Since our prereleases are about done, with just one day left, this primer will be more about the drafting itself.
Black, in it's essence, is primarily weak in Theros draft, with a sub-par emissary and a sub-par Ordeal, it being simply a mind rot, not very liked or played in most MXX drafts. However, it has a one-drop which shines in most aggro decks. Unfortunately for black, it isn't the most aggro color in Theros draft, white being far quicker with Wingsteed Rider.
Black, in it's essence, is primarily weak in Theros draft, with a sub-par emissary and a sub-par Ordeal, it being simply a mind rot, not very liked or played in most MXX drafts. However, it has a one-drop which shines in most aggro decks. Unfortunately for black, it isn't the most aggro color in Theros draft, white being far quicker with Wingsteed Rider.
It's heroic is rather excellent, being a life swing of two. Problem is, black doesn't have much common support in the way of aggro, rather it being somewhat poor midrange. It has two decent removal, as well as one which isn't restricted, which shine since there IS so little removal in the format.
Sip can be construed as a poor Hideous End, but it really is the best removal in the format, quite unluckily. Theros draft however, is a lot quicker than for this somewhat potent removal spell, and the game might be over by the time you can remove a creature. Sip is certainly playable, however, since Theros is quite the voltron format, and removing one large creature could be a massive tempo swing. And the two life could prove to be quite useful. Black also has a brilliant creature in Cavern Lampad, discussed in the Bestow primer. In my humble opinion, black is most useful as a splash and for it's removal.
Until next time, have fun drafting!
Cheers, Brick
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