So, as you may know, modern can be an expensive format. So I was wondering if anyone knew of any budget decks that total to be in the $30-$40 range.
Green Stompy
Second cheapest deck that is somewhat competive is Life of norin AKA norin sisters. This deck is mildly cheap. It is tier 2 or 3. It runs shock lands so it is a bit more then $40 but it is pretty budget for modern.
Primalcrux green is a little under 100 dollars and mono green infect minus Pendlehaven and injmoth isn't actually that expensive
Mono green infect is like 30 bucks and very competitive
So I guess I should note that it doesn't need to be super competitive. Just something that is fun but could still put up a fight against a very budget delver.
Mono white tokens are awesome!
All of the options listed so far are great and super cheap.
Rakdos Hulk combo isn't too expensive
Quote from: Munchlax on May 24, 2015, 09:15:56 PM
Rakdos Hulk combo isn't too expensive
Never heard of that! Please explain! Sounds like a ball!
Quote from: obstinatebaloth on May 24, 2015, 09:19:43 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on May 24, 2015, 09:15:56 PM
Rakdos Hulk combo isn't too expensive
Never heard of that! Please explain! Sounds like a ball!
I have Rakdos hulk combo on here and Grixis hulk combo. Grixis is more consistent but Rakdos is cheaper. They are the decks I bring to every modern FNM. I'll bump the lists for you
You can build mono black 8 rack for around $40. You just use spot removal like {victim of night} or {doom blade} instead of {ensnaring bridge} and {blackmail} instead of {thoughtseize} and {duress} instead of {inquisition of kozilek} and {necrogen mists} instead of {liliana of the veil}. There are also a couple of creatures you can experiment with such as {nezumi shortfang} and {nyxathid} and {liliana's specter} with {liliana's caress} and there's a one or two drop black creature with an upkeep trigger that I forget the name of at the moment. Its not super competitive but its heaps of fun to play. Its how I started out in modern before i accumulated the more expensive cards and then splashed white for {path to exile} and {disenchant} and {leyline of sanctity} in the sideboard.
You guys are great, so many options to choose from. Thank you
Quote from: Mr_Fahrenheit on May 24, 2015, 11:00:17 PM
You can build mono black 8 rack for around $40. You just use spot removal like {victim of night} or {doom blade} instead of {ensnaring bridge} and {blackmail} instead of {thoughtseize} and {duress} instead of {inquisition of kozilek} and {necrogen mists} instead of {liliana of the veil}. There are also a couple of creatures you can experiment with such as {nezumi shortfang} and {nyxathid} and {liliana's specter} with {liliana's caress} and there's a one or two drop black creature with an upkeep trigger that I forget the name of at the moment. Its not super competitive but its heaps of fun to play. Its how I started out in modern before i accumulated the more expensive cards and then splashed white for {path to exile} and {disenchant} and {leyline of sanctity} in the sideboard.
My man 8 rack needs the expensive cards just to be relevant.......
Quote from: General Kiwi on May 25, 2015, 04:52:26 PM
Quote from: Mr_Fahrenheit on May 24, 2015, 11:00:17 PM
You can build mono black 8 rack for around $40. You just use spot removal like {victim of night} or {doom blade} instead of {ensnaring bridge} and {blackmail} instead of {thoughtseize} and {duress} instead of {inquisition of kozilek} and {necrogen mists} instead of {liliana of the veil}. There are also a couple of creatures you can experiment with such as {nezumi shortfang} and {nyxathid} and {liliana's specter} with {liliana's caress} and there's a one or two drop black creature with an upkeep trigger that I forget the name of at the moment. Its not super competitive but its heaps of fun to play. Its how I started out in modern before i accumulated the more expensive cards and then splashed white for {path to exile} and {disenchant} and {leyline of sanctity} in the sideboard.
My man 8 rack needs the expensive cards just to be relevant.......
I never said it was competitive. Just that it is a great starting point and heaps of fun to play. And for an unprepared meta it actually can be semi competitive for a time. Then you focus on learning your deck and its interactions involving its main cards so when you finally do upgrade and splash a second colour you already know a lot of its intricacies. And this is a deck that costs hundreds of dollars instead of thousands and is not super complicated so it is a fine option for entry to modern. I can say this from experience. Give it a go before you judge!
Quote from: Mr_Fahrenheit on May 25, 2015, 07:14:47 PM
Quote from: General Kiwi on May 25, 2015, 04:52:26 PM
Quote from: Mr_Fahrenheit on May 24, 2015, 11:00:17 PM
You can build mono black 8 rack for around $40. You just use spot removal like {victim of night} or {doom blade} instead of {ensnaring bridge} and {blackmail} instead of {thoughtseize} and {duress} instead of {inquisition of kozilek} and {necrogen mists} instead of {liliana of the veil}. There are also a couple of creatures you can experiment with such as {nezumi shortfang} and {nyxathid} and {liliana's specter} with {liliana's caress} and there's a one or two drop black creature with an upkeep trigger that I forget the name of at the moment. Its not super competitive but its heaps of fun to play. Its how I started out in modern before i accumulated the more expensive cards and then splashed white for {path to exile} and {disenchant} and {leyline of sanctity} in the sideboard.
My man 8 rack needs the expensive cards just to be relevant.......
I never said it was competitive. Just that it is a great starting point and heaps of fun to play. And for an unprepared meta it actually can be semi competitive for a time. Then you focus on learning your deck and its interactions involving its main cards so when you finally do upgrade and splash a second colour you already know a lot of its intricacies. And this is a deck that costs hundreds of dollars instead of thousands and is not super complicated so it is a fine option for entry to modern. I can say this from experience. Give it a go before you judge!
I do give it a go all the time. 8 rack is my favorite deck. I will probably take it to gp charolette over bloom titan. I understand what you are saying but without the high end pieces it is not even competitive because your opponent has too much time to recover.
Decided to go with mono green infect. Had some cards for it already, so I thought to myself "it must be done". Thanks for the suggestions
Quote from: Indianslayer on May 26, 2015, 11:28:00 AM
Decided to go with mono green infect. Had some cards for it already, so I thought to myself "it must be done". Thanks for the suggestions
Good choice