MTG Salvation

Self-Necro to redesign - looking for ideas and feedback.

This is a Bolas-themed deck intended to control multiple opponents in both free-for-all and Archenemy/Super Villain Rumble. I'm trying on keeping the mana curve as low as I can while loading up on asymmetrical hatebears and hate effects. I'm open to suggestions and will be adding the appropriate manabase after I know which cards to fix for.


And the scheme deck that will accompany it: Wishlist: 2x All in Good Time, 1x Behold the Power of Destruction

It's time for a face-lift.

The cards for this deck have sat in a pile for far too long (almost a year now). First it was because I was gathering them. Then because Nicol Bolas, the Ravager came out and I had to wait to get a copy. Then because I knew we were leading up to another Bolas in the big conflict. And now, War of the Spark is here, and I am getting this together this week, no matter what. I won't get every card I want from War of the Spark in my one box, but I will play this deck with or without them.

So let's talk about War of the Spark - so many goodies to consider for this deck.

Definite includes:
Ashiok, Dream Render - A better hatebear than I could ask for. Stops opponents from tutoring and neuters their graveyards. All for three mana.
Deliver Unto Evil - Holy crap. This card is perfect (as is the playmat with its art).
Lazotep Plating - I have a feeling I'm going to need it.
Mayhem Devil - I plan to have this cause lots of damage
Narset, Parter of Veils - Limit my opponents' options.
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God - Was this even a question?
The Elderspell - So good, so thematic.

Possible includes:
Bolas's Citadel - Certainly thematic and powerful, but in a true game of Archenemy, I may not have enough life.
Dreadhorde Invasion - Build a zombie army.
Flux Channeler - When it was only Bolas planeswalkers, I probably wouldn't have bothered, but with the introduction of other hatebear planeswalkers, it may be worth a try.
God-Eternal Bontu - Card draw is good, but I probably have better options in blue.
God-Eternal Kefnet - It's an efficient beater, but I'd probably need to include more instants and sorceries to make it effective.
God-Pharaoh's Statue - Not thrilled by the cmc, but the abilities may be too good to pass up.
Karn's Bastion - I like a land that proliferates. Will I have open mana? Will I have things to proliferate?
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor - Tax effect protection, chump blockers, and looting. Nice package.
Liliana's Triumph - Probably don't need more creature sac, but this is instant speed.
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion - Efficient beater that improves my card selection and gives me mana.
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer - She could generate plenty of tokens. How likely am I to use her loyalty?
Spark Double - Is it win-more to try to get six out of five Bolas planeswalkers on the board?
Teferi's Time Twist - Neutralizes opponent's removal.
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator - The more I think about this one, the more I like it. The last thing I need is opponents gaining life. Consider it a second Rampaging Ferocidon that spawns out tokens.


And due to new cards, I have to reconsider several other changes.

First, the original commander was going to be Nicol Bolas, but we now have Nicol Bolas, the Ravager. It's got a cheaper cmc and a relevant ETB. It also means I don't need to try to build around OG Bolas's damage ability, so Dragon Tempest, Scourge of Valkas, and Chandra's Ignition can all go. In turn, that makes Silumgar, the Drifting Death less good.

With the higher cmc dragons gone, I can finally fit in Massacre Wurm.

Fleshbag Marauder should be swapped out for Plaguecrafter because it's just better here.

Immolation Shaman is a second Harsh Mentor effect.

Kess, Dissident Mage is a decent flyer with card advantage built in. I probably need to include a few more instants an sorceries. I'm putting together a package as I consider her (and which would make God-Eternal Kefnet better, too).

Also considering Custodi Lich and Marchesa's Decree.