Mono-Red Prowess Aggro
StandardDeck Strategy
A fast mono-red aggro deck that uses cheap creatures and burn spells to overwhelm opponents by turn four.
Fanatical Firebrand and Hired Claw provide early pressure, while Slickshot Show-Off and Coruscation Mage grow with every noncreature spell. Burst Lightning, Lightning Strike, Shock, and Witchstalker Frenzy clear blockers and push damage, and Razorkin Needlehead punishes opponents for drawing cards. Emberheart Challenger, Breeches, and The Jolly Balloon Man add reach and extra threats.
Keep hands with two or three lands and at least one one-drop creature. Mulligan hands with too many lands or no early plays. A hand with Hired Claw or Fanatical Firebrand plus a burn spell is ideal.
Early: deploy one-drops and attack. Mid: use burn to clear blockers and protect your creatures while pushing damage. Late: finish with Slickshot Show-Off, Razorkin Needlehead, or topdecked burn.
Life gain and cheap removal can slow you down. Board wipes are devastating if you overextend. Mana flood or screw is punishing.
| Type | Rarity | Card Name | Mana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatures (20) | Rare | Breeches, the Blastmaker | |
| Uncommon | Coruscation Mage | ||
| Rare | Emberheart Challenger | ||
| Common | Fanatical Firebrand | ||
| Rare | Hired Claw | ||
| Rare | Razorkin Needlehead | ||
| Rare | Slickshot Show-Off | ||
| Rare | The Jolly Balloon Man | ||
| Instants (20) | Common | Burst Lightning | |
| Common | Lightning Strike | ||
| Common | Shock | ||
| Common | Thrill of Possibility | ||
| Uncommon | Witchstalker Frenzy | ||
| Lands (20) | Basic Land | Mountain |