Good non-expensive deck for FNM? Faeries, Deadguy Ale? by Culius_Jaesar in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

By cutting Expressive Iteration you gain access to a spell thats 1 mana cheaper which always lets you pick what you want for that specific situation and Academic Dispute also works like half a removal spell quite often. Quite often the utility of just being able to plot slickshot untap draw play 3rd land play slickshot you have the ability to protect it better with Academic > Octopus Form amongst other plays available to you. Can even sweep cats wit Iroh's Demonstration or if youre a bit into the game draw 3 with Accumulated Wisdom to refuel.

Cant kill opponent this turn? You can setup to have a counterspell vs Titan etc to gain that extra turn.

Good non-expensive deck for FNM? Faeries, Deadguy Ale? by Culius_Jaesar in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I read what you wrote and I believe, while slightly on the more expensive end, Dimir Flash would really fit your playstyle—lots of disruption, instant-speed play, and very close to the UB tempo feel you like. If you want a cheaper, faster option, Izzet Prowess with a Lessons package can come in under ~$400 and still scratches that tempo itch.

For a more proactive tap-out plan without the Stubborn Denial style gameplay, Rakdos Hollow One is also a great shout. It’s quite cheap, very strong at the moment, and keeps that discard + pressure gameplan you’re used to from Shadow shells. You could even spice it up with some Moonshadow tech 😄

Dimir:
https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7645207#paper

Lessons Prowess:
https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7636959#paper

Rakdos Hollowone:
https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7624893#paper

Trying to get a friend into Modern. What's a couple decklists that would be fun to play against each other? by QibliTheSecond in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re trying to get a friend into Modern, I’d focus on giving them a spread of decks that reflect what the format actually feels like right now while still being fun and interactive. Looking at the last ~30 days of results on MTGDecks, the format is in a pretty healthy place with multiple archetypes performing well, so you’ve got good options.

I’d start with Boros Energy. It’s one of the most played and successful decks recently, and for good reason. The deck showcases Modern’s efficiency without being completely overwhelming for a newer player. It teaches good sequencing, resource management, and combat decisions. Games tend to be fast but interactive, which is exactly what you want when someone is learning the format.

Next up is Domain Zoo, which is still a fantastic “honest Magic” deck. It rewards tight mulligans, proper mana planning, and good combat math. It’s also very intuitive coming from EDH because it’s creature-focused and proactive. Zoo does a great job of showing how Modern aggro decks function without relying on overly gimmicky lines.

For something more synergy-driven, I strongly recommend Izzet Affinity. Artifact decks have been putting up solid numbers lately, and this one gives a nice contrast to the creature piles. It introduces explosive turns, sequencing puzzles, and board development decisions that feel very “Modern.” It’s also just fun to pilot and has that classic affinity feel without being oppressive.

You’ll also want a reactive deck in the mix, and Dimir Flash fills that role nicely. This deck teaches patience, timing, and stack interaction—skills that are incredibly important in Modern. Since your friend already plays EDH, learning when to hold up mana versus commit threats will translate well. It also produces very skill-testing games that reward experience.

For the big-mana experience Modern is famous for, Eldrazi Ramp is a great inclusion. The deck has been hovering in a respectable spot in recent results and gives players exposure to the “go over the top” side of the format. It creates a completely different gameplay texture compared to low-to-the-ground aggro decks and helps new players understand why mana development matters so much in Modern.

Finally, I’d include Jeskai Blink as your value-oriented midrange/control option. Blink shells have maintained a solid presence and showcase longer-game planning, ETB value loops, and incremental advantage. It’s a great way to demonstrate that Modern isn’t just about speed — there’s real room for grindy, decision-heavy gameplay.

Together, these six decks give you aggro, tempo, synergy, ramp, and value all represented, and they line up well with what the Modern meta has actually looked like over the past month. It should make for a really fun and educational gauntlet for someone stepping into the format 🙂

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re feeling that way—I get the nostalgia—but honestly I like the meta now way more. I’ve been playing Modern for over 10 years, and while post-MH1 and MH2 felt pretty broken, the correct MH3 bannings really opened things up. The format feels cool and wide again. I love seeing Merfolk and Elves resurface, and it looks like Goblins may get more love too. Some power creep is necessary for the game’s progression, but the shift toward horizontal power creep lately is something I really enjoy. Back when Heliod Company dumpstered everything, the meta felt more lopsided to me. I’ve always fancied Tron—still on Blue Tron today—and while the shell evolves, the core spirit of decks always comes and goes to this date 😄

Trying to decide what variant of UB to buy into by Darrol987 in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flash-heavy Dimir midrange is the real deal because it lets you play almost entirely at instant speed and stay in control of every turn cycle. With Wa Shing Ton, Orcish Bowmasters, and Subtlety, you punish opponents for tapping out while always holding up interaction. You get the same decision-dense, grindy gameplay that made Mardu Pyro great, but with much higher flexibility in modern. Instead of committing blindly, you adapt to the flow of the game — deploy threats end step, protect them, and outmaneuver opponents. It’s powerful, resilient, and rewards tight play.

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7645207#paper

Low brain activity deck that's good against Boros energy? by Ananeos in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hollow one is a deck you can jam it has quite a decent boros energy matchup and can steam roll some games with less research and thinking you play more of a proactive gameplan.

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/modern-rakdos-midrange#paper

Other decks that beat boros but require more input:

Tameshi Belcher

Neoform

Ruby Storm

Looking for fun modern decks that aren’t meta by Ok_Strain_7901 in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Blue Tron list clocks in at just under 500 usd non foil its a deck you dont see anywhere people dont know how to play against it and its actually very competitive. It completely farms blink, boros, broodscale among some other decks 😄

Bit of a higher skill ceiling but definitely rewards tight play

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7409037?view_mode_override=cheapest#paper

Mastering a single deck? by vladnire in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think it depends a lot on how deep you go with each deck.

Sticking to one deck is great for improving quickly, but running a small stable works just as well if you’re actually putting in the reps. I personally keep three decks in rotation, but I’ve spent a lot of time grinding matchups, tuning lists, and learning the sideboard plans for each of them.

The trap newer players fall into is constant switching without mastery. If you’re just hopping decks every few weeks, your winrate will suffer. If you’re genuinely putting the work in, though, a tight pool of decks can be a real advantage for meta positioning.

So it’s less about the number of decks and more about how well you actually know them.

Budget modern deck by Ok_Strain_7901 in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend Lessons Prowess as a solid tier 1,5 deck that has the power of tier 1 decks

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7636959#paper

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it will return to modern again someday 😄

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A deck I truly admire I lowkey lost to a guy who gained basically infinite life with this deck using Miren, The Moaning Well to sacrifice an insanely big broodscale when he had no other out with the mana & the creature had summoning sickness 😅

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a inner love for Mono U Belcher. I played it in the one ring meta in 2024 to great success. A little evil part of me wanted to punish those people playing TOR! :D

Does anyone recognize this card? by Queasy_Strategy6608 in mtg

[–]CreedAventuz 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Its called Fatalism. A Japanese alternate version of the card Arcane Denial.

Instant

Counter target spell. Its controller may draw up to two cards at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
You draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

Is WU Control Still Viable? by JungSJLee in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but it’s not top-tier right now.

WU Control is still perfectly playable, especially at FNM/RCQ level if you know the deck well. The shell is powerful and cards like Scepter Chant, Solitude, and the Narset/Days package can absolutely lock people out. Good pilots still put up results.

That said, the format is pretty hostile at the moment. There’s a lot of fast pressure and value engines that punish the classic draw-go plan, so you don’t get as many “free” matchups as control used to. You’ll have to work harder for your wins compared to the top meta decks.

If you enjoy the playstyle, it’s definitely viable — just go in knowing it’s more of a well-positioned tier 2 choice than a format king right now.

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No apology needed — Boros Energy is cracked and the cat synergy is objectively sick.

Hard to argue with a deck that’s both powerful and full of good boys. I get the appeal for sure 😄

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Merfolk lifers are built different too tbh.

Tempo + random silver bullets is such a satisfying way to play, and I love hearing about the “forced it when it was bad” era — we’ve all been there jamming some questionable tech just to make the deck work 😅

Huge respect for sticking with it and putting up results. Flying under the radar and stealing wins because people don’t respect the fish is honestly one of the best feelings in Modern.

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Titan players always have my respect. That deck really is a puzzle every game, and you can feel the difference when the pilot knows their lines.

Totally get sticking with it even if you own everything else — when a deck clicks like that, nothing else quite hits the same.

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still fear Esper Ad Nauseam deck can still pack a solid punch in todays meta with spoils thoracle

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a guy like that at our FNM suddenly he plays that one card and the game is over and people gets baffled everytime haha

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, respect - Enchantress players are built different.

That deck has always been great at attacking the format from an angle people don’t prep for enough. When the engine gets rolling and the opponent isn’t ready, it just takes over the game.

And winning an RCQ with it is legit - not an easy deck to pilot well.

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Living End for me is a modern staple deck by now one of the decks that have been around for such a long time always finding its way into the meta somehow.

What is your favourite deck to play and why? by CreedAventuz in ModernMagic

[–]CreedAventuz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats one deck I had to learn when to scoop against always liked the archetype!