The basic game plan with this deck is not to beef up the Hatchling with +1/+1 Counters by eating a bunch of tokens, that doesn't work well at all. Mainly because stuff like Terror and other cheap spot removal exists in this Format. So the idea is to get Hellkite out with 1-2 +1/+1 counters on it and slowly build it up with enchantments and equipment. That way I don't waste all my resources in one summoning of my General.
Thats why I run stuff like Pilgrim's Eye and creatures alike, that way they do something when they come into play (like grab me a land) and then I have no problem getting rid of them to Hellkite.
I also like cards like Natural End that lets me destroy an Artifact or Enchantment and it also gains me 3 life. Doesn't sound like much but it helps in Pauper.
The two Eldrazi creatures in the deck are just in case I need a bomb drop.
Any help or Suggestions would be greatly Appreciated!
Cards I'm considering:
Edge of Autumn
Elvish Visionary
Rending Vines
Snake Umbra
I'm working on a Hellkite Hatchling build of my own. My deck is a bit more all-in because my group hasn't really developed a consistent pauper metagame yet, so removal is pretty scarce. I can post my list up later if you like (I'm currently still doing a bit of tweaking). Also, picked up a FOIL Hellkite Hatchling yesterday. It's cute, savage, and shiny all at once!
1x Hellkite Hatchling
//Token Generating Spells:
1x Dragon Fodder
1x Krenko's Command
1x Empty the Warrens
1x Brood Birthing
1x Sprout Swarm
1x Scatter the Seeds
//Dragon Food / Utility Creatures:
1x Llanowar Elves
1x Boreal Druid
1x Copper Myr
1x Iron Myr
1x Mogg War Marshal
1x Nest Invader
1x Farhaven Elf
1x Borderland Ranger
1x Wood Elves
1x Pilgrim's Eye
1x Fierce Empath
1x Ulvenwald Bear
1x Yavimaya Elder
1x Kozilek's Predator
1x Mold Shambler
1x Emrakul's Hatcher
1x Deadshot Minotaur
1x Maul Splicer
1x Krosan Tusker
1x Hand of Emrakul
1x Ulamog's Crusher
//Ramp Spells:
1x Rampant Growth
1x Cultivate
1x Kodama's Reach
1x Harrow
1x Growth Spasm
//Burn:
1x Lightning Bolt
1x Spawning Breath
1x Incinerate
1x Brimstone Volley
1x Staggershock
1x Rolling Thunder
1x Fireball
1x Branching Bolt
//Artifact / Enchantment Removal:
1x Ancient Grudge
1x Naturalize
1x Hull Breach
1x Natural End
1x Crushing Vines
1x Relic Crush
//Other Spells:
1x Hunger of the Howlpack
1x Faithless Looting
//Auras:
1x Rancor
1x Ghitu Firebreathing
1x Volcanic Strength
1x Savage Silhouette
1x Trollhide
1x Lightning Talons
1x Galvanic Arc
1x Claws of Valakut
1x Runes of the Deus
1x Bonesplitter
1x Vulshock Morningstar
1x Whispersilk Cloak
//Artifact:
1x Gruul Signet
1x Mind Stone
1x Darksteel Pendant
1x Serrated Arrows
//Land:
11x Forest
12x Mountain
1x Khalni Garden
1x Tranquil Thicket
1x Slippery Karst
1x Forgotten Cave
1x Smoldering Spires
1x Command Tower
1x Shimmering Grotto
1x Rupture Spire
1x Gruul Turf
1x Terramorphic Expanse
1x Evolving Wilds
1x Desert
The basic game plan with this deck is not to beef up the Hatchling with +1/+1 Counters by eating a bunch of tokens, that doesn't work well at all. Mainly because stuff like Terror and other cheap spot removal exists in this Format. So the idea is to get Hellkite out with 1-2 +1/+1 counters on it and slowly build it up with enchantments and equipment. That way I don't waste all my resources in one summoning of my General.
Thats why I run stuff like Pilgrim's Eye and creatures alike, that way they do something when they come into play (like grab me a land) and then I have no problem getting rid of them to Hellkite.
I also like cards like Natural End that lets me destroy an Artifact or Enchantment and it also gains me 3 life. Doesn't sound like much but it helps in Pauper.
The two Eldrazi creatures in the deck are just in case I need a bomb drop.
Any help or Suggestions would be greatly Appreciated!
Cards I'm considering:
Edge of Autumn
Elvish Visionary
Rending Vines
Snake Umbra
Numot - Retired
It could be beneficial to run more elf cards:
I think of these Wirewood herald is an auto include...the huntmaster might be over ambitious, but I'm just throwing it out there
Even symbiotic elf might be ok.
Cool deck though, I like it a lot!
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