Heroic Junk is even more amusing. Between Common Bond , Unflinching Courage and Alpha Authority I debated making it Selesnya to begin with.
October 30, 2013 8:46 p.m.
If it wasn't for Orzhov Charm I'd say go for selesnya because black doesn't seem to be doing too much here unless you're sideboarding for destruction.
October 31, 2013 9:03 a.m.
Orzhov Charm is a compelling reason to splash black. The deck started with Tormented Hero and some other black cards making it closer to an even split, but the deck functions smoother when it is only a splash.
Boros is the next area I am going to play with. Boros Charm is an equally compelling charm for heroic aggro. I also like Dragon Mantle more than the black cantrip enchant.
November 1, 2013 12:01 p.m.
@KingsAegis Yeah, further playtesting has shown that an extra Hero's Downfall would be useful. I don't have another copy yet, so I am going to try out High Priest of Penance as he could serve a similar purpose as well as be a solid bestow target.
March 4, 2014 3:28 a.m.
@blindobedience666 Tormented Hero is fine, but to make him playable reliably turn 1 would require a complete overhaul of the deck starting with the mana-base. Statistically speaking you need 10+ sources of black that do not come into play tapped to play a black 1 drop on turn 1. A mono-black, B/w, or B/r aggro shell would suit Tormented Hero , especially with friends like Rakdos Cackler , much better.
SS1985 says... #1
should make it junk just for Common Bond =P
October 30, 2013 8:12 p.m.