Standard W/U Weenies: Lyev Skyknight vs Banisher Prist
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Posted on March 2, 2014, 9:43 p.m. by WomboCombo
Hi All,
After getting excited about Ephara, God of the Polis , I made a white weenie splash blue deck to play at FNM.
I'm having trouble deciding on whether Banisher Priest or Lyev Skyknight should be in my 3-drop slot. Both fill a similar role in allowing me to lock the opponent down temporarily.
Banisher Priest can only exile creatures but does it for as long as it lives. Very nice to take Polukranos, World Eater out of the game, but doesn't do anything vs control decks.
Lyev Skyknight can detain any non-land permanent (including Planeswalkers) for a turn, has evasion, and 3 power. Although the lockdown doesn't last as long, being able to hate any planeswalker and punish any deck that doesn't have flyers / reach seems nice.
I'm looking for any thoughts or alternatives to help make my mind up. Also looking for any general comments on the deck. Thanks in advance :)
Here is the deck:
Ephara's Army - Swing with your weenie! (2nd@FNM) Playtest
Standard
SCORE: 5 | 0 COMMENTS | 1903 VIEWSWomboCombo says... #3
Thanks for the comment TheDevicer. True that I already play a ton of removal with the D.Spheres main and a ton of extra stuff in the sideboard. Lyev Skyknight is growing on me a little more.
March 2, 2014 11:58 p.m.
The fact that he's a 3 mana, 3 power flyer alone makes him incredibly useful. The ETB is ok too.
March 3, 2014 12:07 a.m.
WomboCombo says... #5
Also true I guess. Looks like I'll be chucking in the Skyknight for this week. Thanks again :)
Arvail says... #2
I'm a fan of Lyev Skyknight . You're already running a playset of Detention Sphere . If you really wanted more hate, you could make room for cards like Celestial Flare or Last Breath .
March 2, 2014 10:52 p.m.