2016 B/W Token Primer

Modern xzzane

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xzzane says... #5

Geeno and Green_Ghost, you were the first ones I thought of who wanted to see this finished. Thoughts?

April 17, 2015 3:40 p.m.

GreenGhost says... #6

Great job! This is everything I had hoped to see in this primer. Even the inclusion of cards that you thought were not as effective is good because it lists their merits in certain deck lists along with describing when they should be played.

April 17, 2015 4:33 p.m.

xzzane says... #7

Thanks! I hope it will be useful for new players especially. It feels good to finally have this thing finished.

April 17, 2015 4:36 p.m.

Geeno says... #8

Seems really good and complete! I am doing great with this deck, but I still lack some experience. Also, I am still in love with Hero of Bladehold which often wins me the game. I just tested tonight against a friend with 8rack and I found the match really unfavourable and hard. By turn 3-4 I am out of cards and relying on top-decks while getting damage. Post-side, Leyline of Sanctity wrecks them, but for now I don't have them. Considering to buy them since in three weeks I have a PPTQ.

April 19, 2015 8:07 p.m.

xzzane says... #9

Really? 8rack should be a good matchup with tokens. And good luck!

April 19, 2015 8:26 p.m.

Jack-Frost says... #10

This looks great as a primer. I agree with Green_ghost in that I love how you included cards that people would suggest and why you recommend they don't use them. Great work!

April 20, 2015 2:39 a.m.

xzzane says... #11

Thanks!

April 20, 2015 7:31 a.m.

Geeno says... #12

Some matchups that are somewhat common, but you didn't mention and you can add in future: Jund, Grixis Delver, Storm, Ad Nauseam, Boogles.

April 21, 2015 3:26 p.m.

xzzane says... #13

Good idea, thanks. I'll add them in later.

April 21, 2015 3:26 p.m.

levrick says... #14

I've seen a few lists around with Liliana of the Veil. I would like to know your opinion on her and maybe add her to the list of planeswalkers. Thanks

April 27, 2015 12:07 a.m.

xzzane says... #15

Good idea about adding her to planeswalkers, as that's something that people would probably question about. I recommend against Liliana, as the 3 cmc is a very important spot for b/w tokens, and I heavily advise playing something like Spectral Procession then. And later in the game Sorin or Elspeth help race better than Lili does. Any more questions?

April 27, 2015 12:12 a.m.

levrick says... #16

No. Thank you very much I enjoyed your primer it was very helpful.

April 27, 2015 8:17 a.m.

xzzane says... #17

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

April 27, 2015 8:19 a.m.

Orcinbob says... #18

What is the thought pattern you use when deciding what to take out for sideboard cards?

Is there a general strategy like, "Always take out "X" when facing burn and always put "Y" in it's place?"

May 4, 2015 2:20 p.m.

xzzane says... #19

Well token decks tend to vary a lot so I can't but a definitive take x out, put y in. The closest thing I can get to that would be always take out Thoughtseize against burn and put in whatever burn protection you have. Timely Reinforcements, Kor Firewalker, etc.

May 4, 2015 4:05 p.m.

almightyjake says... #20

I mostly lurk, but had to take the time to say thanks for the well-written and insightful primer. I've always loved bw decks and tokens in particular. Hopefully this will help me level up.

May 11, 2015 6:46 p.m.

xzzane says... #21

Thank you! I hope this will help you as well; I aimed for this to be as in depth of a primer as I could make.

May 11, 2015 6:49 p.m.

YOU NEED A FEATURE CARD!!!! Lingering Souls?

May 13, 2015 10:28 p.m.

xzzane says... #23

Haha good idea!

May 13, 2015 10:29 p.m.

xenith4127 says... #24

Man, this is great! You did an excellent job. This really should help newer players.

May 14, 2015 10:35 a.m.

xzzane says... #25

Thanks! And I hope so haha.

May 14, 2015 10:36 a.m.

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