Renowned Idea's - Help wanted.
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Posted on Aug. 3, 2015, 4:10 p.m. by JANKYARD_DOG
Heya Folks, been trying to put together a Renowned focused deck and I can't for the life of me decide on a route to take. So I thought maybe I could bounce some idea's around with the community and see what happens. Only have half a decklist at the moment, So, here goes:
Naya
: Aggressive, Evasive - Aim to use Break Through the Line to make most creatures Haste/Renowned the turn they drop. Additional combat tricks for more hurt/evasion.
Selesnya: Less aggressive, more defensive with Vigilence/Lifelink being a focus until the Giants arrive. Again, additional combat shenanigans to support.
Boros: Agressive/Burn/Control - Again aiming for fast and semi evasive haste/menace/unblockable. Burn for removal and Tap effects for things that can't be burned away.
There's the short and sweet of it, will post lists as I make them. Still working on lists for each so I can decide which is the best, but again, hoping to bounce some idea's around so I might complete them faster.
Oh, and a final note, Trying to avoid Theros/M15... but still willing to hear ideas/theories
Rasta_Viking29 says... #3
What's the payoff for going all in on Renown? Is it just for theme/flavor purposes?
August 3, 2015 4:21 p.m.
JANKYARD_DOG says... #4
Started as just a theme, if there's a way to add a payoff I'm all for it. The only payoff I have considered I think is Valeron Wardens for draw power.
I might consider the dragon idea, stormbreath is older though so likely consider an alternative though. Too bad there wasn't a renowned Dragon.
August 3, 2015 4:27 p.m.
Ride Down to supplement Break Through the Line. Consul's Lieutenant and Abzan Falconer are also payoff for getting the +1/+1 counters. Something like that might be the most aggressive build.
Unfortunately there's nothing like Fortify in standard to protect the small red and white guys from Languish.
When considering Naya I can see going Red/White with light a green splash for card draw from Valeron Wardens. I can't really see Green/White splashing red for Break Through the Line, because I'd rather ramp into Outland Colossus, Kytheon's Irregulars, or Nissa, Sage Animist Flip.
August 3, 2015 8:09 p.m.
JANKYARD_DOG says... #6
Mixing with outlast isn't a bad idea, takes a bit away from the renowned aspect so maybe include but not many? Tuskguard Captain could be good for a G/W build as well. I can see what you mean though about green not being the primary focus for tricolor. So for red, who's better overall in the 3cmc slot for red. Acolyte of the Inferno kills any chump 1-2t blocker and anything <5t, or Akroan Sergeant 2-3p first strike?
EssTea says... #2
I like Boros here, Goblin Glory Chaser into Topan Freeblade into Acolyte of the Inferno. You could play Thunderbreak Regent and Stormbreath Dragon to top the curve off and play Draconic Roar.
August 3, 2015 4:16 p.m.