frostdiggity says... #2
pheonix_222 - Perfect! If I'm unblockable anyway, why not basically cast the same spell for cheaper? Thank you!
March 26, 2016 1:30 a.m.
donkeyjones says... #3
I really like this deck, sneaky and cheap are my favorite Magic go-to's!
March 26, 2016 1:32 a.m.
I have a 1.34 cmc mono red deck on my profile that could give inspiration for possible additions to your sideboard or even maybe mainboard. +1d
March 26, 2016 10:24 a.m.
frostdiggity says... #6
xavrr - I've been on the fence between the two. I decided to go with Titan's Strength because I plan to be unblockable, and the scry seemed more valuable than the extra toughness. Maybe I'll swap a Brute Force in and see how I feel when I draw it.
March 26, 2016 11:04 a.m.
What about Elusive Spellfist? Seems like it would fit in with your theme perfectly.
March 27, 2016 1:39 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #8
Bloodveld - Seems perfect! I'm going to try a couple out.
March 27, 2016 7:50 p.m.
dannecticut says... #9
The only thing this deck seems to be missing is a way to answer your opponents' removal spells. Something like Apostle's Blessing, Dispel, Mizzium Skin, Pact of Negation (since your opponent should be dead by the time you need to pay), Spell Pierce, Stubborn Denial (Ferocious is automatic with Kiln Fiend), Swan Song (if you're unblockable, the Bird token doesn't matter), or Turn Aside might be good.
March 30, 2016 1:02 p.m.
dannecticut says... #10
Also, Gitaxian Probe if you want more cantrips/'free' spells. +1 for adding Spellheart Chimera.
March 30, 2016 1:12 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #11
dannecticut - You're definitely right. I wish I could afford Pact of Negation! Most likely I'll end up adding a couple Mizzium Skins since I can target all my creatures if need be.. and maybe a couple Stubborn Denials. Gitaxian Probe is on my "to-buy" list, it just hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the suggestions!
Spellheart Chimera just fits too good to not include it! :)
March 30, 2016 3:36 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #12
Lockwert - I was unaware this card existed. I'm assuming if I have a Kiln Fiend out and target it with Twisted Image, he would become a 2/1 before his ability triggers - making him a 5/1 until end of turn?
March 31, 2016 5:13 p.m. Edited.
frostdiggity says... #13
Lockwert Am I understanding what you just said wrong? Wouldn't I want the spell to resolve before his ability? If his ability resolves before the spell, wouldn't he become a 2/4 after Twisted Image resolves?
March 31, 2016 5:28 p.m.
RyuujiTakasu says... #15
For another 1 drop there is Blistercoil Weird . Other than that, theres Wee Dragonauts ? might or might not cyclops.
April 2, 2016 11:56 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #16
RyuujiTakasu - Blistercoil Weird just doesn't get powerful enough to fit here. I'm trying to get damage in QUICK! Wee Dragonauts is too slow here. Nivix Cyclops is a better 3 drop because he gets more powerful, doesn't die to Lightning Bolt, and is a better blocker if need be. The flying that Wee Dragonauts brings is nice, but in theory, my creatures will be unblockable anyway. Thanks for the suggestions!
April 3, 2016 12:47 a.m.
Maybe swap Distortion Strike for Aqueous Form? You lose the sorcery trigger for creatures without prowess but it means you're not reliant on hitting an unblockable spell every turn to get through, it also keeps the mana curve the same.
April 3, 2016 1:48 p.m.
TheLoneDart says... #18
Elusive Spellfist is incredibly efficient in something like this
April 3, 2016 3:28 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #19
Headers13 - I'll give a couple a try. However, with 7 spells making a creature unblockable (11 including rebound on Distortion Strike), it's pretty rare for them to not be unblockable. Seems like I could drop something and add a few Aqueous Form though..
TheLoneDart - I tried a few of them in the deck recently, and am still indifferent. While its unblockable ability helps a lot, I'd just rather drop a Stormchaser Mage or Kiln Fiend on turn 2/3. Maybe I'll give them another shot.
Thank you both for the suggestions!
April 3, 2016 3:38 p.m.
Apostle's Blessing is probably a better option. It can protect your creatures from removal and help them connect more easily. Versatility is always a good thing
April 3, 2016 9:47 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #21
hannibal6 - That makes a lot of sense! Thank you for pointing that out :)
April 3, 2016 10:10 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #23
Quicksilver Infect doesn't really fit here. I don't really plan to be blocking much, and I'd rather just do combat damage than poison counters. Thanks for the suggestion!
April 4, 2016 1:57 p.m.
frogkill45 says... #24
I run a deck very similar to this. I splashed black for Tainted Strike and a sideboard Death's Shadow. Gitaxian Probe should definitely replace Serum Visions. I urge you to reconsider Wee Dragonauts over Spellheart Chimera as both have 3 toughness both die to Lightning Bolt. Spellheart will do better in a longer game. I assume you want to win before that happens. Wee Dragonauts are more explosive. Faithless Looting, Guttersnipe, Delver of Secrets Flip were some other cards I've used in this deck.
April 4, 2016 6:38 p.m.
frostdiggity says... #25
frogkill45 - So I finally got the last few cards in the mail today so I could put it all together.. and after playing a few games I see what you mean about Spellheart Chimera. I'll be adding Wee Dragonauts in its place. Serum Visions was only good on turn 1 if I didn't have a Monastery Swiftspear to drop, and then I hated drawing another. I've been meaning to get some Gitaxian Probes for a while now, so I think I'll just have to pull the trigger. I'm going to look into Faithless Looting a little more. I like that it has flashback a lot..
pheonix_222 says... #1
not sure how much value you are getting from Temur Battle Rage considering all the evasion you already implement, Assault Strobe might be a cheaper alternative.
March 26, 2016 1:27 a.m.