@Dan- Thanks that was a perfect start. I really do agree that the Hangerback probably is an all star in the grindy match ups. I think the testing would be in those match ups is he just better than the typical Recruiter Chain for value that we do. I think if you can get him with 2 counters to start, that would probably be better. He also does have some cool interactions hiding behind the Bridge against Show and Tell decks. His ability to just give you ten dudes will be able to stomp over Eldrazi, but still loses to Bargain on a stick.

I have weakly tried out the Ballista in the spot of Lavaman, with mixed results. I think having some artifact that grows in the deck is reasonable as there are times when I wish E tutor just could get me a dude that does more than Painter. I do think that will be something we need to really test out now that we know the meta is going to be unchanged for the next couple months.

Seth