Good call on the probes/Dazes.
I like the idea of maindeck Jaces over 2 Relics. That still leaves one to search with Whirr if you need it. You just lose some psuedo-acceleration from Improvise.
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Good call on the probes/Dazes.
I like the idea of maindeck Jaces over 2 Relics. That still leaves one to search with Whirr if you need it. You just lose some psuedo-acceleration from Improvise.
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The missing cards are 4 Gitaxian Probe by the way. I've tested it out a fair bit. Jace TMS + Bridge is definitely better than Thopter Spy Network (especially if you aren't playing artifact...
UR Painter placed 2nd at the SCG Super IQ:
4 Painter's Servant
1 Spellskite
4 Goblin Welder
4 Dack Fayden
1 Tezzeret the Seeker
2 Ensnaring Bridge
3 Grindstone
2 Liquimetal Coating
The only problem I see with the list you linked is the weakness to Chalice=1. I would try to fit a couple Transmute Artifacts in the 75 as a way around this. Maybe instead of the Trinket Mage. This...
Definitely looking forward to the report if you get a chance to write it!
Tezz 2.0 looks really strong. I think everyone thought vanilla Tezz would be more synergistic with the main plan, but you...
I don't really understand why you play Inkwell over Myr Battlesphere. The latter is virtually as good against Jace and Swords to Plowshares, while also being much easier to cast/transmute, and a...
If you want to play Wurmcoil... Grim's are pretty necessary.
None of those decks except Zoo were a significant part of the metagame post NPH. Our problem matchups were NO RUG and Hive Mind.
MM did nothing against Hive Mind except counter their own MMs. NO...
I don't know what you guys are talking about. Banning MM is a HUGE gain for Painter. The card took up slots that blasts do better. Now we don't have to worry as much about any of our insane turn 1...
Why wouldn't you just play more Argivian Finds instead of Snapcaster Mage? 10 fetches and no Tops?
Swords to Plowshares are unnecessary. Painter doesn't care about any creature not named...
How do you reliably cast Mindslaver and Wurmcoil Engine?
This is the second time you've posted a question that you could easily answer by reading a few pages back. This thread isn't very long.
You're right that Transmute does not grab both combo pieces, that's why I think it's wrong to play less than 4 of Painter/Gridnstone in a Transmute deck. The goal is to find one of the 8 cards with...
Di, your list is only like 4 cards away from mine, but I still think it's a sin to play anything less than 4 Painter and Grindstone (I leave Needle and Bridge in the SB). I also think...
NO Show and Sneak & Show are both popular decks. You also have no way to beat decks with Emrakul game 1 (outside of Welder/Painter beats). Considering that a deck with 3 Emrakuls placed 2nd at the...
He's good, but the mana cost is a problem. Searching for a combo piece on turn 4-5 is a bit slow. His ultimate isn't a guaranteed win for the deck, either.
Patrunkenphat7, congrats!
Did cutting LEDs matter when racing, or was the extra permission more important?
I think you should add Monoliths, Wurmcoil and more Transmutes, but that's just me ;)....
If Transmute Artifact is resulting in board disadvantage for you, you might be playing it wrong. The sacrifice is on resolution, not part of the casting cost. So if it gets countered, it's only a...
I attended a 43 man tournament yesterday but unfortunately finished 3-3. Just a few highlights from my games:
I won in three games Round 1 against Belcher. The first game he played Belcher but...
Monolith fills more roles than LED: acceleration, metalcraft enabler, reusable mana with Welder, and Transmute food. They're better in multiples, and usable with protection in hand. Yes, this is a...
I will test 3 Spellskite, 2 Mental Misstep in those 5 spots.
I don't see how this "completely shores up the Zoo and Burn match ups" any more than Counterbalance does. If you use up tempo on Kira, they can just race you, and a 2/3 flyer is not much of a clock....
Thanks for the responses guys.
I was considering Misstep in the blast spots and they will probably end up there. The main reason for having blasts maindeck is to beat Needle or Revoker game 1. ...
Turn 1 Ancient Tomb, Grim Monolith
Turn 2 Seat of the Synod, Painter, Grindstone, tap Monolith, activate Grindstone with Force backup
Turn 1 Ancient Tomb, play Grim Monolith
Turn 2 Volcanic...
Humility does not stop Painter's color changing ability because their effects are in different layers. That was changed with M10 rules. As far as the other permanent hate goes, yes, blasts are...