Why does Tolaria West get played over Sylvan Scrying
Modern forum
Posted on Feb. 4, 2015, 10:31 p.m. by tyforthevenom
In the amulet combo decks, I get it's more susceptible to Duress but it's easier to cast for the things you need it often enough
Ohthenoises says... #4
Porque no los dos?
Both GA and my answers combined.
February 4, 2015 10:33 p.m.
tyforthevenom says... #5
I've struggled with transmuting tolaria when testing the deck, I'm running the version that won the scg iq
February 4, 2015 10:41 p.m.
GlistenerAgent says... #6
It's likely variance, and perhaps a lack of familiarity with the deck. Prioritize finding Simic Growth Chambers with your Titans. It does take a little bit to get the transmute engine online, but it does provide for a little more consistency and synergy.
February 4, 2015 10:48 p.m.
tyforthevenom says... #7
I did see one list on top 8 run a single Life from the Loam probably to turn tolaria west into an engine card
But this was months ago
February 4, 2015 10:53 p.m.
TurboFagoot says... #8
West is already an engine. Primetime trigger -> West and Bounceland -> Transmute the bounced West = Gas
It's a great card that synergizes with the deck in ways Scrying never could.
February 4, 2015 10:55 p.m.
asasinater13 says... #9
it can also be tutored for with an attacking prime time and bounced with a karoo land searched at the same time. that has some benefit when trying to get through a difficult board state.
GlistenerAgent says... #2
Tolaria West can also get Summoner's Pact and Pact of Negation, making it a little bit easier to win with Hive Mind, which the Amulet decks often play as a secondary win condition. In fact, Tolaria West gets Pacts more often than it does lands.
February 4, 2015 10:32 p.m.