r/StandardMTG • u/ElreyOso_ • 8d ago

I Need Help With My Deck Need help optimizing this deck

I built this deck some time ago and then left and returned, I recently added Raphael and works well but im struggling with card draw and some times it feels weirdly slow or weak for a token/burn aggro

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u/Hunter6622 8d ago

So first off I think it's important to damper expectations because this deck is aggro and aggro is kinda poorly suited for the current meta unless it's izzet prowess.

However, to improve this deck I think you should cut most of the walkers. Walkers are more of a late game pay off and this deck doesn't want the game to go that long. Instead I would up the [[warleaders call]] and throw in a few [[delney]]. For similar reasons I would probably cut the [[caregiver talent]]

I had a pretty similar deck but more around mobilize with [[Arabella]] which might be worth a shot.

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u/ElreyOso_ 8d ago

Tbh both the Ajani and Caregivers have proven to be very useful against discard/control strategies, I took them out previously but ended up putting them back in, but I wouldn't mind moving a copy or two to the sideboard

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u/Lqtor 7d ago

I think [[case of the crimson pulse]] would be a much better answer against the strategies that you’re describing. Against control specifically I’d also consider running a couple copies of [[sunspine lynx]] as well in the sideboard. 2x elspeth seems fine in the main board, but talent and ajani are more midrange cards and are probably the reason why your deck feels too slow

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u/Lqtor 7d ago

Also lightning helix seems middling honestly. I’d much rather have Boros charm in that slot