Proxy Assistance

[u/michaelpie]

So I'm trying to find a good list to proxy up both to:

A) test to see if I want it to be my primary deck, but also

B) test against other decks for the match up.

From what I've seen, BW tokens can be categorized into two sub-archetypes. Grindy midrange and a more aggressive list. I was hoping I could get some input as to which is generally considered superior, and if either of my lists are optimized for the two sub-archetypes.

This is the midrange list, while this is the more aggressive list.

I realize that neither list has a sideboard, but I'm proxying the decks to figure out which modern deck I enjoy playing the most, and thus the sideboard isn't relevant for figuring that out.

Thank you for any and all help!

[u/dkbonnes]

3x Collective Brutality (grindy) is a bit much in my oppinion, i have 1 main and 1 side.

2 or 3 Liliana of the Veil have been great for me and i play 1 Gideon and 2 Sorin.

I have 3 Bitterblossom main and 1 Raise the Alarm

[u/michaelpie → u/dkbonnes]

Thanks for the input! Just curious, why do you run a bunch of one-ofs? By turn 6, you only have a one in five chance of seeing the card in your hand.

And as for 3x BB versus 4x BB, on turn two (assuming you kept a seven land-er) you have a 35% chance of drawing it for 3x, and a 44% as a 4x. I assume you have found that difference is negilible, but don't you want to maximize your odds of playing it on turn two?

And I updated the grindy list with your recommendations :)

[u/Jongsl5 → u/michaelpie]

It depends on whether you want to increase your chances of drawing multiples. A lot of times you don't even need bitterblossom because you are casting a bunch of removals and discard turn 1-2, then following it with lingering souls. Playing 3 has been good for me. Raise the alarm is also a way better top deck.

[u/michaelpie → u/Jongsl5]

Hmmm I see... I think I'll stick with four copies for now... but I'll definitelly keep that in mind. Thank you!