All things Wolven
Standard Deck Help forum
Posted on March 26, 2016, 12:26 p.m. by clayperce
If you want to talk about Wolves and Werewolves in Standard, you're in the right place!
If you're looking for other formats, please drop by Werewolf EDH for Commander or Modern Wolves for Modern.
- You're 100% welcome to post here asking for help on anything Wolven, though you may want to set up a separate thread as well, in the Standard Deck Help forum.
- Please don't hesitate to post your deck in large format (it makes it easier for others to find the decks that are asking for help).
- Here's the syntax for a large format deck ... just copy-and-paste, replacing the "gruul-wolves-soi" part with the "slug name" from your deck's URL:
[[deck-large:gruul-wolves-soi]]
FNM (6 Jan 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): just-another-jundyard-dog-rec-12-5 by VexxValentine ($$$$)
FNM (23 Sep 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): Sköll Pack by GrimShock ($$$)
Game Day (13-14 Aug 2013)
- 2nd Place: An earlier version of RG Wolves (Post Kaladesh) by alexwilson (Heirloom, $$)
FNM (29 Jul 2016)
- 1st Place: Werewolf's hurt (budget) by Nicholade (Mono-Red, $)
FNM (15 Jul 2016)
- 1st Place: Werewolf's hurt (budget) by Nicholade (Mono-Red, $)
FNM (8 July 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): deck:naya-wolves-and-humans-bring-on-the-pain by snarlmkiv (Naya, $$)
Tues Standard (5 July 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): Fur-Force One by Teurastettava_Sika (Zada, $$)
FNM (1 July 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): deck:naya-wolves-and-humans-bring-on-the-pain by snarlmkiv (Naya, $$)
- 1st Place (3-0): Arlinn's Aggro Wolves by Jonnyradd ($$)
FNM (25 May 2016)
- 1st Place (3-0): Naya Tokens 1st place FNM by kamerask (Naya, $$$$$$$$)
FNM (6 May 2016)
- 2nd Place (3-1): Baby I'm Preying On You Tonight [EMN] by BlueEyes (CoCo, $$$$)
GAME DAY (30 Apr - 1 May 2016)
- 1st Place: Bark at The Moon (Orig Preying Baby deck) by BlueEyes (Heirloom, $$$)
- Top 8: deck:gruul-werewolves-with-removal by snarlmkiv (Heirloom, $$)
- Top 8: Westvale Wolven High GAME DAY TOP EIGHT by Rabid_Wombat (Zada, $)
- Top 8: Wolf Pack Attack by deltacobra (Zada, Temur, $$$)
FNM (29 Apr 2016)
- 2nd Place (3-1): Wolves are back, Baby! by LoudWings (Skin Invasion, $$)
FNM (22 Apr 2016)
- 1st Place (4-0): Bark at The Moon (Orig Preying Baby deck) by BlueEyes (Heirloom, $$$)
- 1st Place (4-0): Dirty Dogs! by Nykona (Zada, $$)
- 2nd Place (3-1): Gruul Wolf Tribal by BoB_6082 (CoCo, $$$$)
Some great posts that will otherwise be totally buried as the thread grows ...
- An article about CoCo from Post #106: "I'd want 22 hittable creatures at the very least before putting Collected Company in my main deck. This gives a 5% chance of missing completely, a 21% probability of hitting one creature, and a 74% probability of hitting two creatures." Thanks, DaftVader!
- The budget Werewolf Quickbuild from the Top Deck podcast, at Post #198. Thanks, Spootyone and EAK1791!
- An explanation of Moonlight Hunt vs. Archangel Avacyn Flip, at Post #270. Thanks, AndyReveler!
- An article about shoring up weaknesses vs. playing to strengths in sideboarding, from Post #309.
- Wedge's video, R/G Werewolves "$20 Budget" Tribal Standard Deck Tech, from Post #396. Thanks, Axinoim!
- Posts about the Werewolf decks that tore it up at the SOI Standard Poor-Man Challenge (no Rares or Mythics allowed): Post #528, Post #644, and Post #650. Congrats to Kizmetto and magnetcrocodile (Round 2), Volvary (Round 3), and DruneGrey (Round 4)!
- A manabase article which describes the "right" mix of Shadowlands (like Game Trail), Battlelands (like Cinder Glade), and other sources, from Post #610. Thanks, Ryjo!
- A look at the numbers of Wolfs, Pump spells, and Lands in the SOI ZadaFur decks in the Hall of Fame, from Post #728.
- A look at Lambholt Pacifist 's performance in the World Championship and various Grand Prix, from Post #864. [Spoiler alert: She won!]
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... the [All things Wolven](http://tappedout.net/mtg-forum/standard-deck-help/all-things-wolven/) thread!
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I would like to hear your opinions on conduit of storms and tangleclaw werewolf.
I like conduit the most but im not quite sure how good it Will be playing it.
July 10, 2016 1:49 p.m.
IrateWarrior says... #3
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Was a bit disappointed with our new Legendary Poop wolf but im still in love with the wolves abilities to play standard, I touched up mine and was hoping for some opinions because im not sure if I have seen all of the new card spoilers yet :)
July 10, 2016 2:25 p.m.
Hey IrateWarrior you Can see all the emn cards on mythicspoiler.com theres a few other decent cards that might be worth it for you.
July 10, 2016 2:43 p.m.
clayperce Hey thx! I actually didn't even notice haha
I'll try it!
R/G WW Aggro
Standard*
SCORE: 2 | 2 COMMENTS | 160 VIEWS
July 11, 2016 3:14 a.m.
Vejhi,
I'm still not sure on Conduit of Storms and Tangleclaw Werewolf.
In general, I'm loving the Eldrazi Werewolves more and more each day, and I'm sure I'll brew a build for them before too long (especially if I happen to crack a bunch on prerelease). It's just so cool that (1) we've got a couple tools now to transform them and (2) they don't transform back. I'm still a little worried that 4x Geier Reach Bandit Flip and 4x Waxing Moon are not going to be enough to reliably transform them though ... I think we may have to put them in a RG Ramp shell so we can periodically hard-transform them.
In that kind of a build, Conduit of Storms would be perfect. And probably Ulvenwald Captive too. I'm kind of thinking Tangleclaw Werewolf could fit in a more traditional Werewolf build, which probably makes it more of a sideboard card in a RG Ramp build (as kind of a Gruul boardwipe against Weenies).
TBH, I don't really know though. I'm still getting my mind wrapped around these new Eldrazi Werewolves!
July 12, 2016 8:19 a.m. Edited.
OK, here's my first shot at the Eldrazi Werewolves:
Eldrazi Werewolf Ramp (EMN)
Standard*
1 VIEW
Thanks tons for any thoughts and suggestions!
July 12, 2016 9:10 a.m.
hey Guys since i do have a warewolf deck and i do need help if this deck its alright would you mind checking it for meThank you :D
My Warewolf Deck (Budget?)
Standard
2 COMMENTS | 98 VIEWS
July 12, 2016 12:10 p.m.
Gameover209X says... #10
I can't get over how much the new werewolves suck. I'm still going to try and brew something up. Bummer they have no synergy with previous WW and Moonmist.
July 12, 2016 1:32 p.m.
clayperce i agree, thats also why i'm hessitant with too Many eldrazi Wolves, also i would deffenetly run Ulrich of the Krallenhorde in a ramp deck, that guy is insane, Arlinn Kord Flip + Vildin-Pack Alpha and Ulrich Can in that scenario make a 12/12 with haste and vigilance that fights and kills everything before Combat. But i might be dreaming here heheAlso if u have a Howlpack Resurgence on the board he has another +1/+1 and trample xD
July 12, 2016 1:33 p.m.
musilc looks good, but with the testing i made with Lightning Axe and Fiery Temper they didnt perform Well, Incendiary Flow thats Comming in EMN could take the temper spot and maybe Exquisite Firecraft for the lightning axe's. Dont forget Waxing Moon :)
July 12, 2016 1:46 p.m.
Vejhi Thanks i would do the changes once EMN comes out but this was made when it was just shadows and when EMN wasnt out yet and I didnt want to get anything from origins since its rotating out in september :)
July 14, 2016 6:43 a.m.
SpiritoftheSands says... #14
hi, would anyone like to give me tips on this deck? The hunters moon rises
July 17, 2016 1:37 p.m.
Wi1dEy3dJok3r says... #15
Hey guys, I just put together my first pass at post EMN werewolves. I would appreciate any advice. My deck list is here - Decimator Wolves EMN.
July 18, 2016 8:27 p.m.
otherotter says... #16
Hey all,
I am a new GR Wolves brewer looking ahead to Eldtritch Moon standard. I would appreciate some feedback on my current company werewolves list.
http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/werewolves-company-eldritch-moon/
Thanks, otherotter
July 19, 2016 12:33 a.m.
All,
I mention this in the How to get Deck Help section of the OP but it's worth repeating:
- Please don't hesitate to post your deck in large format (it makes it easier for others to find the decks that are asking for help).
- Here's the syntax for a large format deck (using the one from otherotter's post) ... just replace the "werewolves-company-eldritch-moon" part with the "slug name" from your deck's URL:
[[deck-large:werewolves-company-eldritch-moon]]
SpiritoftheSands, Wi1dEy3dJok3r, otherotter,
Here you go:
The hunters moon rises
Modern*
SCORE: 1 | 3 COMMENTS | 104 VIEWS
Decimator Wolves EMN
Standard*
SCORE: 1 | 1 COMMENT | 26 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
Werewolves Company Eldritch Moon
Standard
63 VIEWS
July 19, 2016 6:31 a.m.
musilc and Wi1dEy3dJok3r,
I know it's obvious, but not everyone on this thread is a guy. Sure, I know "guys" is a gender-neutral term in many areas, but it's not everywhere. Thanks!
July 19, 2016 6:34 a.m. Edited.
Just puttin it here, in case y'all want to run Wolves and Humans..
This deck has been fairly consistent in FNMs and can keep up with the Tier 1 decks.
Naya Wolves and Humans - Bring On The Pain!
Standard
SCORE: 32 | 15 COMMENTS | 3885 VIEWS | IN 19 FOLDERS
July 19, 2016 8:02 a.m.
SpiritoftheSands says... #20
Hi, i would love some discussion on this deck
The hunters moon rises
Modern*
SCORE: 1 | 3 COMMENTS | 104 VIEWS
July 19, 2016 9:16 a.m.
otherotter says... #21
Hey all, otherotter here,
Trying out how to embed the link in the thread. Plus, I have been tuning the list, trying out different spell counts, etc. It seems to be capable of some pretty powerful turns with Duskwatch Recruiter,Geier Reach Bandit, Spirit of the Hunt, Arlinn Kord, Collected Company, Den Protector, and Collective Defiance. Ulrich can be pretty sweet with the correct board set-up via Vildin-Pack Alpha and Waxing Moon. It can pump Den Protector or Shrill Howler for big attacks through stalled boards at planeswalkers and opponents.
Check it out:http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks
Werewolves Company Eldritch Moon
Standard
SCORE: 2 | 161 VIEWS
July 20, 2016 6 p.m.
Hello there!I've got my budget list for Werewolves updated for EMN! Feel free to review and comment!
Check in out here Budget Stompy Werewolves
July 21, 2016 3:35 a.m.
Hey all, I've been brewing this standard wolves deck since SOI dropped, and I think it's about as good as it's gonna get. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions? Thank you :D
July 21, 2016 10:59 a.m.
PunctualPlatypus says... #24
New to magic and would love some help with my deck before I go and buy the cards! Thanks!
Budget Wolves and Werewolves
Standard*
76 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
July 22, 2016 9:52 p.m.
clayperce thanks for the suggestion to post here. I love some of the decks I've seen here already.
Here is my take on werewolves taking advantage of the interaction of Silverfur Partisan and Mirrorwing Dragon.
Silverfur Reflections
Standard
SCORE: 3 | 253 VIEWS | IN 4 FOLDERS
July 25, 2016 3:54 p.m.
Please check out and leave comments or anything on my deck. Please and thank you.
July 25, 2016 6:55 p.m.
I missed this article by Gaby Spartz the other day, but check out her Zada-Mirrorwing-Silverfur brew, WHERE ARE MY (MIRRORWING) DRAGONS?!
It's (almost) my deck! :-)
July 26, 2016 11:34 a.m. Edited.
MidnightTrain says... #28
I'm tossing around the idea of a Silverfur deck, myself. Let me know what you think.
July 26, 2016 12:55 p.m.
All,
Sorry for the spam if you already read this already over on my ZadaWolf deck, but I wanted to share some thoughts on sideboard (or even mainboard) tech against moderately heavy removal. Besides "Splash Blue", of course! :-)
- Toughness pumps, for creature Burn (including spells like Languish and Grasp of Darkness): I think Spirit of the Hunt and Vines of the Recluse/Aim High, and +1/+1 counters from Nissa, Voice of Zendikar are good enough to run mainboard. Other options include Shape the Sands and counters from Earthen Arms/Lead by Example. And there are of course all sorts of Artifact buffs. Or just run big-butt Creatures.
- Artifact/Enchantment hate, for spells like Silkwrap and Aligned Hedron Network: I like Natural State/Naturalize/Root Out, but I've seen Smash to Smithereens used to good effect too.
- Hmmm ... good luck, for spells like Declaration in Stone and Murder? Seriously, Woodcutter's Grit is the only real option I know of in Standard. Maybe Ulrich's Kindred could work in a few cases, and Inspiring Call could probably work in a counter-heavy build. And of course Creatures with Dash can't be hit by Sorcery-speed removal.
- Beyond that, sac' outlets are always a good way to get some value from your Creatures on the way out. I had Evolutionary Leap in the sideboard for most of SOI Standard for that reason. Eldritch Evolution and Emerge Creatures may be good options for EMN.
- And of course there's always the traditional Gruul responses to threats: Crush, burn, and go fast. Because you don't need answers if your opponent's dead! :-)
Am I missing anything?
July 26, 2016 5:11 p.m.
Theonlyjoefish says... #30
Hi all, after finally fully pledging myself to magic i saw SOI and needed to make werewolves my thing. Now after the release of Eldritch moon i really would love to make my werewolf deck at least viable to play against my friends. Could people help me with a few suggestions and some help with a sideboard is possible.
Werewolf Abominations
Standard*
SCORE: 1 | 343 VIEWS
July 26, 2016 6:36 p.m.
Looking for some input, everything just seems a little slow, the downfall of 3 colours I guess.
Cheers, Lithoniel
Naya Thalia's Wolves
Standard
SCORE: 2 | 2 COMMENTS | 676 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
July 27, 2016 6:49 p.m.
Sharing a fun Werewolf-Dragon brew, by SaffronOlive
:-)
July 28, 2016 9:26 p.m.
I saw that last night and it's just so awesome... There are a lot of threats and there are a lot of creatures... Anyone want to try this against Koepke's Bant?
July 28, 2016 9:57 p.m.
SpiritoftheSands says... #34
The hunters moon rises
Modern*
SCORE: 1 | 11 COMMENTS | 271 VIEWS
updated significantly, take a look if you dare.
July 28, 2016 10:10 p.m.
My deck:
Hunting Under That Cursed Moon
Standard
SCORE: 1 | 6 COMMENTS | 181 VIEWS | IN 2 FOLDERS
So I'm looking mainly for sideboard help and a few suggestions. I've noticed a few ideas here, and I might take them. However, I'm looking for a bit more direct feedback on the deck, and everyone's thoughts on it. Also, what do we all think about the new werewolves? Are they something we should include? I wasn't impressed as they seemed to be lategame wolves that weren't as good as regular eldrazi. The only thing I really liked was the legendary werewolf (meant for EDH, I think?), and waxing moon, and I'm not sure either of those really get us much. Ulrich is a 5 cost, which isn't bad, but I'm not sure it's what we were looking for. Waxing moon transforms one werewolf and gives all other creatures trample, it's a good combat trick at least. Also spirit of the hunt is also very nice, but part of me was hoping for a little bit more.
Feel free to leave critique here, and check out the description, tell me if there is anything missing.
July 28, 2016 11:32 p.m.
Anyone taking Wolves to FNM tonight? If so, PLEASE let us know how it goes!
Also, any playtips for the Bant Company matchup? You know, if a deck like that just happens to turn up ... :-D
The only things I can really think of are:
now signals Spell Queller in addition to Reflector Mage :-(
still signals Archangel Avacyn
Flip and 
is Dromoka's Command- Post-sideboard,
still signals Ojutai's Command and is Negate - If you're playing 2/2 Wolf Tokens, expect Declaration in Stone post-sideboard
Did I miss any?
Good luck (and skill) to you all!
July 29, 2016 6:17 p.m. Edited.
I'm not, I would play that list I posted, but I wanted a bit of feedback! However, I think against bant we have to be quick and lethal. We need to be slaying them as fast as possible.
Part of me wonders, pump spells for sideboard? To speed up our game?
July 29, 2016 6:28 p.m.
Against Bant company, you need sweepers. Chandra, Flamecaller is useful as a sweeper that can be used to deal 3 damage to sweep most of the opponent's creatures (most Bant Company creatures have 3 toughness max) (and can't be Spell Quellered), or go for 4 to ensure they die if they have a Dromoka's Command. Chandra's Ignition also works.
July 30, 2016 1:01 p.m.
CthulhuTim says... #39
At FNM last night, I played with the shop owner's wolf deck and someone else played mine. The wolf deck on my profile is similar to his, not mine. I made some mis-plays, got owned by white/black control and the Nantocrat Husk deck. My deck has Pack Guardian and is more reactive than proactive. Gonna switch it up to the deck on my profile.
If anyone wants to take a gander at it and see where it's weak/strong points are, please do so.
July 30, 2016 1:37 p.m.
alexwilson says... #40
My Standard Wolves build>Hey guys feel free to check out my deck profile, any feedback is appreciated! Cheers Clayperce for your advice neglected heirloom has now made the cut at 2, great lambholt pacifist synergy!
July 30, 2016 6:11 p.m.
I put together an aggro wolves deck with multiple ways to put out turn 4 kill damage. I'm thinking of using it playing standard at FNM next week. If anyone has suggestions on how to improve it or my sideboard, do let me know :)
Wolves - Turn 4 Kill (Potential)
Standard*
SCORE: 3 | 3 COMMENTS | 406 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
Cheers!
July 31, 2016 10:28 a.m.
Everyone,
I just posted the first Hall of Fame deck for EMN Standard!
Werewolf's hurt
Standard
SCORE: 2 | 6 COMMENTS | 348 VIEWS
Nicholade,
A huge CONGRATULATIONS on your 2x FNM wins!
Could you tell us about the match-ups and any playtips?
August 2, 2016 7:19 p.m.
Yes ofc :) and thank you so much :)I think im only going to talk about my lates fmn, since i think it's more relevent to people :)
In my local gaming store, there always is about 12-18 people playing FNM, just so you can put the picture together and i have won 2 fnm with this deck now :) I Recommend all players to atleast try this out, with their own changes or simply as my deck is. :) I am making changes to deck every 1-2-3 weeks, if i experince it needs something or lack something against the meta, i recently updated this deck, so it would stand a chance, at the new ELdritch moon cards :) and some came in the deck aswell :D
My most common matchups have been G/W Tokens.I think my winrate against them were 65-70%The most of the game, i played my werewolf's so quickly they could not begin to build up there tokens and put up there planeswalkers, so they would mean anything. The only real problem was the thopthers. They could rek you so hard, you had to remove them instantly. So a way to win against it, is to play a 1-drop, attack, keep playing and attacking and so on, until they play a thopther and use your tormenting voice on your turn, madness your fiery temper, kill it, and slowly snowball to victory. There are ofc other thing you can do, and other scenarios, but i finded this way, the best way to play against G/WTokens.
I ofc also got matchet up agianst a couple of homebrewers like my self. And in the match up against decks you have no idea what's in them, you really just gotta hope, they are not playing some really good counter aggro, like White humans. They counter this deck, and i was lucky to win against my oppenent after a massive beatdown on the first match.
Bant wasn't really a problem, most people's bant decks were to slow for this one.
If you want any tips or help just ask :D But i will always say you this if u wonder how to get better at it, PLAY it's a game and it's fun, and the best to learn is to play it by yourself and experince the matchup by yourself. Have FUN :D!
August 2, 2016 8:21 p.m.
JustStream says... #44
So someone recommended me to post my werewolf deck here, so here you go guys:
Werewolf by Noon
Standard
3 COMMENTS | 478 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
August 3, 2016 9:01 p.m.
Hey guys, here is the list I snuck into top 8 with last week, let me know what you think http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/moon-moon-part-2-the-reckoning/
August 4, 2016 1:48 a.m.
JustStream and Vasilas,
I know it's obvious, but not everyone on this thread is a guy. Sure, I know "guys" is a gender-neutral term in many areas, but it's not everywhere. Thanks!
Vasilas,
FYI, there's a piece in the How to get Deck Help section of the OP or in Post #767 on how to post in large format. The Formatting tips page below the Comment block has a ton of other info too, on getting links to work, etc.
August 4, 2016 6:12 a.m.
All, I have updated my wolf deck below post EMN and appreciate the looks/comments. My thanks in advance!!
Dancing in the (Moon)night... #2
Standard*
SCORE: 1 | 1 COMMENT | 130 VIEWS
August 5, 2016 10:08 a.m.
Not sure how many (if any) other Wolf cards made it to the Pro Tour :-(
But RoboWolf did!
Wonder if we'll ever see what the decklist looks like for "Lupine Delirium" ...
August 5, 2016 5:35 p.m.
Hi all, I'm new to deck building, here is my first attempt at a Mid-Range Werewolf deck. Your comments and suggestions would be awesome
Diamond Mid-Range Red Green WereWolf Deck
Standard*
159 VIEWS
On a side note I would like to build another Werewolf deck in a similar fashion to this one but with the new Eldritch Moon Wolves.
August 6, 2016 1:08 a.m.
lukeobannan says... #50
I've been working on my Werewolves deck since SOI started, here it is with the latest EMN updates:
Werewolf Company
Standard
SCORE: 4 | 3 COMMENTS | 710 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
I am very open to suggestions, especially for my sideboard.
Vejhi says... #1
While i might Seem all Doom and gloom im still gonna try heres my first attempt. Tell me what you Think.
EMN Wolves
Standard* Vejhi
SCORE: 3 | 4 COMMENTS | 391 VIEWS | IN 1 FOLDER
July 10, 2016 10:53 a.m.