Zombies At Fnm

[Boyesrobert]

Also, I would get rid of most if not all of the cards that bring zombies back for some 1-2 drops, such as {diregraf ghoul}, and {tragic slip}

[Mikefrompluto]

I'd drop {liliana of the dark realms}. Her only decent ability is the -3 that you'll realistically only get to use once before shes taken out or the game ends. And she only hits one creature. Instead, I'd add {mutilate}. Same CMC and it hits all creatures, which can be beneficial for you in you're in a pinch or if you have a {blood artist} out.

{Diregraf captain} is really not that great of a card. Deathtouch doesn't make it unique, the buff isn't enough to make a difference and is easily dealt with, and its too slow. The only redeeming ability is the second ability, and even then, {blood artist} is a way better alternative. Zombies are meant to be fast and flood the board. {Diregraf captain} does neither.

[Boyesrobert]

I'd drop {liliana of the dark realms}. Her only decent ability is the -3 that you'll realistically only get to use once before shes taken out or the game ends. And she only hits one creature. Instead, I'd add {mutilate}. Same CMC and it hits all creatures, which can be beneficial for you in you're in a pinch or if you have a {blood artist} out.

{Diregraf captain} is really not that great of a card. Deathtouch doesn't make it unique, the buff isn't enough to make a difference and is easily dealt with, and its too slow. The only redeeming ability is the second ability, and even then, {blood artist} is a way better alternative. Zombies are meant to be fast and flood the board. {Diregraf captain} does neither.

Yeah, what he said

[Silent1236]

What Boyesrobert said, {Diregraf Ghoul}!  2/2's for 1 are great early game, even with their typical drawback.

[Dudecore]

{Rooftop Storm} is the definition of worthless, let alone 4 of them. I'd sideboard some {Negate} and other stuff, well really I'd main board them, but my deck wouldn't look anything like this. I'd say ditch the {Rooftop Storm} for sure.

[Boyesrobert]

Also, I really like {vampire nighthawk} really in any deck that runs black, he is just way too good!

[Malachiracer]

That's why I sideboarded  {Vampire Nighthawk}

[Boyesrobert]

But you have quite a few worthless mainboard cards in my opinion

[Silent1236]

I'd say immediately think
4 {Gravecrawler}
4 {Diregraf Ghoul}
4 {Vamprie Nighthawk}
4 {Gerlaf's Messenger}

The more I'm looking at it, what is the purpose of {U} outside of {Grimgrin, Corpse-Born}?  This could probably be mono {B} easily.

{Haunted Fengraf}
{Grimoire of the Dead}
{Zombie Apocalypse}
{Ghoulcaller's Chant}
{Secrets of the Dead}
{Rooftop Storm}
I'd say start by removing these.  They don't do that much, if anything

[Boyesrobert]

I'd say immediately think
4 {Gravecrawler}
4 {Diregraf Ghoul}
4 {Vamprie Nighthawk}
4 {Gerlaf's Messenger}

The more I'm looking at it, what is the purpose of {U} outside of {Grimgrin, Corpse-Born}?  This could probably be mono {B} easily.

{Haunted Fengraf}
{Grimoire of the Dead}
{Zombie Apocalypse}
{Ghoulcaller's Chant}
{Secrets of the Dead}
{Rooftop Storm}
I'd say start by removing these.  They don't do that much, if anything

I agree, mono black is looking pretty nice for this deck right now. In that case, {crypt ghast} and {griselbrand} I would recommend

[Malachiracer]

I'm trying to keep my  {Grimgrin, Corpse-Born}
{Diregraf Captain} &  {Gravecrawler} combo
{Rooftop Storm} is just to make the combo infinite

[Boyesrobert]

I'm trying to keep my  {Grimgrin, Corpse-Born}
{Diregraf Captain} &  {Gravecrawler} combo
{Rooftop Storm} is just to make the combo infinite

Very low probability of working and a very high mana curve

[Silent1236]

I'm trying to keep my  {Grimgrin, Corpse-Born}
{Diregraf Captain} &  {Gravecrawler} combo
{Rooftop Storm} is just to make the combo infinite

As far as combos go, this is a combo best used at the kitchen table.  It's too slow to be effective.  If you want a combo for douche baggery, use {Boros Reckoner}, {Boros Charm}, and {Azorious Charm}.  It's cheap and quick.  In standard, with so many decks that'll win by turn 4 or 5, you won't be able to really combo off there.

[Malachiracer]

It actually works more than you would expect

[Boyesrobert]

It actually works more than you would expect

I've used it, it doesn't.