Snapcaster Mage
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Posted on Oct. 11, 2011, 9:26 a.m. by cryptichorror
I pulled a snapcaster-mage yesterday out of a booster. I was pretty excited, as I know how valuable he is, and how sought after he has become. Looking at him though, I don't see where he would fit into any of my current decks, and thus decided I would need to build a whole new deck focused on him. What are some good combos or ideas that are commonly used with him? Are there certain cards/deck types that work will get the most bang for the buck with him?
Just kidding. He's mainly really expensive because of the comeback of the Solar Flare deck, which rocked standard a while back. It is doing really well, so everyone wants to jump into the action.
That is also why Liliana of the Veil is so expensive
October 11, 2011 9:51 a.m.
rckclimber777 says... #5
Solar flare basically works to control the board throughout the early game with counters and kill spells meanwhile, you discard your big creatures such as grave titan consecrated sphinx etc. Then the real powerhouse of the deck is Unburial Rites , it brings back a craeture to the field from your graveyard so now you have a big creature for 5 mana (or if you discarded an unburial rites earlier then you get it for 4). If you manage to discard your cards early you can have a powerhouse on the field, but turn 4 and still have control over everything, not to mention with a turn 3 liliana you're looking pretty good. Snapcaster mage helps with the deck because all of the counters used such as Mana Leak , Dissipate will certainly be needed to help keep control of the game. You can also use it to give flashback to your favorite kill spell such as Dismember , Doom Blade etc.
October 11, 2011 11:05 a.m.
rckclimber777 says... #6
As to the original post though, I'd actually recommend using it for a semi-creatureless deck. Use it with a ton of counters and burn spells to keep your opponent in submission. Just a thought, but could be fun.
October 11, 2011 11:07 a.m.
or if you really dont want to hassle with it I ll trade you for it.
October 11, 2011 11:31 a.m.
cryptichorror says... #11
@bman5604 Is your trade binder all you have to offer?
October 11, 2011 12:02 p.m.
you act like I dont have much or something?
And yes that is all I have for now I am in the middle of building two standard decks that is why it is so thin.
October 11, 2011 12:05 p.m.
cryptichorror says... #13
No, I wasn't implying that you didn't have a lot. I was just wondering if you had things you just hadn't posted yet. I can certainly find a few things on that list I like. I'll get back to you.
Gamer7129 says... #2
There aren't any good combos with him. That's why you should just mail him to me.
October 11, 2011 9:50 a.m.