. I hope you won't mind a few comments based on my experience with the deck.
First of all, I read the fatties tier list above and agree with most of it. Cards I would just rate higher as they work wonder for me:
- Goreclaw, Teror of Qal-Sisma : with the increasing number of 4CMC (or less) beaters, you can drop it T3, then proceed with Xenagos + a 4CMC beater T4. Essentially, similar to a T3 Xenagos plus added benefit of attacking on T4 with Goreclaw itself for trample and extra damage. Otherwise, the 2 mana you save on casting the next beater is often just what you need to cast a draw, protection or extra turn spell. I've also found the trample granting ability to be very useful for stuff like Malignus or Port Razer and often a game winning factor. I'm always happy to see the bear in my opening.
- Port Razer : agreed it requires extra setup to make it work but when it does, it's brutal. My list supports it with a few more ways to give trample though (Goreclaw as mentionned above, Rancor, additionally to Ibex Pathbreaker and the trample granting lands which I think you also run). It's disgusting with the Ibex.
So based on your comments, I get why you aren't playing these 2 cards but maybe this can be helpful for other players with slightly more budget lists.
I also like another haste provider so I don't need to waste Xenagos trigger on utility creatures, especially Selvala and Combat Celebrant. I used to be on Swiftfoot Boots for extra protection but the equip cost plus Bane of Progress made me looked for alternatives. Currently trying Lightning Mauler which seems good for the job although a bit fragile.
And Druid of Purification as a cheaper one-sided Bane of Progress if you need to fight stax without blowing up your own stuff. On that front, I'm running also Cindervines. Instant speed removal for a single colorless is pretty good.
Have you considered Aggravated Assault ? With Gnawbone, you can now hold it and play it post combat for infinite combat steps (depending on board) . I managed to pull it a few times and it's basically GG every time.
I'm curious, how good is Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer? Isn't it a dead draw outside of early game compared to a dork that will at least tap for mana or can be sacrificed to Natural Order?
Sorry if you already answered some of these questions, the thread is so long and I admit I didnt read through all of it. But again, awesome list & primer, I will come around here more often.
