benifits of Esper vs Junk
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Posted on March 17, 2014, 2:43 p.m. by MLS91
So I'm deck brewing here at work and don't know the current benifits of either over the other in a competitive format. no matter what the deck will W/B, i just can't decide weither to splash G or U.
CommanderOfBolas says... #4
esper has cards like Supreme Verdict , Detention Sphere , and Sphinx's Revelation , which are all outstanding cards. you also get counterspells if you want those. if you go junk, you get Loxodon Smiter , Advent of the Wurm and Abrupt Decay . again, all great cards. personally, id rather go esper, but junk has its merits!
March 17, 2014 3:43 p.m.
I think it really depends on whether you want to go control or more aggro/creature intensive. Esper is much better for control IMO, with all of the cards mentioned above. Junk, on the other hand, is much stronger for a more creature based aggressive strategy, with cards like Lotleth Troll , Fleecemane Lion , and the others mentioned above. If you gave us a better idea of what archetype of deck your looking to build our advice would be more beneficial.
March 17, 2014 4:26 p.m.
I'm looking to abuse Ashen Rider , Eater of Hope , and Gift of Immortality as the synergy between them is ridiculous. esper would grant me more longevity and control where as junk would grant me speed, both i feel however would be sudject to removal from red
March 17, 2014 5:23 p.m.
To be honest, that combo has no chance of being competitive in standard. Its way too slow and bulky, and very easy to remove. If you want to build a casual deck, or possibly an EDH deck, that could work. But in competitive standard you don't really have a chance.
March 17, 2014 5:31 p.m.
@ kmcree Alright, noted. After having thought on that, what could be done or achieved in a modern format?
March 18, 2014 3:04 p.m.
You mean with that same combo? Again, too slow and bulky for modern. If you really want to play that combo, its probably best in a casual deck that you play with friends. But it won't win you any tournaments.
CanadianShinobi says... #2
I could advise you a little better if I knew what format you were playing.
March 17, 2014 2:49 p.m.