While I did not make any preorders for the Throne of Eldraine set, I presumed some specific card components in the set in my preferred deck builds. One of which was my plan on the Tribal Knights that has been one of popular talks during the spoiler season. I expected it to be of Mardu colors of course mainly because of the land Tournament Grounds though I am also considering other build options in a linear approach such as Boros (Red-White) or Rakdos (Black-Red).

The recent Standard results from the Mythic Championships V saw one Knight deck in the Top 8, a Mardu version and piloted by Japanese Pro Player Ken Yukihiro. That enticed me that his list is the ideal build at the current. I then immediately contacted my card poolmate who is in charge of the team’s Standard decks to check on the current components that are available. I gave him the T8 list and we made comparison to the other build which was made by Team Channel Fireball.

I’d still be using Embercleave but maybe just two copies to give way for Murderous Rider. I think that the deck lacks removal and the rider is the perfect card that can also be dug by Acclaimed Contender. I liked the weenie aggressive build of Team CFB but will need a few equipment to get through or trade with high toughness creatures.

There is no final decklist atm yet but the hint is it will lean more on the CFB build. Hopefully by next week it will be completed as the additional components bought from Manila arrives.