Ok here is what I am currently playing for my Daxos of Meletis deck.
Uses several different ways to abuse other players decks and manipulate various board states. Only thing so far in the couples of times I have played it is that it feels weird playing U and playing only 1 counterspel. I am ruminating on what if any other CS I could use and what to switch out as well.
Another card I am thinking of is Lantern of Insight, just have to find one.
For now I feel going with the 2 Sword's I have feels about right, they are both very relevant to this build and they work well on other creatures as well.
Lemme know what ya'll think. Thanx for looking.
*Edit* After recent comment by Hallucigenia about Strionic Resonator I realized I had an ABUNDANCE of trigger effects that it could abuse so it now seems to be a main piece in the deck. As such I am going to dig out a Muddle the Mixture as an added tutor for it and start the hunt for an Enlightened Tutor.
This feels like a Strionic Resonator deck without the Strionic Resonator!
After reviewing my list you are absolutely correct in that this deck was screaming for a Strionic Resonator, so many possible triggers I was a little surprised. I dropped the Drogskol Reaver for it.
Another sweet counterspell that goes with the theme of the deck is Desertion. While desertion gives you a nice advantage, I do think it's just better to play cheep counters that protect the game state such as Flusterstorm and Swan Song.
After reviewing my list you are absolutely correct in that this deck was screaming for a Strionic Resonator, so many possible triggers I was a little surprised.
Glad to hear. Resonator is rapidly becoming one of my favourite cards of all time. You may find some of the discussion in my Medomai thread useful.
I've found counterspells are pretty important to cover myself against stuff that breaks my strategy. Lapse of Certainty works with Daxos pretty well?
Will +1/+1 or +2/+2 go all that far in EDH, in terms of Strider Harness vs. Swiftfoot Boots? Are there enough Legendaries to get the Hexproof off Champ Helm vs. even more oomph from something like Empyrial Plate?
I will be switching out the Harness for Boots as soon as I can locate some, oddly enough kinda difficult to locate locally. The Champion's Helm is way worth it IMO, there are just enough Legendary creatures to make it worth it over the Plate. Thanx again for the suggestion on the Strionic Resonator I had it in play tonight while Daxos was equipped with Helm and Fireshrieker, 3 cards off the top is not a bad thing at all. Oddly enough I find myself being hated upon more often than anyone else once I even think of putting Daxos of Meletis into play. Even though he is not the fastest killer general, people just do not like me playing with their cards, go figure. The Deck so far is pretty fun to play.
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Current Decks Standard : WB Orzhov Vampires BWGUB Sultai Constrictor BUG Brawl : GB Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons BG Modern : GB Golgari Elves BGGR Atarka Goblins RG Pauper : W Heroic WGB Delve BG
How do you feel about using Calciform pools as a land? Personally I would take out Sejiri refuge to put in Calciform pools because I don't like to get lands that come into play tapped automatically unless it is the first few turns or they do some awesome stuff. Gaining 1 life and playing a mana that is not automatically usable, especially late game, is not worth it to me.
Uses several different ways to abuse other players decks and manipulate various board states. Only thing so far in the couples of times I have played it is that it feels weird playing U and playing only 1 counterspel. I am ruminating on what if any other CS I could use and what to switch out as well.
Another card I am thinking of is Lantern of Insight, just have to find one.
For now I feel going with the 2 Sword's I have feels about right, they are both very relevant to this build and they work well on other creatures as well.
Lemme know what ya'll think. Thanx for looking.
*Edit* After recent comment by Hallucigenia about Strionic Resonator I realized I had an ABUNDANCE of trigger effects that it could abuse so it now seems to be a main piece in the deck. As such I am going to dig out a Muddle the Mixture as an added tutor for it and start the hunt for an Enlightened Tutor.
1x Daxos of Meletis
CREATURES(27)
1x Augury Adept
1x Burnished Hart
1x Cryptoplasm
1x Diluvian Primordial
1x Flickerwisp
1x Frost Titan
1x Galepowder Mage
1x Geist of Saint Traft
1x Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
1x Intrepid Hero
1x Jace's Mindseeker
1x Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
1x Luminate Primordial
1x Master Thief
1x Medomai the Ageless
1x Mulldrifter
1x Phantasmal Image
1x Reveillark
1x Sakashima the Impostor
1x Soltari Visionary
1x Stonehewer Giant
1x Sun Titan
1x Thada Adel, Acquisitor
1x Void Stalker
1x Wizened Snitches
1x Champion's Helm
1x Darksteel Plate
1x Fireshrieker
1x Lightning Greaves
1x Ring of Evos Isle
1x Ring of Thune
1x Strider Harness
1x Sword of Feast and Famine
1x Sword of Light and Shadow
1x Whispersilk Cloak
INSTANTS(7)
1x Cyclonic Rift
1x Faith's Reward
1x Mnemonic Nexus
1x Return to Dust
1x Time Stop
1x Traumatic Visions
1x Vanish into Memory
SORCERY(8)
1x Acquire
1x Argivian Restoration
1x Divine Reckoning
1x Fabricate
1x Griptide
1x Stolen Goods
1x Supreme Verdict
1x Time Ebb
1x Presence of the Master
PLANESWALKER(1)
1x Venser, the Sojourner
MANA ROCKS(5)
1x Azorius Cluestone
1x Azorius Keyrune
1x Darksteel Ingot
1x Seashell Cameo
1x Sol Ring
UTILITY ARTIFACT(4)
1x Crystal Ball
1x Mindlock Orb
1x Relic of Progenitus
1x Sensei's Divining Top
1x Strionic Resonator
LAND(35)
1x Academy Ruins
1x Azorius Guildgate
1x Buried Ruin
1x Coastal Tower
1x Evolving Wilds
1x Glacial Fortress
1x Hallowed Fountain
12x Island
12x Plains
1x Reliquary Tower
1x Rogue's Passage
1x Sejiri Refuge
1x Terramorphic Expanse
Current Decks
Standard : WB Orzhov Vampires BW GUB Sultai Constrictor BUG
Brawl : GB Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons BG
Modern : GB Golgari Elves BG GR Atarka Goblins RG
Pauper : W Heroic W GB Delve BG
Playtesting | Karador, Ghost Chieftain | Narset, Enlightened Master | Ephara, God of the Polis
Established | Gahiji, Honored One | Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker | Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo | Rubinia Soulsinger
Retired | Medomai the Ageless | Diaochan, Artful Beauty
After reviewing my list you are absolutely correct in that this deck was screaming for a Strionic Resonator, so many possible triggers I was a little surprised. I dropped the Drogskol Reaver for it.
Current Decks
Standard : WB Orzhov Vampires BW GUB Sultai Constrictor BUG
Brawl : GB Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons BG
Modern : GB Golgari Elves BG GR Atarka Goblins RG
Pauper : W Heroic W GB Delve BG
Knowledge Exploitation and Bribery are other ways you can manipulate libraries if your general isn't online.
Glad to hear. Resonator is rapidly becoming one of my favourite cards of all time. You may find some of the discussion in my Medomai thread useful.
I've found counterspells are pretty important to cover myself against stuff that breaks my strategy. Lapse of Certainty works with Daxos pretty well?
Will +1/+1 or +2/+2 go all that far in EDH, in terms of Strider Harness vs. Swiftfoot Boots? Are there enough Legendaries to get the Hexproof off Champ Helm vs. even more oomph from something like Empyrial Plate?
Playtesting | Karador, Ghost Chieftain | Narset, Enlightened Master | Ephara, God of the Polis
Established | Gahiji, Honored One | Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker | Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo | Rubinia Soulsinger
Retired | Medomai the Ageless | Diaochan, Artful Beauty
Current Decks
Standard : WB Orzhov Vampires BW GUB Sultai Constrictor BUG
Brawl : GB Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons BG
Modern : GB Golgari Elves BG GR Atarka Goblins RG
Pauper : W Heroic W GB Delve BG
BURWGSliver Hivelord's alt wincon deck at Maze's EndBURWG
GWBSidar Kondo and Ikra Shidiq likes big butts
RUMizzix of the Izmagnus Super ThiefRU
BURWGGeneral Tazri, The Megazord AllyBURWG
BURJeleva Mill and Kill BUR
BRGrenzo's get out from under that deck!BR
WUG Roon's Enchanted Evening (enchantment deck) WUG
BUG The Undersea World of Tasigur CousteauBUG
BWGAnafenza, Counter QueenBWG