So I was hoping to make a theme deck for my sister-in-law (one of the most awesome people I have ever met) based on the United States Air Force (she is currently undergoing various trainings for them). I was hoping to get some suggestions. My only thoughts currently are that the Commander should fly and any creature that does not fly should be super thematic, the color identity should be White and Blue, and for Archetype of Imagination needs to be in it (for "Air Superiority"). Thanks!
P.S. Sorry this is a little glib: I currently have a migraine.
P.P.S. I also meant to have the title be "Help with air force theme deck." God Migraines stick
Well, my first idea is a Kangee, Aerie Keeper Aven/Bird tribal deck. After all, Aven are Bird Soldiers.
That was my first thought as well, however, that would (no pun intended) pigeonhole me into using birds. It still might be the way to go but we shall see.
Well, my first idea is a Kangee, Aerie Keeper Aven/Bird tribal deck. After all, Aven are Bird Soldiers.
That was my first thought as well, however, that would (no pun intended) pigeonhole me into using birds. It still might be the way to go but we shall see.
Wouldn't Red, White and Blue (American flag) colors be even cooler? Definately include a lot of soldiers! Too bad Narset doesn't fly. Maybe a soldier (Akiri, Line-Slinger and a flyer (Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker) or Numot the Devastator .
While not on thematic colors, Derevi may be awesome. She is GWU and RWU but Derevi fliers is a thing. You can use tactical fliers with combat damage abilities.
You can also put small evasive ground creatures like Invisible Stalker to kinda show off the PJs.
Numot is also a good choice and gives you access to big "bombers" (dragons), support fire (fireballs), and force air fights (moat).
Oh and the most obvious include, Sky Sovereign. The big Vehicle. Oh and Predator, flagship is super thematic.
The other option you can do is Depala Vehicles...
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Well, my first idea is a Kangee, Aerie Keeper Aven/Bird tribal deck. After all, Aven are Bird Soldiers.
That was my first thought as well, however, that would (no pun intended) pigeonhole me into using birds. It still might be the way to go but we shall see.
Wouldn't Red, White and Blue (American flag) colors be even cooler? Definately include a lot of soldiers! Too bad Narset doesn't fly. Maybe a soldier (Akiri, Line-Slinger and a flyer (Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker) or Numot the Devastator .
But see, that is more "America" and less "Air Force." I mean what is to separate such a deck from just a U.S. military theme if I go three colors?
Numot the Devastator is my choice, as he simulates bombing runs as mentioned above.
Also, as an aside, the vast majority of the people in the Air Force arent flyers. It can take a whole base to support a few dozen planes. So dont feel too married to making them all fliers. (Note: I am in the AF, and not a flier.)
I would likely throw a few flying vehicles in there, and then a few mechanics to take care of those vehicles. Throw in Unquestioned Authority and a few Thopter making cards (the USAF has drones after all) and a few Flash cards to represent AF's transport capabilities.
Numot the Devastator is my choice, as he simulates bombing runs as mentioned above.
Also, as an aside, the vast majority of the people in the Air Force arent flyers. It can take a whole base to support a few dozen planes. So dont feel too married to making them all fliers. (Note: I am in the AF, and not a flier.)
I would likely throw a few flying vehicles in there, and then a few mechanics to take care of those vehicles. Throw in Unquestioned Authority and a few Thopter making cards (the USAF has drones after all) and a few Flash cards to represent AF's transport capabilities.
Yea I gave up on the all flyers thing (I changed the OP), but good call. I dig the ideas though I am still not 100% sold on Numot mostly because he attracts a lot of attention and since this is most likely going to be a highly casual deck, I am unsure how useful that is. Still, I am almost there. I may just ask her if she prefers the white and blue (or blue and yellow) of the AF or if she is feeling more patriotic. Gonna text her now.
Thopters may not be a bad sub-theme. They are kinda act like UAVs for the Air Force. Utilize support ground cards and the Aerial Thopters and you may have some fun going on lol.
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I would prefer going with Isperia the Inscrutable, in your position. You can have some big fliers without making a deck full of birds. Isperia plays well with things that let you see your opponent's hand, so you can play up an "intelligence" subtheme.
I would prefer going with Isperia the Inscrutable, in your position. You can have some big fliers without making a deck full of birds. Isperia plays well with things that let you see your opponent's hand, so you can play up an "intelligence" subtheme.
yep, i'd have said that. i imagine in the air force, you'd scout your opponent's positions (isperia does combat damage), then flies back to base to call in a surgical strike to deal with exactly what the problem is (Cloudchaser Kestrel for that necropotence; Steel Hellkite for tokens; Sunblast Angel as a board wipe, so on).
my only military experience is via video games, so take my approach for what you will.
I would prefer going with Isperia the Inscrutable, in your position. You can have some big fliers without making a deck full of birds. Isperia plays well with things that let you see your opponent's hand, so you can play up an "intelligence" subtheme.
Then I just run Magmaquake and its ilk as sweepers to punish non-flyers. You also gain access to the heavily underrated Homura, Human Ascendant.
If you do go with some combination of Green try Bower Passage to make all your fliers unblockable =P
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I would prefer going with Isperia the Inscrutable, in your position. You can have some big fliers without making a deck full of birds. Isperia plays well with things that let you see your opponent's hand, so you can play up an "intelligence" subtheme.
This is also what I was going to suggest. Mostly blue or white are going to be where you are going to want to be with this concept. I think Isperia is a good one to consider.
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P.S. Sorry this is a little glib: I currently have a migraine.
P.P.S. I also meant to have the title be "Help with air force theme deck." God Migraines stick
That was my first thought as well, however, that would (no pun intended) pigeonhole me into using birds. It still might be the way to go but we shall see.
Wouldn't Red, White and Blue (American flag) colors be even cooler? Definately include a lot of soldiers! Too bad Narset doesn't fly. Maybe a soldier (Akiri, Line-Slinger and a flyer (Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker) or Numot the Devastator .
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You can also put small evasive ground creatures like Invisible Stalker to kinda show off the PJs.
Numot is also a good choice and gives you access to big "bombers" (dragons), support fire (fireballs), and force air fights (moat).
Oh and the most obvious include, Sky Sovereign. The big Vehicle. Oh and Predator, flagship is super thematic.
The other option you can do is Depala Vehicles...
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Could thopters be a subtheme? http://magiccards.info/query?q=o:thopter ci:wur&v=scan&s=color
Otherwise more tokens and token-attacking themes. Battalion cards, Military Intelligence, Mobilization (maybe a soldier theme?), both Odrics...
(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'
But see, that is more "America" and less "Air Force." I mean what is to separate such a deck from just a U.S. military theme if I go three colors?
Also, as an aside, the vast majority of the people in the Air Force arent flyers. It can take a whole base to support a few dozen planes. So dont feel too married to making them all fliers. (Note: I am in the AF, and not a flier.)
I would likely throw a few flying vehicles in there, and then a few mechanics to take care of those vehicles. Throw in Unquestioned Authority and a few Thopter making cards (the USAF has drones after all) and a few Flash cards to represent AF's transport capabilities.
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Yea I gave up on the all flyers thing (I changed the OP), but good call. I dig the ideas though I am still not 100% sold on Numot mostly because he attracts a lot of attention and since this is most likely going to be a highly casual deck, I am unsure how useful that is. Still, I am almost there. I may just ask her if she prefers the white and blue (or blue and yellow) of the AF or if she is feeling more patriotic. Gonna text her now.
Its flying matters but due to adding red you can Earthquake knowing its one sided.
Ill see if I can find the time to upload the list, it may give you some ideas.
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Heres the list i made, it was made fairly quickly so changes would be necessary but check it out for ideas.
http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ishai-kraum-flying-matters-multiplayer-edh/
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yep, i'd have said that. i imagine in the air force, you'd scout your opponent's positions (isperia does combat damage), then flies back to base to call in a surgical strike to deal with exactly what the problem is (Cloudchaser Kestrel for that necropotence; Steel Hellkite for tokens; Sunblast Angel as a board wipe, so on).
my only military experience is via video games, so take my approach for what you will.
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I think this is a good choice as well. I do have a Tibor and Lumia Thopter Air Force themed deck that uses a lot of the cards suggested in this thread with cards like Hangarback Walker, Thopter Assembly, Thopter Spy Network, Thopter Squadron, Sharding Sphinx...etc. I run Military Intelligence and Bident of Thassa to maximize my card draw.
Then I just run Magmaquake and its ilk as sweepers to punish non-flyers. You also gain access to the heavily underrated Homura, Human Ascendant.
If you do go with some combination of Green try Bower Passage to make all your fliers unblockable =P
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This is also what I was going to suggest. Mostly blue or white are going to be where you are going to want to be with this concept. I think Isperia is a good one to consider.
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