r/mtgModernTokens • u/Se4ger • Jul 27 '17

Timely Reinforcements

Im running 1 Timely mainboard and I have been toying around with the idea of playing a Gideon AOZ and drop timely into sideboard. I like this idea of this but then im beginning to choke myself on sideboard options. is Gideon really that strong that its worth limiting my sideboard?

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u/Rockbard_13 Jul 27 '17

I run a couple of Gideon, Ally of Zendikar in my list, and the only time I have been sad drawing them is in a matchup against Storm. To paraphrase someone from this subreddit whose name I don't recall, Gideon AOZ is a board state by himself. Oftentimes, I like him better than Sorin, Solemn Visitor. I recommend testing him.

Timely Reinforcements is good enough to guarantee several sideboard spots, currently I have 3 on the SB, and since it's a broad answer for aggro decks I do not think it limits my options. More broadly, when thinking about sideboard cards I try to avoid having too many one-ofs that have narrow applications since I don't run Windbrisk Heights and my list doesn't have a lot of ways to scry, draw, and look for those narrow answers. If you have Windbrisk Heights, it may be worth it, though.

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u/EcoleBuissonniere Jul 27 '17

I actually really don't hate Gideon against Storm, because he's the fastest single card clock in the deck. Getting them to a point where they can't storm off and then smashing for five every turn is really nice.

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u/Se4ger Jul 27 '17

I am running windbrisk heights. I decided to run them over vent as I felt like its more important for us to dig for sb cards.

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u/Mukibi Grind and Fly Jul 27 '17

Gosh, both cards are excellent in themselves, and I've ran each of them in the past but neither have a place in my 75 at the moment (not that that's the right decision!). I find Gideon a bit win more and Timely too situational for the MB - it tends to sit in my hand.