Trying to distance from being entirely reliant on the hammer, I think Forebear's Blade is pretty overlooked as a benefactor to this deck. Interested to hear if people agree with this more budget deck (budget as in not paying for Puresteels and other $10+ cards.
I'm surprised Steelshaper's Gift is so expensive, but seeing as it helps enable combos like this one, I guess I can see why. Forebear's Blade is a bit slow for my liking. The Colossus Hammer deck wants a bunch of cheap creatures with cmc 0-1 that can drop turn 1 and attack turn 2. If you're willing to add red, Goblin Gaveleer has built-in trample, and Magnetic Theft can be used to attach the Hammer.
Since your deck is geared more towards a turn 3-5 win, I commend your selection of creatures, though I'd probably drop a set or two in favor of some more support. Fatal Push and Smelt will prove to be a nuisance, so cheap protection spells like Apostle's Blessing, Emerge Unscathed, and Gods Willing are useful.
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MTGS Wikia Article about "New World Order"
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
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You're on a website dedicated to talking about MtG. You're only a few keystrokes away from finding out what cards are on the Reserved List. You're also only a few keystrokes away from finding out why some cards on the Reserved List got foil printings in FtV, as Judge promos, or whatnot, as well as why that won't happen again. Stop doing this.
This card is just BEGGING to be put into a Swiftblade Vindicator. Good luck getting to 8 mana tho.
Turn 1-Sigarda’s Aid
Turn 2-Vindicator
Turn 3-Hammer....Swing for some damage if blocked then more after blockers gone, lethal if unblocked. Still have 11/11 blocker in multiplayer game.
Yeah, was not talking about Modern here. There are WAAAY better ways to jank it out in Modern if that's your goal.
What's really crazy is that you only need one Plains to win the game by turn 3, and if you hit a second land drop you could win by turn 2. Kiln Fiend has a hard time winning that quickly.
MTGS Wikia Article about "New World Order"
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
PSA to everyone who keeps forgetting about the Reserved List:
You're on a website dedicated to talking about MtG. You're only a few keystrokes away from finding out what cards are on the Reserved List. You're also only a few keystrokes away from finding out why some cards on the Reserved List got foil printings in FtV, as Judge promos, or whatnot, as well as why that won't happen again. Stop doing this.
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Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
PSA to everyone who keeps forgetting about the Reserved List:
You're on a website dedicated to talking about MtG. You're only a few keystrokes away from finding out what cards are on the Reserved List. You're also only a few keystrokes away from finding out why some cards on the Reserved List got foil printings in FtV, as Judge promos, or whatnot, as well as why that won't happen again. Stop doing this.
MTGS Wikia Article about "New World Order"
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
PSA to everyone who keeps forgetting about the Reserved List:
You're on a website dedicated to talking about MtG. You're only a few keystrokes away from finding out what cards are on the Reserved List. You're also only a few keystrokes away from finding out why some cards on the Reserved List got foil printings in FtV, as Judge promos, or whatnot, as well as why that won't happen again. Stop doing this.
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I'm surprised Steelshaper's Gift is so expensive, but seeing as it helps enable combos like this one, I guess I can see why. Forebear's Blade is a bit slow for my liking. The Colossus Hammer deck wants a bunch of cheap creatures with cmc 0-1 that can drop turn 1 and attack turn 2. If you're willing to add red, Goblin Gaveleer has built-in trample, and Magnetic Theft can be used to attach the Hammer.
Since your deck is geared more towards a turn 3-5 win, I commend your selection of creatures, though I'd probably drop a set or two in favor of some more support. Fatal Push and Smelt will prove to be a nuisance, so cheap protection spells like Apostle's Blessing, Emerge Unscathed, and Gods Willing are useful.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
Again: Kor Duelist + Sigarda's Aid + Hammer = GAME
What's really crazy is that you only need one Plains to win the game by turn 3, and if you hit a second land drop you could win by turn 2. Kiln Fiend has a hard time winning that quickly.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
4 Kitesail Apprentice
4 Kor Duelist
4 Fencing Ace
4 Swiftblade Vindicator
4 Colossus Hammer
Enchantments
4 Sigarda's Aid
Instants
4 Emerge Unscathed
4 Gods Willing
4 Steelshaper's Gift
Land
4 Sacred Foundry
4 Sunbaked Canyon
16 Plains
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.