown of your deck though.

@zedelom, thanks for the comment and vote. yes I have considered the same thing, but often found that I was sacrificing speed. The trade off is a little life loss on the front end, and gain it back on the backend via the butcher if needed. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.

@Smackmahpony, thanks for the vote and taking the time to comment. Yes, when you get the Grim Haruspex into play things really begin to accelerate and the end game damage blast comes quickly. I've debated removing the Mardu Banner , but it has proved to be very useful for a few reasons. one, sometimes the right color mana just doesn't come along and this has been a game saver. two, when it comes into play the mana is available, which is good because you can still cast Gods Willing . It's also nice in the later rounds when I just want to draw and I don't need to mana anymore. I'm not super happy with it, but it works for now. Hopefully a nice replacement will come along with the next expansion

I agree with you about Sorin, Solemn Visitor . He is awesome, and I really need to figure out a way to work him in. Bile Blight is also another excellent suggestion that would work well within the sideboard for sure. My only concern is the mana requirements that could prove difficult in a 3 color deck, but I definitely like it and need to play test it.

Thanks again for taking the time to comment and vote.

Overall I really like the concept! I like what Athreos, God of Passage does here, and kicking myself for not considering him in my build :) Especially since I ran an Orzhov build focused of him for a long time lol

Personally, I am not a huge fan of Zurgo, I mean he is solid and all, I just think Mardu can do more with that slot. In my opinion he is one of the Khans that will not see much play at all other then maybe EDH, same with Surrak Dragonclaw .

I am also not a fan of the banner in the build, I think it can be better utilized. All in all, I like the concept, and I think this deck will play 10x better a few months down the road when Standard slows down. Its still VERY Aggro and I think that Aggro decks are going to give you the hardest time right now.

+1 for proudly being a Mardu "Men of Mayhem" and I look forward to seeing what you continue to do with this build!

P.S. Thanks for reminding me of Athreos lol

Launch the Fleet can really multiply your attackers early game and it would work well with an aggro strategy. It's also something that works well with itself and your attacking style so it's easy to toss a few in and see how they do. Selfless Cathar can give you early aggro, and an anthem later on while drawing you a card if Grim Haruspex is in play.

I think you should go a full 4 of Grim Haruspex too. He synergizes well with your creature base. Another aggro guy to consider is Soldier of the Pantheon .

Mardu Ascendancy is another way to feed Butcher of the Horde every turn and it can help protect your cheap creatures from damage or board wipes like Anger of the Gods , Drown in Sorrow or Bile Blight . It can also help get devotion for Athreos. I think you could replace a Gods Willing with one since it will also serve to protect your creatures.

I'd try to replace the banners with some cheap threats and 1 of them with a Bloodstained Mire . 1 or 2 Springleaf Drum mainboard could go a long way towards fixing your mana early if you include a few more 1 drop but still insist on Shrapnel Blast , speaking of which, I would reduce that to a 1-of and try Crater's Claws . Ferocious is activated by butcher or the doom engine and it gives you a great outlet for extra generator servants - each one sacced adds two damage to your opponent and you can be drawing cards with Grim Haruspex .

Erase is a nice sideboard removal against some decks. I'd also consider a couple Banishing Light since it's cheaper and less mana specific than Utter End .

I'd swap one Zurgo for a Purphoros, God of the Forge because he can help you with your long game and he triggers off Bloodsoaked Champion . I also like keeping legendaries to 1-ofs unless they truly dominate like Brimaz. That's the same reason I would look into trimming Athreos down to one but he synergizes more with your sac strategies so 2 is fine.

@Ohnoeszz, thanks for the in-depth suggestions and vote if you left one. A lot of what you are saying makes good sense and I'm going to have to move some things around a bit. The more I think about Grim Haruspex , the more it makes sense to play 4 in a deck like this. Great observation about the synergy with Crater's Claws and a usage for the Generator Servant when drawn in the late game. That's just awesome and was a complete oversight on my part.

I never gave much consideration to the Springleaf Drum because I dislike its dependency, but I believe it is worthy of some play testing. I was also sticking with the banner to draw later on, but playing a few more Grim Haruspex should cover that just fine.

Banishing Light is another great suggestion, and a great alternative to Utter End . I've also been debating Purphoros, God of the Forge , so it's no surprise to see you suggesting it now. It would defenitely play well with Bloodsoaked Champion and Athreos, God of Passage , which when both in play leaves your opponent with decision to make that'll result in damage either way

Thanks again for a very insightful feedback. great stuff.

Love it cuz its fast +1 if i hadnt already

I'm loving this ! I'm Just wondering on why Mardu Banner ?

This looks great man. The only "weakness," I see in this deck are the Mardu Banner 's. Maybe switch them out with regular lands and or on of your maybeboard suggestions man.

@Chewy35, @Metroidlink,
I'm leaning this way as well. It's an easy cut and opens up a little room for some of the changes discussed a bit earlier. I'll be implementing it soon. Thanks for taking the time to comment and vote.

looks good, I have nothing to say that hasn't been said. +1 from me.

The nice thing about Mardu Banner is that it gives more targets for Shrapnel Blast . I like what you are doing with this deck. A lot of things I hadn't thought about. If you get a chance, take a look at

+1 I like what I am seeing here! Good work!

I've found great success replacing shrapnel blast with Tymaret, the Murder Bear, it's a tiny bit slower, and not as powerful but unlike shrapnel blast it's never a dead draw, and he's reusable!

@mogee, thanks for taking the time to comment and vote. yes you are on the right track in regards to the Mardu Banner , which I frequently used as an easy sac for the Shrapnel Blast , or in a real pinch used it to draw. I've made some changes to the deck that I have been play testing, and in that version the banner is out. I haven't completely made up my mind yet about it so that's why the changes aren't reflected here.

as for you deck, yes I'll take a look and take all the ideas you want. That's what this community is about. You come across something that inspires you to build. Naturally you'll pull some ideas from here, and others from elsewhere throughout your creation process.

@BeigeSand, thanks for taking the time to comment, and vote if you did. I did play around with the idea of using Tymaret, the Murder King because he is reusable, but felt Shrapnel Blast was just a better fit for the direction that the deck was going. I'm curious about other changes you may have made and your results. let me know how it turns out.

Twinflame? Please take a gander at TEMUR(ROCKLOBSTER) no my most popular but fun.

Hey guys mind checking out my Mardu Deck ? Really would appreciate your guys opinions on it :) Goblin Horde !!

i like many other commenters do not like the banners, i'd suggest Goblin Rabblemaster great synergy with Butcher of the Horde and Grim Haruspex

Heh, nice description. How long did it take you to make that?

I don't have time for descriptions like those. I make too many decks and alter them far too often to bother with such a description like that. I also have uni, and work on the card database (though this I haven't been doing like I should, too much life).

Perhaps a little match is in order? I will let you know of how the results turn out some time within the week.

@Femme_Fatale thanks for the compliment on the description. It's fancy looking but the beauty of html is that it's easy and can be done rather quickly. I enjoy a colorful description and do a little at a time between tasks when I'm at work. I'm a bit on the opposite when it comes to deck construction, and happily stick with the handful I have and only tweak them from time to time once I get a pretty consistent play from them.

Yes of course play test away! You're deck is well constructed and aggressive so it is certainly a tough match up. I'd probably sideboard in End Hostilities x2, Perilous Vault x2, Utter End x2. Remove 3x Crackling Doom, 3x Gods willing

Sounds like fun. I'll run a play test as well.