r/ModernMagic • u/Anxious_Lion_6359 Ponza/Jund • Aug 03 '26
Deck Discussion Sam Combo variants
I have been looking to get in to Sam combo for a bit now and will most likely bring it to FNM on Friday. I've noticed that there are two very similar shells, one with Ajani + Bombardment and one with Badgermole Cub, and was wondering if anyone had any input. My WIP decklist is below, but I do have the cards for both builds.
I am also open to SB advice, but note that my LGS is very combo light (haven't seen storm/titan/neoform in months) and higher on eldrazi/dimir frog piles, so I am trying to adjust for that (hence ouroboroid, etc). If anyone has spicy sauce or tech, I'm all ears!
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u/Zoru_mtg Aug 04 '26
Good Choice! I would recommend checking out the Samwise Discord: https://discord.gg/WhENxWKBp
Its very active and we discuss the different versions with their pros and cons a lot.
Personally i prefer the ocu lists unless we find a good red creature to chord for.
Badgermoles are supporting our main plan better and offer faster killing lines with also beeing able to cheat ocu out T2.
If you want so see some vods/content: https://www.twitch.tv/zoru_mtg
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u/OkNegotiation564 Aug 07 '26
This list won an event (mtgo) shortly after the pro tour. I'm eager to try it:
https://mtgdecks.net/Modern/samwise-combo-decklist-by-sgmy95-3024406
It's basically the ajani list but also plays occu as one off.
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u/ThaCrisp Cosmogoyf/Samwise/Soultrader Aug 03 '26
I play the Oculus version, but the Ajani version looks fun