Instants over creatures?
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Posted on Feb. 21, 2014, 2:39 a.m. by TrystonSpencer
So in the case of aggro people argue that creatures truly are the better solution. But taking that into consideration Isn't it better to have the option to have removal and not constantly worrying about creatures of yours being destroyed. Also how would this do at FNM
Twenty dollar downfall Playtest
Standard*
SCORE: 0 | 0 COMMENTS | 20 VIEWSThe Doctor says... #3
You should also have Magma Jet somewhere in there.
February 21, 2014 2:57 a.m.
ChrisHansonBiomancin says... #4
Generally speaking, aggro strategies try to be proactive, not reactive. Playing a horde of cheap creatures forces your opponent to come up with a lot of answers, and fast, since creatures can do more damage than same-cost spells if not dealt with. For example, Rakdos Cackler can do a lot more damage over the course of a game than Shock for the same investment. Obviously, Shock is more flexible and can't be blocked or eat a kill spell, but that's the tradeoff between being proactive and reactive.
Your deck looks more like a burn deck than true aggro. Still viable, and can still get there pretty quickly, but it's just a completely different style deck than most aggro.
February 21, 2014 2:57 a.m.
with all of the burn you have, Satyr Firedancer may work well in this deck.
The Doctor says... #2
Ash Zealot over Shread Freak. Also, toss Spark Jolt for more Searing Blood .
I hate burn decks, usually because they don't perform very well, but we may as well make it the best we can.
February 21, 2014 2:56 a.m.