Hey Salvationers, I have been playing EDH for quite some time. In fact, I have 17 (!!!) decks built right now. Recently, it has come to my attention, that I don't have a single tribal deck! The agony! So I am looking for help on selecting a commander/colors for a tribal deck.
I would prefer it to not have the same color scheme as an existing deck, so I guess my options are:
Well, going through the list of legendary creatures, I came up with these. A suggestion from this list, or a creative alternative would be greatly appreciated =)
It's not particularly powerful, but I love playing my Karador, Ghost Chieftain Spirits deck. Thanks to Kamigawa, theres so many different abilities that trigger from casting spirits, rather than just the usual "all memebrs of the tribe get bigger", meaning there's a lot of variety in the deck. The general himself, as well as being a Spirit, goes really well with some other spirits like Iname, Death Aspect and Kami of False Hope
Of all the tribal decks ive made, which hasnt been too many, Marchesa,the Black Rosevampires, and Grim Grin zombies have been the most fun and competitive. My buddy plays mono blue wizards using Thassa and its really badass.
I've enjoyed Goblins with Wort, Boggart Auntie and Wizards with Azami. I would argue that Azami Wizards is the best mono-colored tribal deck in the format.
I also have a Mistform Ultimatus Lord tribal that's fun but a little durdly and weak.
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The strongest ones are Azami wizards, Ezuri elves, and Krenko goblins. Some of the generals you listed are very powerful with non-tribal lists, which may attract a disproportionate amount of aggro for the tribal deck's actual powerlevel (Niv is probably the worst in that regard).
I've enjoyed Goblins with Wort, Boggart Auntie and Wizards with Azami. I would argue that Azami Wizards is the best mono-colored tribal deck in the format.
I also have a Mistform Ultimatus Lord tribal that's fun but a little durdly and weak.
I'm trying to stay away from mono-coloroed, I already have all of those covered.
The strongest ones are Azami wizards, Ezuri elves, and Krenko goblins. Some of the generals you listed are very powerful with non-tribal lists, which may attract a disproportionate amount of aggro for the tribal deck's actual powerlevel (Niv is probably the worst in that regard).
I'm not afraid of negative stigma (even though I just listed such concern about the Dragon. Plus, my playgroup already considers me a boogie-man when I sit down with a new deck. I'm used to it =)
I already have 5 mono color decks and a colorless Kozilek, Butcher of Truth deck. Trying to fill in the gaps in my wedge/guild cycles.
So I would prefer this tribal deck to be Dimir, Gruul, Golgari, Simic, Izzet, Boros, Esper, Mardu, Grixis, or Jund. (blue-black, green-red, green-black, green-blue, blue-red, red-white, white-blue-black, white-black-red, blue-black-red, or green-black-red).
For something hilarious, try Gruul Giants, with The Lady of the Mountain at the helm. Nobody sees it coming.
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My Commander decks:
Chandra, Torch of Defiance - Oops! All Chandras.
Prime Speaker Zegana - Draw for Power.
Pir & Toothy - Counterpalooza.
Arcades, the Strategist - Another Brick in the Wall.
Zacama, Primal Calamity - Calamity of Double Mana.
Edgar Markov - Vampires Don't Die.
Child of Alara - Dreamcrusher.
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I would prefer it to not have the same color scheme as an existing deck, so I guess my options are:
Grim Grin, Corpse Born (zombie)
Ulasht, the Hate Seed (hydra)
Varolz, the Scar-Striped (trolls!!!)/Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord (zombie again)/Nath of the Gilt-Leaf (elf)
Momir Vig, Simic Visionary (elf hacker)
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius (dragon) Lol, all UR legends are wizards except Keranos, God of Storms
Aurelia, the Warleader/Gisela, Blade of Goldnight (angel)
Ertai, the Corrupted (wizard)/Sharuum, the Hegemon (sphinx - this one sounds awesome)
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls (angel, also too many people play Kaalia in my area)
Thraxamundar (zombie, again)
Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper (whatever those Graveborn things are. Would be harder to do)
Well, going through the list of legendary creatures, I came up with these. A suggestion from this list, or a creative alternative would be greatly appreciated =)
Happy EDHD!
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Also, Elementals with Horde of Notions can be pretty sick; Championing flamekin harbinger with something like Nova Chaser turn after turn is pretty good.
http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/commander-edh/multiplayer-commander-decklists/217186-lin-sivvi-the-rebel-scum
Derevi Birds
Ruhan Giants
Karn Golems ( yes.. i switched out the non golem creatures, we need more golems!)
SLiver Queen Slivers
But i have to agree, Mono white rebels sounds awesome.
Who needs Colours?
My most played EDH deck:
X Kozilek, the Great Distortion
UBR Nekusar, the Mindrazer
Jund dragon tribal is cool, too.
Tribal decks are fun! You should try to build a few of them.
I have the following tribal decks:
Mistform Ultimus - All Tribe
Karona, False God - Ally
Radiant, Archangel - Angel
Lady Caleria - Archer
Ramses Overdark - Assassin
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician - Aven (Bird)
Gahiji, Honored One - Beast
Lady Evangela - Cleric
Zirilan of the Claw - Dragon
Nath of the Gilt-Leaf - Elf
Thelon of Havenwood - Fungus
Ruhan of the Fomori - Giant
Bartel Runeaxe - Giant
Wort, Boggart Auntie - Goblin
Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician - Goblin/All in Red
Saffi Eriksdotter - Human
Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran - Human/Multi-combat step
Gaddock Teeg - Kithkin
Sygg, River Guide - Merfolk
Zedruu the Greathearted - Minotaur/Donate
Lord of Tresserhorn - Zombie/Voltron sub theme
Darien, King of Kjeldor - Soldier
Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero - Rebel
Gwendlyn Di Corci - Rogue
Szadek, Lord of Secrets - Vampire/ 2 Card Combo
Lovisa Coldeyes - Barbarian/Berserker/Warrior
Lorthos, the Tidermaker - Sea Monsters (Leviathan/Krakens/Serpents)
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer - Construct
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer - Myr
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice - Golem
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer - Construct
Atogatog - Atog/Eggs Combo
Chainer, Dementia Master - Nightmare/Horror
Torsten Von Ursus - Wurm
Marhault Elsdragon - Warrior
Tolsimir Wolfblood - Wolf
Intet, the Dreamer - Eldrazi/Free Stuff
Rith, the Awakener - Saproling
I hope this gives you some ideas! Enjoy building a tribal deck!
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EDH Decks (Total count: 90 and counting...)
I have zirilan as well but its not so much as tribal as toolbox. I have seen Thassa seamonster tribal she is after all the god of the sea.
Pioneer:UR Pheonix
Modern:U Mono U Tron
EDH
GB Glissa, the traitor: Army of Cans
UW Dragonlord Ojutai: Dragonlord NOjutai
UWGDerevi, Empyrial Tactician "you cannot fight the storm"
R Zirilan of the claw. The solution to every problem is dragons
UB Etrata, the Silencer Cloning assassination
Peasant cube: Cards I own
Otherwise Scion of the Ur-Dragon - dragon tribal is an option and a pretty strong one at that.
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher - Dragon Token eating tribal
Isperia the Inscrutable - sphinx
I also have a Mistform Ultimatus Lord tribal that's fun but a little durdly and weak.
Pauper: Burn
Modern: Burn
Legacy: Burn
EDH: Marath, Will of the Wild - Ramp/Combo | Anafenza the Foremost - French | Uril, the Miststalker - Voltron | Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury - Goodstuff
Ghost Council of Orzhov - Tokens | Lazav, Dimir Mastermind - Control | Isamaru, Hound of Konda - Tiny Leaders
I already have two five color decks: Progenitus Superfriends and Horde of Notions non-tribal 60 creatures. Also, Scion of the Ur-Dragon has a huge negative stigma around here for Hermit Druid combo decks.
I'm trying to stay away from mono-coloroed, I already have all of those covered.
I'm not afraid of negative stigma (even though I just listed such concern about the Dragon. Plus, my playgroup already considers me a boogie-man when I sit down with a new deck. I'm used to it =)
I already have 5 mono color decks and a colorless Kozilek, Butcher of Truth deck. Trying to fill in the gaps in my wedge/guild cycles.
So I would prefer this tribal deck to be Dimir, Gruul, Golgari, Simic, Izzet, Boros, Esper, Mardu, Grixis, or Jund. (blue-black, green-red, green-black, green-blue, blue-red, red-white, white-blue-black, white-black-red, blue-black-red, or green-black-red).
Chandra, Torch of Defiance - Oops! All Chandras.
Prime Speaker Zegana - Draw for Power.
Pir & Toothy - Counterpalooza.
Arcades, the Strategist - Another Brick in the Wall.
Zacama, Primal Calamity - Calamity of Double Mana.
Edgar Markov - Vampires Don't Die.
Child of Alara - Dreamcrusher.