Deck looks solid, i'm running a midrange that has quite a few similarities to this one, have you considered Thoughtseize over Duress ? Lifebane Zombie could be a good swap for Hellhole Flailer as well.

I actually want Thoughtseize because it would be used against everydeck, whereas Duress would not be that effective against creature aggro decks, like my other main gruul deck. Mainly was not ready to cough up the $$$ for 4 of them (I have zero *sadface). But I make due. If I do face a heavy creature deck, will sub in Doom Blade for it. Granted I do not have that ability to see their hand, but the extra removal is essential until I get out the big boys.

Lifebane would be a good swap, am going to sideboard it once I get the 3-4 of them.

I like Dying Wish as a combo card for Hellhole Flailer but this looks like it would be difficult to deal with just the way it is.

Replace an Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch for a Hammer of Purphoros

It gives you something to do if you get land flooded!

Haven't really had that problem with this deck with too much lands, but that sounds pretty good with my gruul deck. Ill have to try it out.

A few things about this deck that could be improved:

1. Replace liliana with Chandra, Pyromaster . She may be too expensive, but she's such an upgrade over liliana that it's hard to say. She kills stuff, and gives you cards. Whats not to like?

2. Replace Magma Jet with Lightning Strike . I personally think the 3 damage trumps scry, but this is more of a personal decision.

3. Replace Duress with Hero's Downfall . Duress is a sideboard card. I'd replace the Rakdos Charm s with duresses because Underworld Cerberus takes care of your graveyard hate. Also, Hero's Downfall is amazing.

4. You need one-drops. I would recommend replacing Hellhole Flailer or Mogis's Marauder with some Firedrinker Satyr s. That card is pretty bonkers, and you need the lowered curve.

5. Whip of Erebos does not fit in this deck at all. What you want is more creatures. Some good ones are Fanatic of Mogis Ash Zealot Tormented Hero or Firefist Striker .

Overall I kinda like the deck, I think it has a good place in this meta, and I hope you found these suggestions helpful. +1

Always love suggestions. I made a bunch of changes. Really was hurting to get some aggro in. I was too mixed between aggro and control. I dont have the tools yet to go full control (more stormbreaths, hero's downfalls and thoughtseizes), so I went creature aggro.

I wish I had Chandra, Pyromaster . but not spending the $$$ on her yet. Hopefully will build some store credit. Mana curve is still high, but so far has been flowing nicely.

Rakdos's Return really didnt fit either, too much control for what I wish to do. Let me know what you guys think now.

+1. Nice deck. I'd look into some more burn. It can easy win you the game, especially with a Madcapped Thrill-Kill. Take a look at my Rakdos deck if you'd like.

Adding at least a couple of Dreadbore woudn't hurt. Xathrid Necromancer doesn't semm to be doing much there. U haver few humans and only 1 Necromancer. I'd rather use Gore-House Chainwalker .

Go MTGtop8 and check out the winner of the GP santiago. Used a very similar deck, might give you some ideas where yours is lacking

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