MTG - Standard Gameplay: Boros Devotion vs. Orzhov Midrange

Boros Devotion vs. Orzhov Midrange This gameplay is from a Thursday Night Magic round between myself (left) versus my opponent, Matt Lee (right). - - Boros Devotion Deck List - - - 4x Ash Zealot 4x Burning-Tree Emissary 4x Frostburn Weird 4x Boros Reckoner 4x Fanatic of Mogis 4x Stormbreath Dragon 2x Purphoros, God of the Forge 2x Mizzium Mortars 4x Chained to the Rocks 2x Boros Charm 2x Warleader's Helix 4x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx 4x Sacred Foundry 4x Temple of Triumph 10x Mountain 2x Plains Sideboard: 4x Skullcrack 2x Mizzium Mortars 2x Wear // Tear 2x Assemble the Legion 1x Hammer of Purphoros 2x Warleader's Helix 2x Boros Charm Sideboarding Scheme for G2/G3: G2 (on the draw) - -2x Purphoros, God of the Forge -2x Warleader's Helix +2x Wear // Tear +2x Skullcrack Notes: Both Purphoros and Helix are actually okay in this match-up but are easily replaced when it comes to SB tech that allows us to be more reactive to our opponent's plays. Wear // Tear allows me to deal with Underworld Connections and Whip of Erebos (if they're playing it); both cards being a big problem if they're not dealt with. Skullcrack allows me to shut off any life-gain from cards like Gray Merchant, Obzedat, Blood Baron, and Whip of Erebos. G3 (on the play) - -2x Purphoros, God of the Forge -2x Warleader's Helix +4x Skullcrack Notes: While we're on the play, we have the opportunity to be much more aggressive than Orzhov and we can force our opponent to have to play from far behind with even an average hand. I choose to side in more Skullcrack while on the play only because cards like Underworld Connections and Whip of Erebos are far worse when we already have an established board by turn 4. Our opponent will be more likely to leave mana open and play removal while behind than play either enchantment. If our opponent taps out for a card like Blood Baron or Gray Merchant, we can easily respond with Skullcrack to nullify an ETB ability or attack/block from Baron. - - Orzhov Midrange Deck List - - - Not available right now. Coming soon * - - - - Check out AbsoluteMTG on Facebook   / absolutemtg   Follow us on Twitter:   / theabsolutemtg   Check out my channel for YuGiOh:    / absoluteyugioh