Comments on: Firebird’s Shadow: GP Weekend Analysis

By: Major Tom

Major Tom — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:12:39 +0000

In reply to Steven Givens. I dont even think manamorphose is bad. Without a way to bin pheonix, manamorphose generally just controls into more cantrips or thing

By: Steven Givens

Steven Givens — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:45:14 +0000

Agreed on manamorphose being the problem, in the Phoenix decks it’s basically probe, except instead of paying 2 life, you have to put in 2 Mana to start it

By: Major Tom

Major Tom — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:59:25 +0000

In reply to David Ernenwein. Me neither. I just think pheonix is very forgiving for misplays. However. That is a part of the decks beauty and power.

By: David Ernenwein

David Ernenwein — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:00:03 +0000

In reply to Major Tom. I've argued that about specific cards in the past, and it almost certainly applies to decks as well. While drawing lots of cards forgives a multitude of misplays, I don't know if it applies in this case. Izzet Phoenix is great while it's ahead, but struggles when behind. Knowing what to do when something goes wrong is critical for a deck as full of air as Phoenix is. You may be right, and it seems highly plausible, but I really don't know if it's true.

By: Major Tom

Major Tom — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:18:58 +0000

Might oheonix also be easier to play than many other decks? KCI aas hands down the best deck while it was around, but very difficult to play. Pheonix seems like it’s easy to play since the player just constantly draws Into more cards and is removal and counter light. The easier a deck is, the easier it is for people to pick up.