Gimme an idea for a deck to build

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Posted on March 14, 2018, 1:06 p.m. by Argy

I'm bored.

Gimme an idea for a deck to build, following these guidelines:

  • Not a known archetype.

  • Can just nominate a card for me to build around.

  • Must be with current Standard legal cards.

  • A whacky idea that you've always wanted to try is a good thing to suggest.

I will choose from any suggestions, and build the deck in about a week.

JWiley129 says... #2

Mono-White 2-for-1s

March 14, 2018 1:09 p.m.

Chloroform says... #3

March 14, 2018 1:10 p.m.

Argy says... #4

I'm not quite sure what you mean JWiley129.

Can you please explain a bit more?


Ooooo I LIKE the look of that card, skulstads.

It is , and I hate that colour, but I may build with it anyway.

March 14, 2018 2:06 p.m.

Chloroform says... #5

Argy yeah Forest is my least favorite color aswell but i have found alot of fun using it as support color or secondary

March 14, 2018 2:26 p.m.

clayperce says... #6

Ok, I know it's not within current Standard-legal cards, but maybe you can put this on your list for later:

Spoiler because it's from DOM: Show

There are some great low-CMC Legendaries already, and we're sure to get more in Dominaria. It just seems like a really fun build-around ...

March 14, 2018 2:42 p.m.

DaftVader says... #7

Try to make an explore-themed deck.

March 14, 2018 3:02 p.m.

Rzepkanut says... #8

Tishana, Voice of Thunder + Siren's Ruse, Vizier of Many Faces, and/or Release to the Wind. With lots of creatures... mana dorks probably best.

March 14, 2018 3:37 p.m.

Snivy__ says... #9

Make a midrange type deck that features the good Elder dinosuars such as Etali, Primal Storm, Tetzimoc, Primal Death, and/or Zacama, Primal Calamity. Maybe it could be some sort of ramp deck that creates synergy with Etali, Primal Storm.

March 14, 2018 7:51 p.m.

Argy says... #10

I'm going to take the following ideas out of the running:

  • Mono-White 2-for-1s - I think this is meant to be an Embalm/Eternalise Deck, and I've seen plenty of those

  • Mox Amber - sorry, didn't fit the brief

  • explore-themed deck - person at my LGS has one of these

  • midrange type deck that features the good Elder dinosuars - I've already built a Dino deck, so I'm not really interest in making another

March 15, 2018 2 a.m.

dthoreson813 says... #11

Deeproot champion and vampire token sorceries with ajani vengeant and huatli radiant champion

March 15, 2018 9:41 a.m.

TuckerMTG says... #12

Black red white death and taxes with cards like Harsh Mentor, Tocatli Honor Guard, Aven Mindcensor, and Kambal, Consul of Allocation.

March 18, 2018 8:27 a.m.

Snivy__ says... #13

Wow Standard death and taxes sounds really good :D

March 18, 2018 10:31 a.m.

Argy says... #14

I do love a bit of Mardu.

I did specify "not a known archetype", however.

March 18, 2018 11:30 a.m. Edited.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #15

Try to break Hour of Eternity

March 18, 2018 11:44 a.m.

Argy says... #16

I'm going to try to build a deck using Uncage the Menagerie, suggested by skulstads, and Hour of Eternity, suggested by Mj3913.

March 27, 2018 12:22 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #17

Be sure to post the finished list :). I got a couple HoE's sitting in the binder atm waiting to be broken in lol.

March 27, 2018 12:58 p.m.

what about a mono red based around Charging Tuskodon

April 19, 2018 12:35 p.m.

scha2202 says... #19

Try a deck buit around Blackblade Reforged. With DOM out there are cards like Llanowar Scout and Grow from the Ashes this could be a good deck

April 22, 2018 4:09 p.m.

Argy says... #20

I've already chosen a deck to build.

I started it, but then the new set dropped and people have been asking me to look at their builds.

April 22, 2018 4:14 p.m.

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