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Quote from izzetmage »

It's pretty weak hate against combo decks. Usually you name their wincon because that's the only thing that can target you, but that doesn't stop them from comboing out: drawing their library, finding removal for Halo, then killing you with the wincon that you named.

Some combo decks may have multiple wincons, and worse yet, those wincons may make tokens (e.g. Empty the Warrens, Sai, Master Thopterist). You can't name Goblin or Thopter with Runed Halo.

Quote from ktkenshinx »

A better initial question might be, what do you lose to? If those cards and decks line up with Halo, it's a good choice. If you're playing against decks that swarm around Halo or easily remove it, pass. Also, beware of siding in and relying on Halo in matchups where opponents historically bring in 4 Claims anyway, such as KCI and Dredge.

Quote from CurdBros »

Hello my jeskai brothers and sisters. I just read a great article by Jadine Klomparens that covers a topic that is not talked about often enough. The article is about how archetype specialists should attack the modern format. It's widely known that she plays Jund at every modern tournament and often does extremely well. The article is on the paid subscription side so I will give some major points of the article for those who don't have a subscription. I don't want to share too much because I do think these players deserve to be paid for their content because the pro players give a lot to magic and don't receive a lot back.

Here is a link to the article:

http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/38031_How-To-Win-In-Modern-When-You-Wont-Play-The-Best-Decks.html


She basically writes that while archetype specialists are very attached to their decks, they need to be able to adjust to the current meta game and can't get too attached to cards (especially side board cards). She touches on a topic we have often talked about about using sideboard cards that overlap several archetypes rather than just silver bullets.

In addition, she also writes that an archetype specialist needs to be able to adjust to the meta game as a whole. Right now the meta is based on hyper aggressive combo style decks. Therefore, she said that she thinks archetype speciliasts should be playing the most aggressive version of their archetype as possible right now. You still want removal/disruption but want to make sure you are as aggressive as you are comfortable with given your archetype.

There is plenty of additional information in the article that I don't want share given that it is paid content, but those are some of the major points of the article.

I think that more articles regarding archetype specialists should be written given that most FNM modern players can't afford a ton of different modern decks and often stick to an archetype they like to play. Reid Duke (Jund), Gerry Thompson (Mardu), Caleb Sherer (Storm), Guillaume Wafo-Tapa (Control), Corey Burkhart (Grixis), and many more archetype specialists could give a great insight into competitive modern play when sticking with a specific archetype.

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Quote from Rutherjc19 »

Wow. I'm currently watching the Top 8 of the SCG Invi and Gerald Fabiano is a BEAST. I'm always happy to see him on screen esp with a deck I love lol

Did this thread talk about his deck choice for the SCG Invi? Interesting Jeskai list for sure

In my opinion, his list is really bad and a mess. In particular, I think Karn is a huge mistake, which he acknowledged post invi. The one off Resto, also I dislike. Also, 10 drops is weird in the current super fast Modern format. 2 off V Cliques in the main I also dislike. The main timely is really bad as well. 3 Azcantas mainboad with 2 Blood Moon sideboard?
What's to like in this list?
Even the 2 relics in the sideboard, is something that it's weird at best.
Maybe the skill was a factor in his top 8.

Quote from CurdBros »

After testing the UR Wizards deck I feel like I have a fun back up deck for FNM when the cards are out. With that said, I still think jeskai prowess is a superior build. It can just handle so many matchups. I may try to come up with jeskai wizards build, but it's always tough when a deck revolves around a creature type.

I tested last night against GB Tron with great results. I went 8-2 and didn't lose any preboarded games. One of my loses was from flooding so I really feel like we have a very solid Tron matchup. Here are some notes I wrote:

-Early threat is key. Games with Delver were easy wins
-Remand is a house against tron. I have said this before, but every time I play against them it reminds me how good remand is against them.
-Reach is important (Slip Through Space, lightning Bolt, flying, other burn, etc). Finished off multiple games with burn.
-Bouncing Wurmcoil Engine is awesome.
-Deflecting Palm really hurts them.
-The new Tron hate card will likely make this matchup amazing.
-Because this matchup is good and affinity is good I don't think we need Stoney Silence in the board unless lanter and tezzeret pick up.

The deck performed better than anticipated and reminded me why I still love this deck. I still want to play more Jund and will post any notes when I get to test against a good Jund player.

Quote from Davidalb »

Anyone still playing Jeskai tempo geist?
How are you doing with it and how do you adjust the deck overall to beat trons and eldrazi tron?