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Rise of Eldrazi draft walkthrough

It’s been a while since I posted a walkthrough, mostly beacuse I’ve been busy with some projects. I’m enjoying Rise of Eldrazi draft immensly, but I always like a new set :)



Deathless AngelDomesticationIrresistible PreyVirulent SwipeContaminated GroundGlory SeekerProphetic PrismGrotag Siege-RunnerHand of EmrakulEmrakul's HatcherKozilek's PredatorDeath CultistDemystifyFlame Slash

Spoiler:

An obvious pick, and a lovely way to start the draft. Other cards to note are Domestication, Kozilek’s Predator and Flame Slash.


My pick:
Deathless Angel


Pick 2

Tuktuk the ExplorerSoulbound GuardiansBroodwardenUlamog's CrusherDistortion Strike
Evolving WildsLiving DestinyKnight of CliffhavenStaggershockDemystify
Induce DespairRepel the DarknessRaid Bombardment

Spoiler:

Nice, got two good white cards here so I’m assuming the player to my right is not into white. Knight of Cliffhaven is stronger because it’s an offensive card. There are good green, red and black cards here, but I prefer to solidify my hold on white.


My pick:
Knight of Cliffhaven


Pick 3

Gravitational ShiftCurse of WizardryBoar UmbraContaminated GroundGlory Seeker
Prophetic PrismGrotag Siege-RunnerHand of EmrakulEel UmbraHarmless Assault
Cadaver ImpNarcolepsy

Spoiler:

Hmm, I’m not seeing white here. I take the narcolepsy even though I passed Domestication earlier. It’s one of the best removals, goes well with white and is the best card in the pack.

My pick:
Narcolepsy


Pick 4

Enatu GolemSurreal MemoirBeastbreaker of Bala GedAura GnarlidGoblin Arsonist
Kozilek's PredatorDeath CultistDemystifyInduce DespairRepel the Darkness
Raid Bombardment

Spoiler:

This time I’m not seeing any white or blue cards … am I in trouble? Taking Beastbeaker, it’s good and at least it’s splashable.

My pick:
Beastbreaker of Bala Ged


Pick 5

Thought GorgerInquisition of KozilekVirulent SwipeHand of EmrakulLavafume Invoker
Dread DroneIkiral OutriderNema SiltlurkerShrivelGloomhunter

Spoiler:

None of the cards here are good enough for me not to continue on white with the Outrider – it’s always playable and makes the deck about 80-90%.

My pick:
Ikiral Outrider


Pick 6

Sphinx-Bone WandPennon BladePathrazer of UlamogZof ShadeLavafume Invoker
Sporecap SpiderWrap in FlamesRepel the DarknessRaid Bombardment

Spoiler:

I already passed several good red cards, so I don’t take Wrap in Flames here but instead pick a second green card. At this point I’m really worried if I read the signals wrong.

My pick:
Sporecap Spider


Pick 7

Keening StoneCurse of WizardryExplosive RevelationBloodrite InvokerPerish the Thought
Merfolk ObserverFissure VentJwari Scuttler

Spoiler:


Nothing obvious in my colors, so I take Keening Stone which is a possible finisher in a defensive deck.


My pick:
Keening Stone


Pick 8

Reinforced BulwarkLagac LizardRepel the DarknessRaid BombardmentNema Siltlurker
ShrivelKor Line-Slinger

Spoiler:


I’m always happy to see Kor Line-Slinger 8th pick. Maybe hope is not lost after all.

My pick:
Kor Line-Slinger


Pick 9

Irresistible PreyContaminated GroundGlory SeekerGrotag Siege-RunnerDeath Cultist
Demystify

Spoiler:


I take the sideboard tech instead of Glory Seeker because odds are I will end up not playing it. It’s good most formats, but in Rise there are just so many levelers that are preferable.

My pick:
Demystify


Pick 10

Ulamog's CrusherLiving DestinyDemystifyRepel the DarknessRaid Bombardment

Spoiler:

10th pick Crusher is good, not ideal for this deck but definitely playable.

My pick:
Ulamog's Crusher


Pick 11

Curse of WizardryContaminated GroundGlory SeekerHarmless Assault

Spoiler:


My pick:
Glory Seeker


Pick 12

Goblin ArsonistDeath CultistDemystify

Spoiler:


My pick:
Demystify


Pick 13

Hand of EmrakulShrivel

Spoiler:


My pick:
Hand of Emrakul


Pick 14

Wrap in Flames

Pack 2

Pick 1

Rage NimbusEnatu GolemPathrazer of UlamogEnclave CryptologistReinforced Bulwark
Essence FeedTotem-Guide HartebeestHarmless AssaultDemystifyBrood Birthing
Shared DiscoverySpider UmbraZulaport EnforcerSoul's Attendant

Spoiler:

Nothing strong in white or green, so I take the Cryptologist. I don’t think I’ll main blue, but my picks so far are very splashable, and if I can find some green fixers I’ll go for a GW deck with a splash of blue.

My pick:
Enclave Cryptologist


Pick 2

Sphinx-Bone WandPathrazer of UlamogSkeletal WurmMammoth UmbraBloodrite Invoker
Lagac LizardUlamog's CrusherEvolving WildsBrood BirthingShared Discovery
Spider UmbraLay BareOndu Giant

Spoiler:

Hello splash, we were just talking about you!

My pick:
Ondu Giant


Pick 3

Pawn of UlamogLuminous WakeEmerge UnscathedHand of EmrakulSea Gate Oracle
Wildheart InvokerZof ShadeLone MissionaryFleeting DistractionRegress
Aura FinesseDaggerback Basilisk

Spoiler:

Invoker is a very solid creature, the ability is just gravy.

My pick:
Wildheart Invoker


Pick 4

Splinter TwinLuminous WakeUnified WillUlamog's CrusherStomper Cub
Perish the ThoughtMakindi GriffinLavafume InvokerDemonic AppetiteHyena Umbra
Vent Sentinel

Spoiler:

Stomeper Cub and Makindi Griffin are rather close, power level wise.

My pick:
Makindi Griffin


Pick 5

Crab UmbraSoulbound GuardiansDread DroneSporecap SpiderHarmless Assault
Battle-Rattle ShamanLeaf ArrowGuard DutySpawning BreathFrostwind Invoker

Spoiler:

Tempted for a second by Soulbound Guardian, but of course I take Guard Duty.

My pick:
Guard Duty


Pick 6

Emerge UnscathedSoulsurge ElementalEvolving WildsLiving DestinyPerish the Thought
Makindi GriffinLavafume InvokerDawnglare InvokerFissure Vent

Spoiler:

White is starting to really pay off. A very strong finisher.

My pick:
Dawnglare Invoker


Pick 7

Guard GomazoaValakut FireboarUlamog's CrusherEvolving WildsLiving Destiny
Merfolk ObserverPuncturing LightNull Champion

Spoiler:


If I wasn’t green I would take puncturing light, since I am green I allow myself to take the Gomazoa because I know I’ll get more fixers. Puncturing Light is great on paper, but too often have I sat holding it and no legal target to use it on.


My pick:
Guard Gomazoa


Pick 8

Recurring InsightAffa Guard HoundOgre's CleaverUlamog's CrusherFissure Vent
Jwari ScuttlerMight of the Masses

Spoiler:


Rather late Affa Guard Hound.

My pick:
Affa Guard Hound


Pick 9

Enatu GolemReinforced BulwarkTotem-Guide HartebeestHarmless AssaultShared Discovery
Soul's Attendant

Spoiler:


You usually are able to pick up one Totem-Guide when drafting white, and one is usually the ideal number of copies – you want to play it when your enchantments are tucked away in your library.

My pick:
Totem-Guide Hartebeest


Pick 10

Pathrazer of UlamogBloodrite InvokerUlamog's CrusherShared DiscoveryLay Bare

Spoiler:


My pick:
Ulamog's Crusher


Pick 11

Luminous WakeHand of EmrakulLone MissionaryAura Finesse

Spoiler:



My pick:
Lone Missionary


Pick 12

Luminous WakeUlamog's CrusherPerish the Thought

Spoiler:


In a real draft I’d hate pick Ulamog’s Crusher because I hardly see myself playing Luminous Wake. Since this is netdraft and I only play the opposite player, I took this card that I _might_ see a use for (although which use I still can’t imagine).

My pick:
Luminous Wake


Pick 13

Sporecap SpiderHarmless Assault

Spoiler:


My pick:
Sporecap Spider


Pick 14

Living Destiny

Pack 3

Pick 1

Lightmine FieldPathrazer of UlamogHada Spy PatrolLust for WarSnake Umbra
Cadaver ImpHalimar WavewatchLeaf ArrowVendettaDawnglare Invoker
Induce DespairRepel the DarknessRaid BombardmentBrood Birthing

Spoiler:

I’m tempted to take the Spy Patrol, but remembering the blue is only a splash I take the invoker instead.

My pick:
Dawnglare Invoker


Pick 2

Devastating SummonsJoraga TreespeakerSuffer the PastKnight of CliffhavenStaggershock
Merfolk ObserverGrowth SpasmBala Ged ScorpionDawnglare InvokerFissure Vent
Guard DutySpawning BreathFrostwind Invoker

Spoiler:

Wow, excellent pack! So many options, from white fliers to removal to Growth Spasm. I take the removal, betting that one of the white cards will find its way back to me.

My pick:
Guard Duty


Pick 3

Umbra MysticOustCrab UmbraGravity WellTotem-Guide Hartebeest
Harmless AssaultGoblin ArsonistBloodthrone VampireCaravan EscortBattle Rampart
Overgrown BattlementGloomhunter

Spoiler:

One of my favorite walls.

My pick:
Overgrown Battlement


Pick 4

Explosive RevelationLuminous WakeBoar UmbraDistortion StrikeBala Ged Scorpion
Caravan EscortNighthazeVent SentinelAura FinesseDaggerback Basilisk
Eland Umbra

Spoiler:

Boar Umbra is the strongest card in my colors, and is fetchable!

My pick:
Boar Umbra


Pick 5

Kor SpiritdancerNot of This WorldPerish the ThoughtAura GnarlidMerfolk Observer
Growth SpasmSmiteVent SentinelAura FinesseDaggerback Basilisk

Spoiler:

Here is my second mana fixer, I’m perfectly ok with 3 blue cards.

My pick:
Growth Spasm


Pick 6

Pennon BladeUlamog's CrusherDistortion StrikeVenerated TeacherAura Gnarlid
Nest InvaderDemonic AppetiteHyena UmbraVent Sentinel

Spoiler:

This should work very well with all my auras.

My pick:
Aura Gnarlid


Pick 7

Guard GomazoaLiving DestinyContaminated GroundEel UmbraAncient Stirrings
Dread DroneDemystifyLeaf Arrow

Spoiler:


Amm .. I have no idea what I was thinking here. Definitely bad pick – I should have picked Leaf Arrow or perhaps another blue splash? I have enough Demistifies as it is.


My pick:
Demystify


Pick 8

Repay in KindCurse of WizardryLiving DestinyContaminated GroundJwari Scuttler
Hyena UmbraKor Line-Slinger

Spoiler:


Didn’t I just say I love seeing Slinger 8th pick?

My pick:
Kor Line-Slinger


Pick 9

Lightmine FieldPathrazer of UlamogSnake UmbraLeaf ArrowRepel the Darkness
Raid Bombardment

Spoiler:


My pick:
Snake Umbra


Pick 10

Suffer the PastMerfolk ObserverBala Ged ScorpionDawnglare InvokerFissure Vent

Spoiler:

This is the invoker I passed on my second pick – I’m really happy about this one (3rd invoker), now my deck has loads of win conditions. I think the Invoker is better than Knight of Cliffhaven because it wins games all by itself, so I’m not sure why the Knight was picked.

My pick:
Dawnglare Invoker


Pick 11

Umbra MysticHarmless AssaultGoblin ArsonistBattle Rampart

Spoiler:


I don’t get Umbra Mystic. Almost all of the good auras in this block are Umbras anyway…

My pick:
Harmless Assault


Pick 12

Luminous WakeNighthazeVent Sentinel

Spoiler:


My pick:
Luminous Wake


Pick 13

Not of This WorldAura Finesse

Spoiler:


I’m actually imagining a hypothetical situation where I’ll splash this, with all my auras … not really :)

My pick:
Aura Finesse


Pick 14

Vent Sentinel

* This walkthrough was created by Create Your Own Magic Draft Walkthrough

I ended up with this decklist:

// Lands
    2 [UG] Island
    7 [UG] Forest
    8 [UG] Plains
// Creatures
    1 [ROE] Deathless Angel
    1 [ROE] Knight of Cliffhaven
    1 [ROE] Beastbreaker of Bala Ged
    2 [ROE] Kor Line-Slinger
    1 [ROE] Enclave Cryptologist
    1 [ROE] Ondu Giant
    1 [ROE] Wildheart Invoker
    1 [ROE] Makindi Griffin
    3 [ROE] Dawnglare Invoker
    1 [ROE] Guard Gomazoa
    1 [ROE] Affa Guard Hound
    1 [ROE] Totem-Guide Hartebeest
    1 [ROE] Overgrown Battlement
    1 [ROE] Aura Gnarlid
// Spells
    1 [ROE] Narcolepsy
    2 [ROE] Guard Duty
    1 [ROE] Boar Umbra
    1 [ROE] Growth Spasm
    1 [ROE] Snake Umbra


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