Raharu's ghetto black agro thread

[raharu]

In that list I'd most likely cut Negator for Gouger, considering that they have similar drawbacks (you'll never want to/ can't block with them), while Gouger is a point smaller on either end, but isn't as vulnerable. Of course, it's important to note that they don't play nice with Wastelands and Factories, but if Smallpox and Sinkhole are working for you, then I don't see a whole lot of reason that Gouger will be frequently dead.

Also, how's the agro match?

[xsockmonkeyx]

In that list I'd most likely cut Negator for Gouger, considering that they have similar drawbacks (you'll never want to/ can't block with them), while Gouger is a point smaller on either end, but isn't as vulnerable. Of course, it's important to note that they don't play nice with Wastelands and Factories, but if Smallpox and Sinkhole are working for you, then I don't see a whole lot of reason that Gouger will be frequently dead.

That sounds reasonable. But the BBB will be an issue, Ill tell you that right now.

Also, how's the agro match?

Awful. Im trying to beat combo and control, make no mistake.

[raharu]

Awful. Im trying to beat combo and control, make no mistake.

Point taken. I presume that the cost of 4 Unmasks, 4 Thoughtseizes, 4 Hymns, and 4 Hypnotic Specters is a smaller creature-base and less removal :3 Personally, I couldn't imagine playing scoop 'em up buttercup against agro (well, post board at least), so while extra removal might seem narrow, playing Smothers or Vendettas in the side (most likely Smothers, considering that they are boarded for the agro match) should help. Actually, I'd consider moving the Unmasks to the side, but if agro isn't a concern, then by all means keep them. I've played them before and they're great, essentially Thoughtseizes 5-8 or Black Force of Will (maybe that's a slight exaggeration, but Thoughtseize -> Unmask against combo and control is a epic beating). I wish I still had my set