Dega Midrange (1st place 5-0 @ FNM)

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SSJRanulf says... #1

Love Dega, I play a version of this, although it's really more control.

I would recommend the following things myself:

Underworld Connections: Without some draw, other midrange matches, mono-black, and control can become pretty tough. I run 2 (probably 1 more in the side), so I'd consider it if I were you.

Boros Reckonder: Against aggro, he almost always goes 1-2 for 1, if they can deal with him at all. Compared to Lifebane Zombie, he's a broader threat. If you face non-selesyna aggro or other midrange, he's worth trying.

Beyond those two, I run more Warleader's Helix, but again, I play a longer game than you so I don't know if you need it.

+1, love the dega, I hope you have great luck and fun with it!

March 2, 2014 12:25 a.m.

ryuzaki32667 says... #2

Thank you for the insight SSJRanulf

The more I think about the Boros Reckoner does feel like the better 3 drop mainboard, the Lifebane Zombie s were main to combat the uprising of GR and Jund Monsters, but they're dead in a lot of other matches. So I moved them to the SB.

And I am using Chandra, Pyromaster for the pseudo draw, not sure what to cut/ trim to add in Underworld Connections

March 2, 2014 1:07 a.m.

SSJRanulf says... #3

No problem, I love Dega of all kinds so I'm happy to help anyway I can!

I love Chandra as well. I cut her for game day and used another Underworld Connections instead, which worked well. However, if you feel you can keep Chandra alive, then she works very well for that. I don't run the Rakdos Keyrune, so that's my gut to cut for Underworld (either 1 for 1, 2 for 2). However, don't remove the Keyrunes if you find you're getting value from them in your matches: I wasn't so it was easy for me, but for you they might be golden.

Maybe think about Revoke Existence for the side over Wear // Tear? It hits gods, which in my experience is somewhat relevant.

March 2, 2014 1:20 a.m.

ryuzaki32667 says... #4

In my testing i've got plenty of kill spells (12) to keep her alive, and the Rakdos Keyrune is sort of our Mutavault since our land base is greedy, And i do need to make the update to Revoke Existence this was a pre-botg list

March 2, 2014 1:29 a.m.

SSJRanulf says... #5

Then I'd say you're fine keeping Chandra if you can keep her alive and consistently drop her on turn 4. Keyrune is good with keeping our mana work, so I can also see value in that. Don't forget to consider using Temple of Malice in your deck as; I find the additional scry helps quite a bit.

March 2, 2014 1:44 a.m.

PixiRex says... #6

I'm also playing this kind of deck to FNM. I have a questions about the 2x Dreadbore and 2x Rakdos Keyrune . how do you find them working in your deck.because i'm using 2x Lightning Strike fore your 2x Dreadbore and then I guess i'm using 2x Underworld Connections as yours 2x Rakdos Keyrune ,

it could be would look at my deck. I would like some feedback on it because there are not many who play this deck. and no are the same

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/chavest-v3-rwb-control/

I lick your deck. is 10 creatures working. i run 15, but its because i like to put down board pressure instead of just fire remove spells off.

Thank you

March 6, 2014 12:27 p.m.

PixiRex says... #7

so many misspellings, SORRY.

(Lick your deck.) haha. (like your deck.)

March 6, 2014 12:32 p.m.

shadow63 says... #8

id drop the key runes for Read the Bones

March 28, 2014 2:35 p.m.

JakeHarlow says... #9

4x Thoughtseize is a must, if you can swing it.

I concur with the other folks, you need draw if you plan on staying afloat past Turn 5. Underworld Connections or even Erebos, God of the Dead work great. Erebos has the advantage that he can give you multiple draws per turn (limited by your life/mana), AND denies your opponents any life gain (suck it, Sphinx's Revelation !) You don't need Erebos to be a critter to get these bonuses. And if you do happen to get the devotion, yay for you: you have a huge guy now.

March 28, 2014 2:42 p.m.

EASTSYDE says... #10

+1 from me. Appears to be a very solid deck. If I had to make 1 suggestion it would be to add some draw power. Personally I love read the bones. But you seem to have all the pieces to defeat anyone

March 30, 2014 11:33 p.m.

wolfsokol says... #11

I would drop Read the Bones it is only good for 1 draw and drop Rakdos Keyrune and put in 2x Underworld Connections which can always be used. Even on their turn allowing you to have mana to make a counterplay if they do something big. Also Erebos, God of the Dead would be great sideboard and maybe consider dropping Chandra for 2x Mogis, God of Slaughter

March 31, 2014 4:36 p.m.

Add some number of Slaughter Games and Lifebane Zombie . I'd -1 Sin Collector main cause it's at is best against only 1/3 of the metagame and a dead draw to creature decks. Looks fun +1

April 1, 2014 3:16 p.m.

MaxTheGreat says... #13

Plus 1 for me Maybe spear of Heliod just for another kill spell.

April 12, 2014 4:49 p.m.

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