{"ops":[{"insert":"General Notes:\nThis is a gateway deck--a simple concept representative of a particular archetype (in this case Land Destruction) that provides a matchup challenge for playtesting."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"It's basically the growth of a 90's player. Your first deck is burn, then creature aggro, then your first attempt at control is usually mono-red land destruction (you like red, because it's simple, as you learned with your burn deck)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This particular version has been upgraded a bit with newer options (namely "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Liquimetal Torque"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Molten Rain"}},{"insert":"), but the nostalgia factor means it needs to be original frame only."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nGameplay Notes:\nSuper simple idea. Play lands, then start blowing up lands with Stone Rain-like effects starting on turn 3.  "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"You have "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pyrokinesis"}},{"insert":" to deal with mana elves or other annoying creatures that might show up before turn 3."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Liquimetal Torque"}},{"insert":" (shockingly) gives mono-red the ability to deal with problem enchantments (because "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sacred Ground"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Equinox"}},{"insert":" are hard counters to the entire deck concept).  Just cringeworthy power creep."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"You apply pressure with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Avalanche Riders"}},{"insert":" (if you want to pay the echo cost), or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fledgling Dragon"}},{"insert":" (which converts into basically a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Shivan Dragon"}},{"insert":" when you hit threshold)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"You can blow up one of your own lands to hit threshold more easily. You don't really need more than 5-6 lands yourself to run the deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"There's a toolbox on the sideboard you can access with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Burning Wish"}},{"insert":" to tailor your options to the situation. Lots of mana artifacts..."},{"insert":{"card-link":"Meltdown"}},{"insert":". Got behind or trying to control multiple players..."},{"insert":{"card-link":"Epicenter"}},{"insert":". Lots of elves and such..."},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pyroclasm"}},{"insert":". Indestructible lands..."},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sowing Salt"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Epicenter"}},{"insert":". A larger creature (out of reach of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pyroclasm"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Breath of Darigaaz"}},{"insert":") with Shroud/Hexproof will give you some issues, but by the time it gets to the point where such a thing can realistically be cast (if it gets there at all), you'll probably be swinging for 5+ every turn with your dragon. Still, something like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thrun, the Last Troll"}},{"insert":" might be rough if it hits play."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n-------------------------\n\nUpgrade Path:\nArt diversification - Need 3 more mountains"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Black-Bordered Shatterstorm (or replace...maybe Blasphemous Act?)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Might be able to cut a couple lands for Fire Diamonds, maybe."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"}]}