Tokens-Clearly the Best Deck in Modern (Guide)
Modern
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Start/Finish is an inferior token producer, and an okay removal spell at best. Shefet Dunes is an interesting idea, but since white mana is very important to our deck, it would damage us more than it is worth running for the temporary boost it could provide.
Windbrisk Heights is like the romantic partner that you thought you were heartbroken when you guys split, but eventually realize it was for the best.
July 31, 2017 9:28 a.m.
No thoughts on Collective Brutality? :(Also, how do you feel about Liliana of the Veil?
July 31, 2017 5:19 p.m.
... reading the Primer explains the Primer.... found it xD
July 31, 2017 5:20 p.m.
Thank you for the guide, i'm glad there is a trusty guide to fall back on! Since bitterblossom makes our deck less aggressive, I have added 2 copies of mana tithe to fend off the opponent, may i know your thoughts on this? In my humble opinion, the expression the recipient makes after being mana tithed, makes it worth it hahaha
September 1, 2017 7:05 a.m.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
As far as Mana Tithe goes, while I am sure it is hilarious to see your opponents reaction to it, I feel as if it takes away more than it adds to the deck. Slowing our opponent down is what our hand disruption and spot removal is for. Just my opinion, of course.
September 1, 2017 7:59 a.m.
So newest Ixalan spoiler, Legion's Landing / Adanto, the First Fort... early lifelinker + late game grind. Do we finally have a real one drop?
September 11, 2017 12:26 p.m.
That's what I was thinking as well. I am definitely going to test it out!
September 12, 2017 10:27 a.m.
You may want to have Hero of Bladehold instead of Auriok Champion, token spam is better than a little bit of life gain
September 12, 2017 10:41 a.m.
I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one. Our deck isn't the quickest of decks, as it needs a little time to set up. Auriok gives us that time by providing lifegain and a great blocker. As far as 4 drops go, our planeswalkers are much better options than Hero in most cases.
September 12, 2017 12:41 p.m.
FlemmingFlames says... #14
Hey great deck, but i would play Nihil Spellbomb instead of lyeline, it doesnt disrupt as good but doesnt hurt you too and against control you can bring it in against control for your dead removal becouse you can cycle it for one :D having a cycle is much better than just a dead removal card in my opinion, how do you stand on the topic
July 16, 2018 5:59 a.m.
It is a perfectly valid option, though in my meta it doesn't have as strong of an impact as I would like. However, depending on the meta of the event you're competing in, Spellbomb is perfectly viable!
July 18, 2018 1:55 a.m.
It is an interesting choice, however, it really doesn't do enough in a timely fashion for my taste. As cool as the art may be, it really only creates 2 tokens and boosts them for a turn, and even with the boost they still could both die to Lightning Bolt. Thank you for the suggestion though!
July 20, 2018 1:09 p.m.
I've also played tokens for a bit and your title drew me in. Try testing Kaya's Guile. It might be a good sideboard option. I'm testing it myself with positive results. I'm seeing some main board play with it but I think that it's a bit greedy in the 3 drop slot. But the entwine is something when we get into the late game grind. I also still run elspeth sun's champion for the board wipe. just as a one of. With all of our hand disruption on the tokens plan I've been able to drop her just fine. Also the other sorin is fun to get the emblems right away and the +1 to build out tokens if needed. This is my not so fine tuned version. BW Stuff (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/15-08-17-bw-stuff/?cb=1564680827)
August 1, 2019 1:37 p.m.
I've been meaning to update my list, I've just been struggling on time to do so since it is extensive. To quickly do a summary: I am currently testing Kaya's Guile in the sideboard, and Serra the Benevolent , and Dreadhorde Invasion in the mainboard. Guile is very powerful, even if it is slightly meta dependent. Serra is absolute bananas, with all three of their abilities being relevant. Dreadhorde I am not quite sold on yet, though I am not ready to write it off yet, as it does have its advantages. Once I have tested a bit more and find time to write a proper update to the list, I will be sure to!
Sogatog says... #1
Strong list. Given any thought or testing to Start / Finish or Shefet Dunes? Both seem solid for helping when we flood out, and the prior gives us extra removal without spending extra slots, though neither is overly powerful. Also, when did you remove Windbrisk Heights from the deck entirely, and have you found you miss the extra card draw/tricks?
July 25, 2017 4:01 a.m.