I haven't tried any charms, but Golgari seems interesting to prevent board wipes and targeted removal. Though 2cmc is high for countering a Terminate. While board wipes suck, generally you should recognize when you're up against a deck that runs board wipes and not over extend into them. So not sure if its worth running that card for such a narrow case. Rakdos could be an interesting alternative to Ancient Grudge since Dredge is popular. You lose the 2 artifact removal for a sideboard card that is relevant in more match ups.
I'm trying the Jund focused 16 land build now. I like the more consistent mana, but haven't played enough games to really evaluate it.
Because a few notable pros have been playing it and winning with it recently. I suspect the price spike in Baubles and increased interest is because several people either won or top 8'd world qualifiers a couple weeks ago with the deck.
The deck does degenerate things, and degenerate things do well in Modern.
Edit: I've read that some say its doing better than last year because Twin is gone, which could repeatedly tap down your huge attackers, then win on the next turn.
I only watched the first 2 matches, but when he made a mistake he was pretty good to call out what he did wrong and alternate lines of play, or why he took an odd line of play to begin with.
0 is better than 1, yes, but its sorcery speed. Relic at least gives you the option of popping the yard in response to, lets say, a Finks trigger, or Goryo's Vengence cast. I'd rather play Cage or Relic.
You can do all that with Tormod's Crypt too...
Oops, I forgot the text on the card. I thought it was on etb.
0 is better than 1, yes, but its sorcery speed. Relic at least gives you the option of popping the yard in response to, lets say, a Finks trigger, or Goryo's Vengence cast. I'd rather play Cage or Relic.
What about a 4c list with blue for Stubborn Denial and Sleight of Hand? No delve creatures or spells so Dryad will probably always be +2. Kiln fiend is slightly slower, but its combo with Stubborn Denial is pretty sweet. I only played 5-6 games with the traditional Grixis list and kind of liked it. This list could still run Mandrills and Ancient Grudge in the side.
I run Temple Garden because I want to be able to pair it with Crypt if I naturally draw crypt. 4 Catacombs, 4 Heaths, 2 Mires, 1 Foothills and 6 shocks has been fine for me.
Why Postmortem? For 1 more mana you get 3 creatures back permanently with Proclamation of Rebirth. If its intended for a longer grind then that 1 mana isn't really an issue, and you need those 3 creatures for the grind anyway.
For those down on Steppe Lynx, I had a game earlier where it attacked for 16 on turn 2. Played turn 1. 2 Landfall triggers, 2 Mutagenic Growths, and a Battle Rage. With the right draws Kird Ape could do the same, but that extra natural 2 damage from Lynx turns into 4.
I haven't played with Ape, but Lynx, even with its downsides, is built for burst damage, which is what the deck really tries to do. Its not uncommon to swing with an 6/7 and stick a Battle Rage on it.
Grafdigger's Cage, Surgical Extraction, or Nihil Spellbomb? Given the uptick in Dredge I wouldn't leave home without some sort of GY hate.
Edit: I know that question wasn't directed at me, but thats my 2 cents. I am curious though if he were to forgo GY hate entirely what would be in its place. Is that what you were getting at, @lfgcampos?
Grats on the top 8. I must say, that sideboard is... unique. What was your plan against Eldrazi? You don't have any Dismembers or anything to handle bigger creatures.
What about the land count? 15 seems really low.
I'm trying the Jund focused 16 land build now. I like the more consistent mana, but haven't played enough games to really evaluate it.
The deck does degenerate things, and degenerate things do well in Modern.
Edit: I've read that some say its doing better than last year because Twin is gone, which could repeatedly tap down your huge attackers, then win on the next turn.
Oops, I forgot the text on the card. I thought it was on etb.
Look a few pages back. I linked to several SCG, ChannelFireball, and some other random tournament coverage videos.
4 Death's Shadow
4 Gnarlwood Dryad
4 Kiln Fiend
3 Monastery Swiftspear
Filtering
4 Gitaxian Probe
4 Sleight of Hand
4 Street Wraith
2 Lightning Bolt
3 Thoughtseize
3 Mutagenic Growth
4 Stubborn Denial
4 Temur Battle Rage
Lands
1 Blood Crypt
2 Bloodstained Mire
1 Breeding Pool
1 Overgrown Tomb
4 Polluted Delta
1 Steam Vents
1 Stomping Ground
4 Verdant Catacombs
1 Watery Grave
1 Wooded Foothills
For those down on Steppe Lynx, I had a game earlier where it attacked for 16 on turn 2. Played turn 1. 2 Landfall triggers, 2 Mutagenic Growths, and a Battle Rage. With the right draws Kird Ape could do the same, but that extra natural 2 damage from Lynx turns into 4.
Every event I've been to everyone has a single box that their deck and SB are in.
Edit: do you mean you had your deck in a box with other cards not registered?
Grafdigger's Cage, Surgical Extraction, or Nihil Spellbomb? Given the uptick in Dredge I wouldn't leave home without some sort of GY hate.
Edit: I know that question wasn't directed at me, but thats my 2 cents. I am curious though if he were to forgo GY hate entirely what would be in its place. Is that what you were getting at, @lfgcampos?