I have a particular affinity for creatures with "enter the battlefield" abilities. I suppose that's one reason why I love the reprint of the titans, despite the fact that most people were not pleased to see them return. They're just such great value!
So, I was hoping that you all could help me keep a little running compendium of the creatures with the best ETB effects of all time. I haven't played for long, so there're things from the years of MTG gone by that are unbeknownst to me.
Check out the top 50 lists for a start. While a good chunk of them don't have etb abilities, a lot of the quality ones for this format are on there. Outside of that, you really have to narrow it down a bit. Are you looking for specific effects, specific colors, or for people to just post their favorites?
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Check out the top 50 lists for a start. While a good chunk of them don't have etb abilities, a lot of the quality ones for this format are on there. Outside of that, you really have to narrow it down a bit. Are you looking for specific effects, specific colors, or for people to just post their favorites?
Thanks, man. Was previously unaware of that. Bookmarked the crap out've that
Too bad they haven't reprinted Wall of Blossoms in commander decks like Wall of Omens. What gives WotC? I suppose it's not too terribly costly to begin with.
For those that remember old Extended and Survival decks: Man-o'-War.
I think I've actually already been familiar with all of the cards that people have mentioned, excepting perhaps 1 or 2. That's encouraging, I suppose, but I was kind of hoping there was all kinds of awesome stuff out there I wasn't aware of.
EDIT: The_Wall posted while I was writing this, introducing another handful of cards I wasn't previously aware of, and negating my above statement
Yeah, she's one of my faves. I've been keeping my eye on the developing Sharuum threads over in the multiplayer forums, trying to get ideas for building my own Sharuum combo-ish deck in the near future. No one in my playgroup plays either an Esper deck -OR- an artifact deck. I think it'd be fun.
I have a particular affinity for creatures with "enter the battlefield" abilities. I suppose that's one reason why I love the reprint of the titans, despite the fact that most people were not pleased to see them return. They're just such great value!
So, I was hoping that you all could help me keep a little running compendium of the creatures with the best ETB effects of all time. I haven't played for long, so there're things from the years of MTG gone by that are unbeknownst to me.
Thanks!
R.I.P. Sundering Titan (6/20/12) and Braids, Cabal Minion (9/12/14)
Primeval Titan
Avenger of Zendikar
Rune-Scarred Demon
Sun Titan
Woodfall Primus
Honorable Mentions:
Reveillark
Solemn Simulacrum
Aura Shards
angel of despair
GRRWHazezon Tamar (Valakut)GRRW
UKami of the Crescent Moon (
Group Hug)UUHeidar, Rimewind Master [Mini-Primer]U
WKemba, Kha Regent (Stax)W
GEzuri, Renegade Leader [Primer]G
I'll get to more when I think of them.
EDH:
UBGMimeoplasm (Reanimator Control)
WGBURProgenitus (Dream Halls//Good Stuff)
RNorin, the Wary (Metaddited Gaka List)
Thanks to Heroes of the Plane Studios!
Like Weebo Said check the top 50, also check the 50 most played cards in EDH http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/showthread.php?t=388001
BBBMBC Shirei StyleBBB
URUNiv-Mizzet, Warp WorldURU
BGRKresh the BloodbraidedBGR
Thanks, man. Was previously unaware of that. Bookmarked the crap out've that
R.I.P. Sundering Titan (6/20/12) and Braids, Cabal Minion (9/12/14)
Eldrazi titans are pretty insane.
Growing it long in the back,
So savage and so free.
UB Vela the Night-Clad BUDecklist
WBG Ghave, Guru of Spores GBW
WUBRGThe Ur-DragonWUBRGDecklist
Sun Titan
Stoneforge Mystic
Keldon Firebombers
Imperial Recruiter
Fleshbag Marauder
Kederekt Leviathan
Avalanche Riders
Draining Whelk
Mulldrifter
Shriekmaw
And my personal favorite: Acidic Slime
Whatever I build from my Box-o-EDH stuff
Legacy
Sneak and Show
UR Delver
Scapeshift Nic Fit
Modern
Merfolk
Thanks man. I'll take a look over your Damia list to get more ideas
R.I.P. Sundering Titan (6/20/12) and Braids, Cabal Minion (9/12/14)
Edit: Elvish Visionary and Wall of Omens are also nice if you want draw.
Yeah, I run the Oracle in my Jenara deck. I've always loved Wall of Omens too
R.I.P. Sundering Titan (6/20/12) and Braids, Cabal Minion (9/12/14)
Whatever I build from my Box-o-EDH stuff
Legacy
Sneak and Show
UR Delver
Scapeshift Nic Fit
Modern
Merfolk
For those that remember old Extended and Survival decks: Man-o'-War.
Also, Mr. 187 himself, Flametongue Kavu.
stuff
Thank You Rivenor/Miraculous Recovery Studios!
GGGSKamahl's Band of Monstosities SGGG
RRRSFreaki-Kiki, The Goblin DoucheSRRR
BBGGNath, Raper of Hands and Spewer of Tokens!GGBB
BUGDamia, Sage of AnswersBUG
WIPs
BBBXiahou Dun, the Bitter Stax Enabling BastardBBB
On Break
BBBSKagemaro, First to RetireSBBB
BBBThe Walking DeadBBB
UUUSTeferi Combo PrimerSUUU
Yep. I'm running Mnemonic Wall as a crappy budget replacement for Snapcaster Mage. It's the best I could think of.
I think I've actually already been familiar with all of the cards that people have mentioned, excepting perhaps 1 or 2. That's encouraging, I suppose, but I was kind of hoping there was all kinds of awesome stuff out there I wasn't aware of.
EDIT: The_Wall posted while I was writing this, introducing another handful of cards I wasn't previously aware of, and negating my above statement
R.I.P. Sundering Titan (6/20/12) and Braids, Cabal Minion (9/12/14)
(U/B)(U/B)(U/B) JUMP IN THE LINE, ROCK YOUR BODY IN TIME
(R/W)(R/W)(R/W) RISING FROM THE NEON GLOOM, SHINING LIKE A CRAZY MOON
(U/R)(R/G)(G/U) STEALIN' WHEN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUYIN'
They have triggered abilities that occur when they are cast though. Those are pretty good.
RBUThraximundarUBRRUNiv-Mizzet, the FiremindUR
BWGhost Council of OrzhovaWBWUBRGChild of AlaraGRBUW
WBRKaalia of the VastRBWGBSapling of ColfenorGB
Yeah, she's one of my faves. I've been keeping my eye on the developing Sharuum threads over in the multiplayer forums, trying to get ideas for building my own Sharuum combo-ish deck in the near future. No one in my playgroup plays either an Esper deck -OR- an artifact deck. I think it'd be fun.
R.I.P. Sundering Titan (6/20/12) and Braids, Cabal Minion (9/12/14)
Venser, Shaper Savant, Imperial Recruiter, Angel of Despair, Woodfall Primus, Sundering Titan.
And as MRdown2earth mentioned, clone-types rule. Sakashima is a beast.
Annoying and completly crazy in the right deck: Sundering Titan.
BRGWTana and TymnaBRGW
RTeneb, the EternalR
UBRNekusar, Mind RazerUBR
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
BGWGhave, Guru of SporesBGW
Aurelia, the Warleader
BDrana, Kalastria BloodchiefB
WBROros, the AvengerWBR