Mono Red Madness

Introduction

Mono Red Madness is an explosive aggro-burn deck that converts discard effects into “draw” spells and discounted damage.

How to play it:

• Discard for Value: Use cards like Faithless Looting, Grab the Prize, and Highway Robbery to discard Fiery Temper or Sneaky Snacker
• Burn the Face: Pressure the opponent’s life total early with creatures like Voldaren Epicure and finish them off with a flurry of burn spells boosted by Kessig Flamebreather or Guttersnipe.
• The Big Finish: Once the opponent is low, sacrifice your Mountains to Fireblast for a lethal burst of speed that bypasses the need for mana.

Decklist

Key Interactions

1. Sneaky + discard first draw 2 spell

Cards involved: Sneaky Snacker + Grab the Prize / Highway Robbery / Sazacap’s Brew

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Each of the spells listed discards a card first then draws 2. This means discarding Snacker brings it back immediately if spell is cast on your own turn.

2. Guttersnipe burst

Cards involved: Guttersnipe + Lava Dart

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A single Lava Dart in your hand represents 6 damage total if you have a Guttersnipe out: 1 damage from the spell + 2 from the Snipe (repeated twice). This allows the deck to deal massive amounts of “out of nowhere” damage without needing much mana.

Sideboard Guide

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In: Card A (x4), Card B (x2)

Out: Card C (x4), Card D (x2)

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vs. [Archetype Name]

In: Card A (x3), Card B (x3)

Out: Card C (x3), Card D (x3)

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vs. [Archetype Name]

In: Card A (x2)

Out: Card B (x2)

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