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[Angry Grimace]

I wish they would stop saying Zak Elsik invented Lantern Control because he didn't and he never claimed he did.

 

[OnPoint]

I wish they would stop saying Zak Elsik invented Lantern Control because he didn't and he never claimed he did.

Randy never would have stood for that.

 

[kirblar]

I feel like there has to be something here:

Gifts Ungiven into

 

[Bandini]

I feel like there has to be something here:

Gifts Ungiven into

I'm not sure what Pact really does here, Summoning Trap only works for free if the opponent countered your spell

 

[kirblar]

I'm not sure what Pact really does here, Summoning Trap only works for free if the opponent countered your spell

Idea is that there's a threat of something worse coming off the top (probably an Eldrazi)

 

[Ashodin]

Standard now boiiiiiiiz

 

[SigmasonicX]

Standard has started. Mardu Vehicles vs. Grixis Control.

By the way, did the guy running that wacky Consul's Authority deck make it to Day 2?

EDIT: You know, I do think it's interested how red has grown to be such a core part of graveyard decks. Traditionally, blue was used to loot and blue or green was used to self mill, but red has filled out the role of discarding several cards from hand without losing card advantage.

EDIT: I keep forgetting that Ceremonious Rejection can counter Kozilek's Return. Also, that unexpected blue splash.

EDIT: Red-White Tokens?!

 

[Ashodin]

My deck could have gone RW Tokens, but I didn't have all the stuff I needed for it. The deck folds HARD to Radiant Flames however.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

My deck could have gone RW Tokens, but I didn't have all the stuff I needed for it. The deck folds HARD to Radiant Flames however.

Selfless Spirit?

 

[Ashodin]

Selfless Spirit?

You think I'll let that stay on the board long enough to survive?

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

You think I'll let that stay on the board long enough to survive?

It means you need 2 answers and might give the deck time to grow the tokens out of range, if it's the the hanweir garrison deck they are playing lieutenants and gideon.

 

[Ashodin]

I mean it means you need 2 answers and might give the deck time to grow the tokens out of range, if it's the the hanweir garrison deck they are playing lieutenants and gideon.

If I lose in the first match I'll SB in some serious removal and go even lower. My SB is like that.

 

[SigmasonicX]

I'm noticing that a lot of these two or three color decks actually splash an additional color that isn't noted. Also, I'm surprised this control deck also runs Dynavolt Tower.

 

[Santiako]

Ash,do you have a list? I'm curious to see how your deck has evolved.

 

[Ashodin]

I'm noticing that a lot of these two or three color decks actually splash an additional color that isn't noted. Also, I'm surprised this control deck also runs Dynavolt Tower.

Aether Hub lets you do that.

Here's how Blade of Artifice (RW Equipment) is shaping up so far.

Any suggestions for the SB or Maindeck?

I'm thinking I might want to have Declaration in Stone in the main because everyone seems to be playing huge threats quickly (Verdurous Gearhulk, Eldrazi Titans, shit like that).

Also thinking of switching Authority of the Consuls to Thalia.

I won most of my matches today at our LGS's standard setup

Tomorrow's my PPTQ entry and I'm nervous yet confident my deck is good.

Holy shit that Colossus deck!

 

[El Topo]

The Temur Colossus decks looks fun. Extremely fragile though.

 

[SigmasonicX]

Temur Colossus is looking pretty good in this game.

 

[Ashodin]

As usual Dovin Baan is a shit card

at this point it's looking like Torrential Gearhulk might be the most played Gearhulk in the top 8 rofl

the card's almost $20 JEEESUS lol

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

Aether Hub lets you do that.

Here's how Blade of Artifice (RW Equipment) is shaping up so far.

http://i.imgur.com/cZwhKgX.gif

Any suggestions for the SB or Maindeck?

I'm thinking I might want to have Declaration in Stone in the main because everyone seems to be playing huge threats quickly (Verdurous Gearhulk, Eldrazi Titans, shit like that).

Also thinking of switching Authority of the Consuls to Thalia.

I won most of my matches today at our LGS's standard setup

Tomorrow's my PPTQ entry and I'm nervous yet confident my deck is good.

Holy shit that Colossus deck!

Aether Hub and off colour fast or tango lands for radiant flames for 3? Otherwise run Kozilek's Return over it. Aether Hub in general also for Harnessed Lightning.
Dec in stone doesn't help against Emrakul unless you topdeck it. If you expect Electrostatic Pummeler Blessed Alliance might be a consideration. I would also consider SB Fragmentize

 

[El Topo]

Look at all those Blue decks/cards. Someone save us.

 

[SigmasonicX]

That Dynavolt Tower cast should have triggered the Niblis tap ability. Or is it just instant/sorcery? EDIT: Yeah, it is.

 

[Bandini]

Temur Colossus and Blue-Red Spells both look pretty fun. Definitely my kind of decks.

 

[Ashodin]

Aether Hub and off colour fast or tango lands for radiant flames for 3? Otherwise run Kozilek's Return over it. Aether Hub in general also for Harnessed Lightning.
Dec in stone doesn't help against Emrakul unless you topdeck it. If you expect Electrostatic Pummeler Blessed Alliance might be a consideration. I would also consider SB Fragmentize

oh shit forgot to add Aether Hub to the main deck on cockatrice, it's in there on Paper. Yeah the card is sum good.

Also I don't own Kozilek's Returns.

Blessed Alliance hmmmm. Main or SB?

Yeah Fragmentize is in the paper SB. I'll work it out.

Here's what it is now:

 

[SigmasonicX]

That Dynavolt Tower win. And is that the first time we've seen Chandra in play this tournament?

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

I wasn't impressed with maindeck blessed alliance it's an awkward removal spell in too many cases but that depends on how much of your meta is going to be pummeler. Also beware that the lifegain part is target player, Emrakul healing your opponent for 4 feelsbadman.

 

[Ashodin]

That Dynavolt Tower win. And is that the first time we've seen Chandra in play this tournament?

Still in the running for "biggest flop!" on my list.

awww shit foil Smuggler's Copter

rofl they're all foil, of course Smuggler's Copter in his deck are all foil

Here's the SB now

 

[kirblar]

Why are people surprised that Torrential Gearhulk is $20? How?

The card's ability is an ETB - Free cast an instant. Ignore the size/stats/cc, that effects so good that the rest isn't really relevant!

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

I'm still amazed Reid Duke is on an aggro deck.

 

[Ashodin]

Why are people surprised that Torrential Gearhulk is $20? How?

The card's ability is an ETB - Free cast an instant. Ignore the size/stats/cc, that effects so good that the rest isn't really relevant!

I think being 5/6 is better than I thought it would be.

I'm actually impressed at Deadlock Trap.

Pierre Dagen's deck has evolved into the rare in standard "Draw-Go" deck.

 

[SigmasonicX]

Confiscation Coup on the Dynavolt Tower was huge.

EDIT: Harnessed Lightning killed a Metalwork Colossus!

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

I can't believe they managed to top the durdliness of the last PT.

 

[Simply Sarah]

I can't believe they managed to top the durdliness of the last PT.

And yet people were worried about it being PT Smug Copter.

 

[blindrocket]

Just did a long multi-format tournament today at my LGS. Got 15 packs, woohoo

My draft deck was pretty sweet. Went mostly White but had some Green for the Hydra and some other stuff.
Servos for the win.

 

[Ashodin]

Shota Yasooka showing that Grixis Control kickin' ass

 

[charlequin]

EDIT: You know, I do think it's interested how red has grown to be such a core part of graveyard decks.

I mean, Frantic Search and Careful Study have always been a big element of graveyard decks in multiple formats, so it only makes sense that red would take that position once it took over that mechanic.

Also, I'm surprised this control deck also runs Dynavolt Tower.

Why? You get energy for casting instants and sorceries and then get repeatable creature kill or a finisher out of it, it's a perfect control card.

Why are people surprised that Torrential Gearhulk is $20? How?

Deflated expectations due to Goblin Dark Dwellers?

 

[SigmasonicX]

Why? You get energy for casting instants and sorceries and then get repeatable creature kill or a finisher out of it, it's a perfect control card.

People in this thread were saying that Dynavolt Tower was terrible, including yesterday.

EDIT: Reckless Bushwhacker!

 

[Ashodin]

fuck that bushwhacker deck yooooooooo!!!

I knew RW could go even lower to the ground with tokens.

Neogaf being slow again for anyone else?

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

People in this thread were saying that Dynavolt Tower was terrible, including yesterday.

EDIT: Reckless Bushwhacker!

I still think it's terrible, I played against a couple of these decks.

With so much void shatters around I might maindeck ceremonious rejection.

 

[kirblar]

It's terrible in matchups where the critters don't die to bolt.

 

[Ashodin]

fucking insane shit from Yasooka, one card left in the deck, thing in the ice to get in there by countering his own spell sheeeeeeeit

Aetherworks dead draws are LOL

 

[charlequin]

Yasooka's line to win that game was hilarious, holy crap.

 

[Simply Sarah]

It was ridiculous. And to think that we were a land draw away from Emrakul into draw-go into decking.

 

[blindrocket]

I pulled a Chandra, Torch of Defiance and a Smug Cop. Pretty sweet.

I saw a guy tonight pull an Invention Gearhulk (the green one) and a foil Cataclysmic Gearhulk. The luck.

 

[charlequin]

Good Guy Reid playing with those sweet Ice Age lands

EDIT: between "I am in favor of looting when you have the opportunity" and "time to get Kraken" (which Marshall missed completely) LSV is killing me here.

 

[SigmasonicX]

You know, I really do like that Weaver of Lightning has been such a good sideboard card.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

shota was dead to selfless spirit off the top there.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Before you freak out about control, recall Shota top 8'd Pro Tour Shadows Over Innistrad with Esper Dragons. That wasn't even a tier 2 deck in that standard before or after that PT. It's because he's better than we are.

 

[SigmasonicX]

Jace ultimated.

EDIT: Confiscation Coup... on Thraben Inspector.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

Before you freak out about control, recall Shota top 8'd Pro Tour Shadows Over Innistrad with Esper Dragons. That wasn't even a tier 2 deck in that standard before or after that PT. It's because he's better than we are.

If control becomes established midrange will eat its cake.

 

[bigkrev]

This game is absurd