Mtg Deck Tech: $50 R/G Wolves (Rotation-Proof Standard Deck)

[@rauertech6385]

Great Video! Just Subbed! I started playing MTG last month and this is the first deck I built. I'm currently 3W-1L. Love this deck. Thanks for the upload!

[@rauertech6385]

Dev can you recreate something like this for historic in MTG Arena!?! I miss this deck so much!5

[@garyleavitt9203]

What makes your channel great is that you interact with your followers. Too many channels pimp the comment boost for KZbin metrics then don't interact with the audience.

[@SBMTG]

The difference is I love you guys :D

[@Dan_D380]

Unless we question your card choices, then we're trolls right?

[@SBMTG]

I thought we had a good conversation

[@Dan_D380]

I guess. I'm just really attached to Werewolves and Vamps. I spent SO much time brewing them to near perfection, so I try my best to share my experience with the archetypes in hopes that someone grows the figurative balls to take them to a major tourney as I think they could make top 8 with a skilled pilot behind the wheel.

[@ofthefather6285]

Right on the money! Keep pumping the Kessig Prowler's, I'm in love with them.

[@ashadeofnight]

I was already going to build your wolves deck and I'm so glad you've updated it!! I have a few of these cards already too. Thank you so much!! :D Am also building your green/black delirium first so really enjoying your deck techs atm. :D :D

[@johnnygray1978]

I really enjoy your videos, you have helped me learn about magic. I started about 3 weeks ago and your channel helps me come up with decks. Thank you.

[@BlaineTog]

I've found Uncaged Fury to work extremely well in werewolf decks, thanks to their combination of passive buffs and easy Trample access. It gives you incredible spike damage from out of nowhere. If you have one or two buffs online, Uncaged Fury can easily turn let you blast a massive amount of damage past a chump blocker, save your creature from a stronger blocker, or just outright win the game with 14-18 damage if a creature goes unblocked.

[@nights1515]

I was thinking of making a wolf deck because I've got so many of them, glad to find this video I'm going to try this deck out it looks awesome.

[@juanbermudez7048]

It looks like it was a challenge to build this thing, and I like that it's not just another werewolf aggro deck. I liked the mid range approach with the combat tricks and ways to get more cards to the hand (duskwatch recruiter).

[@Nersuhl]

Really stoked for the common only decks :D

[@gonzalomb5026]

Same here :)

[@koreandog77]

I agree!!!

[@nickel-bolas951]

I really like you way of grading the decks, Dev.

[@brycebierman6067]

Thanks for the deck tech! Been excited about it for a while.

[@chaosmonkey6896]

I like the double deck tech; upgraded version versus budget. Great videos.

[@guybrushthreepwood8174]

ur splash page/title page thingy is sick i always love the music and artwork

[@finn3588]

ik me too:)

[@kylewood69]

hands down best yt channel for mtg !!! love it man keep it up !! what are your thoughts on a modern werewolves list and how would it compare to this build ?

[@dustinfriend6630]

I love this deck not because it was a super competitive deck but because my Magic group buys alot of boxes and packs (I know it isnt good to buy packs its just fun to open them) and when I called them up to build budget decks we had all of these cards on hand in our collection.

[@weston9571]

I also like the fact that casting an instant on your opponent's turn gets you the chance to semi-collected company

[@KaptainKuantum]

Solid deck. I've seen one like it do very well. I've figured, though, that there's a Greeen White wolves/humans deck that's pretty sweet.

[@Skyline6965]

One of my favorite combos with my Wolf deck is Turn 1: Kessig Prowler Turn 2: Waxing Moon, swing for 4 Turn 3: Caged Fury, swing for 8! Its not the most OP move but 12 damage by turn 3 is pretty good especially if i've gone first. And it gets them on the fence early.

[@kultakarva2]

Eldrazi werewolfs (Ulvenwald Captive, Smoldering Werewolf...) + Waxing moon is also a good choice. And they don't flip back. With SOI werewolves my problem is them flipping back before my next turn. Also Savage Alliance is a good option fo this deck.

[@faustosa9901]

I can't wait for the pauper decks :P

[@jamesblakeslee7462]

I'm gonna miss atarka's command in the mainboard and titans strength in the sideboard, but I'm glad this deck still runs very well after rotation. its a very powerful budget deck. I'm just glad I don't have to spend more money on another deck in standard.

[@MoonPieMat]

Rotation and spoiler season is the best season. Can't wait for these new vids, Dev!!

[@eragon190]

Yes! This deck is just what I was looking for!

[@freedomgaming9987]

Silverfur Partisan: Prey Upon... Or dual shot 2 of your wolfs create 2 tokens for 1 mana... I run Zada so I can cast Expedite and reload my hand & double my wolfs. ;)

[@ogre9866]

Great deck tech as always. love you Dev

[@rolandogdomingo1216]

Like the way u edit the cards together. Hope wiz see it

[@IssacThorne]

Have you considered running a couple of Neglected Heirlooms? It's a bit janky a card, but +3/+3 with first strike is crazy handy in some matchups (plus equipping Lambholt allows her to swing). Similar way that spending Duskwatch's mana on it's ability makes it feel like you've done stuff without messing up transform triggers, moving around the equipment was handy for that too.

[@FozzyWozzy1203]

This deck though! Now my wolf deck is a bit more aggroey but I kinda like your version a bit more! I like the ability to transform (yes I said it) into a slightly more aggro deck after sideboard if needed! Definitely going to be making some changes!

[@ignaciogallarati7287]

Rotation proof is king! keep up the good work!

[@alphakid123]

Hey dev, could you add a link to the music you use in your vids? It's pretty good

[@JurassicMoose]

awesome, your videos are really helpful, i only started playing two weeks ago and I am addicted already, trying to make a Wolf deck but don't have half of these cards 😂 how do you use the transform mechanic to inflict the damage if it's on your upkeep?

[@ransia.falavir]

Waxing moon can transform Prowlers and Captives on the cheap later in the game. That's what I use it for in my deck, anyway.

[@alexanderstojanow3773]

I built wedges mono green wolf deck with a little variation. i agree fully on the partisan. this is the card i almost always side out, it is especially bad against other aggro things because it feels odd to play a 3/3 two drop an then only a 2/2 three drop without immediate upside. i acutally kinda despise duskwatch a little because evertime i activate him to not loose mana, i put down a howlpack resurgence or a moonlight hunt that i would have needed much more than another pacifist or partisan. i also include neglected heirloom against mid range decks because a turn one heirloom, turn two pacifist into a turn for equip waxing moon is just amazing. especially if you do this as a reaction to a grasp.

[@SBMTG]

Yeah but with that play I feel like when the pacifist does get removed, you spent your whole first three turns (the most crucial turns in the game) doing essentially nothing. Even if you hit the opponent once before they remove it, they didn't actually take ridiculous damage, and now they can stabilize easily against what is basically a naked board (save for Heirloom).

[@charlespeterson4286]

Could we see a thermo alchemist/fevered visions rotation proof deck?

[@mlucasmusic]

Search for Grixis Spells on Channel Fireball!

[@ceracen]

I'm gonna try 2 Niblis of Frost in mine and then add a Thing in the Ice when Jace rotates

[@charlespeterson4286]

+ceracen I've been playing thing in the ice, thermo alchemist, and goblin darkdwellers. It's been going really well.

[@charlespeterson4286]

+Lucas Marmitt Will do!

[@ceracen]

Charles Peterson Nice! Curious Homunculus is also pretty solid .

[@kristian420mua]

Ty!, This is what I wanted to see:).

[@CompletelyForbidd3n]

this may seem a bit much to ask, but can you explain to me how your Grading system works? i find it rather accurate and want to be able to "Grade" my decks when i homebrew

[@cannoli_beast]

I love the content, keep up the good work, i love this channel

[@thomaszimmer2432]

if I could put more blue thumbs I would. I love your decktechs there are so nice, and well thought. (Change from the bant companies hahahaha, actually a releaf)

[@MrAzrealDragon]

Would it be possible for you to make a R/G Werewolf tribal commander deck please?

[@spsp6345]

Thought about using the eldrazi werewolf creatures or seeing how ulrichs kindreds ability holds up

[@lanalektoff8020]

Could you do a werewolf dech tech for the older Innistrad stuff and the new stuff, excluding the octopus wolves from Eldritch. More a classic majority werewolf deck in the Gothic Horror type flavor. Things get tricky when you have to pick between Waxing Moon vs Full Moon's Rise or Duskwatch Recruiter vs Mayor of Avabruck.

[@MrRancid1988]

Love it, the only thing I didn't have was Arlinn Kord

[@angelsalcido9526]

clear shot and incendiary flow

[@finn3588]

definitely going to make a version of this!

[@tuliocostarj]

Hey Dev! I am a huge fan of your channel and deck ideas. I have built a lot of your budget decks, super fun, cool ideas! Any chance you could create a Temur deck using Kiora, master of depths (Maybe Sarkhan Unbroken, if it's not too late?), that actually works? I have tried, but no success, please help!

[@NeptuneBlu22]

You should do a modern version of g/r werewolves. Cards from Innistrad and Dark A. are nuts ex. Huntmaster, moonmist, mayor of av., etc.

[@dpvandermaat]

What are people's thoughts on Neglected Heirloom? It can pretty strong with Waxing Moon. T1 - Kessig Prowler T2 - Negelected Heirloom, quip the prowler T3 - Waxing Moon.

[@hlggrower122]

this deck looks like a lot of fun I think I'm going to buy it thank you man

[@MrExospectre]

Hey STBMG would you mind eventually doing an update video for your b/u control that might run a couple copies of Sire of Stagnation?

[@w01ffr34k]

not that far off my own werewolf deck but I have yet to dive into Eldrich moon.

[@Arghore]

Just a lil bit of feedback on how you do these decktechs ... I would like to suggest you also include a shot of the mana-curve of the deck; mostly because i think this gives newer players a better understanding of what they should be looking for when building their own deck. Yes i know you generally follow the mana curve when doing the decktech, but actually seeing the amount of drops per converted mana cost does give a bit of extra information that pays itself forward over time ... And to put in a bit more to talk about, when addressing the mana curve, could be to put in an overview of the 'actual mana curve', with 'actual' i mean an overview of the amount of cards you are likely to play on each consecutive turn, at which point you can also point out some of the cards one should plan to play 'a bit later' ... So, in essence you would make a slide with 3 rows, the top row designates the converted mana cost, and then you have a row of the mana-curve of the deck, and below that a row for the 'actual mana curve'. At which point you can point out which cards are 'planned' to play a bit later. Both i think, like said, would help people understand deckbuilding (and the deck being showcased) better, and over time newer players will likely pick up on the way the decks are constructed curve wise, and use that to construct better decks themselves ... ... ... Also, yo, i missed yo raps at the start of the spoiler vids, yo! ^^ ... ... and lastly, just to check if you truely read all the comments :p , will you be doing a deck tech about the 'present' i send you for your birthday, or is the deck just to poop in your opinion, please let me know in the comments, because if you don't then i would like to just plop the deck in the comment section at an opportune moment ... tnx, for your time reading, and any time spend to respond, looking forward to the next one.

[@brianstart8276]

Great deck! :D Also, what's the song at the start of the video?

[@Scorpion122178]

Collective Defiance might be worth playing in the main deck. Decimater of Provence's is also a really good bomb.

[@SBMTG]

Definitely considered Decimator. I think it'd be worth trying a 1 or 2 of

[@thrashingrhino3212]

4x kessog prowler 4x village messenger 4x lambholt pacifist 4x duskwatch recruiter 4x geier reach bandit 2x ulrich of the krallenhorde 2x arlinn kord 4x waxing moon 3x moonlight hunt 3x howlpack resurgence 3x uncaged fury 2x geier reach sanitarium 3x cinder glade 10x forest 8x mountain How can you not play a full 4 of geier reach bandit? 3/2 haste is great.

[@lucky13sj]

np shrill howler? with waxing moon? then Ulrich on five

[@Jawabeer]

love those card that have both on one side.... where are they from...

[@kailendean6394]

Silverfur partisan is perfect for token decks like mine against spells that return cards to their owners hand. Especially if tokens are my main strategy.

[@weston9571]

Hey Dev, what do you think about Rashmi, Eternities Crafter and Seasons Past control? I feel like Rashmi lends himself perfectly to the curve-focused Seasons Past decks, and at the very least, he's a Simic Jori-En. Also, do you think it would work better in a Temur, Sultai, or pure Simic shell?

[@SeaFan1310]

Would it be at all possible to do an update to this deck? If not that is ok to

[@matthewscoggins8668]

any chance of a video about what decks may make a comeback or gain momentum from Kaledesh? I've been on green white since I started playing magic when journey into nyx came out, curious what midrange gw decks may turn up

[@TheSolkorundo]

there is a 2nd wolves deck I have seen that uses more of the "pay mana transform" wolves..and that card that auto transforms wolves..u can have a 4/4 turn 2 with it...n other great combos...with a lot of the same card u have here too...how you think they stack vs each other?

[@rossgauld6421]

How come you haven't gone for the popular combo of Zada/Mirrorwing+Silverfur?

[@SBMTG]

It's too fragile a combo, and it requires a lot of setup (partisan has to not get removed for two turns, Zada has to go a whole turn without getting killed). If they see you setting it up, they will knock it down. It also requires that we dedicate a ton of deck space to pump spells (at least 8 slots), so the whole deck begins to focus on the combo. TL;DR: that combo is bad.

[@rossgauld6421]

+Strictly Better MtG but if you just kept the deck the same, added Zada even if it was just a piece to either force them to remove it or you can pump it, and all your guys. It doesn't necessarily need to be a combo piece, it's just something that works well in a creature heavy deck

[@jonstephenson6665]

+Strictly Better MtG actually this one is fixed somewhat by playing the mirrorwing then the silverfur and a cheap spell or 2 (expedite being my pick) on the following turn. Still a little fragile but nearly game breaking if you can pull it off.

[@KensanOni]

Any pointers on building a control deck with Kozilek, the Great Distortion?

[@Cavedoney]

My nephew plays something similar but for 2 drops he has deranged welp and three drops he has brazen wolves it's pretty fast and the menace helps early game and the brazen are brutal with small buffs with their +2 when attacking or when a blood mist or uncaged fury

[@Dan_D380]

How are you not running the card that flips them? That thing is crazy good!

[@BlaineTog]

It's only really good if you cast it turn 2 to flip a Kessig Prowler. Otherwise, you're better off either not casting any spells for a turn (for SOI werewolves) or paying the flip cost (for EMN wolves).

[@Dan_D380]

Kessig prowler? Really? That's the only one you can think of? Smh. You don't play wolves enough if that's the only good target you can think of. Ulvenwald Captipve becomes a 4/6. You know how hard it is to kill a 4/6 for most decks on turn 3? lmao What about Gier reich bandit? She flips any other wolf that comes into play. You flip her on turn 4 then flip the Alpha wolf on turn 5 and it turns into all sorts of shanigans. Shrill Prowler anyone? If you don't play that card and you're relying on waiting to flip them naturally you take away the whole point of playing wolves lol Pretty much all the wolves become nasty when you flip them. Oh! it also gives them trample... It's an amazing card for the tribe.

[@Dan_D380]

And Arlin Cord isn't nearly as good for the deck as Waxing Moon. Just sayin.

[@SBMTG]

Lol Waxing Moon is better than Arlinn? Must be a troll. Nobody could actually think that for realsies. I tried a two-of Waxing Moon in the main, and it's just a dead card like 30% of the time, which is way too often

[@Freddy96LP]

Arlinn is insane for the deck with her flipped +1/ultimate to just close out games. Ulvenwald Captive is too slow for the deck, imo - you don't really need to run a defender mana-dork, you want to build up turn by turn, possibly skip one, then hit with some trample - ideally a mix of Neckbreaker, Resurgence and Arlinn.

[@MrDylanBWi]

Hey, I was just wondering. Could I make the argument that Kessig Forgemaster is good against aggro since it burns away small creatures. As well as medium sized ones when she flips? And how Hermit of the Natterknolls is good at making control players be careful on your turn? I'm just curious why you chose to leave them out. They seem decent for what they do

[@spsp6345]

Do you have any ideas for an eldrazi processor deck, been thinking about building something with the ability, only wish they made the ability more competitive..

[@rabgix8805]

Out of curiosity, why so few werewolves from Eldritch Moon? Wouldn't waxing moon make them really useful? And what about that transforming artifact?

[@kamakazi339]

We enjoy a spot of magic from time to time. Oh the lies lol Magic all the time!

[@persydiangelo8461]

After the all common decks, and spoilers, can't we please have a human swarm into eldrazi swarm. I'm a big fan of eldrazi and I can't make good decks so can we please do that after kaladesh comes in?

[@Eragon1200]

Could you maybe something with shadow b born apostle? I'm not sure how it willwould play out but kinda wanna see it

[@genmasaotome3503]

Where did you get that score thing in the end?

[@manuelmenendez8239]

I run this deck. I have 4 kessig 4 lambholdt 3 spirit of the Hunt 2 Neglected Heirloom 3 Waxing Moon 4 Howlpack 4 moonLight Hunt 3 scourge wolf 2 Ullrich 2 Arlin 2 Shrill Howler 2 lifecrafters estuary And I have heroic intervention and destructive tampering in side but besides that the rest is pretty similar. It's slower if you don't get heirloom/waxing moon off but if you do you pretty much win

[@boogie1326]

why didn't you try neglected heirloom with waxing moon

[@MrMeowzahs]

So what was the decision to go more aggro and not focus on mirrorwing/silverfir combo? I've played the combo and it's ridiculously fun, just want your opinion on it and why you chose to go without it :)

[@dbro556]

what about zada and/or mirrorwing with confront the unknown and silverfur? I feel like this combined with super low cost creatures along with things that search for silverfur (duskwatch) would make it consistent and very powerful.

[@jimlahey7610]

Darrin Broering mirror song is a staple for any red deck standard

[@MossyRiverRock]

No Clip Wings/Aerial Volley for fliers?

[@ubiquitousreverser]

I'm curious about the damage that assembled alpha's can bring to the table, I'm guessing it's mana cost is why it wasn't included but I think it's quite a bit of damage to your opponent, it gets 5 through if it isn't blocked and at least 3 through if it is plus dealing a total of 8 damage to a blocking creature?

[@finn3588]

is this deck any good against kaladesh creatures and artifacts? pls answer me I dont want to waste money on a deck that wont win

[@GoofCakes]

lol "please answer me"... silence

[@Ash-zw9ds]

What's up Dev!?! Why not play things like unlenwald captive? Tangleclaw, or even smoldering werewolf, with more waxing moon? Love the Chanel bro, long time viewer first time commenter lol.

[@SBMTG]

We're trying to be as aggressive as possible, and those don't quite fit the plan. Captive is a card I like a lot, but we're not trying to ramp so he feels out of place

[@SBMTG]

Oh and I've noticed a lot of love for Waxing Moon in the comments. That card is just not as good as people seem to think it is. I tried it in the main for a while and it sat dead in my hand 30% of the time. It's good in some situations, but the point of an aggro deck is to generate initiative by dropping something threatening every turn. So if we go, for example, turn 2 Captive, turn 3 Waxing Moon to flip him, you haven't actually increased your board presence, generated initiative, or been proactive - it's much more important that you just play another guy on turn 3. Waxing Moon was, I admit, really good with Ulrich, but that's such a late-game play that you could probably get away with just a 1-of Waxing Moon in the main and be fine. The last thing I'll say: I know you specifically didn't bring this up, but I want to make it clear that THIS IS NOT WEDGE'S DECK. His was mono-green, ours is two-colors, so we have access to more cards, meaning Waxing Moon isn't as necessary, especially considering we can run Geier Reach Bandit in this deck. Whew. That was a lot sorry

[@Ash-zw9ds]

Honestly Dev, I like your channel better than wedges for one simple reason, you think outside the magic box lol, on a side note any way your going to retool e e angels to include some of the new stuff like the gearhulks? There's a really cool white and green one coming down the assembly line.

[@ashadeofnight]

I will be playing this deck in modern so which version do you suggest I build, this one or the old competitive version with timberpack wolf, atarka's command and avacyn's judgement?

[@eeveelutions24]

Waxing moon is one of the best cards in the deck. Needs at least three of in main.

[@genmasaotome3503]

I want you to make a wolf token factory deck... then follow it up with all wolves attack hornet's nest. I'm making it... I wanna see what your take on it.

[@finn3588]

what about uncaged fury?

[@Greenhornet21]

Would a budget jund deck be possible

[@thomasdewitt9407]

how would you update the deck with kaladesh cards??

[@Gh0stfaceKiIIah]

What are your thoughts on Clear Shot, Rabid Bite or Prey Upon instead of Moonlight Hunt? If you have Silverfur out you get a 2/2 wolf with all three.

[@HellDeradoify]

clear shot is an ok one. rabid bite and prey upon are sorcery speed which makes a big difference. plus prey upon lets the opponents dude hit yours back which can make for super feel bads. stick with moonlight hunt, its easier to hold mana up for it with the 2 cmc as opposed to clear shot at 3 cmc. not to mention moonlight can easily remove 5-6 toughness threats, clear shot is much less likely to be able to do so.

[@mtgdove400]

hi any updates for this deck ?.

[@JurassicMoose]

Any ideas on how we can make this competitive in the current standard with aether revolt. I want to surprise people at fnm by letting the dogs out 😁😁

[@steventinker3958]

Good editing

[@XxAnGeLoNxX]

a pesar de que sea un canal en ingles del buen contenido me esfuerzo por entenerte fondo. saludos¡

[@mikenerdcore]

no village messenger? thats a haste werewolf?

[@Tuf_frijoles]

do werewolves transforms when your opponent plays a creature spell?

[@lostsoul9987]

Is Tunneling Geopede + Stunning Regrowth a thing?

[@CassadyAlberico]

Collective Defiance in place of Atarka's Command?

[@CassadyAlberico]

+MITLOML I know but it's REALLY good and utility spells always are so I'm asking why Collective Defiance isn't in the deck, while acknowledging Atarka's Command isn't because it's about to rotate

[@linuslovegard3955]

I play som of the wolf you pay to transform in the sideboard and feel that Waxing moon is wery good with them

[@markthematey9873]

I just made g/r wolves rotation proof, let see how it matches up.

[@Zoeila]

my werewolf deck is really going to feel the loss of chandra's ignition it's been a great finisher for me an now i dont know how i will replace it.

[@Dan_D380]

Same here! That bad boy was in my side deck. I loved it lol

[@whipkrash]

why is waxing moon not main board

[@marcogazzola3971]

I play 4 waxing moon In my main board and it's amazing turn 1 kessig prowler turn 2 waxing moon swing for 4

[@SBMTG]

I'd rather play another creature on turn 2. Honestly if they remove the prowler on their next turn, you just got 2-for1'd.

[@marcogazzola3971]

+Strictly Better MtG I guess

[@ethanswain8051]

I'm new to mtg, how does transform work