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Decks (Magic The Gathering) => Modern => Topic started by: Splicer on May 26, 2015, 06:55:13 PM

Title: Soldiers
Post by: Splicer on May 26, 2015, 06:55:13 PM

Instant
1 x {Brave the Elements}
3 x {Zealous Strike}
3 x {Raise the Alarm}
Planeswalker
1 x {Elspeth, Sun's Champion}
1 x {Elspeth, Knight-Errant}
Enchantment
1 x {Brave the Sands}
2 x {Honor of the Pure}
2 x {Dictate of Heliod}
Land
25 x {Plains}
Creature
2 x {Odric, Master Tactician}
2 x {Precinct Captain}
2 x {Preeminent Captain}
4 x {Boros Elite}
3 x {Veteran Swordsmith}
2 x {Crusader of Odric}
3 x {Veteran Armorsmith}
1 x {Archetype of Courage}
2 x {Captain of the Watch}


Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Splicer on May 26, 2015, 06:55:42 PM
This is my brother's soldier deck, he's looking for suggestions.
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: LinkCelestrial on May 27, 2015, 02:38:19 PM
{Brave the Elements}: Probably one of the best cards in the deck. I'd run more.

{Zealous Strike}: Pretty mediocre. I'd cut it.

{Raise the Alarm} This is such a fantastic value card that I'd run a 4th.


{Elspeth, Sun's Champion}/{Elspeth, Knight-Errant} I would pick just one of these. I feel like {Elspeth, Sun's Champion} is late game reach while {Elspeth, Kinght-Errant} is a faster, more aggressive option.

{Brave the Sands}: I love this card but its true home is in multiplayer. I'd cut it.

{Honor of the Pure}: This feels like four of material to me.

{Dictate of Heliod}: Has this been working well? Seems a bit clunky.

{Plains}: Don't you have some {Mistveil Plains} or something? I'd recommend {Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx} as a one or two of.

Creature
{Odric, Master Tactician}: Seems pretty solid.

{Precinct Captain}: I dig.

{Preeminent Captain}: This guy feels like four of material.

{Boros Elite}: Looks like a pretty solid one drop.

{Veteran Swordsmith}: Not very impressive at all. I'd lean towards cutting this.

{Crusader of Odric}: Are there ever really enough creatures out to make this good? Seems iffy.

{Veteran Armorsmith}: I like him but all he's really doing is getting some of his friends out of burn range. Kinda iffy.

{Archetype of Courage}: I'd like to see more of these.

{Captain of the Watch}: Two seems like a solid number for this.

Now, suggestions.

{Path to Exile}: Grade A removal, there is currently no removal at all in this deck. You can try to get away with {Condemn} if you're on a budget.

I'll try to think of more. 
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Splicer on May 30, 2015, 11:07:09 PM
Bump.
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Splicer on June 01, 2015, 12:30:29 PM
He is inexperienced in modern, and wants to play mono white. I'll get his updated decklist soon. He's trying to keep it very budget.
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: the_intelligentleman on June 01, 2015, 06:34:48 PM
Quote from: Splicer on June 01, 2015, 12:30:29 PM
He is inexperienced in modern, and wants to play mono white. I'll get his updated decklist soon. He's trying to keep it very budget.
Just have him play Soul Sisters or Maytyr Proc
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Splicer on June 01, 2015, 06:35:45 PM
Quote from: the_intelligentleman on June 01, 2015, 06:34:48 PM
Quote from: Splicer on June 01, 2015, 12:30:29 PM
He is inexperienced in modern, and wants to play mono white. I'll get his updated decklist soon. He's trying to keep it very budget.
Just have him play Soul Sisters or Maytyr Proc
I've not heard of Martyr Proc. What is it?
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Munchlax on June 02, 2015, 05:51:13 PM
Quote from: Splicer on June 01, 2015, 06:35:45 PM
Quote from: the_intelligentleman on June 01, 2015, 06:34:48 PM
Quote from: Splicer on June 01, 2015, 12:30:29 PM
He is inexperienced in modern, and wants to play mono white. I'll get his updated decklist soon. He's trying to keep it very budget.
Just have him play Soul Sisters or Maytyr Proc
I've not heard of Martyr Proc. What is it?
Soul sisters with birds
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Kaalia with haste on June 02, 2015, 06:31:38 PM
It's a control deck with a bunch of ways to abuse martyr of sands. It's actually nothing like this deck
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Ekann1 on June 02, 2015, 08:02:53 PM
Quote from: Kaalia with haste on June 02, 2015, 06:31:38 PM
It's a control deck with a bunch of ways to abuse martyr of sands. It's actually nothing like this deck
Wouldn't go so far to call it control... Maybe closer to combo than control? I don't think it's too close to either.
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Kaalia with haste on June 02, 2015, 11:54:01 PM
Quote from: Ekann1 on June 02, 2015, 08:02:53 PM
Quote from: Kaalia with haste on June 02, 2015, 06:31:38 PM
It's a control deck with a bunch of ways to abuse martyr of sands. It's actually nothing like this deck
Wouldn't go so far to call it control... Maybe closer to combo than control? I don't think it's too close to either.
Dude martyr proc runs 4 wrath if god main deck
Title: Re: Soldiers
Post by: Ekann1 on June 03, 2015, 07:03:22 AM
Ignore me then... I actually didn't know about the sweepers. My bad.