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This deck is part of a trilogy exploring the "Rock" archetype:
splash: this deck
splash: Rock + U = Sultai
splash: Rock + R = Jund
All those are based on this core description of the BG archetype:
deck-large:rock-base
Please read it before going further.
What does has to offer to this archetype?
Lingering Souls is the most important card brought to the table by the splash. It plays perfectly with Grim Flayer and both Lilis and is very powerful by itself in the current meta. In defense, it brings 4 blockers to the table for a single card and is therefore the bane of Infect and other aggressive strategies. In offense, it brings 4 power with evasion, again for a single card. The flashback is of course what makes this card great: you only care half-much if it's inquisitionned away or countered.
Path to Exile is one of the best removal in the format. The 1 mana cost is just great while the downside, in such a fast-paced format, is not that high, especially on turns 3+. Plus, the exiling close makes it perfect against some pesky creatures such as Wurmcoil Engine or Kitchen Finks . However, the coming of Fatal Push makes the need for Path slightly smaller.
Siege Rhino is mocked by many but is a huge beater that comes in with a 6 points life swing, which is nothing to scoff at. Trample is the icing on the cake.
Shambling Vent is a great manland providing lifegain.
is one of the best sideboard color in Modern and provides the archetype with a lot of good options. Anafenza, the Foremost is a fast beater with graveyard hate bonus, Blessed Alliance is huge against Burn/Zoo, Sigarda, Host of Herons is an upgrade to Thrun and Stony Silence is amongst the best artifact hate cards.
Discussion
The list presented here is one possibility amongst many. As explained, the BGx archetype is very customizable and can range from aggressive to very grindy.
Constructive discussions and feedbacks on approaches and preferences are most welcome, as well as upvotes.
Also, do not hesitate to read the other 2 variants:
Rock + R = Jund
Modern
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Rock + U = Sultai
Modern
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Revision 2 See all
(7 years ago)
| +2 | Mishra's Bauble | main |
| -1 | Murderous Cut | main |
| -2 | Nature's Claim | side |
| +2 | Seal of Primordium | side |
| -1 | Shambling Vent | main |
| +1 | Thoughtseize | main |
| -1 | Tireless Tracker | main |
| Date added | 7 years |
| Last updated | 7 years |
| Legality | This deck is Modern legal. |
| Rarity (main - side) | 12 - 4 Mythic Rares 30 - 5 Rares 13 - 3 Uncommons 0 - 3 Commons |
| Cards | 60 |
| Avg. CMC | 2.03 |
| Tokens | Clue, Emblem Liliana, the Last Hope, Spirit 1/1 W, Zombie 2/2 B |
| Folders | Modern Cool Stuff |
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