Drake Haven- UB Easy

Standard* ExtraEasy

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Argy says... #1

Personally I would take out Geier Reach Sanitarium for an extra Evolving Wilds and an extra Swamp.

I don't like to play cards that don't produce colourless mana in a three colour deck, unless I am also playing something like Attune with Aether.

I worry about the speed of this deck. At the moment there are a lot of fast decks in the meta.

Having so many Artifacts and Enchantments will slow it down.

I get what you're trying to do with the Cycling theme, but everything in this deck takes a while to reach its payoff, and I worry that the aggro decks won't give you the time to achieve that.

Still, I may be wrong and this may work. Do a match report so we can hear how it goes.

It is certainly an interesting idea.

+1 for doing something a bit different.

August 5, 2017 7:48 a.m.

ExtraEasy says... #2

Really appreciate that feedback Argy. So the Geier Reach Sanitarium is the unexpected hero of the deck. In testing I often rely on it to smooth out the rng of the deck. That's not gonna get replaced.

As for the speed of the deck this is the major issue. The deck explodes with about 6 mana and it's about getting there. I'm gonna try cutting 2x Faith of the Devoted which doesn't help me get there and when there its cool but not key- probably for Unlicensed Disintegrations. Will get back to you with a report soon!

August 6, 2017 1:05 a.m.

Argy says... #3

Yeah that's the kind of swap I was thinking about.

That kind of Enchantment is a bit slow to pay off and more removal should help you get your plan happening.

August 6, 2017 3:44 a.m.

ExtraEasy says... #4

After about 20 games of standard on Mtgo I'm at 50%wr and I am making so many mistakes- pressing 1 not q... siiigh. Having lots of fun.

August 16, 2017 8:33 a.m.

Argy says... #5

Just ran some tests then.

You did well against Stompy Whompy Dinos, being able to outpace and counter the Dinos.

Flame-Chained was more problematic, due to all its removal.

I Sideboarded in all your Lost Legacy and Negate.

That ALMOST helped.

With Lost Legacy you took, in this order, Angrath, the Flame-Chained, Glorybringer, then Tetzimoc, Primal Death.

In the end two Cut / Ribbons in my Graveyard were what got you. Even with a Negate that was double cast with Torrential Gearhulk, you didn't have enough counter spells.


Your deck is extremely fun to pilot.

January 26, 2018 8:24 a.m. Edited.

Argy says... #6

Oh, I also Sided in Hostage Taker.

That one is not proving so good against my deck, as I can get rid of it before you cast the captured Creature.

I'll try Siding Bontu's Last Reckoning, instead.

January 26, 2018 8:35 a.m.

Argy says... #7

Nah, that didn't work either.

See if you can come up with a good Sideboard against Flame-Chained.

January 26, 2018 9:23 a.m.

ExtraEasy says... #8

Yeh that is a tough match up. Its to direct and gets around the drake chumps. I cant make it work with just the Negates and Lost Legacys.

So my left field solution might be 2x Faith of the Devoted in the sideboard against burn- stupid right? Itd keep me up a little longer? I had some once in this deck a long time ago but they make it so slow. I barley use the bontus So I was thinking of culling those...

Maybe another 1x Vraska's Contempt on the side

Always appreciate your tests and feedback Argy. Glad you enjoyed it.

January 26, 2018 5:08 p.m.

ExtraEasy says... #9

Id overthought it. Pretty sure Duress is the sideboard answer... durr

February 6, 2018 3:35 p.m.

Argy says... #10

Ah yes.

The Lost Legacy is great, too.

February 6, 2018 3:45 p.m.

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