And just like that, Standard Constellation decks have pretty much the same set of finishers (Sigil, Starfield) that Modern Enchantress decks do. I am entirely okay with this.
(There will be much disappointment from me if an enchantment deck fails to make a showing at PT ORI. There are so many fun tools at its disposal now, there's got to be a competitive list in there somewhere.)
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"The true measure of all heroes is not what they achieve, but who they inspire." —Triumph of Gerrard
My second-favorite card type is getting so much love. I don't remember this card seeing any play the first time around but this time maybe it has a shot. I want to try to build an enchantment deck for Standard if it's not too expensive.
Can somebody tell me what the point of Theros block was because it was NOT enchantment matters. THIS set is enchantment matters.
I'm like 99% sure the point of Theros block was to make a set based on Greek mythology.
I know, but they were also touting it up to be some kind of big enchantment-themed block. And all they could do with it was slap the word "enchantment" on creatures.
Can somebody tell me what the point of Theros block was because it was NOT enchantment matters. THIS set is enchantment matters.
I'm like 99% sure the point of Theros block was to make a set based on Greek mythology.
I know, but they were also touting it up to be some kind of big enchantment-themed block. And all they could do with it was slap the word "enchantment" on creatures.
I remember that while they were touting it as an enchantment block, they almost always said after that it was "not in the traditional vein", and that it was first and foremost a Greek mythology block. "Not in the traditional vein" is very vague, though, and it was pretty lame regardless that until Journey came out, the only two Theros block enchantments being played in Standard were Courser of Kruphix and Chained to the Rocks.
Here's hoping they spoil some decent commons and uncommons to help support the enchantment theme. If they spoil some prison effects or Oblivion Ring effects that's the start of a decent deck.
Can somebody tell me what the point of Theros block was because it was NOT enchantment matters. THIS set is enchantment matters.
I'm just going to repeat what I said in another topic:
"People seem to think that "enchantment block" means it has to be the same as all out affinity/metalcraft artifact blocks.
Theros was designed flavor dictates mechanics (I don't know if that's top down or bottom up). How can you say the block didn't care about enchantments?
Enchantment Creatures and Bestow were a way to make auras that didn't 2 for 1 you.
Heroic encouraged you to play more auras. You had a whole cycle of the ordeals, which are much more relevant than say the runemarks from FRF.
The god cycles are basically enchantments+. It obviously depends on which one you're talking about, but for example Pharika is used way more for her snake power than for the ability to beat someone down with her.
Devotion while not specifically an enchantment thing gets a lot of benefit from non-creatures that sit on the battlefield with colored mana symbols.
Constellation is a whole mechanic that rewards you for playing enchantments.
I mean, if you don't like the things because they aren't powerful or this or that , that's one thing. But saying it's not an enchantment block because it doesn't have "affinity for enchantments" or things like that is silly."
Archtypes? (courage and aggression specifically), boon satyr, Eidolon of Countless Battles, the gods themselves, should I go on? There may not have been as present as Courser and Chained but there were more enchantments from Theros and Born that saw standard play before Journey and that's just looking at enchantment creatures.
Dang. Rare again. I could have seen this a build around limited uncommon this time around. Great uncommon. Annoying to see at rare. I swear they do this on purpose.
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For the record, would you mind posting the actual link?
Not TC here, but I found the page so I'll share. Unfortunately, the direct link won't work if you are signed into Facebook, because they've made it so you set a region to view for certain pages. So how you find it is by going to the regular Magic Facebook page then click on the ... button to the right of Share. Then select Switch Region, and choose Taiwan or Hong Kong.
Not TC here, but I found the page so I'll share. Unfortunately, the direct link won't work if you are signed into Facebook, because they've made it so you set a region to view for certain pages. So how you find it is by going to the regular Magic Facebook page then click on the ... button to the right of Share. Then select Switch Region, and choose Taiwan or Hong Kong.
Every enchantment spell you cast will create a 4/4 flying white angel token on battlefield
(There will be much disappointment from me if an enchantment deck fails to make a showing at PT ORI. There are so many fun tools at its disposal now, there's got to be a competitive list in there somewhere.)
I'm like 99% sure the point of Theros block was to make a set based on Greek mythology.
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I know, but they were also touting it up to be some kind of big enchantment-themed block. And all they could do with it was slap the word "enchantment" on creatures.
I remember that while they were touting it as an enchantment block, they almost always said after that it was "not in the traditional vein", and that it was first and foremost a Greek mythology block. "Not in the traditional vein" is very vague, though, and it was pretty lame regardless that until Journey came out, the only two Theros block enchantments being played in Standard were Courser of Kruphix and Chained to the Rocks.
Here's hoping they spoil some decent commons and uncommons to help support the enchantment theme. If they spoil some prison effects or Oblivion Ring effects that's the start of a decent deck.
I'm just going to repeat what I said in another topic:
"People seem to think that "enchantment block" means it has to be the same as all out affinity/metalcraft artifact blocks.
Theros was designed flavor dictates mechanics (I don't know if that's top down or bottom up). How can you say the block didn't care about enchantments?
Enchantment Creatures and Bestow were a way to make auras that didn't 2 for 1 you.
Heroic encouraged you to play more auras. You had a whole cycle of the ordeals, which are much more relevant than say the runemarks from FRF.
The god cycles are basically enchantments+. It obviously depends on which one you're talking about, but for example Pharika is used way more for her snake power than for the ability to beat someone down with her.
Devotion while not specifically an enchantment thing gets a lot of benefit from non-creatures that sit on the battlefield with colored mana symbols.
Constellation is a whole mechanic that rewards you for playing enchantments.
I mean, if you don't like the things because they aren't powerful or this or that , that's one thing. But saying it's not an enchantment block because it doesn't have "affinity for enchantments" or things like that is silly."
No synergy unfortunately. Sigil requires that the enchantment is cast, and starfield returns it directly to the battlefield.
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Phelddagrif - Zirilan
EDH
Thrasios+Bruse - Pang - Sasaya - Wydwen - Feather - Rona - Toshiro - Sylvia+Khorvath - Geth - QMarchesa - Firesong - Athreos - Arixmethes - Isperia - Etali - Silas+Sidar - Saskia - Virtus+Gorm - Kynaios - Naban - Aryel - Mizzix - Kazuul - Tymna+Kraum - Sidar+Tymna - Ayli - Gwendlyn - Phelddagrif 4 - Liliana - Kaervek - Phelddagrif 3 - Mairsil - Scarab - Child - Phenax - Shirei - Thada - Depala - Circu - Kytheon - GrenzoHR - Phelddagrif - Reyhan+Kraum - Toshiro - Varolz - Nin - Ojutai - Tasigur - Zedruu - Uril - Edric - Wort - Zurgo - Nahiri - Grenzo - Kozilek - Yisan - Ink-Treader - Yisan - Brago - Sidisi - Toshiro - Alexi - Sygg - Brimaz - Sek'Kuar - Marchesa - Vish Kal - Iroas - Phelddagrif - Ephara - Derevi - Glissa - Wanderer - Saffi - Melek - Xiahou Dun - Lazav - Lin Sivvi - Zirilan - Glissa
PDH - Drake - Graverobber - Izzet GM - Tallowisp - Symbiote Brawl - Feather - Ugin - Jace - Scarab - Angrath - Vraska - Kumena Oathbreaker - Wrenn&6
Well, enchantments matter now.
UTeferi, Temporal ArchmageU's prison: blue is the new orange is the new black.
BSidisi, Undead VizierB: Bis zum Erbrechen
GTitiania, Protector Of ArgothG: Protecting Argoth, by blowing it up!
GYisan, The Wanderer BardG: Gradus Ad Elfball.
Duel EDH: Yisan & Titania.
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Nice enchantment theme you got there. Would be a shame if it was overshadowed by a Core Set
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Feel free to tell me yours!
Not TC here, but I found the page so I'll share. Unfortunately, the direct link won't work if you are signed into Facebook, because they've made it so you set a region to view for certain pages. So how you find it is by going to the regular Magic Facebook page then click on the ... button to the right of Share. Then select Switch Region, and choose Taiwan or Hong Kong.
If you sign out of Facebook, though, you can find it directly here:
https://www.facebook.com/MagicTheGathering.ct
Ah, that's why I couldn't find it. Thanks a bunch!
Edit: However, it appears that the link to the particular item works regardless: https://www.facebook.com/MagicTheGathering.ct/photos/a.1580720992154464.1073741828.1580235558869674/1765124840380744/?type=1
Ah sweet! That's definitely a better way, I'll have to remember that.