deck R W

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. In recent appearances DDPDDT717171 made 71º at Pioneer Challenge 64 and RatJesus made 46º at Pioneer Challenge 32.

Main Deck cards R W

Mountain

4.0 in 100% of decks
Sacred Foundry

4.0 in 100% of decks
Containment Priest

4.0 in 50% of decks
Werefox Bodyguard

4.0 in 50% of decks
Bonecrusher Giant

4.0 in 50% of decks
Cathar Commando

4.0 in 50% of decks
Play with Fire

4.0 in 50% of decks
Fabled Passage

4.0 in 50% of decks
Skewer the Critics

4.0 in 50% of decks
Light Up the Stage

4.0 in 50% of decks
Lightning Helix

4.0 in 50% of decks
Monastery Swiftspear

4.0 in 50% of decks
Eidolon of the Great Revel

4.0 in 50% of decks
Glorybringer

4.0 in 50% of decks
Soul-Scar Mage

4.0 in 50% of decks
Battlefield Forge

4.0 in 50% of decks
Boros Charm

4.0 in 50% of decks
Lightning Strike

4.0 in 50% of decks
Skullcrack

4.0 in 50% of decks
Chained to the Rocks

4.0 in 50% of decks
Ramunap Ruins

4.0 in 50% of decks
Inspiring Vantage

3.0 in 50% of decks
The Wandering Emperor

3.0 in 50% of decks
Chandra, Torch of Defiance

3.0 in 50% of decks
Restless Bivouac

2.0 in 50% of decks
Case of the Crimson Pulse

2.0 in 50% of decks
Mutavault

2.0 in 50% of decks
Cave of the Frost Dragon

2.0 in 50% of decks
Archon of Emeria

2.0 in 50% of decks
Castle Ardenvale

2.0 in 50% of decks
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist

2.0 in 50% of decks
Plains

2.0 in 50% of decks
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance

1.0 in 50% of decks
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

1.0 in 50% of decks
Emeria's Call

1.0 in 50% of decks

Sideboard cards R W

Doorkeeper Thrull

4.0 in 50% of decks
Curse of Silence

3.0 in 50% of decks
Smash to Smithereens

3.0 in 50% of decks
Searing Blood

3.0 in 50% of decks
Rest in Peace

3.0 in 50% of decks
Deflecting Palm

2.0 in 50% of decks
Deafening Silence

2.0 in 50% of decks
Pithing Needle

2.0 in 50% of decks
Rampaging Ferocidon

2.0 in 50% of decks
Hushbringer

1.0 in 50% of decks

Strategy

The R W deck in Pioneer featuring cards like Sacred Foundry, Thalia, Guardian of Thraben, and Colossus Hammer is focused on aggressive creature strategies combined with disrupting opponents through Thalia's taxing effect and disruption like Rest in Peace. The deck aims to put pressure on opponents early with efficient creatures like Adeline, Resplendent Cathar and Thalia's Lieutenant while possibly setting up a powerful Colossus Hammer on a creature to end the game quickly. One of the strengths of this deck is its ability to have explosive starts and close out games quickly with powerful threats. Thalia, Guardian of Thraben can disrupt opponents' plans, slowing them down, while Colossus Hammer can give a huge boost to a creature's power. Cards like Recruiment Officer and Sigarda's Aid provide extra utility for the deck. However, one weakness of this deck could be its vulnerability to removal spells or board wipes that can disrupt its aggressive game plan. It also may struggle against decks with a lot of interaction and disruption, as well as those that can out-value it in the late game. Overall, the R W deck in Pioneer can be a potent and fast-paced deck that can catch opponents off guard with its powerful creatures and equipment, but it also requires careful sequencing and gameplay to navigate through opposing defenses and come out on top.