Smallpox.

Started by Teysa karlov, January 11, 2014, 02:51:24 PM

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Teysa karlov


Smallpox.

60 cards, 15 sideboard


2 {Ghost Quarter}
3 {Inkmoth Nexus}
3 {Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth}
11 {Swamp}
2 {Tectonic Edge}

21 lands


4 {Dark Confidant}

4 creatures


3 {Wrench Mind}
2 {Disfigure}
3 {Dismember}
4 {Shrieking Affliction}
4 {Thoughtseize}
4 {The Rack}
4 {Inquisition of Kozilek}
2 {Liliana of the Veil}
2 {Raven's Crime}
3 {Smallpox}
4 {Ensnaring Bridge}

35 other spells


Sideboard

1 {Smallpox}
2 {Illness in the Ranks}
1 {Damnation}
2 {Liliana of the Veil}
2 {Pithing Needle}
2 {Torpor Orb}
3 {Surgical Extraction}
1 {Relic of Progenitus}
1 {Crucible of Worlds}

15 sideboard cards



abstractApathist

I don't think {Phyrexian Obliterator} really belongs here, although bob is a nice touch. I would recommend bumping up to 4 {Liliana of the veil} and 4 {ensnaring bridge} in the mainboard in place of the obliterators.

Dstyle1

Maybe add a mutavault for damage and occasional blocker.


Teysa karlov

Quote from: abstractApathist on January 11, 2014, 03:17:15 PM
I don't think {Phyrexian Obliterator} really belongs here, although bob is a nice touch. I would recommend bumping up to 4 {Liliana of the veil} and 4 {ensnaring bridge} in the mainboard in place of the obliterators.

I'll do some play testing. With your suggestions. Though the obliterators are pain  for my opponent and they are I win con.

abstractApathist

Quote from: Teysa karlov on January 12, 2014, 08:46:51 AM
Quote from: abstractApathist on January 11, 2014, 03:17:15 PM
I don't think {Phyrexian Obliterator} really belongs here, although bob is a nice touch. I would recommend bumping up to 4 {Liliana of the veil} and 4 {ensnaring bridge} in the mainboard in place of the obliterators.

I'll do some play testing. With your suggestions. Though the obliterators are pain  for my opponent and they are I win con.
The main point of 8-rack is that {The rack} and {Shrieking affliction} are your wincon and the deck isn't vulnerable to creature removal.

Teysa karlov

Quote from: abstractApathist on January 12, 2014, 10:19:11 AM
Quote from: Teysa karlov on January 12, 2014, 08:46:51 AM
Quote from: abstractApathist on January 11, 2014, 03:17:15 PM
I don't think {Phyrexian Obliterator} really belongs here, although bob is a nice touch. I would recommend bumping up to 4 {Liliana of the veil} and 4 {ensnaring bridge} in the mainboard in place of the obliterators.

I'll do some play testing. With your suggestions. Though the obliterators are pain  for my opponent and they are I win con.
The main point of 8-rack is that {The rack} and {Shrieking affliction} are your wincon and the deck isn't vulnerable to creature removal.

Did some testing you were right. Thanks for advise. 

+1

Lyriczulu

#6
Have you tried running a version without {Ensnaring Bridge}? I've been doing a fair amount of reading about this deck for modern and legacy and it seems that if you want to get the most out of using creatures (ie Bob) its better to not have the bridge since you can't really attack.

Instead you use more removal spells like {Darkblast}, {Victim of Night} or {Dismember}. Also, if you do go that plan, you can add {Mutavault} as an extra beater that gets around symmetrical sacrifice effects.

DeathlyFoiend

Quote from: Teysa karlov on January 14, 2014, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: abstractApathist on January 12, 2014, 10:19:11 AM
Quote from: Teysa karlov on January 12, 2014, 08:46:51 AM
Quote from: abstractApathist on January 11, 2014, 03:17:15 PM
I don't think {Phyrexian Obliterator} really belongs here, although bob is a nice touch. I would recommend bumping up to 4 {Liliana of the veil} and 4 {ensnaring bridge} in the mainboard in place of the obliterators.

I'll do some play testing. With your suggestions. Though the obliterators are pain  for my opponent and they are I win con.
The main point of 8-rack is that {The rack} and {Shrieking affliction} are your wincon and the deck isn't vulnerable to creature removal.

Did some testing you were right. Thanks for advise. 

+1
Apathist is correct on most things here. Really, if you need help on most decks, go to him or I.

abstractApathist

Thanks a lot, guys! Just trying to help out :)

DeathlyFoiend

Quote from: ConanEdo on January 14, 2014, 11:56:22 PM
Quote from: Lyriczulu on January 14, 2014, 08:39:38 PM
Have you tried running a version without {Ensnaring Bridge}? I've been doing a fair amount of reading about this deck for modern and legacy and it seems that if you want to get the most out of using creatures (ie Bob) its better to not have the bridge since you can't really attack.

Instead you use more removal spells like {Darkblast}, {Victim of Night} or {Dismember}. Also, if you do go that plan, you can add {Mutavault} as an extra beater that gets around symmetrical sacrifice effects.
Bob is there to gain card advantage, that's it. She wins with rack effects.

Pretty much this. Having creatures does help as a back up, but it is relatively hard to deal with threats and things when you have to rely on the top deck.

Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth

I really like this deck. It's also pretty cheap with the exception of {Liliana of the Veil} and {Dark Confidant}, but both of those are Modern staples, so it's not like you'll never use the cards again.

Teysa karlov

Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 15, 2014, 07:27:03 AM
I really like this deck. It's also pretty cheap with the exception of {Liliana of the Veil} and {Dark Confidant}, but both of those are Modern staples, so it's not like you'll never use the cards again.

I borrow thoses cards atm. Thought over next few months should have a play set of both :)

Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth

Quote from: Teysa karlov on January 15, 2014, 04:10:56 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 15, 2014, 07:27:03 AM
I really like this deck. It's also pretty cheap with the exception of {Liliana of the Veil} and {Dark Confidant}, but both of those are Modern staples, so it's not like you'll never use the cards again.

I borrow thoses cards atm. Thought over next few months should have a play set of both :)
I'm thinking of slapping this together, proxy the pricey cards, and if I like it, possibly invest in the deck.

Teysa karlov

Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 15, 2014, 06:14:18 PM
Quote from: Teysa karlov on January 15, 2014, 04:10:56 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on January 15, 2014, 07:27:03 AM
I really like this deck. It's also pretty cheap with the exception of {Liliana of the Veil} and {Dark Confidant}, but both of those are Modern staples, so it's not like you'll never use the cards again.

I borrow thoses cards atm. Thought over next few months should have a play set of both :)
I'm thinking of slapping this together, proxy the pricey cards, and if I like it, possibly invest in the deck.

I'm going to be taking this to every moderm Tournament I can.

Glad you like it
Just need to get;
4 Bob,
4 Lilly,
2 bridges
3 Inquisitio
1 damnation

Teysa karlov

Made some changes to sideboard and landbase.