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Alara Reborn Draft Walkthrough – 5-Color Naya

This draft started out mediocre, but the numerous Confux bombs changed the tide.


Pack 1

Pick 1

Invincible HymnInfestScavenger DrakeBant BattlemageResounding Roar
Viashino SkeletonEtherium SculptorSanctum GargoyleRip-Clan CrasherIncurable Ogre
Grixis PanoramaCarrion ThrashCloudheath DrakeGlaze Fiend
Spoiler:
Infest and Scavenger Drake are excellent cards - and here lies the problem. If I pick one, the player I am feeding will be sure I'm signaling him to go into black. Instead, I pick Sanctum Gargoyle, which is a risk in this pick - if the guys I'm feeding will take black, this hampers a possible Esper deck. Still.
My pick:
Sanctum Gargoyle

Pick 2

Ranger of EosSphinx's HeraldAngelic BenedictionQasali AmbusherRidge Rannet
Courier's CapsuleBone SplintersTidehollow StrixKathari ScreecherRakeclaw Gargantuan
Onyx GobletSpell SnipBant Panorama
Spoiler:
Groovie. The guy who'se feeding me is not into white. Qasali is sometimes better, but I prefer Ranger of Eos here because it's monowhite, splashable and it's very early in the draft so I might be able to find some useful 1/1 creatures to bring.
My pick:
Ranger of Eos

Pick 3

Corpse ConnoisseurFatestitcherInfestHissing IguanarVectis Silencers
Resounding SilenceDeathgreeterElvish VisionaryBloodpyre ElementalCloudheath Drake
Branching BoltJund Panorama
Spoiler:
Very strong pack! 3rd pick of Branching Bolt, Resounding Silence, Infest & Fatesticher ! This is indeed a rarely powerful pack. I still with the white.
My pick:
Resounding Silence

Pick 4

Ranger of EosEtherium AstrolabeProtomatter PowderJund BattlemageBanewasp Affliction
Deft DuelistCourt ArchersTortoise FormationLush GrowthGlaze Fiend
Vithian Stinger
Spoiler:
Another ranger here, I like him less here but I don't see interesting alternatives in my colors ... though maybe I should have picked the stinger in case I would go Naya.
My pick:
Ranger of Eos

Pick 5

Cradle of VitalityDragon's HeraldVectis SilencersWelkin GuideComa Veil
ShadowfeedVolcanic SubmersionOnyx GobletSpell SnipBant Panorama
Spoiler:
Welkin Guide is not too bad here, but the fixer is better.
My pick:
Bant Panorama

Pick 6

Ooze GardenKederekt CreeperResounding RoarComa VeilSoul's Grace
Gustrider ExuberantSoul's MightUndead LeotauObelisk of Naya
Spoiler:
I prefer the roar instead of the Naya-colored fixer.
My pick:
Resounding Roar

Pick 7

Mighty EmergenceExcommunicateShore SnapperWaveskimmer AvenRakeclaw Gargantuan
Onyx GobletSpell SnipGustrider Exuberant
Spoiler:
Lots of Naya goodness I'm missing out here, thinking for some reason that I'll go with a Bant deck.
My pick:
Waveskimmer Aven

Pick 8

Demon's HeraldSavage HungerRidge RannetWaveskimmer AvenOutrider of Jhess
Grixis PanoramaObelisk of Bant
Spoiler:

My pick:
Waveskimmer Aven

Pick 9

Invincible HymnResounding RoarViashino SkeletonEtherium SculptorIncurable Ogre
Glaze Fiend
Spoiler:

My pick:
Resounding Roar

Pick 10

Sphinx's HeraldQasali AmbusherRakeclaw GargantuanOnyx GobletBant Panorama
Spoiler:
Sweet, a 10th pick Qasali. I must be doing something right.
My pick:
Qasali Ambusher

Pick 11

Hissing IguanarVectis SilencersDeathgreeterJund Panorama
Spoiler:
Taking the Jund Panorama just because of a possible 5 color deck if I see something like Maelstorm Angel in Conflux. I don't like 5 colored decks in Reborn drafts, but keeping the option here.
My pick:
Jund Panorama

Pick 12

Banewasp AfflictionTortoise FormationLush Growth
Spoiler:

My pick:
Lush Growth

Pick 13

Dragon's HeraldShadowfeed
Spoiler:

My pick:
Dragon's Herald

Pick 14

Soul's Might

Pack 2

Pick 1

Obelisk of AlaraParagon of the AmeshaElder MasterySkyward Eye ProphetsFrontline Sage
Fiery FallPestilent KathariValeron OutlanderArmillary SphereGoblin Outlander
Constricting TendrilsTukatongue ThallidAsha's FavorRupture Spire
Spoiler:
Something like Obelisk of Alara does gives a little insentive to splash some colors.
My pick:
Obelisk of Alara

Pick 2

Martial CoupIgnite DisorderControlled InstinctsPestilent KathariValeron Outlander
Armillary SphereDrag DownAven TrailblazerToxic IguanarAsha's Favor
Rupture SpireVectis AgentsMolten Frame
Spoiler:
My neihbour to the left is being very nice here. Well, I took all the white from pack one, it's not like he can splash for it.
My pick:
Martial Coup

Pick 3

Knight of the ReliquaryCumber StoneSludge StriderAven SquireSylvan Bounty
Canyon MinotaurTraumatic VisionsGrixis IllusionistYoke of the DamnedVectis Agents
Quenchable FireTukatongue Thallid
Spoiler:
3 grade A bombs in the first 3 picks :)
My pick:
Knight of the Reliquary

Pick 4

Sigil of the Empty ThroneFiligree FractureManaforce MaceAven TrailblazerToxic Iguanar
Mana CylixBeacon BehemothConstricting TendrilsTukatongue ThallidAsha's Favor
Rupture Spire
Spoiler:
I would usually take Manaforce Mace, but the obelisk and the lack of a clear tribe (except green-white) encourages me to take Rupture Spire.
My pick:
Rupture Spire

Pick 5

Worldheart PhoenixScarland ThrinaxControlled InstinctsNacatl Hunt-PrideUnsummon
Rhox MeditantBrackwater ElementalSuicidal ChargeManiacal RageRotting Rats
Spoiler:
Great body + removal. My deck is rather fat, which is starting to worry me. I'm not sure I'll survived against a fast deck, but my fatties are very strong.
My pick:
Nacatl Hunt-Pride

Pick 6

Cylian SunsingerCumber StoneRhox MeditantKraniocerosWorldly Counsel
Quenchable FireRotting RatsAsha's FavorNacatl Outlander
Spoiler:
Rhox Medidant is useless so far as I have almost no green permanents. I take Cylian Sunsliger, thinking that at worst it's an easily castable 2/2.
My pick:
Cylian Sunsinger

Pick 7

ProgenitusGluttonous SlimeControlled InstinctsAven TrailblazerToxic Iguanar
Beacon BehemothGrixis IllusionistVectis Agents
Spoiler:
Slime is not that good as my deck doesn't have too many cheap creatures to devour.
My pick:
Aven Trailblazer

Pick 8

Fusion ElementalVagrant PlowbeastsValeron OutlanderSylvan BountySuicidal Charge
Constricting TendrilsCourt Homunculus
Spoiler:
In color bomb, if I get to cast it. Despite my thoughts about lowering my mana curve, its too good to pass, and Fusion is not solid enough.
My pick:
Vagrant Plowbeasts

Pick 9

Paragon of the AmeshaSkyward Eye ProphetsValeron OutlanderConstricting TendrilsTukatongue Thallid
Asha's Favor
Spoiler:
Now this is a nice one - it is my favorite Paragon. I might be able to activate it with the Rupture Spire and Panoramas.
My pick:
Paragon of the Amesha

Pick 10

Controlled InstinctsArmillary SphereToxic IguanarAsha's FavorVectis Agents
Spoiler:
Rather late armilary sphere - just what my deck needed. It is important not just for fixing my colors, but also boosting me quickly to a high number of lands so I can activate my killer spells.
My pick:
Armillary Sphere

Pick 11

Grixis IllusionistVectis AgentsQuenchable FireTukatongue Thallid
Spoiler:
Finally, a 1-drop for my Ranger of Eos. Not great but playable with the ranger/s.
My pick:
Tukatongue Thallid

Pick 12

Sigil of the Empty ThroneTukatongue ThallidAsha's Favor
Spoiler:
And another one - looks like I will be playing at least one ranger after all.
My pick:
Tukatongue Thallid

Pick 13

Rhox MeditantSuicidal Charge
Spoiler:

My pick:
Rhox Meditant

Pick 14

Asha's Favor

Pack 3

Pick 1

Retaliator GriffinDemonspine WhipDrastic RevelationTainted SigilMonstrous Carabid
Talon TrooperSangrite BacklashWinged CoatlDeadshot MinotaurVeinfire Borderpost
Offering to AshaFirewild BorderpostNaya HushbladeSigil of the Nayan Gods
Spoiler:
Remmeber all the possible Naya goodness? I got almost no blue cards, so Naya it is.
My pick:
Retaliator Griffin

Pick 2

Vithian RenegadesKathari RemnantVengeful RebirthQasali PridemageJund Hackblade
Monstrous CarabidStormcaller's BoonRhox BruteWildfield BorderpostMagefire Wings
Sigil of the Nayan GodsArsenal ThresherOffering to Asha
Spoiler:
I still prefer not to go too heavy on the red, but keep the core of my deck green-white at this point. Since I am trying to go 5 colors for the obelisk and paragon, I need every good fixer I can get.
My pick:
Wildfield Borderpost

Pick 3

Morbid BloomEtherwrought PageGiant Ambush BeetleSangrite BacklashGorger Wurm
Leonin ArmorguardArchitects of WillFieldmist BorderpostTrace of AbundanceKathari Bomber
Vedalken GhoulViolent Outburst
Spoiler:
I'm a bit lacking on removal.
My pick:
Sangrite Backlash

Pick 4

Karrthus, Tyrant of JundVithian RenegadesArchitects of WillCerodon YearlingDeny Reality
Glassdust HulkCaptured SunlightMagefire WingsTrace of AbundanceKathari Bomber
Vedalken Ghoul
Spoiler:
A mana booster & fixer.
My pick:
Trace of Abundance

Pick 5

Unbender TineMarrow ChomperMistvein BorderpostMonstrous CarabidTalon Trooper
Captured SunlightMagefire WingsTrace of AbundanceKathari BomberVedalken Ghoul
Spoiler:
And another.
My pick:
Trace of Abundance

Pick 6

Madrush CyclopsThopter FoundryVengeful RebirthMonstrous CarabidStormcaller's Boon
Violent OutburstGrixis SojournersCaptured SunlightMagefire Wings
Spoiler:
I don't take the cyclops even my deck will have 5 colors of mana, because so far none of my cards requires black mana (and I prefer to keep it that way). I take the life gain simply because of the cascade, there are good things I can cascade into like mana & Knights of the Relinquary.
My pick:
Captured Sunlight

Pick 7

Sages of the AnimaZealous PersecutionMonstrous CarabidTalon TrooperWinged Coatl
Violent OutburstGrixis SojournersCaptured Sunlight
Spoiler:

My pick:
Winged Coatl

Pick 8

Sigil CaptainAnathemancerStun SniperWinged CoatlTrace of Abundance
Grizzled LeotauValley Rannet
Spoiler:
This can save me against a fast deck.
My pick:
Grizzled Leotau

Pick 9

Drastic RevelationTainted SigilMonstrous CarabidDeadshot MinotaurFirewild Borderpost
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
Spoiler:
A huge number of mana fixers in this deck - perfect.
My pick:
Firewild Borderpost

Pick 10

Vithian RenegadesRhox BruteMagefire WingsSigil of the Nayan GodsOffering to Asha
Spoiler:
I like this 10th pick brute immensly.
My pick:
Rhox Brute

Pick 11

Morbid BloomEtherwrought PageVedalken GhoulViolent Outburst
Spoiler:

My pick:
Morbid Bloom

Pick 12

Cerodon YearlingMagefire WingsVedalken Ghoul
Spoiler:

My pick:
Cerodon Yearling

Pick 13

Magefire WingsVedalken Ghoul
Spoiler:

My pick:
Vedalken Ghoul

Pick 14

Monstrous Carabid

* This walkthrough was created by Create Your Own Magic Draft Walkthrough

Only at the end of the draft I discover the that I’m in fact drafting Naya deck and not a Bant deck – the two Waveskimmer Avens gave me the (wrong) impression I was drafting Bant.
This is the most bomb-heavy deck I drafted in a while. Here is the decklist:

Creatures

  • Sanctum Gargoyle
  • Ranger of Eos (played one of the 2 I had)
  • Waveskimmer Aven
  • Qasali Ambusher
  • Knight of the Reliquary
  • Nactal Hunt-Pride
  • Cylian Sunsinger
  • Aven Trailblaze
  • Vagrant Plowbeast
  • Paragon of the Amesha
  • Tukatounge Thallid
  • Retalliator Griffin
  • Winged Coatl
  • Grizzled Leotau
  • Rhox Brute
  • Cerodon Yearling

Spells

  • Resounding Silence
  • Obelisk of Alara
  • Martial Coup
  • Sangrite Backlash

Lands & Mana

  • Armillary Sphere
  • Trace of Abundance X 2
  • Bant Panorama
  • Rupture Spire
  • Island
  • Mount X 2
  • Forest X 4
  • Plains X 4

I went 2-0 against a Bant deck which was similar in spirit to my deck, minus all the bombs. Game one my opponent gained a huge amount of life with an exalted Rhox Monk, but was stopped by activated Paragon of Amesha + Nacatl Hunt-Pride which gained me an even greater amount of life while killing his dudes one by one.
I finished that game with a 8 lands and a ridiculous hand of Obelisk of Alara, Martial Coup & 2 Waveskimmer Avens.

Game 2 was even easier. An amusing moment was when I discovered he had a Hunt-Pride of his own, and the next turn I draw & cast my Hunt-Pride.

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