Luminarch Aspirant is doubly explosive with a Hardened Scales effect. David explores the interaction in an Abzan Pioneer deck with eight Sneks.
Tag: Pioneer
Don’t Sleep on Luminarch Aspirant
Faithless Brewing #76. Skyclave Apparition is the darling of Modern, but there’s another white creature from Zendikar Rising that’s been quietly putting up 5-0s. What can we do with Luminarch Aspirant?
From the Ashes: Magmatic Channeler and the Return of Izzet Phoenix
Dan has been tearing up the Pioneer leagues with a new build of Izzet Phoenix, starring three new additions from Zendikar Rising.
Daily Brew: Grixis Stormcaller Sacrifice
Copying spells is a good; copying spells with additional costs to cast them is a steal. What happens if we pair Sea Gate Stormcaller with Village Rites in Pioneer?
Is Magmatic Channeler the One We’ve Been Waiting For?
Faithless Brewing #75. For months we’ve been trying to break the curse of Dreadhorde Arcanist. Is Magmatic Channeler the one we’ve been waiting for?
Daily Brew: Golgari Lands in Pioneer
BG Lands got some nice upgrades from Zendikar Rising, from Lotus Cobra to Nissa of Shadowed Boughs. David tries to put them all together with a little inspiration from Sam Black.
74. “This Is Fine”: Wildfire Comes for Modern and Pioneer
David is salivating over Cleansing Wildfire, but does he want to blow up the opponent’s lands, or his own? With 5 new decklists this week, the answer seems to be, “Why not both?”
Daily Brew: Sea Gate Stormcaller in Neoform Combo
David can’t stop copying Naru Meha, Master Wizard. Can Sea Gate Stormcaller give this deck the boost it needs to compete?
73. Four Color Blunder? A Closer Look at Omnath
Omnath, Locus of Creation is poised to leave a remarkable footprint on both Modern and Pioneer. But how much is too much?
Daily Brew: Magmatic Channeler in Pioneer
Magmatic Channeler is a jack of all trades, but master of none. Sounds like the perfect midrange card! But what strategy might be interested in her unique set of skills?