[Standard] Wrath of the Scorpion King

[G. Moto]

Wrath of the Scorpion King

Jund -1/-1 Counter deck using Hapatra, Vizier of poisons and the Scorpion God. The objective is to utilize the various creatures and spells to create a synergy within the deck that allows for card draws, kill spells and massive amounts of token production with the nest of scarabs.

Just a quick deck build that I came up with. The idea is in the description of the deck where I'll be utilizing -1/-1 counters to the advantage of the larger creatures in the deck. Feel free to post comments, ideas and critiques on this build. I built it merely for brainstorming and subject matter for discussion.

[Soren841]

If the focus is synergy with Hapatra and Scorpion God, why are they two ofs?

[ushiikun]

I'd also look at some duals, because you are currently going to loose to color-screw way too often.

[Soren841]

Instead of duals consider Channeler Initiate, as it triggers Hapatra

[G. Moto]

I had the two ofs because the scorpion god recycles himself upon death and because I kept drawing both copies of him too early. But for Hapatra I do see that maybe 3 or 4 copies wouldn't be a bad idea. I built the deck with basic lands first to see how the mana ratio could be best fixed but it's worth trying if I ever get my hands on those.

[Soren841]

Moto you just gave me the greatest idea ever omg

[Soren841]

A deck based on having 4 of The Scorpion God and using cards that do stuff when a creature dies, abusing his self recycling combined with the legendary rule

[Soren841]

It'd need Crypt Ghast and Liliana....

[G. Moto]

Hence the reason why I make these threads, to give everyone crazy yet effective ideas. I'm guessing you're going to make a deck post of this later aren't you?

[Soren841]

Lol u know me so well, u could probably make my top 10 list of favorite cards in no particular order

[G. Moto]

i may be creative but I'm not psychic (not sure if i'd want to be either with everything jace goes through).

[Soren841]

Blowfly Infestation + Scorpion God + Cartouche of Ambition to give him a -1/-1

[Soren841]

I've got my list down, time to narrow

[Soren841]

Ok I'm all finished