This Deck Ruined My Life

Modern MorticianBeetle

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SpitFirePunk says... #1

I really like this :P

What will you do when the Stake rotates out though?

July 22, 2013 6:35 p.m.

This deck doesn't seem to have much of a place once Stake is gone. Hoping Theros brings in something fun.

July 22, 2013 6:44 p.m.

quadspell1 says... #3

Massive Raid could replace Burn at the Stake . Its not as good, but it is lower mana and will still be in standard after rotation. Or maybe some sacking for damage card like Barrage of Expendables . Once again not as good though. We will have to see what the next block gives us to work with. cool deck though.

July 23, 2013 4:44 p.m.

KONFUSION says... #4

MorticianBeetle I love this dude! Have you taken it to an FNM yet? I have been looking for a fun way to use Young Pyromancer and this may be it! +1 from me dude!

July 26, 2013 1:34 p.m.

Takin it to today's FNM for the first time. Let's see how it does. I will post results

July 26, 2013 1:43 p.m.

I won my first three games at my FNM with this deck (slightly edited, I dont have any Hellrider ) but then I had to leave. Overall a really fun time.

July 26, 2013 9:27 p.m.

KONFUSION says... #7

MorticianBeetle so you were 3-0 ?

July 26, 2013 9:49 p.m.

Jalamdhara says... #8

I ran this list last night. Threw it together an hour before FNM started. Play tested it against a buddy running Gruul Aggro and crushed him 6-0. He ended up changing his mind and ran a different deck for the tournament. It turned out to be a busy night so the tournament would have 5 rounds tonight. When the tournament started I won my first 3 matches fairly easily. I ended up losing the 4th to American Control fairly convincingly. Won the 5th without a struggle. What I've concluded from this is that this deck wrecks aggro due to so much early removal. It's simple to run your opponent out of cards, get some dudes and burn them out or attack FTW. The sideboard IMO needs to be geared heavily towards fighting off control decks. If you're trying to keep the deck budget, I would consider at least a playset of Skullcrack and if you can afford to splash out on cards, Boros Reckoner and Blasphemous Act would be a good combo vs control. Bant Hexproof might also be an issue. Perhaps Ratchet Bomb or Mizzium Mortars would be a good inclusion to combat this. Overall, I couldn't give this list higher praise. It might be the next big aggro thing until rotation, but it definitely needs some help vs control.

July 27, 2013 3:31 p.m.

Thanks for the input! I'll think about some of your suggestions. And I agree, the sideboard could use some work.

July 27, 2013 4:35 p.m.

Seems like fun! I'm not sure that I like the Chandra's Phoenix though.

July 28, 2013 2:42 p.m.

I use Chandra's phoenix for if the game goes late game or if i need flying aggro/blockers

July 28, 2013 2:45 p.m.

This. This is what I've been looking for. A fast, easy, and especially cheap way to play MTG like a boss. +1

July 28, 2013 4:56 p.m.

jasocks says... #13

I like it, but Hellrider isn't very synergistic. I'd take it out for more Brimstone Volleys.

July 29, 2013 1:16 p.m.

jasocks says... #14

Nevermind, delete these comments, just saw the rest of your deck. +1

July 29, 2013 1:18 p.m.

KONFUSION says... #15

July 29, 2013 8:20 p.m.

Divio says... #16

I know that feel bro.

Goblins² caused it for me.

July 30, 2013 12:23 a.m.

I would use guttersnipe for that extra aggro, but i really need a bit of flying, I'm thinkin I'll sideboard it though.

July 30, 2013 12:55 p.m.

thilon says... #18

This looks nasty. I must play it and become the most hated member of my playgroup. @_@

July 30, 2013 2:31 p.m.

MinscAndBoo says... #19

Love the Burn at the Stake combo with Prodigal Pyromancer ! +1

PS he looks like Harry Potter.

July 30, 2013 3:04 p.m.

MinscAndBoo says... #20

Err Young Pyromancer rather

July 30, 2013 3:05 p.m.

Only problem is that it will be rotating soon. :(

July 30, 2013 5:21 p.m.

Aza11 says... #22

Took a very similar version of this to a 40 person FNM last week and went 4-1-1 earning 4th place. There's a lot of pleasure in pounding face with red weenies. All I'd suggest is Dynacharge which can make an attack with a lot of tokens turn real fatal, real fast.

July 31, 2013 9:49 a.m.

megawurmple says... #23

I played against this with my Modern Ramp deck (Run, Fat Boy, Run!) and let me tell you, it was awfully close, although I just beat you 2-1 in the end. I like this deck a lot. +1

July 31, 2013 12:40 p.m.

KONFUSION says... #24

MorticianBeetle do you have any idea what you will do with this deck after rotation?

July 31, 2013 1:49 p.m.

zemoGaneleS says... #25

What do you do against WUR control?

July 31, 2013 2:08 p.m.

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