Honey Badger Umbra

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http404error says... #1

Don't forget about Pacifism effects, which run double duty. Also, Indrik Umbra smashes so much face that it might be worth taking a look at.

June 8, 2012 10:27 p.m.

cyphus says... #2

I sideboard Prison Term which is way better than Pacifism. Indrik Umbra cost way too much for too little. Ancestral Mask easily adds +10, and my creature is usually already unblockable/trample.

June 8, 2012 11:23 p.m.

cyphus says... #3

I should reiterate. By the time I can play something for 6 mana- I've already won the game. Indrik Umbra is expensive and won't add much. when I can do significantly more damage quicker. I don't think people see how quick and ruthless this deck is.

Even without Kor/Argo, Gnarlid and a handful of auras is a beautiful hand.Gnarlid on the field with a mere 3 auras in play (not even on him). Drop a Mask, he's 12/12 Unblockable. (terribly easy/often on turn 3). Say he's got a Rancor and a Ward and 3 land auras out...add a Mask- he's 20/20. (Easy turn 4-5)2 Kor/Argos on the field means I can often go through half my deck in 3 turns, just drawing and dropping cheap loop-able auras- which make up 20/60 of my deck.I originally ran Pacifism, but creatures either already can't be blocked- or oponents will have to sacrifice their creatures to the trample just to survive anyway.Only cards I'd consider swapping are Skinshifter and Umbra Mystic, but it'd have to be for something cheap and aura-friendly creatures. Loam Lion is a big maybe.

June 9, 2012 12:35 a.m.

http404error says... #4

Prison Term was actually the card I had in mind when I said "pacifism effects". I didn't look at the board too closely and missed that.

Yeah yeah Indrik isn't that good, I was just expecting a derivative of the PC2012 aura deck when I saw it.

By the way, this deck is really awesome! +1

June 9, 2012 1:43 p.m.

Sveniac says... #5

Replace Utopia Sprawl For Abundant Growth . Utopia can only generate one color. Abundant Growth can generate any color and let's you draw a card.

June 13, 2012 11:05 a.m.

fleagull says... #6

As far as I understand it, Utopia Sprawl lets you tap one land for two mana, while Abundant Growth limits you to one mana of any color. They both have their place, I suppose. But I would argue this deck prefers Utopia Sprawl.

June 13, 2012 11:29 a.m.

cyphus says... #7

Thats actually not a bad idea. I think Utopia doubles a land's value > Abundant's draw a card. That 1 mana difference...is a big difference, when 1/3 my deck is 1 drops. If I did say, add 4 and balanced it with 4 One with Nature, it'd be pretty fun to see how fast I can burn through the deck

June 13, 2012 1:23 p.m.
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Why not toss one of these in there too?

June 23, 2012 11:15 a.m.

cyphus says... #9

come again?

June 23, 2012 2:44 p.m.

lol it's a Verduran Enchantress . Also known as sweet squirrel photo.

June 23, 2012 4:33 p.m.

mafteechr says... #11

Prismatic Omen ? Allows you to play all the colors.

July 8, 2012 10:44 a.m.

cyphus says... #12

Other colors lack as good aura-synergy, and my deck is based off speed. That would just slow me down, while not offering much.

July 8, 2012 2:19 p.m.

Dosko says... #13

Wheres the Daybreak Coronet ?

August 15, 2012 2:42 p.m.

cyphus says... #14

why would I need first strike when I have protection/unblockable and/or trample + higher power + toughness? Why would I need vigilance and lifelink when my decks purpose is to beat them to the punch? (not defend)The resources used for Daybreak, could instead be used for something actually gets me the W. The double plains + pre-aura requirements can be annoying- while It just doesn't offer any benefit over any other card I already have. Its a cool card, but a little overrated and greatly counter-intuitive to this decks design.How do I delete comments?...seriously.

August 15, 2012 4:52 p.m.

cyphus says... #15

you totally fail the disclaimer

August 15, 2012 4:54 p.m.

http404error says... #16

You can reset the comments by posting a deck update and checking the appropriate box.

August 16, 2012 1:36 a.m.

cyphus says... #17

thank you sir!

August 16, 2012 4:26 a.m.

rghughes91 says... #18

This is a pretty sick auras deck bro.

August 25, 2012 3:34 p.m.

eliseo says... #19

I suggest you Abundant Growth ... Very nice deck :)

August 30, 2012 2:37 p.m.

Deetoz says... #20

It's very cool, has a bunch of nice draw combos. How about Abundant Growth for extra draw and more mana for Flickering Ward ?

September 10, 2012 2:38 p.m.

theonyc says... #21

i would cut cards like Skinshifter and Endless Wurm for lands. also maybe put more dual lands in, like supetal grove. also love the price, its cheap to make

October 21, 2012 7:48 p.m.

cyphus says... #22

I wouldn't go below 18 creatures. Its risky, especially since 4 of my creatures can't aura/attack (Enchantress). Endless Wurm is actually good retaliation, if my other creatures get wiped, and Skinshifter can buy me turns for the low creature count.

October 21, 2012 8:06 p.m.

Megapossum says... #23

card:Green Sun's Zenith + Dryad Arbor is quite good in this deck. If you can find the space for it I'd highly suggest you do so, as being able to pull out your Dryad Arbor , Argothian Enchantress , Aura Gnarlid , etc. from your library at just about any time for 1 more mana is sweet and efficient. In the case of Dryad Arbor , you can grab that as a turn 1 mana-boost, essentially having you run with card:Green Sun's Zenith, 8 turn 1 accelerators.

October 27, 2012 10:21 a.m.

theonyc says... #24

isn't green sun banned?

October 27, 2012 12:13 p.m.

http404error says... #25

Only in Modern, which this deck most definitely is not.

October 27, 2012 5:17 p.m.

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