Some fun combos you might consider with Resonator.
Master of Diversion + Strionic Resonator = Double tap to opp creatures
Shock + Blaze Commando + Strionic Resonator = Quadruple tokens**
** Since your focused on creatures, this might not be fit to your deck but still a nice combo >:D
August 30, 2013 3:42 a.m.
Blasphemous Act while it's still in standard? Hit a reckoner for 13, then copy the hit with a resonator for 26 damage before combat would be pretty sweet.
August 30, 2013 4:45 a.m.
hardc0re42 says... #4
All awesome suggestions! I am more geared towards creatures, but I like the combo idea. The only reason no for Blasphemous Act is I am trying for rotation friendly and I want to get used to not having those cards.I may try MB Assemble the Legion though.
August 30, 2013 10:33 a.m.
Ince_Velus says... #5
I will make sure to sideboard in Naturalize for your Assemble the Legion XD
August 30, 2013 11:35 a.m.
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September 2, 2013 12:04 a.m.
Inces_Velus Hold on, and back it up. You're giving some really broken advice. That's not how Silence or the rules works at all. You can't respond to their tapping of mana. They still have priority. If I tap out to cast Supreme Verdict my spells goes on the stack, then you receive priority, you cast Silence , Silence goes on the stack. Because it's still on the stack, if I had more instant speed spells and mana I can continue to play them as well. Once we both pass priority then Silence resolves, then we both pass priority again Supreme Verdict resolves. You can't use it like a counter spell.
Frankly, it's not a very good card and it's often miss played or miss construed. The best time to actually play Silence is during their upkeep when you're passed priority in order to move to the next phase. This ensures that they have to respond to the casting at instant speed before their main phase and draw step.
September 2, 2013 12:22 a.m.
reconaissance says... #8
Silence does not have a place in aggro decks, at best it's pseudo "cannot be countered" in control mirrors either forcing them to counter the silence or let the big spell resolve.
September 2, 2013 3 p.m.
allenscott7 says... #9
I would consider Brave the Elements . All of your creatures are white and it could allow you to safely trigger your battalion at key moments.
September 2, 2013 3:02 p.m.
hardc0re42 says... #10
I realize that you can't use it in response to them tapping mana. I typically have been playing it at the beginning of their upkeep. Honestly, it works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't it just depends on if they had planned on playing instant speed spells. I finally got to play this deck yesterday and it did really well. It was a little slow against a mono green deck that I played, but I stabilized the board between 4 and 10 health and then brought in Aurelia, the Warleader with Frontline Medic Legion Loyalist and a Gideon, Champion of Justice that i had sideboarded in and was pumped up to 12. Needless to say my opponent went from 20 to 0 in that one turn thanks to Aurelia.
September 2, 2013 3:03 p.m.
hardc0re42 says... #12
I agree reconaissance, I will be trying something else instead. It was too inconsistent. I will probably give that a shot allenscott7 and will probably also be replacing Strionic Resonator it was very situational and I don't like that at all.
September 2, 2013 3:08 p.m.
allenscott7 says... #13
Strionic Resonator was a fun idea. It could be good for more casual play.
September 2, 2013 3:17 p.m.
AussieBloke says... #16
Maybe try running the Rakdos cackler OR the legion loyalist. Cause in a late game scenario, your almost dead and you need something special to pull off a win, and you top deck a- oh, dam its a cackler... OR Spark Trooper comes in and smashes your opponents face and refills your life! My bro plays Boros and that mongrel just ruins my day (the trooper). Just my suggestion.
September 3, 2013 6:43 a.m.
I disagree with running less 1 drops. If you're planning on commiting to the aggro theme, I think you really want to play a creature every turn 1. That means playing between 8-12 1 drops... Rakdos Cackler
is good but Boros Elite
is probably the better option, unless you're playing against a lot of decks that run Electrickery
.
September 3, 2013 2:12 p.m.
hardc0re42 says... #19
Just finished playtesting more and did not like Spark Trooper . Imposing Sovereign found it's way into my hand later than needed so I am dropping her down to 2. I will give Boros Elite another shot.
September 3, 2013 3:01 p.m.
reverendvile777 says... #20
I would go with 2x Ogre Battledriver over Tajic, Blade of the Legion . Taj is cool but the Ogre makes everything you play from then on an immediate threat. +1
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September 4, 2013 10:43 p.m.
My playtesting with your deck thus far against mine has been in my favor, but disregard that for the moment. The biggest problem I had in your deck was wanting to go:
T1 - Boros Elite
T2 - Ash Zealot
Unless I get a nice, shock-myself-turn-one Sacred Foundry , it doesn't happen. And that's a huge problem in this because it throws your aggro tempo off completely. I would either swap the Boros Elite for Rakdos Cackler OR swap the Ash Zealot for Gore-House Chainwalker . The deck will run a bit smoother, I feel.
September 5, 2013 12:02 a.m.
hardc0re42 says... #22
Thanks Spootyone I will give Rakdos Cackler a shot, and Reverendville777 I like the Ogre, but I am big on Tajic, he straight up wins games for me. Maybe use him to replace the Fiendslayer Paladin ? Thoughts? I will playtest with these changes and feel free to comment on yours as well.
September 5, 2013 12:15 a.m.
hardc0re42 says... #23
All I know is this deck will be changing a lot once Theros drops. So many cool looking cards and mechanics. Heroic looks awesome and the god cards look sweet too.
September 5, 2013 12:46 a.m.
ok i have been checking out your deck and some tweeks could be used.
I think the Weapon Surge should be Banisher Priest. There are times where exiling an opp's creature that has enchantments or counters on them, is going to pay off. And it acts as another creature/removal spell.
Almost all your creatures have first strike to begin with. Adding more spells that add first strike is not where you want to be.
You want more cheap removal in cards like Smite and Celestial Flare over crappy pump spells, where even if heroic doesnt activate that much during the game, you have answers to your opp's creatures while attacking through.
And the last thing is Boros Charm this is a must in boros deck. It does so many things and does them all well. Heroic will trigger for double strike. Indestructible is always nice, and 4 to the dome can finish off people.
kakyou144 says... #1
I would suggest you would main board Assemble the Legion since you have Strionic Resonator and it does not limit you from using it to your creatures. It will exponentially increase your token army for the cost of 2 but that's just me. Everything still up to you >:D
August 30, 2013 3:36 a.m.