You Can Lead a Hydra to Water

Modern MadScientist

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almerican says... #2

I don't thin I would include Black at all, maybe drop out Diabolic Tutor and add in Urban Evolution to give some draw.

It will also help if you maybe went just R/U/G, you wont want all of your lands to come in tapped, it would just make things too slow

And Spark jolt shouldnt be a mainboarded card, side if at all, over that I would suggest maybe Simic Charm for some added protection

But other than some of those things I like the deck

January 11, 2014 3:02 p.m.

MadScientist says... #3

Thanks almerican those suggestions are great.

The theme of the deck is 1 damage so I took out the shocks and moved in the spark jolt.

All black is out going RUG does seem much more efficient the extra draw will be a big help.

Just need to figure out how to put in the simic charm.

January 11, 2014 3:19 p.m.

mpeach1 says... #4

I would kinda like to see Triton Tactics to untapp the druid or staticaster. Not a huge fan for the jolt though

January 11, 2014 4:31 p.m.

almerican says... #5

You could add in the infinite damage combo when it comes to Triton Tactics , but I feel like you'd have to commit fully

January 11, 2014 4:54 p.m.

MadScientist says... #6

Im liking where this is going, using the Triton Tactics and going for some great combos.

As long as the main theme of 1 damage effects stays in place I am open to anything.

January 11, 2014 4:57 p.m.

almerican says... #7

So then you would need to add in Elite Arcanist to finish off the combo

January 11, 2014 5 p.m.

MadScientist says... #8

would it best to remove Chandra, Pyromaster and replace with Elite Arcanist ?

I really only added Chandras for the 1 damage effect but aranist looks like it will have a much larger impact and enable the combo.

Still looking it all over to see how the infinite combo plays out.

January 11, 2014 5:09 p.m.

MadScientist says... #9

Elite Arcanist exile the Triton Tactics untap the Zhur-Taa Druid tap for the mana and continue the combo with the triton ???

January 11, 2014 5:26 p.m.

almerican says... #10

yep, for infinite damage just keep targeting the druid and arcanist

January 11, 2014 5:31 p.m.

MadScientist says... #11

Thanks so much I see it now what a great evolution this deck has taken.

And to top it all off it now comes in under $20.

January 11, 2014 5:39 p.m.

almerican says... #12

No problem, I'm glad I could help. I hope it works well for you

January 11, 2014 6:02 p.m.

DjinnjerVitis says... #13

January 12, 2014 3:11 a.m.

MadScientist says... #14

Ral Zarek would make a good fit except that he does 3 damage. .I know that seems silly but I am committed to the no card doing more than one damage.

I have added Ral to the maybe board as I am currently trying to figure out the sideboard, which I am trying to design in a way that it can almost change the deck up or even change to a second infinite combo in R/U/G.

January 12, 2014 12:52 p.m.

MadScientist says... #15

Thinking of removing the Prophets for something lower casting cost.

Any suggestions?

January 12, 2014 3:53 p.m.

almerican says... #16

Instead of the prophet you could use Omenspeaker to help smooth out draws

January 12, 2014 4:15 p.m.

twisteddtim says... #17

SICK!!! I love this deck+ its supper cheap so i can make it to mess with my friends and get everycard i need at my next fnm

January 14, 2014 5:31 p.m.

MadScientist says... #18

Thanks twisteddtim, I designed the deck to be as annoying as possible and nothing is worse that taking 1 damage over and over again. Or having your 12/12 creature pinged to death.

January 14, 2014 6:21 p.m.

twisteddtim says... #19

yea I mean it willl bother the hell out of my friend

January 14, 2014 6:22 p.m.

I know it's a bit out of flavor, but Guttersnipe would make another infinite damage combo possible with Arcanist + Triton + Satyr.

If you want to stick with one-damage pinging, Verdant Haven would make the above possible too with a Crackling Perimeter and a Gate (alternate untapping the Aura'd land and Gate with the Satyr).

You also might consider Messenger's Speed to give your combo pieces haste.

January 15, 2014 8:26 a.m.

Btw if you wouldn't mind, check out my infinite combo deck: So...Many...Infinite Combos...Wtf

January 15, 2014 8:27 a.m.

Arorsthrar says... #22

Prophet of Kruphix would definitely work here. All your ping damage creatures would untap during their untap step, allowing for basically double damage. Also, I think you need a way to control the board and slow your opponent down (Simic Charm is a start).

January 16, 2014 1:21 a.m.

Tata says... #23

Great ideas. I never saw Crackling Perimeter. Awesome.

January 16, 2014 2:15 p.m.

byepolarbear says... #24

Burning Earth sideboard for 2+ color decks

Chandra, Pyromaster (the card advantage is huge!)

Akroan Crusader for additional value from Triton Tactics if the druid isn't on the field.

Spark Jolt for more potential cards for Elite Arcanist

Would Turn / Burn be ok of you only used Turn ? =-)

Hope some of these ideas help! =-)

January 16, 2014 5:57 p.m.

byepolarbear says... #25

Oh and just wondering, why Hidden Strings ? Doesn't seem like you'll be attacking often and it can't be used with Elite Arcanist . Might be better to use Fog or Mizzium Skin to protect yourself and your dudes.

January 16, 2014 6:10 p.m.

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