I threw in a couple of the cavern of souls from the new set... Avacyn's mask would be cool, and cheap. I pretty much love the idea of the deck, because the win con's come out of pretty much nowhere. I'm collecting the pieces and will update once I get it playable.
I'm wondering what to use in the initial couple rounds to stay alive. The Shocks and white control are the stall theory. All the life gain will help too, in my head. And theoretically if I can enchant a Midnight Guard with Elemental Mastery the game is over right there, because he can go infinite. All the more case for some masks, though. I like that more and more. Nice suggestion!
April 27, 2012 10:47 p.m.
Where does Ajani's Pridemate fit in this? And does Lightning Helix feel better than Oblivion Ring?
April 27, 2012 11:01 p.m.
Upon further thought, since you won't be swinging with anything you're giving hexproof Swiftfoot Boots is a better option. It's a lot cheaper and more versatile. Oblivion Ring is basically a must, though Ajani's Pridemate would be a great addition. Also, sideboard Suture Priest in case of a mirror match up or against a token deck.
April 28, 2012 4:40 p.m.
Upon further inspection, you've already put Suture Priest in. Nevermind on that point.
April 28, 2012 4:41 p.m.
Okay, so I have the Wardens, the Attendants, the Guards, 3 Priests, Dariens, Elemental Masteries, O-rings, and some chumpy damage spells. I think I'll use Swords to Plowshares because I have them. Almost there on the first draft of this deck. Ugh, so many cards that no one uses, it's hard to find some of them in trade binders.
May 9, 2012 1:30 a.m.
If we are just trying to protect good old Darien, King of Kjeldor why not use Lightning Greaves? Seems like a boatload of fun. Nice work!
May 21, 2012 3:15 p.m.
Jace the Firebrand says... #9
Since this is obviously not standard, I'd recommend taking out the Searing Spear and running Lightning Bolt , removing Elemental Mastery as well, since it doesn't really fit the deck in my opinion.
For instant speed, white removal that interacts well with Manabarbs , Path to Exile or Swords to Plowshares works wonders. Also, since your deck works with manabarbs out anyway, why not use Idyllic Tutor to pull it out when you need it? Just my thoughts on the subject anyway.
You thoughts and comments on my personal manabarbs deck, manabarbs 4th revsion would be appreciated
April 9, 2013 10:59 p.m.
I had put in Elemental Mastery to infinite combo with Midnight Guard ... But that combo could very well fit better in another deck.
I love the Idyllic Tutor idea!! And the heavier control!! Thanks for the comments. I definitely needed to rework this, and these ideas are amazing!
DrGodCarl says... #1
Absolutely hilarious if you can last until turn six. Manabarbs is great in this. This might be one of the most fun casual decks I've seen. Maybe find something to give Darien, King of Kjeldor hexproof, like Mask of Avacyn. I think that could replace Shock because it would allow you to just let Manabarbs do the work.
April 27, 2012 10:37 p.m.