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Aetherdrift is definitely a funky set, between the tensions of the Speed mechanic and the Vehicle/Mount Density

My Picks:

  • W: Ride's End

I refuse to underestimate this removal spell again I swear to god

  • U: Gearseeker Serpent

Definitely a bit of a buildaround, but I don't think you have to build around all that hard for this to be good

  • B: Pactdoll Terror

Speed trigger enabler and potential win condition

  • R: Burner Rocket

Feels like a really good combat trick that also leaves behind a respectable body

  • G: Run Over

Trying not to underrate removal so often and this seems like a strong one. I just like Bite Down, and I really like Bite Down for a single mana

  • bonus common 1: Lightning Strike

Premium removal that can sometimes kill your opponent - extra relevant if you need just one more speed trigger too

  • bonus common 2: Grim Bauble

Disfigure/Stab is great - this isn't instant speed, but it is an artifact with some additional upside, so I'll happily take it

  • 2CUDS: Haunt the Network

Switching from Lagorin (cheap flier that's easy to saddle with massive upside). I think Haunt the Network just kills people - it's a massive lifeswing, it's reach, and it's bodies. Definitely something I like doing in this format

  • Tiebreaker: Agonasaur Rex

A really potent modal card - while 5 mana 8/8 trample does die to murder, it also kills your opponent. And an uncounterable +2/+2 trample indestructible trick for 3 mana? That's the shit