Opinions on Show and Tell decks
Legacy forum
Posted on April 15, 2013, 4:07 p.m. by Three-Left-Feet
Show and Tell is, what I consider the 2nd most broken card in Legacy (2nd only to Jace, the Mind Sculptor himself), and I've been looking at the ideas people have come up with using the card. I know of 4 Decks that are commonly associated with Show and Tell ;
Sneak Attack decks (Probably the most popular)
Omniscience decks (has to be a close second)
Dream Halls decks (One of my favorite combo decks)
And Hive Mind decks (better than the modern version)
What I want to do is get some opinions on y'all's views of these decks, which ones you like/dislike and why, and some potential pros and cons to each. Don't be afraid to make your post lengthy; the more you say, the better chance we have if understanding :)
Three-Left-Feet says... #3
We definitely agree on the Sneak Attack version of it, Twice as many ways to get your fatty on the field just seems great to me. And I've seen one match (thanks to Mtgvideos on YouTube ) where the Instant Speed of Sneak Attack 's ability was extremely useful. (Show and Tell into his Sneak Attack , opponent placed an Oblivion Ring , S&T player taps for Red, plays Griselbrand , still at instant speed uses Grisel's ability, taps for another Red and lays down Emrakul, the Aeons Torn , Oblivion Ring resolves, but the guy was dead, haha.
I do think the Dream Halls and Hive Mind versions do deserve a shout-out though, they don't require Show and Tell as a their only Win-Con, it's really just an accelerator in those decks. And usually you win the turn you have the enchantments down.
April 15, 2013 8:18 p.m.
Just looking at this price grid for Show and Tell is quite crazy. I have to say the Sneak Attack is the best combo for that card. Omniscience I would love to see some shenanigans lol
May 5, 2013 8:13 p.m.
I kow a guy who runs a five color EDH that uses all of these combos. His deck is needless to say EXTREMELY annoying to play against and he will use it without his commander against our 60 card modern decks. I really cannot express how annoyign these combos are. SO i built a "casual" format deck Return of the Birdman that destroys face when i put even more control in it. I have had Omniscience dropped on me with SHow and tell on my multiple times. Ive had Emakrul dropped on me with SNeak attack MANY times. these are cool combos in theory but when used all the time you realize. these are not fun
May 20, 2013 2:10 a.m.
@ApocryphalSaint: So don't play Legacy, then lol...you'd hate one-land belcher.
May 20, 2013 2:21 a.m.
oh boy I stay away from Legacy like its the plague. I much prefer "Competitive casual" with whatever banned cards anyone wants over Legacy decks.
May 20, 2013 2:44 a.m.
ApocryphalSaint: I knew I wasn't the only one that played competitive casual!!!
Yeah, Show and Tell is amazing. It's just good enough so that it's a legacy staple, but not as good enough to be banned. Sneak and Tell is definitely one of the best decks to use Show and Tell in. It's just the most consistent deck with Show and Tell .
May I say that 12 post legacy also uses Show and Tell ? (although it's more of a plan B in that deck?)
May 30, 2013 11:33 p.m.
UmbrotheUmbreon says... #9
I played my Simic deck against a Legacy Show and Tell deck. Little did my opponent know I pack Eldrazi and Omniscience in my deck :D
June 1, 2013 4:47 p.m.
@UmbrotheUmbreon: Yeah that's how you beat Show and Tell . I use Duplicant and Phyrexian Metamorph in my Legacy deck, but the Phyrexian Metamorph will probably come out of the deck with the new changes to the Legends rule.
June 1, 2013 9:35 p.m.
You can still attack with them with a 15/15 flying and force them to sac 6 things in the process (which in legacy is usually their whole board)
sylvannos says... #2
Sneak Attack is hands-down the strongest build. It can work without drawing Show and Tell , whereas the other builds are more reliant on Show and Tell resolving. Hitting someone with Griselbrand or Emrakul, the Aeons Torn on turn one/two wins the game on the spot.
Omniscience is a close second, simply because it will flat-out win you the game. But it's too reliant on finding Show and Tell , then resolving said Show and Tell , then hoping they don't hit it with Krosan Grip .
April 15, 2013 6:46 p.m.