Here's my homebrew mono-black Aristocrats deck that went 4-0 at FNM the first time I played it as well as winning a few side games. This version has been altered slightly taking out 2 Ruinous Paths and adding 1 Murderous Cut and a 3rd Nantuko Husk.
Notes on some of the cards:
Zulaport Cutthroats are the easy VIP for this deck. If you're ever luck enough to have multiple in play, the death triggers add up quicky and can bring you back from the brink of death. He's my hero.
Fleshbag Marauders/Merciless Executioners are surprisingly oppressive. No amount of Hexproof or Indestructibility with save your bomb. When you have a disposable body or token on the board, this is basically a Foul-Tongue Invocation with a 3/1 body.
The Lilianas do a great job of getting my Cutthoats back, getting double-duty from the Fleshbags, and getting free death triggers from briefly reanimating the Hangerbacks (-0 for a 0/0).
Blighted Fens are REALLY awesome against Esper Dragons. Decks like those are typically creature light and packed with counterspells. This is basically unstoppable removal for them.
Touch of Moonglove is my secret tech. I need Raid triggers to get my Bloodsoaked Champions back and my Thopters are often not enough to do more than chump blocking big fliers. In comes this completely unexpected 1 mana instant which basically forces a trade and shocks my opponent too.
My sideboard has extra removal with Complete Disregards for opposing Hangerbacks, Deathmist Raptors, and Mantis Riders. A couple of Despises to prevent ETB effects like from Siege Rhino. Minister of Pains to clear a board of weenies, and Crux of Fate as a catch-all.
I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions anyone has on my deck. Thanks a lot!
