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Title: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Grexis on November 17, 2011, 05:41:43 AM
Anyone have ideas on a black deck that can produce lots and lots of creatures I'm open to any format so whatcha guys got?
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Spikepit on November 17, 2011, 09:56:30 AM
Well the {Relentless Rats} and {Thrumming Stone} combo has been a big conversation point on here lately. Another fast creature deck is Zombie tokens, especially lately in Innastrad!
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: BlackJester on November 17, 2011, 10:45:22 AM
If you want "lots and lots of creatures" check out {Army of the Damned}!
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Grexis on November 17, 2011, 09:12:51 PM
Yeah I've seen army and the rats look interesting because of {Marrow-Gnawer} but I'm waiting to see what else I can find
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Spikepit on November 17, 2011, 10:28:00 PM
If you add The Arny with a few copies of {Moan of the Unhallowed}, some {Cellar Doors}, a {Grimoire of the Dead} and even a {Grave Titan} and if you were willing to splash Green, add in a {Parrallel Lives} and you're on your way to a black creature over run deck. 😝
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Grexis on November 18, 2011, 02:47:58 AM
Yup I know about those cards too just curious if there are other combos but maybe not ill just work with the rats but thanks for the help and suggestions
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Thattallguy on November 22, 2011, 02:13:37 AM
Today at 08:11:02 am

Relentless Rats

60 cards, 0 sideboard


21 Swamp
4 Bojuka Bog
25 lands


4 Relentless Rats
4 Relentless Rats
4 Relentless Rats
4 Relentless Rats
4 Relentless Rats
4 Relentless Rats
24 creatures


4 Dark Ritual
3 Thrumming Stone
2 Haunting Misery
2 No Mercy
11 other spells


Sideboard



Here is a good start for your rat deck. I have played this deck 8 times and won 5 times. Thrumming stone is the bees nees
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: BlackJester on November 22, 2011, 02:46:00 AM
Not to knock it or anything, but why is everyone so in love with {Relentless Rats} nowadays?  O_o
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Bluenote20 on November 22, 2011, 05:29:49 AM
I would be embarrassed to play that.
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Spikepit on November 22, 2011, 06:00:31 AM
It is much akin to camping in First Person Shooters.
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Grexis on November 22, 2011, 07:04:27 AM
Quote from: Spikepit on November 22, 2011, 06:00:31 AM
It is much akin to camping in First Person Shooters.

Hehe funny
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: BlackJester on November 22, 2011, 12:29:43 PM
I dunno.  I'd probably play it once or twice for laughs, but then I'd get bored of it.

Besides, once you've gone out and spent all this money on 24~30 Rats, what else are you going to do with them, if not in a deck like this?  At least if you spent the same amount of cash on a nice land, you could use it in a number of decks afterward.
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Grexis on November 22, 2011, 11:28:47 PM
Yup I was thinking of going zombies but black is a complicated color for me to play not sure what I should do
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: BlackJester on November 22, 2011, 11:53:14 PM
Quote from: Grexis on November 22, 2011, 11:28:47 PM
Yup I was thinking of going zombies but black is a complicated color for me to play not sure what I should do

I don't know if straight up Standard zombie decks are that complicated. You could always try White Weenie decks. They are pretty straight forward.
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Grexis on November 23, 2011, 04:44:01 AM
Black is complicated for because I don't play standard I have no idea what to do with the color I've never played and I want a black deck :(
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: BlackJester on November 23, 2011, 09:35:46 AM
The best way to learn is by doing. Don't be afraid to try something.
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Prophylaxis on November 23, 2011, 07:47:08 PM
Personally if you want to try out Mono-Black the options avaliable to you are Mono-Black Infect and Mono-Black Control.
I personally recommend Infect, since it's quick and fast.
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Thattallguy on November 23, 2011, 08:18:34 PM
Check out my zombie infestation deck posted in the standard forum. It is pretty solid especially with {nim deathmantle}. I have had a lot of fun with this fairly competitive deck. Some people think I should put {skinrender} into the deck but I think it is fine. If a Titan gets sacked you just pay 4 mana and attach {nim deathmantle} to it and bring it back from the graveyard. As long as you attack every turn with your unblockable titans you produce 2 2/2 zombie tokens. It is pretty overwhelming for opponents.
Title: Re: Want to make a black deck
Post by: Grexis on November 23, 2011, 10:17:20 PM
Nim does sound fun