Here's the new list for Ode To Locksmiths and I think this is where it stays for now.
It took a few games, but when I couldn't reliably find a crab in my opening hands, even with seven in the deck, it became time to up to an eighth. That feels pretty stupid but this deck really can't afford to mess around.
The three Counterspells are basic, yes but I don't have any Pact of Negation. I think the Pact would be alright but I might be overvaluing it.
Mentally, I see it being great on the turn that I am going off and winning the game.
Practically, I see needing to use it on turn 3, being unable to, and losing.
So Counterspell it is!
I know I've made An Ode To Locksmiths a more consistent deck. I don't think I've made it a winning deck. But I can execute a plan and on the best days I can do it by turn four. That's not bad! Call this deck a C+ on power.
4 Hedron Crab
4 Ruin Crab
4 Manabond
4 Daze
3 Counterspell|
4 Brainstorm
2 Mana Leak
13 Island
2 Forest
4 Misty Rainforest
4 Temple of Mystery
2 Stock Up
3 Scouting Trek
3 Treasure Hunt
4 Serum Visions
