So I had a mono-green Titania, Protector of Argoth deck and it worked really well, but I went to make the Leovold aggro deck in my signature and it poached a bunch of cards from that deck, then I pondered on the cards and all the high CMCs of the cards I had remaining and thought I would give this new Selvala a spin
Read that closely, that card does not die at State it dies upon resolution of the trigger of its top line.
Which means you can use the bottom ability as much as you want, and then Selvala it for as high as you want to risk it, beware as it is removing the deck from the game also feel free to use that mana for a massive Genesis Wave or sac it to a Greater Good or Momentous Fall before it dies to its own trigger.
I am trying to avoid just making a typical Elfball deck with Selvala instead of an Elf as the commander which is why a lot of usual suspect creatures are not here.
Suggestions welcome but this list seems real good right now.
It's missing some obvious staples, such as mana crypt, gaea's cradle, ancient tomb, sylvan library, survival of the fittest, and sensei's top.
Also, phyrexian dreadnought and invigorate are amazing with selvala. The dreadnaught costs 1 and gives you 12 mana, and invigorate costs 0 and gives you 4 mana. You might not know what I'm talking about here, but I'm sure you'll come around to my way of thinking.
Dreadnought definitely should be in there. As an 11 mana ritual effect it even draws you a card because you're not likely to face 13/13 or bigger in most boardstates.
Umbral Mantle is a very easy infinite with any 5 power creature.
Suggestions welcome but this list seems real good right now.
It's missing some obvious staples, such as mana crypt, gaea's cradle, ancient tomb, sylvan library, survival of the fittest, and sensei's top.
Also, phyrexian dreadnought and invigorate are amazing with selvala. The dreadnaught costs 1 and gives you 12 mana, and invigorate costs 0 and gives you 4 mana. You might not know what I'm talking about here, but I'm sure you'll come around to my way of thinking.
Invigorate is a card I didn't know that exists and is sweet.
The staples are largely because of budget and what I can find for trading as is Dreadnought and Staff
Mantle will probably be picked up soon. Outside of NewEmrakul and NewUlamog and possibly World Breaker are there any other big Eldrazi that you think would be good?
Dreadnought definitely should be in there. As an 11 mana ritual effect it even draws you a card because you're not likely to face 13/13 or bigger in most boardstates.
Umbral Mantle is a very easy infinite with any 5 power creature.
It only needs it Selvala in play and 3 forests to go infinite
I pulled this deck apart because it was too consistent against the people I was playing with, but they asked me to put it back together and some new decks showed up so I did. It is largely similar with some cards that had come out since I took it apart.
Berserk is more accessible now.
Its obscene in this deck.
Also Quirion Ranger, and other damn untap faerie can't remember the name..
Above + Scryb Sprites = Scryb Ranger, thats the one.
Which lead to this.
1x Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Creature (29)
1x Arbor Elf
1x Avenger of Zendikar
1x Azusa, Lost but Seeking
1x Birds of Paradise
1x Craterhoof Behemoth
1x Duplicant
1x Elvish Visionary
1x Eternal Scourge
1x Eternal Witness
1x Fierce Empath
1x Karametra's Acolyte
1x Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
1x Kozilek, the Great Distortion
1x Llanowar Elves
1x Lotus Cobra
1x Oracle of Mul Daya
1x Phyrexian Devourer
1x Realm Seekers
1x Reclamation Sage
1x Regal Force
1x Seedborn Muse
1x Surrak, the Hunt Caller
1x Temur Sabertooth
1x Thunderfoot Baloth
1x Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
1x Ulvenwald Hydra
1x Wood Elves
1x Woodland Bellower
1x Yeva, Nature's Herald
1x Blighted Woodland
1x Evolving Wilds
1x Eye of Ugin
1x Ghost Quarter
1x Havenwood Battleground
1x Mosswort Bridge
1x Myriad Landscape
1x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
1x Opal Palace
1x Reliquary Tower
16x Snow-Covered Forest
1x Tectonic Edge
1x Temple of the False God
1x Terrain Generator
1x Terramorphic Expanse
1x Thespian's Stage
1x Tranquil Thicket
1x Windswept Heath
1x Wooded Foothills
Sorcery (9)
1x All Is Dust
1x Eldritch Evolution
1x Genesis Wave
1x Green Sun's Zenith
1x Rishkar's Expertise
1x Selvala's Stampede
1x Tempt with Discovery
1x Tooth and Nail
1x Wave of Vitriol
1x Garruk, Primal Hunter
Instant (11)
1x Beast Within
1x Benefactor's Draught
1x Berserk
1x Chord of Calling
1x Crop Rotation
1x Harrow
1x Invigorate
1x Momentous Fall
1x Nature's Claim
1x Summoner's Pact
1x Worldly Tutor
Artifact (8)
1x Birthing Pod
1x Cloudstone Curio
1x Extraplanar Lens
1x Hero's Blade
1x Lightning Greaves
1x Paradox Engine
1x Sol Ring
1x Thousand-Year Elixir
Enchantment (7)
1x Concordant Crossroads
1x Earthcraft
1x Food Chain
1x Greater Good
1x Instill Energy
1x Sylvan Library
1x Zendikar Resurgent
Notable Interactions
Eternal Scourge & Food Chain creates infinite Creature mana
Eternal Scourge & Food Chain & Earthcraft creates infinite mana
Eternal Scourge & Food Chain & Selvala, Heart of the Wilds with no creatures on the board with power greater than 3 draws your entire deck
Read that closely, that card does not die at State it dies upon resolution of the trigger of its top line.
Which means you can use the bottom ability as much as you want, and then Selvala it for as high as you want to risk it, beware as it is removing the deck from the game also feel free to use that mana for a massive Genesis Wave or sac it to a Greater Good or Momentous Fall before it dies to its own trigger.
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds + Temur Sabertooth + HASTE (2 cards on the list) + A creature with at least 7 power = Infinite Mana
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds + Cloudstone Curio + HASTE + Realm Seekers (everyone having decent hands) = Same
Cards to Get and or Try
Phyrexian Dreadnought and or Phyrexian Soulgorger are obscene with Selvala
Then these three seem like they would great speed up the explosions.
Umbral Mantle
Paradox Engine
Staff of Domination
I am trying to avoid just making a typical Elfball deck with Selvala instead of an Elf as the commander which is why a lot of usual suspect creatures are not here.
Also, phyrexian dreadnought and invigorate are amazing with selvala. The dreadnaught costs 1 and gives you 12 mana, and invigorate costs 0 and gives you 4 mana. You might not know what I'm talking about here, but I'm sure you'll come around to my way of thinking.
Selvala also combos easily with staff of domination and umbral mantle.
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My BUGWR Hermit druid BUGWR deck.
Umbral Mantle is a very easy infinite with any 5 power creature.
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Invigorate is a card I didn't know that exists and is sweet.
The staples are largely because of budget and what I can find for trading as is Dreadnought and Staff
Mantle will probably be picked up soon. Outside of NewEmrakul and NewUlamog and possibly World Breaker are there any other big Eldrazi that you think would be good?
It only needs it Selvala in play and 3 forests to go infinite
Its obscene in this deck.
Also Quirion Ranger, and other damn untap faerie can't remember the name..
Above + Scryb Sprites = Scryb Ranger, thats the one.
Changes:
Out:
Burst of Strength
Extraplanar Lens (It is good but redundant I find)
Thunderfoot Baloth (same as above)
Hangarback Walker (same as above, also better things to be spending mana on than splitting in half for this)
Mirri's Guile (Also find it redundant)
In:
Berserk
Summoner's Pact
World Breaker
Instill Energy
Paradox Engine
Card Currently Seriously Considering finding a spot for:
Heroic Intervention
Cards Have not found Copies of:
Phyrexian Dreadnought &/maybe Phyrexian Soulgorger
Staff of Domination
She is a terrifying commander that demands a very early answer I find.