Oath of the Well Equipped Boros Allies

Standard* Nelstone

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Whither Relic Seeker? —Jan. 31, 2016

Although in the main description, don't be surprised to see Relic Seeker dropped to the Maybeboard. Testing is proving it's hard to reliably hit renown on turn 3.

Callmegkill says... #1

Bone Saw is a good equipment card that is really quick.

January 26, 2016 2:38 p.m.

Archstanding says... #2

why is sword of the animist not at least in the sideboard?

January 26, 2016 3:27 p.m.

Nelstone says... #3

Callmegkill, Bone Saw is good, I just can't find a spot for it.

Archstanding, I can't think of a matchup where I would need to side in the ramp provided by Sword of the Animist.

January 27, 2016 9:10 a.m.

Callmegkill says... #4

Maybe drop Make a Stand? How has it been working for you in games?

January 27, 2016 2 p.m.

Nelstone says... #5

I haven't tested the deck yet. I've moved Make a Stand to the side in favor of Valorous Stance.

January 27, 2016 2:21 p.m.

Huppster05 says... #6

sword of the animist isnt just ramp. it thins your deck out and lets you not worry about drawing lands when you dont need them

January 27, 2016 2:22 p.m.

Nelstone says... #7

Huppster05, that's true. I think that Stoneforge Masterwork and Captain's Claws (especially in multiples, 2-3 allies per attack sounds sweet) are a better fit for this deck.

January 27, 2016 2:32 p.m.

carnieking says... #8

I do like the idea here, im working on something similar although mine doesnt contain red, but black instead... i feel like the bushwacker, and weapons trader isnt enough to run red imo... but in black u get to have kalastria healers and zulaport cutthroats not to mention some pretty solid removal... gideons, stoneforge acolytes, hangarbacks for the early game.. 4 of the new ayli... it also contains a lot of 1 of equipments such as the sword of the animist, and a pathway arrows for pinging if u do get a ayli to stick to the battlefield.. i really like the concept of this deck, just not convinced that red is the better choice over black.. whats your opinion on this mate

January 28, 2016 9:30 a.m.

Nelstone says... #9

I think the black cards you mentioned would make this deck a lesser version of the 4 color Rally the Ancestors decks out there now. You really want to sack creatures with Zulaport Cutthroat and Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim on the board, which goes against the usage Stoneforge Masterwork. Gideon, Ally of Zendikar and Hangarback Walker, while both great in either of our decks, puts them way out of budget range.

There could be a good black-based equipment/allies deck, but it's going to be very different from this build.

January 28, 2016 11:21 a.m.

Kommand kinda screws up your game plan

January 29, 2016 12:52 p.m.

Nelstone says... #11

Yes, and everything dies to Doom Blade, too. Note that I didn't say "No one is packing ANY Artifact hate."

January 29, 2016 2:26 p.m.

This deck is awesome man keep going you rock!

January 30, 2016 2:27 a.m.