BUG or RUG with prophet?
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Posted on Oct. 11, 2014, 3:27 p.m. by Apoptosis
So, I've taken a little break since the release of Khans and am starting to think about what I want to play. I've decided on either BUG or RUG with the core of Sylvan Caryatid , Courser of Kruphix and Prophet of Kruphix , Genesis Hydra on a predominantly midrangy build that creature wise may top out with either Hornet Queen or Scuttling Doom Engine . Both black and red have good options on removal/draw and supporting cast. I like decks that have a fair degree of flexibility and can win the drawn out slugfest. I like red for Chandra/stormbreath and black for Ashiok/Garruk.
Suggestions? I'd like to know what people suggest, keeping in mind the core elements I've already outlined about. And discuss....
(Thanks)
ChrisHansonBiomancin says... #3
Either one works well. I like how Prophet turns early mana-intensive beaters like Rakshasa Deathdealer and Savage Knuckleblade into board-commanding creatures late game. Since Prophet is flexible to use in either a Monsters or tempo deck, I would say that RUG is probably your better bet for a deck full of fatties, while BUG is better for a tempo deck with more disruption.
October 11, 2014 8:50 p.m.
Ok guys, I know that we're not supposed to post decklists in the standard forum, but I have a brew of each that are worth comparing and contrasting to see which one is stronger/better suited to the overall meta. I haven't been able to get to my LGS since the rotation, so I'm a little blind to. Also, while I'm not opposed to getting help in tweaking these decks to make them more competitive, they're here more in the context of the current meta. The decks in question are: Bury them under the RUG and The oncoming storm. Please let me know what you think.
TheNinjaJesus says... #2
Both, really. Though RUG makes more of it since RUG is quite ramp heavy, whereas BUG is more graveyard focused in the meta for now. The difference is the backbone color. Temur is green, while Sultai is black.So, yeah, you can find all sorts of perks and benefits to using Prophet in BUG, but for now RUG makes better use.
October 11, 2014 5:49 p.m.