Messages

1

General Magic / Re: Dragons of Tarkir and what colours are overpowered in it

« on: May 22, 2015, 05:30:34 pm »

Oh, and also, in both draft and standard: just play what you enjoy! The "best color(s)" are going to be the ones that you are the most comfortable with.

I had heard that most people try to avoid G/W in the current draft format because of lower power level, but I have won the last 3 drafts I have done because I know how to play G/W better than anything else!

2

General Magic / Re: Dragons of Tarkir and what colours are overpowered in it

« on: May 22, 2015, 05:26:16 pm »

Hmmmm, it really depends about what format you are asking for, standard or limited or both?

For Limited (draft), I have heard that black is one of the deepest colors on its own, typically followed by red. Also, for draft many people are not as much for green, stating that it is not as strong, especially when it comes to Fate Reforged. Blue has some decent maintenance spells, among other things, and again, works well with black. White has some good solid commons and uncommons all around, but is sort of stuck when it comes to strong removal.

For standard, I would say that you have to look at it in context with the other sets, as always! The dragons have provided a new win-con for the new Blue/Black and Esper control builds, and mono red has also obtained a ton of new toys.

I hope this helps! Someone please clarify or correct any erroneous statements of mine. =)

3

General Magic / Re: Is a Soulfire Grand Master worth trading for Athreos?

« on: May 22, 2015, 05:11:50 pm »

Both are incredibly sweet cards. As already posted, they're about equal in value, it just depends on your preference.

Pros of trading: a). Soulfire seems to be declining in value still, and may be easier to trade back for in a couple of months (someone please correct me if this seems inaccurate).

b). Athreos is no longer on the print run. Therefore he may get harder to find.

c). From what I've seen in a friend's deck, Athreos is a card that is so mean, he kills small kittens in his sleep. =P

Cons of trading: a). Soulfire has a good chance of rebounding in value if he finds a more permanent home in standard. He still has a while before he sees rotation!

b). Soulfire does tend to fit into a greater variety of decks, whereas Athreos is pretty focused on one specific color pair and deck style.

c). Soulfire is, to put it simply, 100% crazy amazing. Just his uniqueness alone makes him awesome.

I've probably talked too much for this one subject! But good luck figuring out the trade.

4

Deck Reviews / [Standard] G/W Crunchy (Standard)

« on: May 22, 2015, 08:08:05 am »

G/W Crunchy (Standard)

Multiple +1/+1 counter synergies (as you can tell). I am aware that more cards can be effectively swapped out, but cards such as Deathmist Raptor and additional Windswept Heaths are a little above my budget right now. =)
Any criticism would be greatly appreciated. This deck needs some help, I would presume.