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Magic (The Gathering) => Discussion => Topic started by: CbStrad on June 08, 2013, 01:26:04 PM

Title: Halp?
Post by: CbStrad on June 08, 2013, 01:26:04 PM
So I'm thinking of building modern Merfolk. Any staples I should look for?
Title: Re: Halp?
Post by: Xaol on June 08, 2013, 03:22:51 PM
{Mutavault}
{Aether Vial}
{Lord of Atlantis}
{Master of the Pearl Trident}
Should start you off nicely.
Title: Re: Halp?
Post by: Langku on June 08, 2013, 04:45:38 PM
My favorite format and favorite tribe! I love {cursecatcher}, {silvergill adept}, {Merrow Reejery}, and {summon the school}. I second Xaol's ideas too.
Title: Re: Halp?
Post by: rarehuntertay on June 08, 2013, 05:15:31 PM
How much does a great modern merfolk deck with all the staples cost? I've never played modern, but it looks good
Title: Re: Halp?
Post by: Xaol on June 08, 2013, 05:35:05 PM
Quote from: CbStrad on June 08, 2013, 05:18:36 PM
The build I have sketched runs between $200 and $300
{Mutavault} is what makes it so high!
Title: Re: Halp?
Post by: imthelolrus on June 08, 2013, 07:06:51 PM
 {Spreading Seas} is very good in modern. Someone at my lgs has a modern Merfolk deck with  {Sygg, River Cutthroat} in it not sure how strong it is.
Title: Re: Halp?
Post by: Coffee Vampire on June 10, 2013, 03:30:26 AM
Quote from: CbStrad on June 10, 2013, 02:05:24 AM
Seas, I might consider. It seems really easy to deal with in comparison to {Aquitect's Will}. Good thing they're both cheap XD

Also, in this kind of deck, is {Progenitor Mimic} a good idea?
Remember that seas renders a non-blue player's land nearly useless, while aquitect's will expands a land's ability. As for the mimic, the effect is good, but it costs too much. Merefolk is basically an aggro/tempo deck, so you will want to keep the curve low.