Ixalan Pro Tour predictions
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Posted on Nov. 1, 2017, 9:53 a.m. by Argy
I am VERY bad at predicting what decks will play off in the Pro Tour finals.
Although I am sometimes able to guess which cards will make a splash.
I thought it might be fun to try to guess, anyway. Feel free to weigh in.
It seems to me that, ever since Mardu Vehicles, each Pro Tour a different Aggro Deck has come out swinging.
We've had Black Zombies, and also Ramunap Red.
My guess would be another Aggro contender will emerge, particularly given the fact that the Creature-heavy meta has meant a shift towards Control decks, and Temur Energy.
As for cards played, these are ones I think we will see:
I think Walk the Plank will see more play than people initially expected.
I would also not be surprised to see some decks run copies of Dreamcaller Siren.
Firecannon Blast may see some play in a deck based around the Raid mechanic.
I would love to see a deck based around Revel in Riches place, but I think that is an outside shot.
I feel that Carnage Tyrant won't see much play. Initially it was very popular with Tammy/Timmy players, but I think too many decks now pack Sideboard cards that handle it. If Aggro decks are prevalent it will be too slow.
Those are my predictions. What are yours?
Atroxreaper says... #3
Fiery Cannonade should see play out of RDW sb against tokens, the mirror, and Temur. Absolute power house for me one sided sweepers yea sign me up.
November 1, 2017 12:44 p.m.
Atroxreaper wouldn't Fiery Cannonade kill most Creatures in a RDW build?
You'd have to be playing RDW Pirates for it to be a one-sided sweeper, and I don't see that being very successful.
November 1, 2017 2:42 p.m.
The only RDW needs against tokens is Rampaging Ferocidon. Your opponent will kill him/herself well before accumulating enough damage to kill you first.
November 1, 2017 2:55 p.m.
dthoreson813 says... #6
Rampaging ferocidon will be a boss.
Energy decks will do well. Unclaimed Territory. It will show up.
The big hitters will all be there as far as Hostage Taker and the like.
Maybe, just maybe, look for a Second Suns deck or two that splash a couple colors to compliment white and blue, or even decks like grixis control splashing white for Approach of the Second Sun.
My hope and joy however would be to see an unstoppable MILL DECK place.
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Hey, it could happen!
November 2, 2017 5:36 a.m.
dthoreson813 says... #7
P.s. I'm glad that I purchased my playset of Field of Ruin and Ixalan's Binding
November 2, 2017 5:38 a.m.
dthoreson813 says... #8
P. P. S.
I love Doomfall. Versatile, and thorough.
November 2, 2017 5:42 a.m.
Atroxreaper says... #9
Naw I side out my crashers and bomats. Soul survives it and rigging is a pirate. Only creature I'd lose is earthshaker who comes back later. It catches so many people by surprise.
naiveinlove says... #2
Field of ruins ~ triggers revolt ~ Shuffles approach of the second sun ~kills utility lands
Freebooter and more black decks are on my radar right now most specially
Rampaging ferocidon ~Tokens ~ReanimatorsAbrade ~ Anti Gearhulks
as of my recent and meta breakdowns B/R agro seems well placed or Jund
November 1, 2017 10 a.m.