trentfaris242 says... #3
I had to decide between Blood Baron of Vizkopa and Obzedat, Ghost Council for a finisher. It wasn't an easy choice but I went with Obzedat because I felt like it fit more with the theme of the deck and helped more with devotion. That and I wish I could burn every copy of Blood Baron in existence. I hate that guy.
June 24, 2014 8:46 p.m.
shinobigarth says... #4
lol Blood Baron dies to a couple burn spells or 1 Mizzium
June 25, 2014 2:32 a.m.
Tbh, BBoV is now even out of BWMidrange decks, and I have not seen him in any sort of Junk Midrange decks. It seems people have come to the same conclusion as I did : not good enough (I still find it strange, seen his abilities).
June 25, 2014 7:18 a.m.
trentfaris242 says... #6
I still think he's fantastic and I hate Wizards for ever printing him, but people are prepared to deal with him now. I know I am. That's why I have Celestial Flare in the side board.
June 25, 2014 9:16 a.m.
just curious, but have you considered Armament of Nyx ? It seems like it would be a good card here as it has duel use's, denying Desecration Demon , Polukranos, World Eater (and his ability), Lifebane Zombie and other such big threats, all while giving you the option to just give you're Herald of Torment double strike ><
Also as far as finishers go, would Eidolon of Countless Battles not be a good one? there are 27 cards in you deck that buff him, (7 auras and 17 creatures), he stays as an enchantment (sticking with the theme) and is harder to remove (once bestowed)
just some thoughts
June 26, 2014 8:39 a.m.
trentfaris242 says... #8
This deck doesn't need to attack 95% of the time. The only time it does is when I've stalled out against a similar deck. Even my finishers Archangel of Thune and Obzedat, Ghost Council almost never need to fight. Hence why I have no Herald of Torment or Eidolon of Countless Battles .
As for dealing with threats, I have big blockers such as Nyx-Fleece Ram and Grim Guardian and cards that shut down threats such as Banishing Light , Oppressive Rays , Sphere of Safety , and lots in the sideboard should I need it.
June 26, 2014 9:34 a.m.
trentfaris242 says... #9
Also Armament of Nyx doesn't stop abilities at all. It's useless against one of the best cards in the meta, Pack Rat . Oppressive Rays is better in ever way. Almost every time it forces them to decide between casting spells or attacking/blocking/ability for their turn.
June 26, 2014 9:38 a.m.
Sandman1278 says... #10
I have a deck very similar to this, biggest plays are Eidolon of Countless Battles and Ethereal Armor enchanting sheep...
June 27, 2014 2:52 p.m.
trentfaris242 says... #11
I'm not going to explain why I don't have them for the tenth time. Read the comments.
June 27, 2014 3:38 p.m.
Sandman1278 says... #12
Touche sir, guess I should have read the all the comments, i still stand behind him being a crazy finisher lol
June 27, 2014 3:53 p.m.
trentfaris242 says... #13
He's great in Constellation decks, but this is a little more than that. This deck is all about being hyper defensive and the deck winning for you. I almost never, ever attack.
June 27, 2014 4:11 p.m.
Pwogenitus2 says... #14
I hate playing this deck, but I play Mono-Red and it does nothing to stop Fanatic. At FNM it's never done better than 7th place. Very bad deck overall.
June 29, 2014 10:41 p.m.
trentfaris242 says... #15
I've played this deck about 8 times and only ever not made it to top-8 out of 32+ once. But, you know, sorry to hear about your friend. This is my personal homebrew, so are you sure it's the same deck?
June 29, 2014 11:33 p.m.
BlatantLizard says... #16
Have you considered Doomwake Giant ? He helps you control the opponent's side, triggers and provides constellation, and is a large body for blocking or even attacking (even though you said you don't normally attack with this deck). Not to mention he makes you laugh at weenie decks and Elspeth, Sun's Champion tokens.
July 4, 2014 1:14 p.m.
trentfaris242 says... #17
@BlatantLizard I have been considering him for some time now. I will most likely cut back on an enchantment so that I can add him.
July 4, 2014 1:36 p.m.
APPLE01DOJ says... #18
Back to Nature is getting reprinted.
May want to spash into Esper for Dispel or something.
July 4, 2014 1:45 p.m.
trentfaris242 says... #19
@APPLE01DOJ Ya I saw that. Right now I think what I'll end up doing to try and deal with it is add Return to the Ranks . It has really good synergy with Constellation. If that doesn't work, I'll have to splash blue for counters :/
July 4, 2014 1:55 p.m.
trentfaris242 says... #20
Although that still doesn't help my poor Sphere of Safety :(
shadow63 says... #1
no blood baron? and only one acrh angle of poon and one obzdat ? but that being said +1 and can you take a gander at my deck zombie sisters (v1.0 )
June 22, 2014 1:33 p.m.