Rat deck

[Maraxus of Keld]

I'm surprised to see I never posted my Rat deck on here. So here's the current build, as of this past weekend:

Carrion Rats x4
Ravenous Rats x4
Skullsnatcher x2
Nezumi Graverobber x2
Pack Rat x2
Swarm of Rats x4
Pestilence Rats x4
Throat Slitter x2
Marrow-Gnawer x2
Lab Rats x1
Giant Growth x4
Aerial Predation x3
Rancor x2
Unholy Strength x3
Skullclamp x2
Death Match x2
Night Dealings x2
Golgari Guildgate x4
Pendelhaven x1
Tainted Wood x4
Swamp x9

[Maraxus of Keld]

Like I said, this is the most recent build. I used to use Rats of Rath, Rabid Rats, Crypt Rats, and Sewer Rats, along with one non-Rat, Vhati il-Dal.

Although I think the changes are improvements, (especially Pack Rat which is unbelievably good), the deck basically plays like it always has. That is, it drops creatures fairly quickly, but since there aren't any big creatures it can quickly lose steam, especially if I don't play aggressively. At least in multiplayer I can start copying Pack Rats, as long as I find a way to keep stuff in my hand.

However, the deck has one big weakness, which is a total lack of flying defense. Rats don't fly, after all Carrier Pigeon notwithstanding). That's why I put some Aerial Predations in, but I really don't think it's enough.

I want to get some Typhoid Rats, because they're awesome and because I'm a little shorter on one-drops than I used to be. But my primary concern is to have some better flying defense without breaking the theme.

Also, although it rarely if ever happens, I have to draw attention to Marrow-Gnawer plus Death Match. It's downright frightening when it goes off.

[Baron Sengir]

Keep your vile rats to yourself.

[Maraxus of Keld]

They're no filthier than your zombies.

...okay, they're not much filthier than your zombies. :-P