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Title: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 08, 2013, 10:38:51 PM
Lands: 23
4x {Steam Vents}
4x {Sulfur Falls}
2x {Desolate Lighthouse}
8x {Mountain}
5x {Island}

Creatures: 16
2x {Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius}
4x {Guttersnipe}
3x {Nivix Cyclops}
3x {Augur of Bolas}
4x {Blistercoil Wierd}

Sorcery's/Instants: 17
2x {Cyclonic Rift}
4x {Searing Spear}
2x {Mizzium Mortars}
3x {Think Twice}
4x {Pillar of Flame}
2x {Bonfire of the Damned}

Enchantments: 4
4x {Dual Casting}

Deck Count: 60

Sideboard: ???

Possible Changes:
2x Epic Experiment


This is my Izzet Burn deck. I'm liking how it plays so far, it's pretty fun. I'm hoping to take it to FNM. Not sure what to do with the sideboard... maybe thinking about siding a bit of control, otherwise I don't have a clue.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: 72chevelle2 on June 08, 2013, 10:57:27 PM
If I could +1 you I would. Just because of your picture
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mattao19 on June 08, 2013, 11:40:16 PM
Rotating out. But it seems like this deck could really use a  {Delver of Secrets}
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 09, 2013, 12:14:56 AM
Thanks Chevelle. Ed, Edd, n, Eddy will always be the best cartoon out there.

I've wanted to put Delver of Secrets in here, but it's difficult finding room for him. When I test this more I might be able to fit him in.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 12:25:16 AM
I'd say that Delver is better than Blistercoilweird
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 09, 2013, 01:23:36 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 12:25:16 AM
I'd say that Delver is better than Blistercoilweird
I don't think it is in this deck. {Blistercoil Weird} works really well with {Dual Casting}. I also think this deck has a couple too few instants/sorcery's to run {Delver of Secrets} successfully. I'm thinking about adding in {Epic Experiment} to combo with {Dual Casting} and {Blistercoil Weird}.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 02:25:29 AM
Quote from: PapaBudz on June 09, 2013, 01:23:36 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 12:25:16 AM
I'd say that Delver is better than Blistercoilweird
I don't think it is in this deck. {Blistercoil Weird} works really well with {Dual Casting}. I also think this deck has a couple too few instants/sorcery's to run {Delver of Secrets} successfully. I'm thinking about adding in {Epic Experiment} to combo with {Dual Casting} and {Blistercoil Weird}.
That's true but  {Delver of Secrets} is a consistent 3/2 flyer that's harder to just chump block but with that (awesome) combo  {Blistercoil Weird} is better
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 09, 2013, 02:44:30 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 02:25:29 AM
Quote from: PapaBudz on June 09, 2013, 01:23:36 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 12:25:16 AM
I'd say that Delver is better than Blistercoilweird
I don't think it is in this deck. {Blistercoil Weird} works really well with {Dual Casting}. I also think this deck has a couple too few instants/sorcery's to run {Delver of Secrets} successfully. I'm thinking about adding in {Epic Experiment} to combo with {Dual Casting} and {Blistercoil Weird}.
That's true but  {Delver of Secrets} is a consistent 3/2 flyer that's harder to just chump block but with that (awesome) combo  {Blistercoil Weird} is better
It is, but another reason why i want Delver is it gives me offensive power in my creatures early in the game. Cyclops and Niv are my only powerhouses, which hopefully come in mid-game at the latest. I'm definitely going to try to find a place for him in here. I've also been pondering a 4th Think Twice, what's your opinion on that?
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 03:02:52 AM
Well if you're worried about:
1. Not finding your big threats
Or
2. Not having the mana for them

A 4th  {Think Twice} solves both of those so ya I'd recommend it.

Also play test  {Runechanter's Pike}
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 09, 2013, 03:19:37 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 09, 2013, 03:02:52 AM
Well if you're worried about:
1. Not finding your big threats
Or
2. Not having the mana for them

A 4th  {Think Twice} solves both of those so ya I'd recommend it.

Also play test  {Runechanter's Pike}
I feel like a 4th will speed it up and synchronize with {Dual Casting} and {Guttersnipe}. {Runechanter's Pike} is another card that could help this deck out. I'll test it.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 09, 2013, 12:19:37 PM
Some quick instant/sorcery things like  {Thunderous Wrath} (miracle) and  {Firemind's Foresight} and  {Archaeomancer} are good. If you want more defense, certainly include a little control and a play set of  {Talrand, Sky Summoner} gives you enough defense. And definitely a play set of  {Nivmagus Elemental}- Play an instant, exile it, with talrwnd you can keep getting the one powerful creature just in case and a bunch of small ones! Also, no Epic Experiment. Usually you lose too many cards you wanted. Also, X is a problem with it.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Vindog on June 09, 2013, 12:33:41 PM
I forget is  {Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind} allowed in standard ? If he is it would be a good add on
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 09, 2013, 01:02:58 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on June 09, 2013, 12:19:37 PM
Some quick instant/sorcery things like  {Thunderous Wrath} (miracle) and  {Firemind's Foresight} and  {Archaeomancer} are good. If you want more defense, certainly include a little control and a play set of  {Talrand, Sky Summoner} gives you enough defense. And definitely a play set of  {Nivmagus Elemental}- Play an instant, exile it, with talrwnd you can keep getting the one powerful creature just in case and a bunch of small ones! Also, no Epic Experiment. Usually you lose too many cards you wanted. Also, X is a problem with it.
{Thunderous Wrath} was in here before and I'm  trying to find its place again. {Firemind's Foresight} looks a little high costing, but sounds like it is a game changer. Talrand has always been on the back burner. For my control I was thinking a couiple cyclonics/unsummons and counterflux. Yep, have to test Nivmagus too. Too many options!

I personally prefer Dracogenius.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 09, 2013, 02:12:13 PM
Also, test  {Terminus} as a sideboard for aggro and token spam, it's a great control.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mlerner12 on June 09, 2013, 02:14:17 PM
Oh right, this is izzet😋
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: jqnorman on June 09, 2013, 04:23:49 PM
I really like this deck, but i feel like you need to definitely have counter magic. to many cards out there leave your creatures open for easy removal.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 10, 2013, 03:03:13 PM
I'm testing burn right now. The original list had {Dissipate} and {Unsummon} which did help me avoid some bombs. Thanks for the input.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mattao19 on June 10, 2013, 06:13:50 PM
 {Counterflux} for sure if you're going to play counter magic
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on June 11, 2013, 12:04:29 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 10, 2013, 06:13:50 PM
{Counterflux} for sure if you're going to play counter magic
Yes yes,
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: EvACiDe on July 10, 2013, 04:54:45 PM
I'd recommend a 4th think twice and remove just 1 pillar of flame
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: Mlerner12 on July 10, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
More counter: {Rewind}, {Dissapate}, and {Cancel} are good. Cancel is m14, so definitely. I run similar to this, and trust me, counter and control are AWESOME. So is draw, it speeds up the game. {Ral Zarek} helps like crazy. But if you are adding one type, control, because aggro is usually a burn's biggest weakness. {Blustersquall} things. And no matter what, NO MATTER WHAT, [/b] put in at least one Reverbate and any of the Chandra's except Ablaze.
Title: Re: Izzet Bombardment
Post by: PapaBudz on July 10, 2013, 07:47:10 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on July 10, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
More counter: {Rewind}, {Dissapate}, and {Cancel} are good. Cancel is m14, so definitely. I run similar to this, and trust me, counter and control are AWESOME. So is draw, it speeds up the game. {Ral Zarek} helps like crazy. But if you are adding one type, control, because aggro is usually a burn's biggest weakness. {Blustersquall} things. And no matter what, NO MATTER WHAT, [/b] put in at least one Reverbate and any of the Chandra's except Ablaze.
Thanks for the suggestions. i just posted my control version of this deck, but it's not updated for rotation. I'm going to though.