Pre-Rotation Rakdos Wins!!! {Please Playtest!}

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The Doctor says... #1

Why are you running Temple of Malady ? I think you meant Temple of Malice .

August 12, 2014 6:47 p.m.

A12m994 says... #2

The Doctor- yeah, thanks for catching that!

August 12, 2014 7:32 p.m.

Azunik_Akar says... #3

i have always been a fan of Rakdos decks. This one looks to be good. Maybe add some more instant burn like Pillar of Flame . I don't know, might be fine the way it is.

August 13, 2014 2:19 p.m.

A12m994 says... #4

Azunik_Akar- Thanks man. I don't think I need more burn though. The Magma Jet 's are a nice combat trick, but they're there more for the scry than anything seeing that I usually need either an extra land or creature to go with my opening hand, and taking out an Elvish Mystic or dealing a bit of damage to my opponent in the process is always nice.

August 13, 2014 3:08 p.m.

The Doctor says... #5

Pillar of Flame isn't instant burn...

August 13, 2014 3:58 p.m.

respawned says... #6

im usually not a fan of aggro builds but i really like this one for some reason lol

+1 :)

August 13, 2014 7:58 p.m.

xlebec says... #7

Looks more like a midrange beatdown to me. Aggro typically has a ton of creatures that cost 1 or 2, with maybe a few that cost 3, a very small mana base, and a fair amount of cheap burn spells. I'm not saying you need to change it, just that if you really want to go all-out aggro you should be aiming to win by turn 4, if not turn 3 (Admittedly I haven't been following the current standard, and I'm vaguely aware they slowed it down a bit, but I remember there were a few possible turn 3 kills in Innistrad / RTR.)

August 13, 2014 11:31 p.m.

The Doctor says... #8

On paper it looks midrange, but it isn't.

I played against this exact deck last FNM (not his) and the dude consistently got Underworld Cerberus or Stormbreath Dragon out on turn 3. It was stupid.

August 13, 2014 11:42 p.m.

xlebec says... #9

I see how Generator Servant enables that; I didn't have that kind of luck during play-testing, but I didn't do that many tests. I'd usually get Thoughtseize Brain Maggot and / or Dreadbore while waiting for the Generator Servant or 5 mana. Which is certainly powerful whatever you call it.

August 13, 2014 11:57 p.m.

The Doctor says... #10

The sideboard needs more spot removal/burn.

August 14, 2014 12:13 a.m.

rufio1406 says... #11

My deck is similar to this but I use Spike Jester and Madcap Skills with Goblin Rabblemaster but the funniest card I've tested with Generator Servant is Master of Cruelties of course game 2 you will side him out because that is a 1 game slap in the face play. I recommend trying it out haha

August 14, 2014 12:19 a.m.

Saljen says... #12

Brain Maggot doesn't really fit in rakdos aggro. You need some fast 1 drop creatures.

August 14, 2014 11:17 a.m.

A12m994 says... #13

Saljen- I'm open to suggestions, but brain maggot is in as a 3 of to add more hand disruption to the deck. Do you think I need another creature like Impetuous Sunchaser in the slot? Or would a few Lightning Strike 's be better?

August 14, 2014 12:24 p.m.

jchudz says... #14

have you tried Master of Cruelties ? It would open you up to turn 4 win potential.... however unlikely

August 14, 2014 3:08 p.m.

failedshaman says... #15

August 14, 2014 3:14 p.m.

JRaynor says... #16

AHA! Great idea for actually playing with Underworld Cerberus !! And if he dies your generator just comes back HAHAHAHHAHAA

+1 my friend. I applaud your design here.

August 14, 2014 3:45 p.m.

A12m994 says... #17

jchudz- I'll have to pass on the master, seeing as it is easily blocked, and it's not very consistent...

failedshaman- Chandra's Phoenix is in the deck because it is a turn 3 hasty flier that can keep coming back for when I'm playing any decks with board-wipes (like U/W control w/ Supreme Verdict ).

jraynor- Thanks man! I didn't come up with the idea, but it was too good to pass up!

August 14, 2014 4:10 p.m.

JRaynor says... #18

Yeah man! I have BOTH those cards and wanted to use em both too and somehow didn't notice the combination. I was using the cerberus in a 5 color deck and it wasn't working out and the generator in a boros deck and it wasn't working out and I was stymied because I like both cards so much. NOW I KNOW WHAT TO DO! Hahahahhaha

August 14, 2014 4:14 p.m.

failedshaman says... #19

Chandra's Phoenix won't come back a lot of the time in this deck. It will often just stay dead. Your only burn spell is Magma Jet . There will be a lot of times when you'd rather target an opponent's creature with magma jet but you can't get the phoenix back unless you target the opponent.

Also, don't you want a hasty Underworld Cerberus on turn 3 instead of a phoenix?

August 14, 2014 5:48 p.m.

The Doctor says... #20

Brain Maggot needs to stay in the deck as it is hand disruption for kill spells or removal enchantments.

August 14, 2014 6:44 p.m.

I tested this against my Grixis Walkers deck (below) and your deck won two out of three games! I didn't use any sideboards, though. A turn 3 Underworld Cerberus or Stormbreath Dragon was a bit too much for my deck to keep up with. Nice deck, +1 from me!


Walker, Grixis Ranger Playtest

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August 15, 2014 noon

A12m994 says... #22

Thanks Gorgosaurusrex! This deck was made to outpace most decks.

Just an FYI for everyone, I will be playing this deck at FNM tonight, although I am missing 4x Scuttling Doom Engine for the sideboard. It isn't a deal-breaker though, because they are largely for control match-ups.

Again, I want to say a big 'Thank you' to everyone who took time out of their day to comment, upvote, or even just take a look at the deck! I'll be posting the tonight's FNM results early tomorrow morning!

August 15, 2014 5:12 p.m.

The Doctor says... #23

I get to post the results for youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

He went 3-2.

August 16, 2014 1:25 a.m.

Zaalo says... #24

I playtested this against my deck, Gold Blood Coins. My deck has a fair deal of burn/life gain in it and as such was able to whittle yours down before it really got going. As such, I'd recommend a heavy sideboard against burn and some lower cost creatures to keep you in the game longer.

August 18, 2014 1:22 p.m.

The Doctor says... #25

You may want to fix the win results. As they stand it appears that you went undefeated.

August 18, 2014 3:24 p.m.

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