Comments on: Academy Showcase #1: Preview of JustSin’s Pauper Team League

By: James

James — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:59:24 +0000

Oubliette seems to congest the three drop slot, especially since most of MBC’s solid value cards are at three. I’ve been trying out faceless butcher (I know…), but I actually like a few copies. Even if its only temporary, faceless butcher’s removal effect gets you to where you want to be with merchant. It’s disgusting how merchant can consistently drain for eight damage. The opponent doesn’t want to spend time removing creatures that you’ve already gotten value of (such as chittering rats), so its relatively easy to flood the board. If they do spend time 1 for 1′ing, they’re going to lose to blacks considerable card advantage. Like Justin said, its better for Merchant to top off an already solid MBC list, and not get cute with mediocre alternatives.

Great videos, and I like the concept for the league!

By: JustSin

JustSin — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:53:28 +0000

I just wanted to take a second to thank everyone who has expressed interest and let everyone know we’ve filled up for this season!

We’ll take a quick look at where teams stand in Anything But, however in the mean time you can check out the entrants here:
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=548974

By: JustSin

JustSin — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:07:09 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it Unfortunately for this event I did not get decklists, however a version of WatchRites did place in a Daily Event on the 13th that was posted by Wizards.

I found the link for you:
http://decks.mtgoacademy.com/Deck/190395

By: Reinaldo

Reinaldo — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 06:27:57 +0000

This was very enjoyable. Any chances of seeing lists? I tried to build the RUG Watch Rites deck, but having no experience with it means I probably got some stuff wrong.