I am working on building an EDH deck, the only play this deck will see will be casual matches with friends and possibly with random people who bring their deck to FNM. I am trying to avoid buying a lot of cards specifically for this deck, tho I am buying about 27 of the cards and splitting the cost on the venser vs koth duel deck with a friend for some of the cards, since it won't get a whole lot of use. Opinions please:
I guess since it has been 24 hours and none of the 70 people who have viewed this have made any comment the deck must be so perfect that everyone is at a lack of words.
Private Mod Note
():
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
Death is sure for that which is born, As life is for that which is dead. Therefore grieve not the inevitable.
You want to be able to "tuck away generals" and spot removal also helps, there's counterspells like Spell Crumple that also shuffle generals into their decks.
Private Mod Note
():
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.
Individualities may form communities, but it is institutions alone that can create a nation.
Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success.
Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle.
I guess since it has been 24 hours and none of the 70 people who have viewed this have made any comment the deck must be so perfect that everyone is at a lack of words.
It's taken a few weeks of my decks being up for discussion to get rolling in their threads. Don't be discouraged :)!
I know you said you don't plan to purchase many cards specifically for this, but I didn't see the Sovereigns of Lost Alara + Eldrazi Conscription combo in there (might've overlooked it). Getting those cards'd only set you back $5 or so, and they make for an insta-win if you swing with Rafiq. Also in this category is Putrefax, who makes for a one-shot win via infect with Rafiq.
Yeah, it takes a while for posts to get replies in this forum.
You're running enough humans for Angel of Glory's Rise to be potentially fun. And I'd remove Giant Growth from your list. Not a good card at all in this format. A Rancor or even a Trusty Machete/Silver-Inlaid Dagger would fill its spot better.
Also, adding a Spin into Myth to Cpt. Morgan's list of cards that tuck generals.
Private Mod Note
():
Rollback Post to RevisionRollBack
Commander:GB Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord (list) - U Talrand, Sky Summoner - GRU Maelstrom Wanderer
Well I finally got the cards to build the deck and thought I'd post an update on the changes since I initially made the thread, let me know what you think of the deck as it stands now.
1x Rafiq of the Many
Artifacts
1x Azorius Signet
1x Obelisk of Bant
1x Fieldmist Borderpost
1x Sanctum Plowbeast
1x Unbender Tine
1x Behemoth Sledge
1x Wildfield Borderpost
1x Selesnya Signet
1x Simic Signet
Creatures
1x Azorius Guildmage
1x Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
1x Ith, High Arcanist
1x Captain Sisay
1x Augur il-Vec
1x Barrenton Cragtreads
1x Silkbind Faerie
1x Zealous Guardian
1x Jhessian Infiltrator
1x Skyward Eye Prophets
1x Enlisted Wurm
1x Pale Recluse
1x Omnath, Locus of Mana
1x Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
1x Augury Owl
1x Clone
1x Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
1x Norwood Ranger
1x Phyrexian Hydra
1x Gideon's Lawkeeper
1x Dungrove Elder
1x Garruk's Horde
1x Primordial Hydra
1x Doomed Traveler
1x Mikaeus, the Lunarch
1x Kessig Cagebreakers
1x Moldgraf Monstrosity
1x Ghoultree
1x Avacyn, Angel of Hope
1x Rites of Flourishing
Land
1x Simic Growth Chamber
1x Sejiri Refuge
1x Azorius Chancery
1x Selesnya Sanctuary
1x Glacial Fortress
1x Sunpetal Grove
11x Plains
11x Island
11x Forest
1x Hinterland Harbor
Planeswalkers
1x Venser, the Sojourner
1x Garruk Relentless
1x Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
Spells
1x Overrule
1x Index
1x Æthertow
1x Repel Intruders
1x Worldpurge
1x Snakeform
1x Holy Day
1x Kiss of the Amesha
1x Offering to Asha
1x Captured Sunlight
1x Wargate
1x Preordain
1x Giant Growth
1x Praetor's Counsel
1x Cultivate
1x Day of Judgment
1x Caravan Vigil
Trade List
Trade List
Index for [/c]Ponder[/c] or Brainstorm
I'd have a look at this deck here:
http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=360042&highlight=Rafiq+of+the+Many
You want to also look into:
Condemn
Swords to Plowshares
Terminus
You want to be able to "tuck away generals" and spot removal also helps, there's counterspells like Spell Crumple that also shuffle generals into their decks.
Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.
Individualities may form communities, but it is institutions alone that can create a nation.
Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success.
Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle.
It's taken a few weeks of my decks being up for discussion to get rolling in their threads. Don't be discouraged :)!
I know you said you don't plan to purchase many cards specifically for this, but I didn't see the Sovereigns of Lost Alara + Eldrazi Conscription combo in there (might've overlooked it). Getting those cards'd only set you back $5 or so, and they make for an insta-win if you swing with Rafiq. Also in this category is Putrefax, who makes for a one-shot win via infect with Rafiq.
R.I.P. Sundering Titan (6/20/12) and Braids, Cabal Minion (9/12/14)
You're running enough humans for Angel of Glory's Rise to be potentially fun. And I'd remove Giant Growth from your list. Not a good card at all in this format. A Rancor or even a Trusty Machete/Silver-Inlaid Dagger would fill its spot better.
Also, adding a Spin into Myth to Cpt. Morgan's list of cards that tuck generals.
Pauper: UR some horrible homebrew izzet deck
1x Rafiq of the Many
Creatures:
1x Sovereigns of Lost Alara
1x Ith, High Arcanist
1x Enlisted Wurm
1x Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
1x Minamo Sightbender
1x Court Archers
1x Wall of Denial
1x Sky Spirit
1x Giltspire Avenger
1x Mikaeus, the Lunarch
1x Guardians of Akrasa
1x Rhox Bodyguard
1x Waveskimmer Aven
1x Azorius Guildmage
1x Putrefax
1x Phyrexian Hydra
1x Clone
1x Aven Squire
1x Moldgraf Monstrosity
1x Cryptic Annelid
1x Ethercaste Knight
1x Augur il-Vec
1x Ulamog, The Infinite Gyre
1x Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
1x Sigiled Behemoth
1x Dawnray Archer
10x Plains
10x Island
10x Forest
1x Azorius Chancery
1x Flood Plain
1x Sejiri Refuge
1x Selesnya Sanctuary
1x Simic Growth Chamber
1x Reliquary Tower
1x New Benalia
1x Glacial Fortress
1x Soaring Seacliff
1x Sunpetal Grove
Enchantments:
1x Dueling Grounds
1x Angelic Benediction
1x Rancor
1x Ground Seal
1x Rites of Flourishing
1x Finest Hour
1x Eldrazi Conscription
1x Ardent Plea
1x Steel of the Godhead
Artifacts:
1x Obelisk of Bant
1x Wildfield Borderpost
1x Simic Signet
1x Selesnya Signet
1x Fieldmist Borderpost
1x Spelltwine
1x Boundless Realms
1x Preordain
1x Naturalize
1x Wargate
1x Spin into Myth
1x Spell Crumple
1x SnakeForm
1x Repel Intruders
1x Captured Sunlight
1x Cultivate
1x Worldpurge
1x Overrule
1x Offering to Asha
1x Praetor's Counsel
1x Day of Judgment
1x Holy Day
1x Kiss of the Amesha
Planeswalker:
1x Tamiyo, The Moon Sage
Trade List