This is my deck in it's current state. I have been out of the loop for quite a while, and recently my friends have pulled me back into Magic. I have never been quite happy with this deck, and would like to flesh it out a little more. My intention for this deck is for it to be lightning fast beatdown.
Firstly, Equipment. As it stands now, I really do not like Grafted Wargear. Obsidian Battle-Axe is so-so. I did a little hunting and there seem to be several options for me to consider.
These seem like they could all fit. I am unsure as to which would benefit me the most.
Secondly, cats. There are many more cat cards now than when I first built this deck and I wouldn't mind working some of the cats that are more synergistic with equipment. Options include:
Seeing as these are all white cards it may behoove me to drop a color (thinking red) which I am not totally against.
I definitely want to get rid of Primal Rage as I'd rather the deck be more equipment based. If I am going to drop red then I will most likely grab a set of Path to Exiles to replace the Lightning Bolts.
Let me know what you guys think. Based on the feedback I'll try to construct a new version 'til we make something that's workable. Thanks in advance!
i agree to drop red for paths.
besides its more slow, i prefer boots over greaves, hexproof helps to put more equips on same creature.
try a test with kemba, i think she can shine, also i think 2 loxodon is better than wargear for a more control oriented build, but on other way, wargear sounds cool with kemba
I have a kitten deck that I mention whenever I get the chance. All the critters are 1 CMC cats (so not strictly the best 1 drops available in my colors, but they do make for lightning fast beatdown). The list looks something like this, you might see 1 or 2 cards you like in it.
Ok, so I spent some time tweaking and playtesting and this is where I ended up. It looks MUCH different than it previously did and I am extremely happy with that. I have a good amount of 1 and 2 drops, plus cheap equipment to get them going, with a few 3-4 drops later on that should help seal the deal. I sacrificed a lot in the name of speed and hopefully I can overwhelm my opponent before he can get a foot hold.
Loam Lion and Savannah Lions are great 1 drops. Qasali Pridemage gives me artifact/enchant protection and a nice exalted bonus should I be attacking early on with only 1 creature, which is more than likely. Sunspear Shikari was made for this deck. Skyhunter Skirmisher and Marisi's Twinclaws are just awesome double strikers. Leonin Abunas is there if i'm having trouble keeping equip on the field (I feel this could be sideboarded in favor of more beats).
Another issue I seem to be having is balancing the # of equip cards with the # of creatures.
With the low curve I'll most likely be emptying my hand fairly quickly so Survival Cache is there to remedy that.
I have trouble figuring how many lands to include as well. I know with a lower curve you can get away with less but I'm not sure of the formula. Also, I have the hardest time remembering the dual color lands and other good mana fixers if anyone would like to point me in the right direction.
I also considered throwing in Glittering Lynx and that is still up in the air. Any thoughts on that?
Feel free to critique! Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
4 Qasali Pridemage
4 Qasali Ambusher
2 Skyhunter Skirmisher
2 Mirri, Cat Warrior
4 Bloodbraid Elf
4 Marisi's Twinclaws
4 Obsidian Battle-Axe
2 Grafted Wargear
2 Lightning Greaves
Spells:
4 Lightning Bolt
2 Primal Rage
3 Jungle Shrine
3 Naya Panorama
This is my deck in it's current state. I have been out of the loop for quite a while, and recently my friends have pulled me back into Magic. I have never been quite happy with this deck, and would like to flesh it out a little more. My intention for this deck is for it to be lightning fast beatdown.
Firstly, Equipment. As it stands now, I really do not like Grafted Wargear. Obsidian Battle-Axe is so-so. I did a little hunting and there seem to be several options for me to consider.
These seem like they could all fit. I am unsure as to which would benefit me the most.
Secondly, cats. There are many more cat cards now than when I first built this deck and I wouldn't mind working some of the cats that are more synergistic with equipment. Options include:
Seeing as these are all white cards it may behoove me to drop a color (thinking red) which I am not totally against.
I definitely want to get rid of Primal Rage as I'd rather the deck be more equipment based. If I am going to drop red then I will most likely grab a set of Path to Exiles to replace the Lightning Bolts.
Let me know what you guys think. Based on the feedback I'll try to construct a new version 'til we make something that's workable. Thanks in advance!
Casual:
RG - Elemental Aggro
WGR - Slivers
GW - Cat Equipment
G - CIP Combo
besides its more slow, i prefer boots over greaves, hexproof helps to put more equips on same creature.
try a test with kemba, i think she can shine, also i think 2 loxodon is better than wargear for a more control oriented build, but on other way, wargear sounds cool with kemba
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4 Savannah Lions
4 Qasali Pridemage
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2 Skyhunter Skirmisher
2 Marisi's Twinclaws
2 Leonin Abunas
3 Basilisk Collar
3 Swiftfoot Boots
2 Trusty Machete
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4 Survival Cache
13 Plains
5 Forest
4 Terramorphic Expanse
Ok, so I spent some time tweaking and playtesting and this is where I ended up. It looks MUCH different than it previously did and I am extremely happy with that. I have a good amount of 1 and 2 drops, plus cheap equipment to get them going, with a few 3-4 drops later on that should help seal the deal. I sacrificed a lot in the name of speed and hopefully I can overwhelm my opponent before he can get a foot hold.
Loam Lion and Savannah Lions are great 1 drops. Qasali Pridemage gives me artifact/enchant protection and a nice exalted bonus should I be attacking early on with only 1 creature, which is more than likely. Sunspear Shikari was made for this deck. Skyhunter Skirmisher and Marisi's Twinclaws are just awesome double strikers. Leonin Abunas is there if i'm having trouble keeping equip on the field (I feel this could be sideboarded in favor of more beats).
Another issue I seem to be having is balancing the # of equip cards with the # of creatures.
With the low curve I'll most likely be emptying my hand fairly quickly so Survival Cache is there to remedy that.
I have trouble figuring how many lands to include as well. I know with a lower curve you can get away with less but I'm not sure of the formula. Also, I have the hardest time remembering the dual color lands and other good mana fixers if anyone would like to point me in the right direction.
I also considered throwing in Glittering Lynx and that is still up in the air. Any thoughts on that?
Feel free to critique! Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Casual:
RG - Elemental Aggro
WGR - Slivers
GW - Cat Equipment
G - CIP Combo