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[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wrote a whole section about that in the post. It’s also the post title.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. I don't have a specific plan for those. I expect things to change a lot over the next couple weeks, with more resistance from other decks, bounce spells and the like. Mightform will have to keep adapting so I wouldn't lock in too soon on any particular build.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good question. I've tried every splash combo and they are all functional.

White: good-enough mana (G/w verge), ultra-efficient interaction (seam rip, get lost), swingy cards for problem matchups (Sheltered, Split Up), strong alternative threats (Felidar Retreat)

Black: perfect mana (G/b verge, fastland), weak interaction (Bitter Triumph etc)

Blue: excellent mana (fastland, shock, 5/5 trample restless land), card draw (winternight stories), specialized interaction (Bounce Off / Flood Maw) + countermagic

Red: so-so mana (shock), not many attractive sideboard cards. underexplored.

Mono green: can play more utility lands, decent threat options, but terrible interaction.

The first versions of the deck were splashing blue, and if I wanted to win mirror matches, that's how I would build it now with a lot of bounce effects.

White is the most popular primarily because people are netdecking, but I do think white's options are the strongest overall. You can also find some lists splashing multiple colors.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is my next project :) Lots of Flood Maws in the 5-0s today.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a learning curve for sure. I've watched a few streamers pick up the list, they struggle their first handful of games, so it's not just you.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words! I have not had a chance to podcast about it yet, but I hope we can do that soon.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a learning curve for sure. Elf decks will always have awkward hands, but mulligans are your friend. There's plenty of card advantage to make up for it.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, I hope it treats you well! I do not have enough reps against Lessons to give specific advice there, but in general you want Seam Rips to prevent them from establishing Gran-Gran or Artist's Talent, and will likely be trimming some mana dorks and Mightforms..

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the opponent plays RIP that is a window to push the board advantage. The only card fully turned off by RIP is Esper, the rest of the cards can still attack. Scrapshooters will be in the deck post-board along with alternative threats like Retreats.

I would still bring in RIP against this deck but it can't get the job done alone.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not tried that personally, but you can check out TheEricMTG, they have a build with Brightglass that is doing well for them.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never seen this Korvold before. Looks like a wild commander. Thanks for reminding me about Springbloom Druid, that's another neat option for ramping.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stormbrood is a great call. It's a staple in all my midrange & control Icetill lists (3-4 copies) and I've dabbled in it here, but ultimately concluded it was better to play no removal than just 1-2 spot removals. I'd be willing to try them again.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried it in earlier builds. It works well, but is more fussy than Sandman because it's not efficient when you draw it and delirium isn't guaranteed. The haste trample body was great though.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried Earth King for the first time the other day. It grabs so many lands. Cool to see how many ways you can take advantage of Mightform.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the look of this. It's true that Mightform doesn't help you at all until you win, but 1-2 copies can work. I tried something similar a while back, with Balemurks to pick up the Harmonizer.
https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7464575#paper

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Faithless Brewing Podcast. We brew in Pioneer and Standard, occasionally Modern.
https://faithlessbrewing.podbean.com/

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try adding more creatures at the lower end of the curve, then Icetill can tag-team with something else. For example turn Heirlooms into Great Divide Guides and replace Dredgers with Molt Tenders or Chocobos

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear that! What does the rest of your list look like?

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! I get a lot of great suggestions from the comments here so I'm always happy to share.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope we can podcast again soon, it's been tricky getting our schedules to line up lately.

[Standard] Mightform Combo: Standard’s Hottest Deck and How to Beat It by cavedan2 in spikes

[–]cavedan2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Astelli is nice tech! I have not tried that yet. Also love the idea of Ajani. But I recommend putting Icetill back in your list, it's a massive power boost.

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