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Necropotence deck was a Type 2 deck popular in 1996. [1] [2] [3] [4] With a Dark Ritual, a first turn Necropotence was possible and the Necro's card advantage won games. It began what was known as the "Black Summer". Ultimately Necro was banned a few years later.

This is the sample deck list of the classic, mono black Necropotence deck. This deck combined the power of Necropotence with disruption and efficient creatures.

Necropotence 1996 Type 2

This version splashes red for Lightning Bolt and the potential of a massive Fireball.

Necropotence Deck

References

  1. Magic Arcana (August 09, 2004). "Necro's Earliest Days". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Randy Buehler (December 06, 2002). "The Power of the Skull". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. Magic Arcana (November 11, 2008). "Necro's Got Legs!". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. Mike Flores (May 12, 2014). "Necropotence". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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