The Evolution of the 2019 Modern Zombie Dredge Deck: From Concept to Success

Modern Zombie Dredge decks have been a staple in Magic: The Gathering for quite some time, but what happens when you take away the traditional sacrifice-based strategy and focus on dredging creatures instead? That's exactly what happened with our 2019 Modern Zombie Dredge deck. In this article, we'll explore how the deck evolved from its early days to becoming a formidable force in Modern tournaments.

Initially, the goal was to top up our Bloodghasts and Simian Spirit Guides since dredging creatures (and not sacrificing them for a large payout) became the primary focus of the deck. This shift in strategy led us to add Prized Amalgams and Insolent Neonates to the mix. By doing so, we created a clear synergy between these three cards that proved to be incredibly powerful.

The journey to create this Modern Zombie Dredge deck wasn't without its challenges. We had to remove banned cards and those supporting them, which led us to explore other options. After searching across forums and discovering Modern manaless Dredge decks and weak brews, we realized that our original idea was the way to go.

With Legacy Dredge not being a viable option in Modern, we turned our attention to creating a deck that could quickly dredge a massive board and turn creatures sideways until our opponents conceded. The partnership between local brewer/jank player Patrick Lalonde and myself proved instrumental in testing and refining the deck ahead of the Shadows Over Innistrad release.

Since then, we've had reasonable success with the deck in our testing and have started to bring it out to events. Seeing Insolent Neonate spoiled was the icing on the cake – it solidified our confidence in the deck's potential.

In this article, we'll delve into the early ideas behind the deck, its evolution, and where it stands today. If you're looking for a unique take on the traditional Dredge strategy, then this is the perfect deck for you. With its focus on dredging creatures rather than sacrificing them, our 2019 Modern Zombie Dredge deck is sure to bring a fresh perspective to the Modern format.

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