Modern Raka

Started by DylanW18, January 31, 2014, 09:13:14 PM

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DylanW18


Modern Raka

60 cards, 0 sideboard


3 {Hallowed Fountain}
2 {Arid Mesa}
3 {Steam Vents}
3 {Clifftop Retreat}
3 {Scalding Tarn}
3 {Sulfur Falls}
3 {Sacred Foundry}
3 {Glacial Fortress}

23 lands


4 {Snapcaster Mage}
3 {Geist of Saint Traft}
4 {Delver of Secrets}

11 creatures


4 {Path to Exile}
2 {Ajani Vengeant}
3 {Sphinx's Revelation}
4 {Lightning Helix}
4 {Remand}
4 {Lightning Bolt}
3 {Magma Jet}
2 {Cryptic Command}

26 other spells


Sideboard

Notes:
Wanted to build a modern American. How'd I do?

Silent1236

Haha I was really confused when I didn't see any {Rakka Mar} :P  Not really related to the deck, unfortunately :-\

abstractApathist

On the landbase:

-3 {Glacial Fortress}
-2 {sulfur falls}
-3 {clifftop retreat}

+1 {scalding tarn}
+1 {arid mesa}
+3 {misty rainforest}
+2 {Island}
+1 {plains}

Checklands are usually terrible as a more than 1-of

DylanW18

Quote from: abstractApathist on January 31, 2014, 09:33:14 PM
On the landbase:

-3 {Glacial Fortress}
-2 {sulfur falls}
-3 {clifftop retreat}

+1 {scalding tarn}
+1 {arid mesa}
+3 {misty rainforest}
+2 {Island}
+1 {plains}

Checklands are usually terrible as a more than 1-of


So the Ajani is ok? I'm unsure about him

abstractApathist

Quote from: DylanW18 on January 31, 2014, 11:31:44 PM
Quote from: abstractApathist on January 31, 2014, 09:33:14 PM
On the landbase:

-3 {Glacial Fortress}
-2 {sulfur falls}
-3 {clifftop retreat}

+1 {scalding tarn}
+1 {arid mesa}
+3 {misty rainforest}
+2 {Island}
+1 {plains}

Checklands are usually terrible as a more than 1-of


So the Ajani is ok? I'm unsure about him
Ajani definitely fits in here: he taps down threats, gives {lightning helix}es, and can become a one-sided {armageddon}. He makes up for the fact that you can't (effectively) run GoST as a 4-of since it's legendary.

imthelolrus

#5
-1  {Path to Exile}
-1  {Magma Jet}

+2  {Electrolyze}

I also recommend finding space for  {Serum Visions} if you want to consistently flip delver. I've found that a playset of remand is usually too much, and have  {Mana Leak} or another modern legal counterspell you like.