This deck builds on my previous Jaska's Alpha Heroes deck, which was in Selesnya colours. That deck was fun (and didn't break the bank), but it fell a bit short of being really competitive. I have tried to develop that deck into Red as well (hence the Naya), as this allows me to bring in Madcap Skills and Boros Charm. The mana base has got a lot more expensive, and therefore this is no longer a budget deck, but I'm gonna give it a go this weekend and hopefully see the RtR block out with a bang.
Card explanations:
Favored Hoplite: Simple 1 drop that becomes indestructible in combat
Hero of Iroas: Must-have card that makes everything cheaper
Phalanx Leader: Evasion
Eidolon of Countless Battles: Crazy-good enchantment that makes my guys HUGE
Gods Willing: Counter those pesky Abrupt Decay and Doom Blade spells
Boros Charm: Serves several purposes: counters board wipes, give double-strike for unexpected win, and can also burn.
Ethereal Armor: One of the best enchantments ever, must-have
Alpha Authority: I never see this card being played, but I have a soft-spot for it. The hexproof is really useful but the single-blocker condition is very powerful also when combined with Trample
Madcap Skills: Devastating when dropped on turn 2, I love this card. Also combos with Alpha Authority to make a creature unblockable.
Unflinching Courage: I've heard this is the best card against burn decks, lifegain is useful and the trample breaks Elspeth
Sideboard
Ajani's Presence: Good to put this in against very removal-heavy decks if you find that Boros Charm and Gods Willing aren't doing enough
Banishing Light: Great removal spell that even combos with Ethereal Armor
Mizzium Mortars: Burn spell for Blood Baron of Vizkopa and Stormbreath Dragon
Selesnya Charm: Good for Obzedat, Ghost Council and other fatties. Can also save a guy in early game.
Please let me know what you think!
