PreZchoICE1 says... #2
Deflecting Palm is big against Jeskai. it doesnt target so should be great. Even better when used with Spirit of the Labyrinth .
October 8, 2014 6:53 p.m.
Thanks guys, i just played this deck at my local card shop, it was terrible against the mardu mirror that included the thought seize downfall package, and rabble red with Trumpet Blast killed me all but one round in which i was saved by a deflecting palm. I think i am going to cut this deck down to r/b aggro with thought seize.
October 8, 2014 10:37 p.m.
If you're looking at going aggro I'd suggest getting rid of the temples and other land that comes in tapped. Personally, I'd also drop Zurgo. I think he's too expensive for what you get and isn't that well when your turn ends.
October 9, 2014 9:55 a.m.
PreZchoICE1 says... #5
Zurgo is fine if you can bring him down before turn 5. he dodges suspension field and grows if he's chumped. The fact hes indestructible on your turn is relevant because if the opponent wnts to rid him they have to do it on their own turn, thus swinging tempo into your favor.
October 9, 2014 10:43 a.m.
The mardu decks at my shop are too expensive to keep up with, and often fall to jeskai pretty hard regardless. Rabblered is also still very much at thing in my meta so i am hoping this build runs well against that, thanks for all the input and any further advice!
October 9, 2014 10:57 a.m.
Ultimaodin says... #8
I'd say Archetype of Aggression is your weakest card here, Since you want to be aggressive Monastery Swiftspear seems like a better fit. I'm honestly not big on the whip in this deck since it doesn't really have anything to give it reach that you'd want the game extended by gaining life, nor does whipping something back seem to relevant. I personally think the third strike and maybe a porphoros main would be a better option (mainly because his synergy with Rabblemaster is absurd). I also think more burn spells is just better than trumpet blast since they can help remove blockers for good and don't depend on your critters sticking on the board. Nothing like a trumpet blast into an AEtherspouts.
Also the more Hero's Downfall the better. Also I have no idea on your budget but another option to replace whip with is Chandra, Pyromaster since she can help remove a blocker and also gives you reach when you're running short on cards
October 16, 2014 11:10 a.m.
I had purphoros main deck, then i kept running into trouble with decks that have life link, and whipping a rabblemaster back in has lead to a few wins. I like really like the idea of Monastery Swiftspear though, i only have one but they shouldn't be to difficult to aquire. Should i just run 2? I haven't had a chance to try out the Archetype of Aggression yet, i just wanted to give my rabblemaster trample.I can afford the chandra's, i have loved that card forever, and they are only about 7 bucks at my card shop, i just wasn't sure she would fit. Should i run 1 or 2? Thank you for the advice!
October 16, 2014 11:24 a.m.
SquirrelBait05 says... #10
Thoughts on Monastery Swiftspear over the Valley Dashers and Archetype of Aggressions? Gives a little more flexibility and speed to the deck, I think.
November 26, 2014 12:50 a.m.
Ultimaodin says... #11
Def yes. Remember, turn one swift spear can let you turn two aspirant with the trigger. Trample is almost always better with bigger creatures.
MonoRedBomb.Com says... #1
Why Gnarled Scarhide ? And if you have the money for it maybe a few Thoughtseize would be a good addition
October 8, 2014 6:26 p.m.