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Makes for some VERY interesting combos. Chandra Torch of Defiance (and any Walker that can untap a red-producing Land). can make the two mana needed to basically “go infinite”. That makes for a little more complex of a combo...but there are a lot of powerful things we can do as well. I bought a few copies to be safe.
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Funny thing is that now a red walker combo deck can be made without Garruk, nykthos, etc. (just Chandra, Curio, and any other Walker). We are just ahead of the curve on that combo because of our work on this one:)
Of course Curio could just be used to save the walker as well (so it doesn’t have to be sacrificed).
Very true! I have had the opportunity to build and test your version of the walker deck a few days ago. While very combo like with potential to go crazy early on, I found the deck needed a bit more bite. May try changing things using Chandra and this new card mixed with a Karn package and Burning-Tree Emissary for explosiveness. Will see how there rest of the set goes.
Quick question for you guys. How many Planeswalkers would you consisder minimum to run Oath of Teferi and The Chain Veil in a deck. Currently, my reanimator build runs Teferi, Time RavelerKaya, Ghost Assassin and Tefer, Hero Of Dominaria and thinking either to run a few more, or changing the ones I have. Depending how another other deck goes, I was thinking of readding the veil for more Shenanigans, But was curious on everyone’s thoughts.
As long as you put in Spark Double then Oath of Teferi and The Chain Veil are still very worth it in your deck. Don't get me wrong, The Chain Veil can sit in your hand for a long time, it's not very proactive during the early stages, as it requires a lot of mana to invest. But if you think about it as a win condition for the late game.
That makes a ton of sense. I nearly forgot about good old Spark Double. The deck was in need of another win con to close out the game in the off chance reanimation doesn’t get there first. I will do some more research and post my changes. Thank you for the insight!
Quick question for you guys. How many Planeswalkers would you consisder minimum to run Oath of Teferi and The Chain Veil in a deck. Currently, my reanimator build runs Teferi, Time RavelerKaya, Ghost Assassin and Tefer, Hero Of Dominaria and thinking either to run a few more, or changing the ones I have. Depending how another other deck goes, I was thinking of readding the veil for more Shenanigans, But was curious on everyone’s thoughts.
So taking after the updated primer you made (which is amazingly helpful btw. Thank you!), this is my list so far for my version of this deck. Due to not having a lot to pull off the planeswalker combos, I decided to run a more spell focused version of the deck.
I am in need of 3 other cards for this deck, but sadly do not have the funds to get stuff like Jace, the Mind Sculptor. Plus, it may be me, but I feel my mama curve might be a bit too high and in need of being lowered.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated! Thank you!
Ashiok, Dream Render also has a relevant ability in that you can put cards into your graveyard, and as I pointed out in my review of it, better in a deck that runs a card like Living Death, which you do. The static ability is commander hoser 101. We are talking land ramp doesn't become a thing anymore, combo decks looking to tutor become terrible.
Removing graveyards is also super strong in commander, it'll slow down a lot of decks this way as well.
Honestly I think in a reanimation heavy version its at least worth testing.
Ashiok, Dream Render does seem to be a hilarious addition to the deck, plus a 4 card mill you can setup with the coammander’s +1. It makes me wonder if that is still ok since you only have control over 1 of the 4 cards that get pitched, though the static ability is pretty crippling. It’s a reason why I like Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor since you have a bit more control.
Made a slight change to my list based off your recommendation:
Now to see if it’s worth keeping in Oath Of Teferi with so little planeswalkers. I still think so since the deck needs another win condition in cases graveyard hate happens, so combo seems the best route.
A complete revamped version of my Aminatou reanimator build. Since I wanted a deck solely focused on the archetype, I took out a lot of the cards that made the deck a Superfriend’s hybrid. One card that is a pseudo-placeholder is Oath of Gideon which I want to replace with the new Teferi. The new Teferi acts as pseudo recursion getting back creatures like Spellseeker and enchantments like Animate Dead for reuse. Plus the +1 can lead to some hilarious reanimator shenanigans.
Suggestions and thoughts are appreciated!!!
Looks sweet to me.
I do like Predict in a heavier reanimation build as you can Aminatou [+1] your big fatty you have in your hand to then put into your graveyard.
I also have talked about it before but Soul Summons is also a nice way to mitigate graveyard hate, by putting your big fatty on top of your library with Aminatou [+1], then manifest with Soul Summons. Then next turn you can Aminatou [-1] the 2/2 to flip it into it's true creature. I just like have avenues to get around things like Rest in Peace.
I personally hate Temple of the False God I think it's one of commanders biggest trap cards. Do you see it in other formats? Why not? Is commander that much slower? Is color fixing not as important? Vault of the Archangel also seems a bit of a stretch for a three colored deck.
Hmmm, I completely forgot about Predict and Soul Summons for added value for the fatties. I will have to get through some testing and see what I could replace with those 2 (Maybe Entreat the Angels or Teferi, Hero Of Dominaria, but the former can be an emergency button to protect yourself and the other a value engine with our commander.
Temple of the False God is a land i’ve Never had issues with and has always been relevant drawing into it. Vault of the Archangel is more of a personal pet card I add to any colors that can run it. Though I have never really drawn into it, having the ability to gain life in some situations or kill a giant thing has potential to be handy
I will say during the game I first played the first game I tested this build, it nearly won. A combo of Nezahal, Primal Tide for value and Angel of Serenity for removal took control most of the game. However, I got greedy and casted a Reanimate into a Void Winnower took my life down enough to get me killed after a board wipe (forgot there was a Nevinyrral’s Disk in play towards the end). Overall, the deck performed spectacularly and I cannot wait for other big fatties to come out and swap around!
EDIT: Looking at some of the new cards, 2 that can give some value to the deck are Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor and Spark Double. Kasmina protects your fatties/commander through her static ability and -2 with tokens. Plus, her -2 can loot you as well which is extremely important for a reanimator deck. Might be a possible replacement for Kaya, Ghost Assassin, but can’t outright win the game when going infinite.
Spark Double can act as a second commander to go infinite with Oath of Teferi on board or copy a fatty for added value. Not 100% on this card, but I know I do want it add it into my clone tribal deck
An complete revamped version of my Aminatou reanimator build. Since I wanted a deck solely focused on the archetype, I took out a lot of the cards that made the deck a Superfriend’s hybrid. One card that is a pseudo-placeholder is Oath of Gideon which I want to replace with the new Teferi. The new Teferi acts as pseudo recursion getting back creatures like Spellseeker and enchantments like Animate Dead for reuse. Plus the +1 can lead to some hilarious reanimator shenanigans.
Looking to make this deck my last (for now), but I’ve Been struggling with how to go about it. While I’d love to do a more Superfriend’s build, I worry that my lack of Cloudstone Curio and Rings Of Brightearth will make the deck suffer some. Even a storm/spellslinger focused version seems out of place :x
Does anyone have any suggestions?
There are a lot of different ways to go with Will & Rowen, so a bit tricky to establish a focus. Will can lead you into a instant and sorcery heavy deck for sure, so it's not like it needs to be "storm" (i.e. completely comboing off casting millions of cards).. just plain good value is very satisfying.
Feel free to throw up a maybe list at some stage (mainly so I can see what you already potentially have) and we can try and figure out something together.
The build i’d Like to put together would be big value spells like Apex of Power and the like. It might be a bit more efficient to run a different commander, but I prefer having a deck that can function fine without the commander. I will try to put together a build to post once I have a bit of time or do so
Looking to make this deck my last (for now), but I’ve Been struggling with how to go about it. While I’d love to do a more Superfriend’s build, I worry that my lack of Cloudstone Curio and Rings Of Brightearth will make the deck suffer some. Even a storm/spellslinger focused version seems out of place :x
Great job on yet another set review Darren!!! You came to the same conclusion as me with some of the released cards. I’m actually looking to change my list from a superfriend/reanimator hybrid to full on Reanimator (with some planeswalker splashed in like new Teferi). Probably will be a bit weaker than your build, but I think it will be a little more fun imo (plus, I am looking to work on another deck that is more superfriend focus :3 ). Will post a list soon!!!
Dedicating to reanimation does mean you can focus on more discard outlets and versatility of creatures to reanimate, which I am definitely lean on. Just make sure you have a good amount of answers for graveyard hate cards as well if you're going all in. I'm super light on removal, so I'd recommend some more catch all stuff like Anguished Unmaking, Oblation.
Good points here and there are a few cards that I should probably add thinking about it now. Are there any giant creatures you could recommend for a reanimator build? I have my pet cards and personal staples, but I would be curious on any recommendations.
Also, new Karn is going to be a great in the right build for Aminatou. Especially going more in with cards with delve. Curious how much work he will actually do 🤔
Great job on yet another set review Darren!!! You came to the same conclusion as me with some of the released cards. I’m actually looking to change my list from a superfriend/reanimator hybrid to full on Reanimator (with some planeswalker splashed in like new Teferi). Probably will be a bit weaker than your build, but I think it will be a little more fun imo (plus, I am looking to work on another deck that is more superfriend focus :3 ). Will post a list soon!!!
Good evening everyone!!! I just wanted to make a mention here that the new Ravnica set may potentially be a HUGE boost to this deck. The new mechanic “Afterlife X” creates a White AND “Black” spirit token. At worst, without our commander, we get another spirit out of killing our guys. At best, with our commander, we get 2 spirits if the Afterlife creature is Black and another 2 from the token dying. The amount of value from that alone is insane!!!
Hoping that we’ll be seeing some decent low cmc Afterlife creatures if for nothing else get more value out of Teysa’s already insane ability. HYYYYYPE!!!
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Very true! I have had the opportunity to build and test your version of the walker deck a few days ago. While very combo like with potential to go crazy early on, I found the deck needed a bit more bite. May try changing things using Chandra and this new card mixed with a Karn package and Burning-Tree Emissary for explosiveness. Will see how there rest of the set goes.
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That makes a ton of sense. I nearly forgot about good old Spark Double. The deck was in need of another win con to close out the game in the off chance reanimation doesn’t get there first. I will do some more research and post my changes. Thank you for the insight!
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Creatures:1
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Artifacts:12
1 Sol Ring
1 Fellwar Stone
1 Heart of Kiran
1 Izzet Signet
1 Mind Stone
1 Thaumatic Compass
1 Thought Vessel
1 Chromatic Lantern
1 Commander's Sphere
1 The Chain Veil
1 Gilded Lotus
1 Paradox Engine
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1 Epic Experiment
1 Finale of Promise
1 Mizzium Mortars
1 Windfall
1 Chain Reaction
1 Fiery Confluence
1 Mizzix's Mastery
1 Mystic Retrieval
1 Past in Flames
1 Tezzeret's Gambit
1 Time Warp
1 Part the Waterveil
1 Treasure Cruise
1 Blasphemous Act
1 Apex of Power
1 Brainstorm
1 Mystical Tutor
1 Swan Song
1 Arcane Denial
1 Counterspell
1 Cyclonic Rift
1 Electrodominance
1 Mission Briefing
1 Narset's Reversal
1 Capsize
1 Chaos Warp
1 Counterflux
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1 Reins of Power
1 Rewind
1 Steam Augury
1 Turnabout
1 Evacuation
1 Mystic Confluence
1 Firemind's Foresight
1 Dig Through Time
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1 Dack Fayden
1 Jace, Architect of Thought
1 Jaya Ballard
1 Tezzeret the Seeker
1 Chandra, Flamecaller
1 Teferi, Temporal Archmage
1 City of Brass
1 Command Tower
1 Flooded Strand
1 Great Furnace
1 Seat of the Synod
17 Island
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6 Mountain
1 Reliquary Tower
1 Shivan Reef
1 Steam Vents
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1 Temple of Epiphany
1 Temple of the False God
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So taking after the updated primer you made (which is amazingly helpful btw. Thank you!), this is my list so far for my version of this deck. Due to not having a lot to pull off the planeswalker combos, I decided to run a more spell focused version of the deck.
I am in need of 3 other cards for this deck, but sadly do not have the funds to get stuff like Jace, the Mind Sculptor. Plus, it may be me, but I feel my mama curve might be a bit too high and in need of being lowered.
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Ashiok, Dream Render does seem to be a hilarious addition to the deck, plus a 4 card mill you can setup with the coammander’s +1. It makes me wonder if that is still ok since you only have control over 1 of the 4 cards that get pitched, though the static ability is pretty crippling. It’s a reason why I like Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor since you have a bit more control.
Made a slight change to my list based off your recommendation:
-Leonin Relic-Warder
-Oath of Gideon
+Predict
+Teferi, Time Raveler
Now to see if it’s worth keeping in Oath Of Teferi with so little planeswalkers. I still think so since the deck needs another win condition in cases graveyard hate happens, so combo seems the best route.
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Hmmm, I completely forgot about Predict and Soul Summons for added value for the fatties. I will have to get through some testing and see what I could replace with those 2 (Maybe Entreat the Angels or Teferi, Hero Of Dominaria, but the former can be an emergency button to protect yourself and the other a value engine with our commander.
Temple of the False God is a land i’ve Never had issues with and has always been relevant drawing into it. Vault of the Archangel is more of a personal pet card I add to any colors that can run it. Though I have never really drawn into it, having the ability to gain life in some situations or kill a giant thing has potential to be handy
I will say during the game I first played the first game I tested this build, it nearly won. A combo of Nezahal, Primal Tide for value and Angel of Serenity for removal took control most of the game. However, I got greedy and casted a Reanimate into a Void Winnower took my life down enough to get me killed after a board wipe (forgot there was a Nevinyrral’s Disk in play towards the end). Overall, the deck performed spectacularly and I cannot wait for other big fatties to come out and swap around!
EDIT: Looking at some of the new cards, 2 that can give some value to the deck are Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor and Spark Double. Kasmina protects your fatties/commander through her static ability and -2 with tokens. Plus, her -2 can loot you as well which is extremely important for a reanimator deck. Might be a possible replacement for Kaya, Ghost Assassin, but can’t outright win the game when going infinite.
Spark Double can act as a second commander to go infinite with Oath of Teferi on board or copy a fatty for added value. Not 100% on this card, but I know I do want it add it into my clone tribal deck
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Creatures:15
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1 Doom Whisperer
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1 Noxious Gearhulk
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1 Ashen Rider
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Artifacts:7
1 Sol Ring
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1 Dimir Signet
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1 Orzhov Signet
1 Talisman of Dominance
1 Talisman of Progress
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1 Careful Study
1 Reanimate
1 Demonic Tutor
1 Buried Alive
1 Entreat the Angels
1 Entreat the Dead
1 Toxic Deluge
1 Windfall
1 Supreme Verdict
1 Living Death
1 Terminus
1 Temporal Mastery
1 Brainstorm
1 Enlightened Tutor
1 Entomb
1 Mystical Tutor
1 Path to Exile
1 Swan Song
1 Swords to Plowshares
1 Vampiric Tutor
1 Counterspell
1 Cyclonic Rift
1 Lim-Dul's Vault
1 Negate
1 Anguished Unmaking
1 Forbidden Alchemy
1 Frantic Search
1 Thirst for Knowledge
1 Fact or Fiction
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1 Mystic Remora
1 Animate Dead
1 Dance of the Dead
1 Search for Azcanta
1 Necromancy
1 Oath of Gideon
1 Oath of Jace
1 Rhystic Study
1 Parallax Wave
1 Oath of Teferi
Planeswalkers:2
1 Kaya, Ghost Assassin
1 Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
Lands:36
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Bojuka Bog
1 Cephalid Coliseum
1 City of Brass
1 Command Tower
1 Drowned Catacomb
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1 Flooded Strand
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1 Godless Shrine
1 Hallowed Fountain
1 Irrigated Farmland
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1 Isolated Chapel
1 Mana Confluence
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1 Polluted Delta
1 Prairie Stream
1 Reflecting Pool
1 Sunken Hollow
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1 Temple of Deceit
1 Temple of Enlightenment
1 Temple of Silence
1 Temple of the False God
1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
1 Vault of the Archangel
1 Watery Grave
1 Windswept Heath
An complete revamped version of my Aminatou reanimator build. Since I wanted a deck solely focused on the archetype, I took out a lot of the cards that made the deck a Superfriend’s hybrid. One card that is a pseudo-placeholder is Oath of Gideon which I want to replace with the new Teferi. The new Teferi acts as pseudo recursion getting back creatures like Spellseeker and enchantments like Animate Dead for reuse. Plus the +1 can lead to some hilarious reanimator shenanigans.
Suggestions and thoughts are appreciated!!!
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The build i’d Like to put together would be big value spells like Apex of Power and the like. It might be a bit more efficient to run a different commander, but I prefer having a deck that can function fine without the commander. I will try to put together a build to post once I have a bit of time or do so
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Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Good points here and there are a few cards that I should probably add thinking about it now. Are there any giant creatures you could recommend for a reanimator build? I have my pet cards and personal staples, but I would be curious on any recommendations.
Also, new Karn is going to be a great in the right build for Aminatou. Especially going more in with cards with delve. Curious how much work he will actually do 🤔
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Hoping that we’ll be seeing some decent low cmc Afterlife creatures if for nothing else get more value out of Teysa’s already insane ability. HYYYYYPE!!!
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