I agree with deetoz, 9 keyrunes is a little much.
I do love the idea for the deck though, really well spotted with the interaction between the two enchantments.
I think you'll need some way to find the second combo piece as quickly as possible so i'd suggest some black draw spells like Sign in Blood
and some nasty killers like Barter in Blood
. Not sure what sort of tutors you can get in standard but i think Increasing Ambition
'd probably help you out.
April 10, 2013 7:34 a.m.
mrbloo1848 says... #3
You need an efficient board sweeper. Mutilate , Killing Wave , Barter in Blood , Merciless Eviction are all decent spells that can take out multiple creatures at once.
You also have access to Orzhov Charm for removal, Rakdos Charm for graveyard hate, and Boros Charm for awesomeness.
Definitely run 1-2 Vault of the Archangel . Card's a powerhouse with Lingering Souls and soldier tokens.
You can also run Rakdos's Return and Slaughter Games to help remove answers.
April 10, 2013 7:39 a.m.
Linkdude74 says... #4
Rough sideboard based off of suggestions, and took out boros keyrune and put in ultimate price. Going to proxy up the deck before I change it again, then test it out, but feel free to keep suggesting things
April 10, 2013 7:57 a.m.
Growing Ranks would be fun, making your tokens grow in numbers even faster. And since it's hybrid mana you don't have to splash green for it.
April 10, 2013 7:57 a.m.
Linkdude74 says... #6
acbooster, I wish you could +1 comments. That does sound fun
April 10, 2013 7:59 a.m.
Heh, the main reason I suggested that is because I remembered my Selesnya populate deck. 2 Growing Ranks out and the tokens from Worldspine Wurm . They couldn't keep up with the tokens.
April 10, 2013 8:02 a.m.
RedCloud2012 says... #8
I like it, I am not totally sure id run no creature but I think its a cool use for descent into madness thumbs up for the brew.
April 10, 2013 8:30 a.m.
2zettaslow says... #9
pretty cool but whats your win condition? like i see the cool combo and all, its just i dont exactly see what you would draw into except maybe the keyrunes for damage. maybe put in some creatures for a more "accessible" win condition. over cool deck. i too run a deck build around the shitty mythic cards from AVC. Elf Hoof Surge.. check it out if you are into concepts like that.
April 10, 2013 9:37 a.m.
Win condition? Two Assemble the Legion . First one negates Descent into Madness , second generates hurt.
Keyrunes can also do the beats when the lockdown is in place.. That and the two flashback-able token generating cards.
April 10, 2013 10:39 a.m.
PenitentKnight says... #11
You don't really need two Assemble the Legion s on the field though. Just put it down one turn ahead of Descent into Madness and you'll always have one extra soldier and none of your stuff gone while they are constantly losing more and more.
April 10, 2013 10:44 a.m.
Linkdude74 says... #12
Then once your opponent has nothing, exile descent into madness and on your next turn...Lot's of soldiers for hurt
April 10, 2013 10:45 a.m.
PenitentKnight says... #13
Also, Witchbane Orb might be some sideboard against milling unless you would prefer several Elixir of Immortality s. Curse of Death's Hold might work as well, to fend off the people until they are descended into madness.
April 10, 2013 10:48 a.m.
Linkdude74 says... #14
Just looking for more suggestions. Some people who saw the lis don't like lack of creatures. Is lack of creatures ok?
April 12, 2013 7:22 a.m.
There're decks that have no creatures. Yours is fine. You have the tokens from Moan of the Unhallowed and Lingering Souls , and you have the keyrunes. Mutilate might be good to run in the sideboard. It hits your creatures, but it's all towards the greater good of the combo.
April 12, 2013 7:58 a.m.
Linkdude74 says... #16
Thank you acbooster. Been a big help with this deck.
April 12, 2013 8:05 a.m.
Not a problem. I like it when people break the molds and use cards others think are complete garbage. Plus it always feels good to help people with stuff like this.
Deetoz says... #1
I'd cut the Boros Keyrune and add kill spells. Maybe Ultimate Price ?Reason being that although the Keyrune can give you the mana needed to start your lockdown, killing something can give you another turn to start the combo.
April 10, 2013 7:29 a.m.