MTG Salvation

So first off I would like to say hello to the community and everyone in it, this is my first post/deck list that Isn't just a list. This deck list is my first real attempt at a deck where I actually win most of the games I play. Really its an aggro deck that once Gisela, Blade of Goldnight hits I can really win fast. I run her as an equipment aggro deck so thats what all the equips are for.

Anyway, without further adieu The List:



So thats the list any suggestions would be greatly apreciated.

would loxodon warhammer be a better replacement for no-dachi? also, faiths reward and/or second sunrise would be a possible backup to someones akroma's vengence, Jokulhaups, or obliterate. im suprised i also dont see akromas memorial in there either. its a great backup to anger, if someone is playing graveyard removal. speaking of akroma, where is she at? the white and red version would be fun to see in there.

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would loxodon warhammer be a better replacement for no-dachi? also, faiths reward and/or second sunrise would be a possible backup to someones akroma's vengence, Jokulhaups, or obliterate. im suprised i also dont see akromas memorial in there either. its a great backup to anger, if someone is playing graveyard removal. speaking of akroma, where is she at? the white and red version would be fun to see in there.

I will definately try those suggestions. Also I was wondering if I should any land hate or graveyard hate.

I agree with the above two posts. He has some reading AND playing to do, and there's nothing wrong with that. I'd love for him to test and deck and see why it fails for himself. Of course, who knows who he is playing against. Everything is relative!


I'd like to reiterate a few finer points. You need ramp, card draw (tutors fit here), some type of control (mass or targeted removal), and THEN you try to come up with a game plan. For instance: voltron, stax, blink/bounce, reanimation, good stuff, aggro. Otherwise you really are at the mercy of your 100 card singleton deck, and must hope that your opponent didn't add the aforementioned aspects to their deck to smooth it out.

I think critiquing your swords is a great place to start. You have a ton of swords, yes. Good plan at first glance, especially with an "EDH" mindset of a casual place to use those expensive old cards, but in reality those swords ALL do different things. This means you don't have an actual theme or solid plan you are following besides "put swords on guys!". Not only is that fairly weak in a multiplayer format with 40 life, but it also takes up slots needed for removal, draw, ramp, etc. I think you are also assuming your commander will always be out. DON'T make that mistake! Gisela costs a lot as it is in a format where people can win on turn 3. Try to build around worse case scenario at first, then see how it goes.

I think this kind of wisdom will come if you put in the time to play matches, and don't get upset when you initial plan fails.