Chainer_the_Dementia_Master says... #3
I basically need to play this, atarka red, or something that has good match-ups for both. If I can beat those, I shouldn't have problems with Jeskai Black.
October 11, 2015 1:07 p.m.
Jacekai Black is just good. I was playing it ages ago, before DTK, so I'm kinda both really happy it is actually a thing now, and sad because I don't have the deck anymore.
October 11, 2015 3:02 p.m.
Chainer_the_Dementia_Master says... #5
I wanna play it, but I don't have some of the key pieces for it either -_-
October 11, 2015 5:03 p.m.
It's just a bit slower than I really like with this current build.
When/if I get my copies of Gideon, Ally of Zendikar though, I'll be adding a couple copies of Wingmate Roc for sure.
October 18, 2015 12:07 p.m.
Chainer_the_Dementia_Master says... #8
I understand Gideon due to that ridiculous price tag, but I do have a question. Why not run the full sets of Dromoka's Command and Abzan Charm? You could cut out the 1-of Surrak, the Hunt Caller or one of the 2-of creatures/Murderous Cut to make room.
October 21, 2015 8:38 a.m.
Mostly because I don't have a 4th copy of Dromoka's Command. Surrak, the Hunt Caller is super awesome anyway.
I could cut a Murderous Cut for a 4th Abzan Charm, but I'm lazy and don't want to have to look through all my piles of cards for a copy that may or may not even be there :p
October 21, 2015 10:25 p.m.
Chainer_the_Dementia_Master says... #11
lol, I see. Just wondering because most lists I run across run the full sets. Don't play abzan myself, so I figured you were drawing em too much or ran into other problems with the full sets.
October 23, 2015 5:15 a.m.
I have Plains in the version I actually have. I had done an update on here to do some testing.
Note: Not playing Plains is a bad idea.
October 27, 2015 10:47 a.m.
So I pulled a Gideon, Ally of Zendikar from the pack that I won for coming 1st at FNM last night.
I wanna play him but the whole point of this list is kind of that Abzan aggro can be good without him. But he is just so good.
Thoughts?
October 31, 2015 2:50 p.m.
ActionHeroDwag says... #15
Didnt know you can win a pack from comming first at event... place it in, rename the deck to "3 more Gideons to go" and enjoyPeople who play Abzan usualy dont play it on budget anyway :)
October 31, 2015 3:22 p.m.
UpperDeckerTaco says... #16
I like your take, this is what I've been repping the last 3 weeks and have been winning most weeks with the exception of losing a top deck battle against Dark Jeskai where they were able to pull ahead with Dig when both of our boards were clear and no cards in hand. A Red Rhino's Doom
November 10, 2015 7:26 p.m.
UpperDeckerTaco says... #17
You were saying you're not sure what to cut for 2 more Wardens, it could be feasible to go down to 3 Deathdealers because they're not as powerful in multiples, and maybe cut 1 Drana because she's no a game changer, more so a utility threat. Or just go to 3 Deathdealers and 3 Wardens if you want to keep both Drana.
November 13, 2015 2:39 a.m.
Drana, Liberator of Malakir has admittedly gotten worse since I removed Undergrowth Champion, but she is still so good with Hangarback Walker... I think I'll go to 4 Warden of the First Tree and remove one of her and one Rakshasa Deathdealer. Thanks UpperDeckerTaco!
November 13, 2015 11:50 a.m.
justinhays says... #19
Hey TheHroth, you should go check out my abzan. It seems like yours is pretty soild. However, you need to have the cuts in the sideboard and you should run 4 each of dromokas and abzan charm. Also 4 Den Protectors. Other than that the deck looks really good. Feel free to look at my Abzan deck and take ideas from it. You get a +1 from me
My Abzan Deck:
Abzan Midrange/control/aggro
Standard
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November 17, 2015 8:10 p.m.
JakeHarlow says... #20
This is really good! Have you thought about using Surge of Righteousness in your sideboard? It can be a lifesaver if your meta has Atarka Red running around.
November 17, 2015 9:03 p.m.
Thanks for the suggestions and +1! I've made some changes :)
Until this past week, there have been no Atarka Red players in my meta. If he is there again this week, I well definitely be adding a couple (probably in place of Murderous Cut). Thanks!
November 17, 2015 9:40 p.m.
So I traded for a second Gideon, Ally of Zendikar last night. Now I really need to change the name of the deck.
December 12, 2015 6:35 a.m.
The issue with Hangarback Walker is that it has just become too slow for my liking.
December 14, 2015 1:31 p.m.
shepherdofire says... #25
This deck is disgusting. I threw up looking at it. Id sure as hell hate to be your opponent. +1
Chainer_the_Dementia_Master says... #1
Apparently Lightning Helix is too good for standard, but a 4/5 with trample attached to one for the cost of two of em isn't lol
October 11, 2015 12:17 p.m.