Theros Intro Pack Decklists

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Happy Monday MTG peeps,

We have the entire Theros set now out in the open and Magic: the Gathering fans are downright giddy with excitement (us included) as we consider all the new cards soon available.  The prerelease event is this weekend (21st September), with the formal release the very following weekend (27th September).  After your review and evaluation, make sure to get your singles pre-orders in to MTG Mint Card - we're still working out a few deck ideas but will have new standard decks ready very soon.

Anywhoos - we now have Theros Intro Pack decklists unveiled on the mothersite.  This is the perfect start for both new and more seasoned players to get into the newest MTG set.  For the retail price of approximately $15, you get the following;
•  1 premium card
•  1 60-card deck
•  2 Theros booster packs
•  1 learn-to-play insert
•  1 strategy insert
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Favors from Nyx (white / black)
With the "Favors from Nyx" deck, bestow the gifts of the divine on your creatures, enhancing them with additional power and useful abilities.

25 Lands : 16 Plains, 9 Swamps

22 Creatures : 2 Hopeful Eidolon, 1 Yoked Ox, 2 Traveling Philosopher, 1 Baleful Eidolon, 1 Auramancer, 2 Lagonna-Band Elder, 2 Observant Alseid, 1 Scholar of Athreos, 1 Banisher Priest, 2 Heliod's Emissary, 1 Pillarfield Ox, 1 Blightcaster, 1 Cavern Lampad, 1 Erebos's Emissary, 1 Celestial Archon, 1 Sentry of the Underworld, 1 Minotaur Abomination
   
13 Other Spells : 2 Last Breath, 1 Ordeal of Heliod, 1 Pacifism, 1 Doom Blade, 2 Ordeal of Erebos, 2 Pharika's Cure, 1 Gift of Immortality, 1 Ray of Dissolution, 2 Vanquish the Foul

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Manipulative Monstrosities (Blue / Red)
With the "Manipulative Monstrosities" deck, you can command colossal Krakens, gargantuan Giants, and the forces of nature itself to smash your opponent into submission.

26 Lands : 16 Island, 10 Mountain

18 Creatures : 2 Coral Merfolk, 2 Omenspeaker, 1 Burnished Hart, 2 Crackling Triton, 1 Wall of Frost, 2 Ill-tempered Cyclops, 2 Archaomancer, 1 Water Servant, 2 Sealkock Monster, 2 Stoneshock Giant, 1 Shipbreaker Kraken

16 Other Spells : 1 Lost in a Labyrinth, 2 Shock, 1 Disperse, 2 Lightning Strike, 1 Magma Jet, 1 Ordeal of Purphoros, 1 Dissolve, 2 Griptide, 2 Rage of Purphuros, 1 Sea God's Revenge, 1 Curse of the Swine, 1 Volcanic Geyser

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Devotion to Darkness (Black / Blue)
With the "Devotion to Darkness" deck, your primary goal is to assemble many black permanents to increase your devotion to black—the number of black mana symbols in the mana costs of permanents you control.

25 Lands : 16 Swamp, 9 Island

20 creatures : 2 Child of Night, 2 Returned Phalanx, 2 Blood-Toll Harpy, 2 Mogis's Marauder, 2 Undead Minotaur, 2 Disciple of Phenax, 2 Insatiable Harpy, 2 Gray Merchant of Asphodel, 2 Horizon Scholar, 1 Minotaur Abomination, 1 Abhorrent Overlord

15 other spells : 1 Witches' Eye, 1 Boon of Erebos, 1 Ordeal of Thassa, 1 Voyage's End, 1 Pharika's Cure, 2 Glimpse the Future, 1 March of the Returned, 1 Griptide, 1 Whip of Erebos, 1 Lash of the Whip, 1 Rescue form the Underworld, 1 Sea God's Revenge, 2 Sip of Hemlock

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Blazing Beasts of Myth (Red / Green)
Monstrous terrors encroach into the territories of Theros's proud civilizations, threatening to crush their great cities into dust. The "Blazing Beasts of Myth" deck puts them at your command.

25 lands : 14 Mountain, 11 Forest

22 creatures : 2 Satyr Rambler, 2 Satyr Hedonist, 2 Voyaging Satyr, 2 Minotaur Skullcleaver, 1 Nessian Courser, 1 Rootwalla, 1 Satyr Piper, 1 Ill-tempered Cyclops, 2 Borderland Minotaur, 1 Ember Swallower, 1 Polis Crusher, 2 Nessian Asp, 2 Stoneshock Giant, 2 Nemesis of Mortals

13 other spells : 1 Dragon Mantle, 2 Lightning Strike, 2 Magma Jet, 1 Destructive Revelry, 1 Portent of Betrayal, 1 Artisan's Sorrow, 2 Rage of Purphoros, 1 Windstorm, 2 Volcanic Geyser

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Anthousa's Army (Green / White)
With the "Anthousa's Army" deck, use potent spells to help your heroes find their inner strength and defeat the enemy.

25 lands : 13 Forest, 12 Plains

20 creatures : 2 Elvish Mystic, 1 Favored Hoplite, 2 Deadly Recluse, 1 Setessan Battle Priest, 1 Phalanx Leader, 2 Wingsteed Rider, 2 Chronicler of Heroes, 2 Staunch-Hearted Warrior, 2 Rumbling Baloth, 1 Pheres-Band Centaurs, 1 Setessan Griffin, 1 Anthousa, Setessan Hero, 2 Centaur Battlemaster

15 other spells : 2 Giant Growth, 2 Warrior's Lesson, 2 Battlewise Valor, 2 Pacifism, 2 Time to Feed, 2 Dauntless Onslaught, 1 Bow of Nylea, 1 Artisan's Sorrow, 1 Vanquish the Soul

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M14 Intro Pack Decklists

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Happy Tuesday MTG peeps,

Today over on the mothersite, WotC Jarret dropped the M14 Intro Pack decklists.  All cards for the newest Magic: the Gathering core set, Magic 2014 have now been revealed on the card image gallery and should be up on the Gatherer, the card database latter on today or early tomorrow.

Anywhoos - we're here to yatter about Intro Packs.  These preconstructed decks are a great way for newer players to get into the game or more seasoned players to battle eachother.  Pick up extra card singles at MTG Mint Card to upgrade your Intro Pack build.  For a suggested retail play of only $15, here's what you get :
• 1 premium foil card,
• 1 preconstructed 60-card deck,
• 2 Magic 2014 boosters,
• 1 learn-to-play insert, and
• 1 strategy insert.

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W/G Lightforce
Enhance your creatures with Auras to become powerhouses in combat. Any damage your opponent deals to you will quickly be undone with your life-gain spells.

25 lands : 9  Forest, 16  Plains
 
18 creatures : 1  Ajani's Chosen, 1  Auramancer, 2  Banisher Priest, 2  Capashen Knight, 1  Charging Griffin, 2  Dawnstrike Paladin, 3  Pillarfield Ox, 2  Serra Angel, 2  Soulmender, 2  Voracious Wurm
 
17 other spells : 1  Angelic Accord, 2  Brave the Elements, 1  Congregate, 1  Divine Favor, 1  Elixir of Immortality, 2  Fortify, 1  Hunt the Weak, 1  Indestructibility, 3  Pacifism, 1  Staff of the Sun Magus, 3  Trollhide


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U/W Psychic Labyrinth
This tactical deck focuses on controlling the flow of combat. Efficient flying creatures backed up by versatile support spells will allow you to sculpt your path to victory.

25 lands : 16  Island, 9  Plains
 
20 creatures : 2  Air Servant, 1  Archaeomancer, 1  Clone, 3  Coral Merfolk, 1  Jace's Mindseeker, 2  Master of Diversion, 1  Messenger Drake, 2  Scroll Thief, 2  Seacoast Drake, 2  Stonehorn Chanter, 2  Warden of Evos Isle, 1  Water Servant

15 other spells : 3  Claustrophobia, 1  Divination, 2  Frost Breath, 1  Glimpse the Future, 2  Illusionary Armor, 1  Rod of Ruin, 3  Show of Valor, 1  Solemn Offering, 1  Staff of the Mind Magus

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B/R Death Reaper
This deck comes out swinging with aggressive creatures that quickly put your opponent's back to the wall. You'll close the deal by making whatever sacrifices are necessary to secure victory.

25 lands : 8  Mountain, 17  Swamp
 
22 creatures : 2  Academy Raider, 2  Blood Bairn, 1  Bogbrew Witch, 2  Child of Night, 1  Deathgaze Cockatrice, 3  Festering Newt, 2  Gnawing Zombie, 1  Liliana's Reaver, 1  Minotaur Abomination, 2  Sengir Vampire, 2  Tenacious Dead, 2  Undead Minotaur, 1  Vampire Warlord
 
13 other spells : 1  Act of Treason, 1  Barrage of Expendables, 1  Bubbling Cauldron, 2  Corrupt, 1  Smelt, 1  Staff of the Death Magus, 3  Thunder Strike, 3  Wring Flesh
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U/R Fire Surge
With this deck, the key to success will be getting your creatures to connect with your opponent's face. By combining red's raw power with blue's trickery, you'll make sure your haymakers hit their mark.

26 lands : 10  Island, 16  Mountain
 
18 creatures : , 1  Chandra's Phoenix, 2  Dragon Hatchling, 2  Fleshpulper Giant, 3  Goblin Shortcutter, 2  Nephalia Seakite, 2  Phantom Warrior, 3  Regathan Firecat, 1  Shivan Dragon, 2  Trained Condor
 
16 other spells : 1  Chandra's Outrage, 2  Disperse, 1  Essence Scatter, 2  Flames of the Firebrand, 3  Lava Axe, 1  Negate, 2  Opportunity, 2  Shiv's Embrace, 1  Staff of the Flame Magus, 1  Volcanic Geyser
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B/G Bestial Strength
Unleash the fury of the wild as you outmuscle your opponent with bigger, better, and faster creatures. You'll have the advantage in combat because your creatures will be larger than your opponent's at each stage of the game.

26 lands : 17  Forest, 9  Swamp

22 creatures : 2  Accursed Spirit, 1  Advocate of the Beast, 2  Briarpack Alpha, 2  Brindle Boar, 1  Corpse Hauler, 2  Deadly Recluse, 1  Elvish Mystic, 1  Garruk's Horde, 2  Giant Spider, 2  Kalonian Tusker, 2  Rootwalla, 2  Rumbling Baloth, 2  Woodborn Behemoth
 
12 other spells : 2  Doom Blade, 1  Enlarge, 1  Fog, 2  Giant Growth, 1  Into the WIlds, 1  Mind Rot, 1  Plummet, 1  Staff of the Wild Magus, 2  Vial of Poison~

Dragons Maze Intro Pack Decklists

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Happy Wednesday MTG peeps,

Magic: the Gathering players now have in hand the decklists for each Dragon's Maze Intro Pack.  Check out today's Magic Arcana post on the mothersite by WotC Daily MTG miser Trick Jarrett. Dragon's Maze is the third and final set in the Return to Ravnica block and features all ten Ravnica Guilds.  Intro Packs are a great way for newer players to jump into the game or for more seasoned players to get their head into the new set.  Personally, we here at MTG Realm enjoy battling each other with different Intro Packs as they are typically well balanced and offer a lot of MTG fun without getting too competitive.  For EDH Commander players, this may be an opportunity to pick up that new foil General you are after.

Anywhoos - drop by your local gaming store to pick one up.  For a very reasonable MSRP of only $15, here's what you get :

• 1 premium (foil) card,
• 1 pre-constructed 60-card deck,
• 2 Dragon's Maze boosters (15 cards each),
• 1 learn-to-play insert,
• 1 strategy insert.

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Azorius Authority
Nothing succeeds like a brilliant plan, and no one plans better than the Azorius. Lay down the law with the "Azorius Authority" deck, detaining your opponent’s actions while legions of skyknights fly over with the final verdict.

26 land : 4 Azorius Guildgate, 12 Plains, 10 Island

22 creatures : 2 Azorius Arrester, 3 Silvercoat Lion, 2 Stealer of Secrets, 3 Wind Drake, 1 Lyev Skyknight, 1 Soulsworn Spirit, 1 Azorius Justiciar, 2 Haazda Snare Squad, 2 Sunspire Gatekeepers, 2 Ascended Lawmage, 2 Jelenn Sphinx, 1 Lavinia of the Tenth

12 other spells : 1 Arrest, 2 Avenging Arrow, 2 Righteous Charge, 1 Martial Law, 2 Lyev Decree, 2 Azorius Cluestone, 1 Restore the Peace, 1 Protect // Serve

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Orzhov Power
One thing the Orzhov know how to do is savor victory. With the "Orzhov Power" deck, let your devotees clog up the ground while bats and spirits fly overhead, leaving you to enjoy draining the life out of your foe.

27 land : 4 Orzhov Guildgate, 11 Plains, 12 Swamp

23 creatures : 3 Bane Alley Blackguard, 2 Basilica Screecher, 2 Tithe Drinker, 1 Basilica Guards, 1 Kingpin's Pet, 2 Sin Collector, 1 Crypt Ghast, 2 Dark Revenant, 2 Ubul Sar Gatekeepers, 1 Bazaar Krovod, 2 Steeple Roc, 2 Maw of the Obzedat, 1 Smog Elemental, 1 Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts

10 other spells : 1 Dying Wish, 2 Orzhov Cluestone, 1 Riot Control, 1 Crypt Incursion, 1 Gift of Orzhova, 2 Fatal Fumes, 1 Assassin's Strike, 1 Profit // Loss

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Rakdos Revelry
Rakdos is throwing a festival of fire, and your opponent is invited. With the "Rakdos Revelry" deck, amass your most depraved fiends to create a carnival of destruction, and then watch your enemies burn.

26 land : 4 Rakdos Guildgate, 10 Mountain, 12 Swamp

25 creatures : 1 Grim Roustabout, 3 Gutter Skulk, 3 Riot Piker, 2 Spike Jester, 2 Rakdos Drake, 2 Guttersnipe, 2 Slum Reaper, 2 Smelt-Ward Gatekeepers, 1 Bloodfray Giant, 2 Carnage Gladiator, 1 Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch, 2 Spawn of Rix Maadi, 2 Minotaur Aggressor

9 other spells : 1 Sinister Possession, 2 Rakdos Cluestone, 1 Awe for the Guilds, 1 Punish the Enemy, 1 Havoc Festival, 2 Morgue Burst, 1 Toil // Trouble

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Gruul Siege
The Gruul stand ready to beat down all who oppose them. With the "Gruul Siege" deck, creatures versed in battle tactics will thwart your enemies, setting up your bone-crushing brutes to deal the killing blow.

26 lands : 12  Forest, 4  Gruul Guildgate, 10  Mountain

24 creatures : 2  Cobblebrute, 2  Feral Animist, 1  Ghor-Clan Rampager, 2  Kraul Warrior, 1  Ripscale Predator, 3  Rubblebelt Maaka, 2  Ruination Wurm, 1  Ruric Thar, the Unbowed, 2  Saruli Gatekeepers, 1  Skarrg Goliath, 1  Slaughterhorn, 2  Viashino Shanktail, 3  Zhur-Taa Druid, 1  Zhur-Taa Swine

10 other spells : 1  Armed // Dangerous, 2  Ground Assault, 2  Gruul Cluestone, 2  Gruul War Chant, 1  Pit Fight, 1  Predator’s Rapport, 1  Volcanic Geyser

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Simic Domination
For the Simic, life is just raw material to mold into works of bizarre genius. With the “Simic Domination” deck, you’ll take a host of hungry creatures and grow them into a titanic army of mutated might.

26 lands : 10  Forest, 12  Island, 4  Simic Guildgate

22 creatures : 1  Archweaver, 2  Battering Krasis, 2  Beetleform Mage, 3  Centaur Courser, 2  Cloudfin Raptor, 1  Crocanura, 1  Crowned Ceratok, 2  Elusive Krasis, 1  Gyre Sage, 1  Murmuring Phantasm, 2  Opal Lake Gatekeepers, 1  Sapphire Drake, 2  Species Gorger, 1  Vorel of the Hull Clade

12 other spells : 2  Bred for the Hunt, 1  Give // Take, 1  Hindervines, 1  Krasis Incubation, 2  Mutant’s Prey, 1  Phytoburst, 2  Runner’s Bane, 2  Simic Cluestone
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Don't forget to get your Dragon's Maze PreOrders in soon - Drop by MTG Mint Card.
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RTR Intro Pack Decklists

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Happy Tuesday MTG peeps, 

Today, over on the mothership, WotC Monty provided decklists for the Return to Ravnica Intro Packs.  Smart Magic the Gathering players may review the lists here to help evaluate which Guild to play during the prerelease - at the moment, we here at MTG Realm are sort of torn between three Guilds and we really need to decide quickly.  

Anywhoos - the Intro Packs are a great (and inexpensive) way to get your head into this set and will help newer players get primed for gaming in this block.  With a MRSP of $15, you get
•  1 premium card,
•  1 60-card deck,
•  2 Return to Ravnica booster packs,
•  1 learn-to-play insert,
•  1 strategy insert

Your Intro Pack price will varry, but at OMG! Games here in Barrie, the price is a very nice $17.99 and tax.  Righto - onto the decklists !  
There are 2 rares in each pack - these are denoted with "*".
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Azorius Advance - u/w
Foil Rare - Archon of the Triumvirate.  Some believe the Azorius Senate only prevents things from happening. Prove them wrong with the "Azorius Advance" deck. While the detain ability locks up their defenses, your flying creatures will lay down the law.

25 lands : 1  Azorius Guildgate, 12  Island, 12  Plains

23 creatures : 1  Archon of the Triumvirate*, 2  Azorius Arrester, 1  Azorius Justiciar, 2  Battleflight Eagle, 2  Bazaar Krovod, 2  Concordia Pegasus, 1  Lyev Skyknight, 1  New Prahv Guildmage, 3  Silvercoat Lion, 1  Skyline Predator, 1  Soulsworn Spirit, 2  Stealer of Secrets, 2  Trained Caracal, 2  Vassal Soul

12 other spells : 1  Angel's Mercy, 2  Arrest, 2  Azorius Keyrune, 1  Dramatic Rescue, 1  Inaction Injunction, 1  Righteous Authority*, 2  Show of Valor, 1  Swift Justice, 1  Tablet of the Guilds

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Izzet Ingenuity - u/r
Foil Rare - Hypersonic Dragon.  The mages of the Izzet League run hot and cold— and sometimes both at once. The "Izzet Ingenuity" deck uses that tendency to your advantage. Bide your time, then unleash a blazing flurry of spells to take opponents off guard.

25 lands : 2  Island, 1  Izzet Guildgate, 12  Mountain

16 creatures : 2  Blistercoil Weird, 3  Cobblebrute, 2  Goblin Electromancer, 2  Guttersnipe, 1  Hypersonic Dragon*, 1  Nivix Guildmage, 3  Runewing, 1  Tenement Crasher, 1  Welkin Tern

19 other spells : 2  Annihilating Fire, 1  Blustersquall, 1  Chandra's Fury, 1  Downsize, 2  Electrickery, 1  Explosive Impact, 2  Goblin Rally, 2  Izzet Keyrune, 2  Krenko's Command, 1  Mizzium Mortars*, 1  Pursuit of Flight, 1  Teleportal, 1  Thoughtflare, 1  Wild Guess
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Rakdos Raid - b/r
Foil Rare - Carnival Hellsteed. The Cult of Rakdos has a flair for sadistic entertainment. Bring pain to all with the "Rakdos Raid" deck. While your unleashed creatures put the hurt on opponents, use the distraction to play a few well-placed dirty tricks.

25 lands : 12  Mountain, 1  Rakdos Guildgate, 12  Swamp

23 creatures : 1  Bellows Lizard, 1  Bloodfray Giant, 2  Canyon Minotaur, 1  Carnival Hellsteed*, 1  Cryptborn Horror*, 2  Gore-House Chainwalker, 1  Hellhole Flailer, 1  Minotaur Aggressor, 2  Rakdos Cackler, 2  Rakdos Shred-Freak, 1  Ravenous Rats, 1  Rix Maadi Guildmage, 1  Sewer Shambler, 1  Spawn of Rix Maadi, 3  Tormented Soul, 2  Zombie Goliath

12 other spells : 1  Assassin’s Strike, 1  Auger Spree, 1  Blood Reckoning, 1  Cower in Fear, 2  Crippling Blight, 1  Deviant Glee, 1  Mind Rot, 2  Rakdos Keyrune, 1  Shrieking Affliction, 1  Traitorous Instinct
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Golgari Growth - b/g
Foil Rare - Corpsejack Menace. The Golgari Swarm knows that the circle of life is a vicious one. The "Golgari Growth" deck puts the power of the scavenge ability in your hands, enabling your fallen creatures to strengthen their successors. Waste not, want not.

25 lands : 12  Forest, 1  Golgari Guildgate, 12  Swamp

24 creatures : 1  Acidic Slime, 1  Corpsejack Menace*, 2  Daggerdrome Imp, 1  Dreg Mangler, 2  Drudge Beetle, 1  Gobbling Ooze, 2  Golgari Longlegs, 1  Korozda Guildmage, 2  Korozda Monitor, 2  Slitherhead, 1  Sluiceway Scorpion, 1  Slum Reaper, 1  Stonefare Crocodile, 1  Terrus Wurm, 1  Veilborn Ghoul, 3  Walking Corpse, 1  Wild Beastmaster*

11 other spells : 1  Aerial Predation, 1  Disentomb, 2  Golgari Keyrune, 1  Grisly Salvage, 2  Launch Party, 1  Murder, 1  Rites of Reaping, 1  Serpent's Gift, 1  Treasured Find

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Selesnya Surge - g/w
Grove of the Guardian. The Selesnya Conclave relentlessly seeks to grow its ranks—both outward and upward. Use the populate ability to multiply your largest token creatures, then go forth and spread the good word. Grow big or go home! 

25 lands : 12  Forest, 1  Grove of the Guardian*, 11  Plains, 1  Selesnya Guildgate

17 creatures : 1  Arbor Elf, 1  Axebane Stag, 1  Brushstrider, 3  Centaur Courser, 1  Centaur Healer, 2  Centaur’s Herald, 1  Healer of the Pride, 1  Phantom General, 1  Risen Sanctuary, 3  Seller of Songbirds, 1  Vitu-Ghazi Guildmage, 1  Wayfaring Temple*

18 other spells : 2  Bountiful Harvest, 2  Call of the Conclave, 2  Chorus of Might, 1  Coursers’ Accord, 1  Druid’s Deliverance, 2  Eyes in the Skies, 1  Heroes’ Reunion, 1  Rootborn Defenses, 2  Savage Surge, 2  Selesnya Keyrune, 2  Trostani’s Judgment

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Pick up singles for any of these Return to Ravnica Intropacks at MTG Mint Card to put a more agressive or competetive profile to your build.
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Magic 2013 Intro Packs

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Happy Monday MTG peeps,

We here at MTG Realm are now firmly back in our seats and back on the interwebs after spending a week in 'meat space' enjoying all things analog and organic.  We did get a chance to take in a Magic 2013 pre-release event at OMG! Games in Barrie on Sunday which we'll post about in a latter post.  For now, we'll celebrate our return online with some Magic the Gathering news from the mothersite - the M13 Intro Pack decklists.

Each Magic 2013 Intro Pack contains
•  1 Premium Card
•  1 60-Card Deck
•  2 Boosters
•  1 Learn-To-Play Insert
•  1 Strategy Insert

Intro Packs hit local gaming stores on 13th July and has a suggested retail price of about $15.00, which we think provides decent value as they now have two booster packs.  The Intro Pack is a great way for novice players to get into the game and are easily customized.  We suggest that you may want to pick up additional Magic 2013 singles from MTG Mint Card to upgrade the decklist as your skill improves.  Anywhoos - onto the lists . . .
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Path to Victory - / 
Rares - Odric, Master Tactician, Captain of the Watch

Attack early and often with your ever-growing battalion. Under the command of Odric, Master Tactician, your troops will overwhelm your opponents, even dictating their blocking decisions if you attack with three or more creatures. Blue fliers provide air support as you march to victory.

25 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 8  Island, 16  Plains

25 creatures : 3  Ajani's Sunstriker, 2  Arctic Aven, 3  Attended Knight, 1  Battleflight Eagle, 1  Captain of the Watch, 2  Chronomaton, 1  Courtly Provocateur, 2  Crusader of Odric, 1  Faerie Invaders, 2  Griffin Protector, 2  Healer of the Pride, 1  Odric, Master Tactician, 1  Serra Angel, 3  Silvercoat Lion

10 other spells : 2  Captain's Call, 2  Divine Verdict, 1  Downpour, 1  Glorious Charge, 1  Oblivion Ring, 1  Ring of Thune, 1  Safe Passage, 1  Tricks of the Trade
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Depths of Power - /
Rares - Talrand, Sky Summoner,

Seize the power of wind and waves with the help of legendary merfolk Talrand, Sky Summoner. While drakes assault your enemies from the skies, you manipulate the battlefield and burn immediate threats, steering the course to victory.

24 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 15  Island, 8  Mountain

18 creatures ; 2  Archaeomancer, 2  Augur of Bolas, 1  Fog Bank, 1  Harbor Serpent, 3  Kraken Hatchling, 2  Mindclaw Shaman, 2  Scroll Thief, 1  Stormtide Leviathan, 1  Talrand, Sky Summoner, 3  Wind Drake

18 other spells : 2  Divination, 1  Elixir of Immortality, 1  Essence Scatter, 1  Hydrosurge, 1  Negate, 1  Rewind, 1  Ring of Evos Isle, 3  Searing Spear, 1  Sleep, 1  Smelt, 1  Switcheroo, 2  Talrand's Invocation, 1  Turn to Slag, 1  Unsummon
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Sole Domination - /
Rares - Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis, Xathrid Gorgon

Choose a single fearsome attacker to lead the charge in this deck filled with exalted creatures led by the legendary demon Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis. Your other forces lend support and defense, ready for their turn to lead the attack.

24 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 8  Plains, 15  Swamp

26 creatures : 2  Aven Squire, 2  Bloodhunter Bat, 2  Duskmantle Prowler, 2  Duty-Bound Dead, 1  Guardians of Akrasa, 1  Knight of Glory, 2  Knight of Infamy, 1  Liliana's Shade, 1  Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis, 3  Servant of Nefarox, 2  Tormented Soul, 1  Vampire Nighthawk, 1  Veilborn Ghoul, 2  Walking Corpse, 1  Warclamp Mastiff, 1  Xathrid Gorgon, 1  Zombie Goliath

10 other spells : 1  Angelic Benediction, 1  Blood Reckoning, 2  Cower in Fear, 1  Mark of the Vampire, 2  Murder, 2  Pacifism, 1  Ring of Xathrid
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Mob Rule - /
Rare - Krenko, Mob Boss, Fervor

Hordes of goblins are spoiling for a fight in this aggressive deck. Get ready to raze the city, as legendary goblin Krenko, Mob Boss recruits another goblin for every goblin you already have. As your mob grows, your opponent will have no place to hide.

24 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 8  Forest, 15  Mountain

21 creatures : 1  Arms Dealer, 1  Bladetusk Boar, 2  Dragon Hatchling, 2  Fire Elemental, 2  Flinthoof Boar, 2  Furnace Whelp, 3  Goblin Arsonist, 1  Goblin Battle Jester, 1  Krenko, Mob Boss, 2  Mogg Flunkies, 2  Reckless Brute, 1  Rummaging Goblin, 1  Torch Fiend

15 other spells : 1  Chandra's Fury, 1  Cleaver Riot, 1  Fervor, 2  Flames of the Firebrand, 1  Kindled Fury, 2  Krenko's Command, 1  Ring of Valkas, 1  Serpent's Gift, 2  Titanic Growth, 1  Trumpet Blast, 2  Volcanic Geyser
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Wild Rush - /

Rares - Yeva, Nature's Herald, Predatory Rampage

Massive creatures hit the ground running with this explosive deck. Legendary elf Yeva, Nature’s Herald adds an element of surprise to your game, letting you cast creatures just about whenever you want to. Crush your enemies when they least expect it.

25 lands : 1  Evolving Wilds, 16  Forest, 8  Swamp

21 creatures : 1  Acidic Slime, 3  Arbor Elf, 2  Centaur Courser, 2  Deadly Recluse, 2  Duskdale Wurm, 2  Garruk's Packleader, 1  Mwonvuli Beast Tracker, 1  Primal Huntbeast, 1  Sentinel Spider, 2  Spiked Baloth, 2  Vastwood Gorger, 1  Yeva, Nature's Herald, 1  Yeva's Forcemage

14 other spells : 1  Crippling Blight, 2  Essence Drain, 1  Fungal Sprouting, 1  Naturalize, 1  Predatory Rampage, 1  Prey Upon, 2  Public Execution, 1  Rancor, 2  Ranger's Path, 1  Ring of Kalonia, 1  Rise from the Grave
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