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
Sideboard (15)
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
vs. [Archetype Name]
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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