Quote Originally Posted by dvscape View Post
Hi guys,

First of all, let me thank you for the insight shared in this thread. All this information makes it much easier to pick up BUG as a new deck and start piloting it properly.

I was wondering why we aren't running 1-2 Gurmag Angler, like the Grixis lists are doing. I agree that we are relatively low on cantrips compared to them, since we are usually lacking Probe, but isn't the 1 mana cost significantly better than the 2 black required for Tombstalker?

TY
The biggest question for your flex slot creatures is: "what matchup do you want to improve?" Tombstalker improves Jund and Elves, which are (very) loseable matchups. Angler is better against decks that attack your mana base, and decks that require us to leave mana open during their turn, like combo.

For me personally: I decided to run neither, since Rest in Peace already hurts us pretty badly. Right now I consider Dark Confidant (for Miracles), Clique (combo) and True-Name Nemesis (reliable beater). I chose the latter for the last two tourneys, but didn't get to use him very often.