Best instant speed removal
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Posted on April 25, 2013, 4:02 p.m. by EvenDryke
So, what do you guys think is the best instant-speed removal?
I need a 2-of in an esper superfriends/control deck, but I can't decide between Dismember , Mortify , Unmake or something else entirely. I already run four Path to Exile .
The deck is modern, by the way. Walking on the Esper Side
Dugorithon says... #3
You probably want something that can exile a creature, since indestructability can be a big obstacle. Try Unmake , since it has the most flexible mana cost.
April 25, 2013 4:06 p.m.
The only reason I would go Mortify over Unmake , is that it is less likely to become a dead card in my hand. I also run four board wipes (2 Wrath of God and 2 Supreme Verdict ) in the deck, so most of my targeted removal is just for clean up before and after I wipe.
I am also somewhat worried about Blood Moon .
April 25, 2013 4:10 p.m.
Although Dismember only costs 1 mana, really, and kills indestructible things.
April 25, 2013 4:18 p.m.
IDK, but Devour Flesh and Tragic Slip might be a bit faster and better overall, though the straight -5/-5 in Dismember is sweet, the morbid of -13/-13 in Tragic Slip is just awesome.
April 25, 2013 4:38 p.m.
rockleemyhero says... #7
Dismember for sure. Especially since you are playing modern
April 25, 2013 4:40 p.m.
I'm gonna have to pick Dismember , too. Life doesn't matter against a combo deck.
April 25, 2013 4:44 p.m.
Not much running around right now bigger than 5/5. And you an just save path to exile for those. I'd go with dismember.
April 25, 2013 5:11 p.m.
Dismember is a sweet card to be sure deffinitely one of your best best and you can cheat it out a turn or 2 sooner if needed or to spare mana. Life isn't always everything in combo lol afterwards I'd say unmake because Exile is great
zandl says... #2
Unmake is about as good as 3-mana removal gets, but Dismember is also very powerful. It just depends on the creatures you need to remove the most.
April 25, 2013 4:05 p.m.