It never ceases to amaze me: the courage of hobbits.
-Balin in The Desolation of Smaug, based on J.R.R Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit".
Deck Origins
Ever since I first read Gaddock Teeg, I've wanted to build a deck around him. I've made some real durdling decks, mostly human, tokens etc. I tried some good green stuff, I tried huge tokens and I tried aura voltron a bit. Nothing really seemed all that fun, even if it shut down my playgroups decks in a lot of cases.
Then, sometime around the beginning of the New Year (2014), I thought to myself while reading his card, "hey...he's a Kithkin!". And thus, the seed was planted for a Kithkin tribal deck.
Basic Gameplan
The idea of this deck is to dodge under board wipes by playing Gaddock Teeg and if possible, protecting him. Most of the board wipes tend to cost 4 or more, although there are many ways around this. However, if my opponents are going to vastly overhaul their well tuned decks to deal with this pugnastic little Cleric, I feel like i have done my job (and set up my other aggro decks nicely.
Oh wow! I thought it was good so I understand that. My group does play a few banned cards so I will bring it up but keep it in unless anyone gets really upset.
Started off strong, was able to play Voice of Resurgence which really protected me against Dranlu. Built up a huge board presence including Crusade and the Kithkin "Lord". Despite the fact that both players did not interact, and both were aiming all the hate my way, I was able to knock them both out. Lack of board wipes was a big deal. I think in a larger multiplayer game, this deck will get hosed a bit more but it was fun.
Games 2 and 3 were both 1v1 vs the Damia player, and I won both quite quickly. The double striking knights sub theme is really quite powerful.
I still think I need more card draw and more Pacifism type effects. Anyone have any suggestions? I will be getting another copy of Swords to Plowshares soon for this deck.
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Deck Origins
Ever since I first read Gaddock Teeg, I've wanted to build a deck around him. I've made some real durdling decks, mostly human, tokens etc. I tried some good green stuff, I tried huge tokens and I tried aura voltron a bit. Nothing really seemed all that fun, even if it shut down my playgroups decks in a lot of cases.
Then, sometime around the beginning of the New Year (2014), I thought to myself while reading his card, "hey...he's a Kithkin!". And thus, the seed was planted for a Kithkin tribal deck.
Basic Gameplan
The idea of this deck is to dodge under board wipes by playing Gaddock Teeg and if possible, protecting him. Most of the board wipes tend to cost 4 or more, although there are many ways around this. However, if my opponents are going to vastly overhaul their well tuned decks to deal with this pugnastic little Cleric, I feel like i have done my job (and set up my other aggro decks nicely.
The Deck
1 Gaddock Teeg
Creatures
1 Galemeadow Harrier
1 Galemeadow Dodger
1 Galemeadow Stalwart
1 Cenn's Tactician
2 Ballyrush Banneret
2 Mistmeadow Skulk
2 Cenn's Heir
2 Voice of Resurgence
2 Kithkin Dagerdare
2 Knight of Meadowgrain
2 Wizened Cenn
2 Amrou Kithkin
2 Patrol Signaler
3 Kithkin Harbinger
3 Mirror Entity
3 Mentor of the Meek
3 Kithkin Mourncaller
3 Kithkin Zephyrnaut
3 Kinsbaile Borderguard
3 Thraben Doomsayer
3 Dauntless Escort
3 Order of Whiteclay
3 Knight of the Reliquary
4 Kinsbaile Balloonist
4 Kinsbaile Cavalier
4 Galepowder Mage
4 Hero of Bladehold
4 Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile
4 Thoughtweft Trio
4 Kithkin Rabble
5 Cloudgoat Ranger
5 Juniper Order Ranger
1 Ethereal Armor
1 Rancor
1 Kithkin Armor
2 Aspect of Mongoose
2 Pacifism
3 Prison Term
3 Arrest
3 Unflinching Courage
3 Squirrel Nest
3 Sigil of the Nayan Gods
3 Vow of Wildness
Enchantment: Static
1 Limited Resources
1 Elephant Grass
2 Rest in Peace
2 Crusade
2 Absolute Law
2 Absolute Grace
2 Honor of the Pure
3 Overwhelming Instinct
3 Gaea's Anthem
3 Glorious Anthem
3 Beastmaster Ascension
Artifact: Equipment
1 Skullclamp
1 Mask of Memory
2 Selesnya Cluestone
2 Selesnya Signet
Instants
1 Condemn
1 Wax//Wane
1 Tithe
1 Path to Exile
2 Sundering Growth
2 Surge of Thoughtweft
2 Sigil Blessing
Lands
18 Plains
15 Forest
1 Evolving Wilds
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-All the dual lands I can get my hands on.
-Ranger of Eos
-Preeminent Captain
-Militia's Pride
-Springjack Shepherd
Cards I own and am considering adding:
-Darksteel Plate
-Swiftfoot Boots
-Knight of the Reliquary
-Serra Ascendant
-Brave the Elements
-Mobilization
-Aura of Silence
-Kinsbaile Skirmisher
-Juniper Order Ranger
-Captain of the Watch
-Mosquito Guard
-Frontline Medic
-Rootborn defences
-Goldmeadow Lookout
-Behemoth Sledge
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Epic Signature by the one and only Ace in Ace of Spades Studio
Proud member of the Spirit of EDH
BGW Teneb, the Harvester [Primer]
R Márton Stromgald
WUB Dakkon Blackblade
GR Atarka, World Render
{Writing and Rants}
WUBRG The Primeval Dragon's influence on EDH
I played the deck tonight for the first time:
Game 1: Gaddock Teeg vs Dralnu, Lich Lord vs Damia. Sage of Stone.
Started off strong, was able to play Voice of Resurgence which really protected me against Dranlu. Built up a huge board presence including Crusade and the Kithkin "Lord". Despite the fact that both players did not interact, and both were aiming all the hate my way, I was able to knock them both out. Lack of board wipes was a big deal. I think in a larger multiplayer game, this deck will get hosed a bit more but it was fun.
Games 2 and 3 were both 1v1 vs the Damia player, and I won both quite quickly. The double striking knights sub theme is really quite powerful.
I still think I need more card draw and more Pacifism type effects. Anyone have any suggestions? I will be getting another copy of Swords to Plowshares soon for this deck.
WUGDerevi Voltron AttritionWUG
WGRMayael of the Cheated CreaturesWGR