{"id":1570,"date":"2022-12-14T13:58:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T05:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usmtgproxy.com\/?p=1570"},"modified":"2023-02-16T15:06:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T07:06:57","slug":"legacy-deck-building-delver-decks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usmtgproxy.com\/2022\/12\/14\/legacy-deck-building-delver-decks\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy deck building: Delver decks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Building a Delver deck in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering can be a challenging and rewarding endeavor, and there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for doing so. However, here are some general tips that you might find helpful when building a Delver deck in Legacy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Choose a strong core of cheap, efficient creatures that can pressure the opponent and hold their own against removal spells. Good options for Legacy Delver decks might include creatures like &#8220;Delver of Secrets,&#8221; &#8220;Young Pyromancer,&#8221; &#8220;Goblin Guide,&#8221; and &#8220;Tarmogoyf.&#8221;<\/li><li>Include a mix of removal spells that can deal with a wide range of threats. Good options for Legacy Delver decks might include spells like &#8220;Lightning Bolt,&#8221; &#8220;Chain Lightning,&#8221; &#8220;Daze,&#8221; and &#8220;Swords to Plowshares.&#8221;<\/li><li>Include a few powerful non-creature spells that can help you close out the game. Good options for Legacy Delver decks might include spells like &#8220;Berserk,&#8221; &#8220;Vexing Devil,&#8221; &#8220;Temur Battle Rage,&#8221; and &#8220;Gitaxian Probe.&#8221;<\/li><li>Include some disruption spells that can help you slow down the opponent and protect your own game plan. Good options for Legacy Delver decks might include spells like &#8220;Force of Will,&#8221; &#8220;Wasteland,&#8221; &#8220;Blood Moon,&#8221; and &#8220;Stifle.&#8221;<\/li><li>Tune your deck to the specific metagame you expect to face. Pay attention to the decks and strategies that are popular in your local Legacy scene, and include cards that can help you deal with them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Consider including some flexible cards that can help you adapt to different situations. Good options for Legacy Delver decks might include cards like &#8220;Daze,&#8221; &#8220;Electrolyze,&#8221; and &#8220;Firespout.&#8221;<\/li><li>Consider using some card-drawing effects to help you find the right answers at the right time. Good options for Legacy Delver decks might include cards like &#8220;Brainstorm,&#8221; &#8220;Ponder,&#8221; and &#8220;Preordain.&#8221;<\/li><li>Consider using some counterspells to help protect your creatures and your game plan. Good options for Legacy Delver decks might include cards like &#8220;Force of Will,&#8221; &#8220;Daze,&#8221; and &#8220;Flusterstorm.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just some general tips for building a Delver deck in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. The exact composition of your deck will depend on your individual collection and the specific strategy you are looking to pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sample deck list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Creatures (16):<ul><li>4x &#8220;Delver of Secrets&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Young Pyromancer&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Goblin Guide&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Tarmogoyf&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Spells (24):<ul><li>4x &#8220;Lightning Bolt&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Chain Lightning&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Daze&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Swords to Plowshares&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Berserk&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Vexing Devil&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Gitaxian Probe&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Lands (20):<ul><li>4x &#8220;Mountain&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Island&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Scalding Tarn&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Flooded Strand&#8221;<\/li><li>4x &#8220;Misty Rainforest&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a Delver deck in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering can be a challenging and rewarding endeavor, and there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for doing so. 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