BW Shadow of Death

Negative life Death's Shadow Combo capable of turn 2 kills. More regularly wins turn 3 provided Death's Shadow is in the opener. Flex Spots: 1 Pact of Negation (Angel's Grace Shenanigans/Combo Protection) 1 Apostle's Blessing (Affinity) 2 Distortion Strike (Eldrazi, Affinity) 1 Slaughter Pact (Angel's Grace Shenanigans/Blocker Removal) 1 Plunge into Darkness (Digs) Testing 1 Postmortem Lunge in SB Disenchant is basically just for Chalice of the Void Suggestions: 1-2 Gurmag Angler 3-4 Sleight of Hand/Commune with Nature/Serum Visions Anything that allows more filtering in the 1-2 mana range Biggest Pros: Insane Speed, matches up well against combo, punishes slow and/or non-interactive starts Biggest Cons: Relies solely on Death's Shadow, matches up poorly game 1 against eldrazi, burn and affinity Sometimes you just have to cast that turn 1 blind Spoils of the Vault.