I've played Fanatic of Xenagos , and he's always been thoroughly underwhelming. Control is fine with giving you a 4/4 that gets hit with a Verdict next turn, and faster Aggro is happy to give you a temporary 4/4 that can't profitably block as well next turn. After...50(?) games, I prefer Courser of Kruphix to Fanatic (I also prefer Boon Satyr to Fanatic). It smooths out draws with Domri or Chandra (if you're playing her), gains you life vs. Aggro, nets you some more mana vs. Control...
And the only Matchup where I've actually wanted Boon Satyr is vs. Control, where a nice 4power flash is good to have. I found myself siding the Satyr out against most other matchups.
As for Kalonian Tusker ...I played him for a while a month or so ago. He was fine. I don't have anything against him, he just doesn't do very much. I'd much rather have the Coursers and go bigger.
February 5, 2014 2:33 p.m.
If you want to run flyer hate, I suggest running Skyreaping over Plummet in your sideboard. Hits wider.
February 7, 2014 9:59 a.m.
Yes, but it also hits my Stormbreath Dragons, which I'd prefer to live.
trentfaris242 says... #1
I'll also add that Fanatic of Xenagos is a bomb no matter how you look at it. That's another option instead of Courser of Kruphix .
February 5, 2014 2:08 p.m.