Standard Zoo Deck (RGW Aggro)

Zoo has seen quite a bit of sucess on the Pro Tour scene, recently, placing 2nd at Pro Tour: Honolulu. It was piloted by the "cursed" Craig Jones. Zoo adopts an approach closer to the classic Sligh deck than anything else. Early 2 power one-drops (Kird Ape and the dread White Weenie duo of Isamaru, Hound of Konda and Savannah Lions) are backed up by a powerful two drop (Watchwolf). Interestingly enough, the deck does feature a three-drop permanent, Burning-Tree Shaman. More than likely the power of the Shaman gave him the in over Scab-Clan Mauler, who would almost always be a 3-power two-drop, but lacks the killer triggered ability on the Shaman. In another interesting choice, Jones maindecked three Kami of Ancient Law. Enchantments are becoming increasingly powerful and popular in Standard, so having maindeck ways to remove them is quite good. Having that ability wrapped up in a "Bear" (a two-power two-drop, name after the original Grizzly Bears) is just gravy.

Like other Sligh style decks, most of the creatures exist to put the opponent in reach of burn, though Zoo's creatures generally stick around longer than most Sligh build's creatures.