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Modern Raka 60 cards, 0 sideboard 3 {Hallowed Fountain} 2 {Arid Mesa} 3 {Steam Vents} 3 {Clifftop Retreat} 3 {Scalding Tarn} 3 {Sulfur Falls} 3 {Sacred Foundry} 3 {Glacial Fortress} 23 lands 4 {Snapcaster Mage} 3 {Geist of Saint Traft} 4 {Delver of Secrets} 11 creatures 4 {Path to Exile} 2 {Ajani Vengeant} 3 {Sphinx's Revelation} 4 {Lightning Helix} 4 {Remand} 4 {Lightning Bolt} 3 {Magma Jet} 2 {Cryptic Command} 26 other spells Sideboard Notes: Wanted to build a modern American. How'd I do?

Haha I was really confused when I didn't see any {Rakka Mar} :P  Not really related to the deck, unfortunately :-\

On the landbase:

-3 {Glacial Fortress}
-2 {sulfur falls}
-3 {clifftop retreat}

+1 {scalding tarn}
+1 {arid mesa}
+3 {misty rainforest}
+2 {Island}
+1 {plains}

Checklands are usually terrible as a more than 1-of

Quote from: abstractApathist on January 31, 2014, 09:33:14 PM
On the landbase:

-3 {Glacial Fortress}
-2 {sulfur falls}
-3 {clifftop retreat}

+1 {scalding tarn}
+1 {arid mesa}
+3 {misty rainforest}
+2 {Island}
+1 {plains}

Checklands are usually terrible as a more than 1-of

So the Ajani is ok? I'm unsure about him

Quote from: DylanW18 on January 31, 2014, 11:31:44 PM

Quote from: abstractApathist on January 31, 2014, 09:33:14 PM
On the landbase:

-3 {Glacial Fortress}
-2 {sulfur falls}
-3 {clifftop retreat}

+1 {scalding tarn}
+1 {arid mesa}
+3 {misty rainforest}
+2 {Island}
+1 {plains}

Checklands are usually terrible as a more than 1-of

So the Ajani is ok? I'm unsure about him

Ajani definitely fits in here: he taps down threats, gives {lightning helix}es, and can become a one-sided {armageddon}. He makes up for the fact that you can't (effectively) run GoST as a 4-of since it's legendary.

-1  {Path to Exile}
-1  {Magma Jet}

+2  {Electrolyze}

I also recommend finding space for  {Serum Visions} if you want to consistently flip delver. I've found that a playset of remand is usually too much, and have  {Mana Leak} or another modern legal counterspell you like.