Recently I was rummaging through a friend's trade fodder box, and I came across a foil Isamaru, Hound of Konda. It was a card I had been passively searching out for quite some time. I've never played Isamaru before, but the White Weenie strategy had long been a favorite of mine, and who better than Isamaru to captain it? After some discussion with my friend, we came to amicable terms, and agreed on a trade.
Later that night, my friend and I were approached by two kids, probably around 10 and 13, asking us to play a game of Commander with them. Joe and I had already played three games that night, and were happy to try something new. Though, Joe was unhappy my Krenko deck was the only thing I had on me. Similar to my Jarad list, it can and will do degenerate things, which are not the best for teaching young children. However, I think the real cause for his objection was his record against Krenko (Krenko's current multiplayer record: 10-1, with 30 individual kills).
Anyways, we sat down, and well, Krenko did what Krenko does, and didn't make much of a game of it. After some discussion with the kids (and Joe), I decided that I would try to build a better and less complicated deck for teaching new players, yet still competitive enough to play and tune on a regular basis.
I think you might now see where this is leading...
That night, I spent far too long assembling cards, sleeving, unsleeving, theory crafting, etc until I finally came up with a list that I felt comfortable starting with.
This list I present here has not been tested extensively and tuned, like most lists I bring here, but this is for a reason. I would really like your (the community's) input to build and sculpt this deck to a fair and competitive list.
Later that night, my friend and I were approached by two kids, probably around 10 and 13, asking us to play a game of Commander with them. Joe and I had already played three games that night, and were happy to try something new. Though, Joe was unhappy my Krenko deck was the only thing I had on me. Similar to my Jarad list, it can and will do degenerate things, which are not the best for teaching young children. However, I think the real cause for his objection was his record against Krenko (Krenko's current multiplayer record: 10-1, with 30 individual kills).
Anyways, we sat down, and well, Krenko did what Krenko does, and didn't make much of a game of it. After some discussion with the kids (and Joe), I decided that I would try to build a better and less complicated deck for teaching new players, yet still competitive enough to play and tune on a regular basis.
I think you might now see where this is leading...
That night, I spent far too long assembling cards, sleeving, unsleeving, theory crafting, etc until I finally came up with a list that I felt comfortable starting with.
This list I present here has not been tested extensively and tuned, like most lists I bring here, but this is for a reason. I would really like your (the community's) input to build and sculpt this deck to a fair and competitive list.
Deck List
1 Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Creatures [35]
1 Mother of Runes
1 Serra Ascendant
1 Weathered Wayfarer
1 Student of Warfare
1 Benevolent Bodyguard
1 Salvage Scout
1 Stoneforge Mystic
1 Ronom Unicorn
1 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
1 Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
1 Knight of the White Orchid
1 Grand Abolisher
1 Aven Mindcensor
1 Stonecloaker
1 Rune-tail, Kitsune Ascendant
1 Intrepid Hero
1 Mentor of the Meek
1 Mirror Entity
1 Wispmare
1 Fiend Hunter
1 Mirran Crusader
1 Silverblade Paladin
1 Solemn Simulacrum
1 Ranger of Eos
1 Restoration Angel
1 Celestial Crusader
1 Commander Eesha
1 Hero of Bladehold
1 Odric, Master Tactician
1 Angel of Jubilation
1 Reveillark
1 Karmic Guide
1 Stonehewer Giant
1 Baneslayer Angel
1 Sun Titan
1 Sol Ring
1 Sensei's Divining Top
1 Skullclamp
1 Marble Diamond
1 Umezawa's Jitte
1 Lightning Greaves
1 Swiftfoot Boots
1 Sword of Fire and Ice
1 Sword of Feast and Famine
1 Sword of Light and Shadow
Instants [4]
1 Enlightened Tutor
1 Swords to Plowshares
1 Path to Exile
1 Return to Dust
Sorceries [3]
1 Steelshaper's Gift
1 Day of Judgment
1 Austere Command
Planeswalkers [2]
1 Elspeth, Knight Errant
1 Ajani, Caller of the Pride
Enchantments [4]
1 Land Tax
1 Honor the Pure
1 Glorious Anthem
1 Marshal's Anthem
1 Eiganjo Castle
1 Emeria, the Sky Ruin
1 Inkmoth Nexus
1 Maze of Ith
1 Buried Ruin
1 Strip Mine
1 Arid Mesa
1 Marsh Flats
27 Plains
I'm about 10 cards short right now, and would love some suggestions of what to add.
Thanks!
This deck is pretty solid and can give you some ideas.
A few things I'm definitely going to try are Baneslayer Angel, Marshal's Anthem, and Swiftfoot Boots.
I'll add those to the OP.