I'm really surprised to see Fact or Fiction restricted. I guess Mana Drain is still a big boogey man in the format.

Idk, I personally might try this in my own Draw7 combo deck. Draw 7 and get 7 mana for my belcher? I'm game to try it out.

This plus a draw 7 not only nets you more cards, but the mana to cast them while denying opp draws. haha. That's silly.

All I know is that in a red/black storm shell, getting 2 Tutors and a few Rituals off should be an easy GG.

Wouldn't a BG decklist be the best? Running things like Veteran Explorer (or other "both players search for X lands"), Ghost Quarter's, and Assassin's Trophy? I think it would be pretty easy to get a "lock" on opponents Mana with this, land search/strip effects, and Null Rod/Ouphe.

Originally Mana Crypts bolt ability "turned off" when the card was tapped. I remember people using them on Jayemdae Tomes and Disrupting Scepters during their upkeep to take advantage of the Mana while not taking damage.

@Stormanimagus Hushbringer is an amazing card I have never seen before, nice find. Were the Aspirants better than Mayor or Mikaeus? I seen the synergy with the Bogbonders, but besides that, I was just wondering how often they lead to a win vs loss in extra damage output.

At least one of these lists better have Coalition Victory or riot!

This + Dr. Shaman + Coalition Victory can win the game on the spot, and just requires a fetchland after those 2 are in play.

4 Omnath
4 Dr. Shaman
4 Coalition Victory
10-12 Force of Blah blah
Restricted list goodies
X fetches
2 of each blue dual

That's where I would start, because it's fun, surprising, and might win a game or 2.

Works really well in conjunction with Fastbond and Lotus Cobra. Lotus cobra also allows you to hit the 4 colors necessary for it. It does kill almost all relevant PW's/Dudes used in vintage. Could be interesting. Sidenote, it also is an elemental, which maybe advantageous in some of the elemental decks I believe you, Chubby, have tried before.