Ensoul Blast: Origins

Started by LinkCelestrial, July 13, 2015, 02:55:55 PM

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LinkCelestrial


Ensoul Blast: Origins

60 cards, 15 sideboard


4 {Darksteel Citadel}
6 {Island}
4 {Mountain}
4 {Temple of Epiphany}
4 {Shivan Reef}

22 lands


4 {Chief of the Foundry}
4 {Chief Engineer}
2 {Whirler Rogue}
3 {Hangarback Walker}
3 {Thopter Engineer}
3 {Scuttling Doom Engine}
4 {Ornithopter}

23 creatures


3 {Wild Slash}
4 {Ensoul Artifact}
3 {Shrapnel Blast}
2 {Thopter Spy Network}
3 {Ghostfire Blade}

15 other spells


Sideboard

3 {Stubborn Denial}
1 {Wild Slash}
4 {Stoke the Flames}
2 {Soul of New Phyrexia}
1 {Keranos, God of Storms}
4 {Circle of Flame}

15 sideboard cards



LinkCelestrial

I finally think this deck has the ability to move into the mid game. This is a rough first draft, thoughts? If anybody is interested I can whip up a deck tech.

Splicer


LinkCelestrial

Quote from: Splicer on July 13, 2015, 03:08:57 PM
{Pia and Kiran Naalar}?

I honestly like {Whirler Rouge} better. Mainly due to the legendary clause and that {Shrapnel Blast} is a better sac outlet.

Splicer

Just wanted to make sure it had been considered.

Codester1991

With convoke I feel as though Ugin's Nexus and shrapnel blast is possible in this deck. I'm not a fan of whirler rogue unfortunately

Splicer


Estel2931

Have you considered testing out {Day's Undoing} by chance? Just curious...not sure how it would interact with this deck

LinkCelestrial

Quote from: Codester1991 on July 13, 2015, 03:34:20 PM
With convoke I feel as though Ugin's Nexus and shrapnel blast is possible in this deck. I'm not a fan of whirler rogue unfortunately

I've played it before. I don't think the thopter tokens are enough to make it good.

{Whirler Rogue} breaks stalemates and pumps two nice fliers out. I like it so far, we'll see in testing.

Quote from: Splicer on July 13, 2015, 03:42:20 PM
Bump spy network to three?

I think I agree. It just might be one of the best cards in the deck. I was also considering {Bident of Thassa}.

Quote from: Estel2931 on July 13, 2015, 03:49:05 PM
Have you considered testing out {Day's Undoing} by chance? Just curious...not sure how it would interact with this deck

No, I hadn't. I don't think it'll be good in this deck. I want more fuel early game, I can't afford giving my opponent fuel to catch up.

Strongly considering {Artificers Epiphany}.

Estel2931

Quote from: LinkCelestrial on July 13, 2015, 04:03:22 PM
Quote from: Codester1991 on July 13, 2015, 03:34:20 PM
With convoke I feel as though Ugin's Nexus and shrapnel blast is possible in this deck. I'm not a fan of whirler rogue unfortunately

I've played it before. I don't think the thopter tokens are enough to make it good.

{Whirler Rogue} breaks stalemates and pumps two nice fliers out. I like it so far, we'll see in testing.

Quote from: Splicer on July 13, 2015, 03:42:20 PM
Bump spy network to three?

I think I agree. It just might be one of the best cards in the deck. I was also considering {Bident of Thassa}.

Quote from: Estel2931 on July 13, 2015, 03:49:05 PM
Have you considered testing out {Day's Undoing} by chance? Just curious...not sure how it would interact with this deck

No, I hadn't. I don't think it'll be good in this deck. I want more fuel early game, I can't afford giving my opponent fuel to catch up.

Strongly considering {Artificers Epiphany}.

That's what I figured and Artificers came to mind as well, but I had assumed you had thought about it since it has the "artifact" attached to it.


Mattao19

Pia and Kiran are way better than whirler rogue he legendary clause isn't even bad bc you just play the 2nd copy and get 2 fliers just play it post combat. The sac deals 2 is great and can be done multiple times at instant speed obvi Shrapnel Blast is better but you don't always draw blast

LinkCelestrial

Quote from: Mattao19 on July 13, 2015, 05:33:40 PM
Pia and Kiran are way better than whirler rogue he legendary clause isn't even bad bc you just play the 2nd copy and get 2 fliers just play it post combat. The sac deals 2 is great and can be done multiple times at instant speed obvi Shrapnel Blast is better but you don't always draw blast

I'm still not sold on it. Three mana for two damage is bad, adding a sac is worse. I'll try one but I don't think I'll like it.

Mattao19

3 mana for 2 damage that is uncounterable (in std) on a stick is not bad at all plus the sac isn't too hard I mean how many times do you top deck a dumb drum (hehe rhymes) or ornithopter

Joshnoodles

I've been testing this deck a little as well and I feel like the chief engineer scuddles engine is a little too slow. I've been testing this deck as an aggro deck pretty much. I found hangerback is the best card in the deck. Drum is good at powering out spy network and whirly. I play whirl at 3 and spy at 4 which seems extreme but it's really good. With those at higher numbers thopter engineer becomes and auto 4 of. I've had some good success with the deck but I've tested very minimally. Also  {Phyrexian Revoker} Is a great card.

LinkCelestrial

Could I see your list? I'll be revamping soon.