Updating the Jund-Juggernaut

After the IQ (see last post) I thought a lot about how I could improve my deck.  I worked on these through last night, even having some revelations while sleeping.

First, the changes.
Main:
-1 Deathrite Shaman
-2 Gatecreeper Vine
-3 Garruk Relentless

+2 Victim of Night
+2 Garruk, Primal Hunter
+1 Sever the Bloodline
+1 Slaughter Games

Side:
-2 Deathrite Shaman
-2 Rakdos Charm
-2 Zealous Conscripts

+2 Ground Seal
+2 Magmaquake
+2 Nightshade Peddler

I also revamped the manabase
-10 Basic Lands
-2 Cavern of Souls
+4 Woodland Cemetery
+4 Rootbound Crag
+4 Dragonskull Summit

The manabase is a lot more usable, I have no idea why I had so MANY basic lands.  I cut Gatecreeper Vine as it wasn't an impact on the board and it now only has three Forests as a target.

I think I am finally ready to admit that Garruk, Primal Hunter is better than Garruk Relentless.  All I was doing was making 2/2 Wolves while not increasing my loyalty all tournament long.  I wished they had been 3/3's with an option to draw 5 or more cards.  You may now begin with the "I told you so!".

Deathrite Shaman is useless except against a certain kind of deck, same with Rakdos Charm.  I feel Ground Seal is better.  I could not care less how many "Lingering Souls" are flashed back against me.

I have never sided in Zealous Conscripts, for any reason, ever.  I cut it from the sideboard.

I added two "Victim of Night" for some instant speed removal that can kill Trostani, Huntmaster, Thragtusk, Angel of Serenity, Deadeye Navigator, or Restoration Angel.

Magmaquake is additional removal against aggro-decks (Zombies, Humans) and Instant-Speed removal against Craterhoof Behemoth pumpers (except Lingering Souls)  

Nightshade Peddler has become popular on MOTO.  I know it is a bit of a Noob-combo (Peddler w/Olivia), but that doesn't make it any less effective.  Plus, it protects me against the same combo. (Killing an opposing Peddler in response to the Soulbond trigger)

So, I made those changes and think the deck will be more reliable to play with.  I am hoping I can find a FNM this week so that I can hopefully practice and improve my play.

Until Next time.