promise of power or phyrexian arena?
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Posted on Aug. 31, 2012, 9:55 a.m. by CalciferDK
I wan't to add some draw to my deck:avacyn-exalted deck. and my options are narrowed down to either 2 x Promise of Power or 2 x Phyrexian Arena and i'm having trouble deciding...
I use Arena in my Ultima deck cause it helps me draw the fourth and fifth lands, which Promise of Power doesn't do since he costs 5 mana. If you somehow need more lands, Arena could save your life. Another negative point for Promise is that it costs a lot to cast the turn you draw the cards, so you usually can't cast your drawn spells on that same turn anyway.
August 31, 2012 12:55 p.m.
CrimsonKing says... #4
If you want to draw cards on a whim you can use Plunge into Darkness . It's cheaper to play than Promise of Power and you can gain life if you need it.
August 31, 2012 1:39 p.m.
Justarsaus says... #5
Sign in Blood is great black draw power but Phyrexian Arena is an amazing draw engine giving you card advantage every turn
AmethystDragon23 says... #2
If you need the draw every once and a while, Promise of Power. If you want something more passive to keep your hand fuller, phyrexian arena. Promise of power also allows you to control the amount of life you lose, so use that if you are worried about the constant life drain from the arena
August 31, 2012 10:17 a.m.