Controlled Extort

Modern WallaWalla101

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CogMonocle says... #1

Curse should really only brought in for tokens. aggro decks tend to already be done killing you by the time that hits. I'd move duress to the sideboard - I don't know if lantern is worth it for wolf run. If you're banking on a big late game mana sink, maybe just use debt to the deathless instaed. 9 Mana = Drain 10 life, and with the amount of token generation you've got that should often be lethal. So you could probably benefit from this:

Mainboard:

-3 Duress

-4 Chromatic Lantern

-1 Kessig Wolf Run

+3 Debt to the Deathless

+1 Swamp

+2 Ultimate Price

+2 Devour Flesh

Sideboard:

-3 Orzhov Charm

-1 Swamp

-1 Kessig Wolf Run

+2 Duress

+2 Appetite for Brains

+1 Vampire Nighthawk

Though if you were having problems with Debt getting countered, I could see taking out the Devour Flesh and one Ultimate Price to put 3 lanterns back in. Appetite for Brains is for junk rites, gets rid of Acidic Slime , Thragtusk , Angel of Serenity , Craterhoof Behemoth , and EXILES it. Can also hit Supreme Verdict , and prevent Snapcaster Mage flashback if you need.

June 23, 2013 7:51 p.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #2

Thanks for the thoughts. I like the win condition with the debt to the deathless. I think I'm gonna try that. The additional removal is also a good idea. I was thinking that it would be good to get some more. I just couldn't figure out how I wanted to get them in. The only thing is I like the wolf run as an alternative win option. Cause if I have a ghast out with that and a lantern, I can pump it huge. And especially if I do it to Griselbrand or the baron. It's a lot of life gain, but more importantly a lot of damage. I also agree with just completely dropping the charms.

June 24, 2013 8:50 a.m.

DjinnjerVitis says... #3

looks pretty good. i feel your mana curve is a tad high, (and it doesnt really take into account the X-cost cards)...even with crypt ghast... Chromatic Lantern is useless in a 2 color deck. Pithing Needle is a better option as it gives you a lot of options for countering. Kessig Wolf Run isnt needed either. sideboard Blind Obedience isn't really needed mainboard. replace it with more removal. have you considered Underworld Connections ? good luck.

June 27, 2013 2:01 a.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #4

Thanks. Blind Obedience is there to help slow down any sort of aggro deck, and also, it juts gives me another extort trigger, its worked really well for me whenever I have played. The Chromatic Lantern + Kessig Wolf Run is there just as an alternate win condition, but you make a good point maybe its worth dropping them and adding Pithing Needle to the sideboard. I'll definitely think about dropping some lands. You think 20 is too few? Drop 2 and add two more removal? Tragic Slip ?

June 27, 2013 8:26 a.m.

CogMonocle says... #5

the only reason 20 has probably been ok is probably you getting bits of ramp from the lanterns. to play 4 cmc cards on curve you rtypically want like 22 lands, for 5 cmc like 24 lands.

June 27, 2013 9:14 a.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #6

I actually haven't played with only 20 yet, I just switched in on the list cause I was going to try that, but I hear what you are saying. I was playing other day, and I was actually getting a bit mana flooded. So I was gonna try it with only 20, and the added removal, and if I find I'm hurting for mana I could just switch back to 22. Cause I hear what you are saying, with so many higher CMCs I should be running more lands.

June 27, 2013 9:42 a.m.

AstroFalcon751 says... #7

I would actually recommend bringing the number of Debt to the Deathless down to 1 or 2. It is a powerful card, but you really don't want to see it until late game when you can sink a ton of mana into it. Also if you are having trouble w/ aggro, you could try Cathedral Sanctifier . That 3 life could often mean a difference.

June 29, 2013 2:37 a.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #8

Thanks. That's probably what I will do. Only run two of those. I'll think about the sanctifiers. They are an excellent card. Just don't know if they have the synergy I'm looking for with this deck. I'll probably sideboard them though.

July 1, 2013 2:31 p.m.

CogMonocle says... #9

Unless you find that the aggro decks are coming at you with creatures that are 1 toughness, I'd shy away from the sanctifiers. Removal will do at least as much work preventing life loss (ie., opp has flinthoof boar, etb and chump on sanctifier = 6 life saved, ultimate price on the boar, 3xnumber of turns it would otherwise be on the board life saved) and hits other problem cards that are hurting you for reasons other than just turning sideways.Lifegain on its own usually isn't as good as it looks - unless it can save you 10+ life, it's usually not worth spending a card on (when it affects nothing but your life total).

July 1, 2013 2:55 p.m.

TimBarber315 says... #10

I run a B/W Orzhov deck and am having some success lately with Debt to the Deathless as my win con. I have 3 but thats really your call. As long as you can stay alive to get enough mana out and they don't have a counter spell its a guaranteed win.

Of course my deck is a completely diff idea. I stack life with Rhox Faithmender , Vampire Nighthawk , Vizkopa Guildmage , and Healer of the Pride . I can usually get up to 50 life then hit with Debt to the Deathless .

July 1, 2013 2:56 p.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #11

Yeah I had similar thoughts with the sanctifier. And yeah Debt to the Deathless is a win con for me. With the Crypt Ghast out I can hit pretty huge with it, usually enough to end the game or pretty close.

July 1, 2013 3:12 p.m.

mtgman12 says... #12

Try to run Isolated Chapel . It will make the deck a bit smoother.

July 11, 2013 9:38 a.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #13

Yeah for sure, I've been wanting to get four to replace the four plains. Its just a money thing.

July 11, 2013 9:40 a.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #14

But I'm gonna put them in, cause I'm going to get them.

July 11, 2013 9:42 a.m.

mtgman12 says... #15

Cool. Glad i could help. :)

July 11, 2013 9:43 a.m.

xzavierx says... #16

if you want more to control early game, High Priest of Penance is a 4 of in a similar deck i run. block something they have thats 2/1 3/1 or 1/1....it dies then kill off another creature.

I also mainboard Vampire Nighthawk and use Obzedat, Ghost Council instead of entreat b/c they support blood baron

July 12, 2013 10:27 a.m.

andrewtard says... #17

Add Archangel of Thune if you can afford it. Also two more cards Sanguine Bond and Exquisite Blood. INFINITE COMBO FTW.

August 2, 2013 7:20 p.m.

sacredbrood says... #18

Orzhov Basilica would be a great addition

August 13, 2013 10:08 a.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #19

I don't believe its standard, and I'm not a huge fan of it having to come in tapped. My mana base is pretty solid. I don't usually have any trouble. Thank you though.

August 13, 2013 10:13 a.m.

Nekrothis says... #20

Awesome deck
What do you think about Tidehollow Sculler and Blood Baron of Vizkopa ?

July 10, 2014 2:20 p.m.

WallaWalla101 says... #21

Thanks!! yeah they would be a perfect fit!! I just havent updated the list for modern!

July 11, 2014 4:29 p.m.

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