Good 2 drops other than Tramogoyf and Bob

Modern forum

Posted on Dec. 11, 2012, 7:12 p.m. by nfcnorth

I know Tarmogoyf is every where in modern but what are some other good two drops in modern? The other obvious two drop is Bob (aka Dark Confidant ) and I suppose Snapcaster Mage is also a threat in blue decks but those three cant be the only good two drops in modern. For the record I really don't care about the color or anything just want to know some other options than the obvious ones.

NoSkillManiac says... #2

Look outside of rarity as well, also outside the norm. Pyromancer Ascension sees some play, but not much. I personally like steve (Sakura-Tribe Elder ), Explore , Rampant Growth , Mana Leak /Rune Snag , Journey to Nowhere , Doom Blade /Go for the Throat , Shrine of Burning Rage , Hellspark Elemental , Lightning Helix , and the list goes on and on and on.

December 11, 2012 7:46 p.m.

nfcnorth says... #3

I am more looking for two drop creatures but those are some good cards you listed.

December 11, 2012 7:49 p.m.

NoSkillManiac says... #4

So... Steve? :D If your going mono-white, all the 2 drop knights are pretty nuts.

December 11, 2012 7:50 p.m.

rockleemyhero says... #5

I dont know if this is on topic but i do have a similar question. this jund deck won the GP in modern and it only had 2 bobs. Anyone know some B+ substitutes that could take their place? just 6 spots for 2-3 cmc threatening creatures. I never want to trade/buy for a bob, goyf, or thoughtsieze!

http://magic.tcgplayer.com/db/deck.asp?deck_id=1076873

December 11, 2012 8 p.m.

Ryjhan says... #6

As far as 2-drops go Ash Zealot is pretty awesome.

December 11, 2012 8:05 p.m.

Ohthenoises says... #7

No love for Melira, Sylvok Outcast ? She has a whole archetype built around her.

December 11, 2012 8:48 p.m.

cartwheelnurd says... #8

Storm Crow

'nuff said

December 11, 2012 9:04 p.m.

Xander574 says... #9

Stone Forge Mystic, and Snap Caster mage.

December 11, 2012 9:23 p.m.

NoSkillManiac says... #10

Stoneforge is banned in modern

December 11, 2012 9:26 p.m.

Ohthenoises says... #11

Yarp. What he said.

December 11, 2012 9:28 p.m.

cartwheelnurd says... #12

if 1 drops suffice, Deathrite Shaman

December 11, 2012 9:35 p.m.

TheOne4221 says... #13

Puresteel Paladin is pretty good for Artifact decks, I think.

Pair him up with Swords (Sword of War and Peace , etc) and 2x Porcelain Legionnaire s and you got some crazy stuff.

December 11, 2012 11:26 p.m.

Ohthenoises says... #14

If we are talking artifact aggro Vault Skirge is an absolutely amazing in modern. strap on a Cranial Plating or pump with Master of Etherium /Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas and he is really degenerate.

December 11, 2012 11:29 p.m.

Fleetfiend says... #15

I think card:Garruk's Companion is a pretty good vanilla card for a green deck.

And Blood Artist , anyone?

December 11, 2012 11:42 p.m.

Maxread says... #16

AEther Vial is pretty insane for setting up your 2 drops :D

December 12, 2012 12:30 a.m.

SwiftDeath says... #17

there was a deck type for modern called darker zoo which played Putrid Leech there is also Lotleth Troll and although not a creature Abrupt Decay is to good to ignore.

December 12, 2012 12:45 a.m.

rockleemyhero says... #18

@Xander574 xanderzoooonnnneeeee

December 12, 2012 1:51 a.m.

graft says... #20

December 12, 2012 12:10 p.m.

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