Gruul ZadaWolves (EMN - Retired)

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clayperce says... #1

NotSquishedYet,
Thanks tons for double-checking my math! I forgot that I'd already tapped Beastcaller Savant for mana ... oops!
It looks like Might of the Masses is the path to max damage (though in many cases, I prefer the scry of Titan's Strength and the draw of Expedite), so I updated the description to reflect a 37 point Turn 4. :-)

TheInsanelyMadWizard,
Thanks much for the kudos, and I'll definitely give your deck a look! Also, please let me know how the playtesting comes out!

Ryjo and Argeaux,
Thanks much. That's what I was thinking too, but I REALLY appreciate the cross-check!

March 23, 2016 9:23 a.m.

WT says... #2

youve got illegal cards.

March 23, 2016 6:12 p.m.

EddieRhino says... #3

Ikr

March 23, 2016 6:13 p.m.

clayperce says... #4

WT & EddieRhino,
Please tell me you're joking ... :-D

March 23, 2016 6:24 p.m.

EddieRhino says... #5

Reckless Waif  Flip is from innistrad

March 23, 2016 6:39 p.m.

Ryjo says... #6

The use of those illegal cards as place holders is stated in the description of the deck.

March 23, 2016 7:07 p.m.

Sure thing. :D

March 23, 2016 8:08 p.m.

clayperce says... #8

WT & EddieRhino,
Lol. Let me know if I could make the description any more clear. Thanks.

March 23, 2016 9 p.m.

NotSquishedYet says... #9

*MANIACALLY CACKLES IN THE DISTANCE*

March 23, 2016 9:29 p.m.

Don't worry about it. ;P

YET.

March 23, 2016 9:31 p.m.

EddieRhino says... #11

Oh sorry clayperce I didn't read it the description :D

March 23, 2016 10:26 p.m.

Always read the description. Seriously. +1 from me.Random question though, do you think it's possible to splash blue to get Slip Through Space for more cantrip power and counterspells?

March 24, 2016 3:28 a.m.

clayperce says... #13

MangaVentFreak13,
Thanks much for the +1; appreciate it!

I don't know on the splash Blue. Not using Lands for sure, at least not with any kind of consistency. But maybe with Beastcaller Savant? I'm not sure the payoff is there though, compared to just adding more Trample effects, and cards like Tormenting Voice (especially in a Madness deck) and Elvish Visionary. Midrange Jund looks doable though, between Beastcaller Savant and Deathcap Cultivator. And it would be really nice to have some more removal options besides burn/crush!

March 24, 2016 3:43 a.m.

Kizmetto says... #14

+1!

Love the use of Zada and the example you've given, definately shows how much work she can put in!

Is Beastcaller Savant ever used for its mana ability or more for another hasty guy? Great fixing in a pinch, i like it.

March 24, 2016 7:16 a.m.

clayperce says... #15

Kizmetto,
Thanks much for the +1; I appreciate it!

Beastcaller Savant is all about the mana acceleration ... I think it's the only way to get a Turn 4 win. Kolaghan Stormsinger or Lightning Berserker would be better hasty options.

Incidentally, I'm testing Deathcap Cultivator too. The fixing is wrong but with it I could use the mana on Arlinn too. We'll see.

Thanks again!

March 24, 2016 7:25 a.m.

clayperce says... #16

MangaVentFreak13,
Oh derp. I forgot you were asking about Instants. Beastcaller Savant only works on Creatures. :-(

March 24, 2016 7:58 a.m.

Mad_Guns22 says... #17

Another potential sideboard card, since i notice hardly anyone [At least in my meta] runs any real sort of Enchantment hate despite How many are played.While you already have the more simple Naturalize in the maybeboard, what about Natural State if it ever becomes quite clear that cheap enchantments or enchantment based decks becoming a thing or just are too damn annoying :p

March 24, 2016 12:22 p.m.

mavoricke says... #18

clayperce thanks for the article I read through it and definitely found it interesting but sideboards let alone transformation sideboards(didnt even know they existed) have never been my strong suit. Think you and anyone else could help me out? Extreme wolf aggro

March 24, 2016 1:29 p.m.

clayperce says... #19

Mad_Guns22,
That's a great call; no idea why I didnt think of that card! Thanks much!

March 24, 2016 2:33 p.m.

clayperce says... #20

mavoricke,
Yeah, on sideboard, until the meta gets sorted out a little anything is really just a guess ...

March 24, 2016 3 p.m.

CloudThumper says... #21

Before you fall for Zada's charms, see how you like the deck without her. When I played Jeskai prowess Zada and Goblin Zada decks, opponents did everything to counter or remove. Combos that include two creatures and spells are things you have to be patient about.

I hope it works! Zada should be great, and there were some glorious wins. Beastcaller and one drop spells will help a lot. The deck transforming sideboard is extra appropriate in a werewolf deck...

March 24, 2016 6:37 p.m.

Kizmetto says... #22

So what do you think about that new 2 drop werewolf that is a 3/3 but cant attack unless you have ferocious -- i mean control a creature with 4 power or greater?

March 24, 2016 8:23 p.m.

clayperce says... #23

CloudThumper,
That is some REALLY solid advice!

Argeaux gave me some similar advice back when this deck was just a vague idea:

"... The biggest problem was that they kind of went "all in" on Zada, focusing their whole deck around it as a sole win condition.

I had a friend who used it to perfection. What he did was have a lot of spell that could pump his Creatures, and if he got Zada out it was just a nice bonus."

Thanks TONS!

March 24, 2016 9:50 p.m.

clayperce says... #24

NotSquishedYet,
Circling back to posts #34 and #35 ...

So, when should we start worrying? :-)


Kizmetto,
Short story: I'm not sure, but I'm definitely testing it.

Long story: OK, I absolutely love the card itself. I think it's a super-clever design and is absolutely pitch-perfect from a flavor standpoint. But I have no idea if it fits in this deck. I mean, putting a Wall in an Aggro deck is maybe the stupidest thing ever. But with just one Instant pump, or a Turn 2 whiff by my opponent, and suddenly it's the smartest move ever. More to follow ...


Everyone,
Your thoughts on Lambholt PacifistLambholt Butcher?

March 24, 2016 11:49 p.m. Edited.

Kala says... #25

I saw the flip side and was like oh cool another werewolf is it good and then I saw the front side and I was like oh darn it's not good my favorite deck archetype is not getting any love

March 24, 2016 11:58 p.m.

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