Well, I needed a deck to test my Thelon of Havenwood deck against, so I started brewing this up. I don't have all of the pieces quite yet, but I do have it about 90%
As always, I appreciate any ideas or suggestions. I'm still new to the format and there's sure to be good cards that I've missed. Thanks in advance!
It actually looks a lot more aggro than good stuff.
Prodigal Pyromancer -> Cunning Sparkmage: Strict upgrade
Pillar of Flame -> Burst Lightning / Chain Lightning: Burst's kicker is nice, plus you can Sunforger it. Chain Lightning is better than both though.
Chainer's Edict -> Diabolic Edict: Don't expect to have seven mana, plus instant speed.
Swords to Plowshares -> Path to Exile: You don't want your opponents gaining life if you can help it
Knight of Glory -> Accorder Paladin: Buff the whole team instead
Ashling -> Goblin Guide: Ashling is meh, GG is the fastest there is
Paladin en-Vec -> Mirran Crusader: Worse protections but better overall
Blade Splicer -> Zurgo Bellstriker: Stay aggressive, friend
I'm unusually okay with Browbeat in this deck. Char might be okay too. Barbarian Ring might be worth running.
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WUHanna, Pillowfort's NavigatorUW WBRAleshacratsBRW UBRGrixis Pew PewRBU URGYasova the ThreateningGRU BGGlissa the ArticiferGB WUSygg MerfolkUW RSquee, Value NabobR
Thanks for the suggestions. I was able to make a few positive changes in the OP based on your feedback, though Goblin Guide and Chain Lightning are a little out of my budget at the moment. I found two more cards that combo nicely with Alesha. Hell's Thunder and Anathemancer. Anathemancer could be a real bomb in this format, though it needs a sac outlet to make it pay off. Hell's Thunder is just a monster at 3 mana and Alesha works around the unearth drawback quite nicely.
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Bummer. Must've got overly excited when I found the cards. Vexing Devil is still my #1 Alesha target though.
You can't get Vexing Devil with Alisha either. I'd recommend Toshiro Umezawa. I run him in my Alesaha Tl deck and he's great at recurring removal spells.
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:symb::symg::golgari:Glissa, the Traitor:golgari::symb::symg:
:symr::symg::symw:Mayael the Anima:symr::symg::symw: :symw::symu::symb:Meriki ri Berit:symw::symu::symb: :symw:Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
After my numerous errors with this deck, I've been re-thinking the entire concept. I've decided to go with a more conventional Alesha build, without any creatures that Alesha can't bring back. I will find Boros Reckoner and Vexing Devil a proper home though.
I'd only caution to keep in mind that Soltari Champion doesn't pump your team if you return him off Alesha, as he isn't being declared as an attacker for the ability to trigger.
I'm still a big fan of Blade Splicer in a deck such as this, but the rest of the deck looks pretty solid.
I'd only caution to keep in mind that Soltari Champion doesn't pump your team if you return him off Alesha, as he isn't being declared as an attacker for the ability to trigger.
I'm still a big fan of Blade Splicer in a deck such as this, but the rest of the deck looks pretty solid.
I agree, though Accorder Paladin had the same drawback. Champion, though, would be unblockable most of the time. It's got me looking at other creatures with shadow now. I'm still on the fence about leaving Blade Splicer in. Especially now that I have more sac outlets, I can see a lot of value in that card. Same goes for Mogg War Marshal. I'm also considering Mass Hysteria as a red Concordant Crossroads.
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As always, I appreciate any ideas or suggestions. I'm still new to the format and there's sure to be good cards that I've missed. Thanks in advance!
1 Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Creatures: 17
1 Champion of the Parish
1 Soldier of the Pantheon
1 Isamaru, Hound of Konda
1 Mother of Runes
1 Bloodsoaked Champion
1 Vexing Devil
1 Grim Lavamancer
1 Zurgo Bellstriker
1 Accorder Paladin
1 Anafenza Kin-Tree Spirit
1 Stormblood Berserker
1 Blade Splicer
1 Banisher Priest
1 Cunning Sparkmage
1 Chandra's Phoenix
1 Boros Reckoner
1 Hell's Thunder
1 Path to Exile
1 Lightning Bolt
1 Burst Lightning
1 Incinerate
1 Lightning Helix
1 Boros Charm
1 Smother
1 Diabolic Edict
1 Terminate
1 Dreadbore
1 Browbeat
1 Crackling Doom
1 Sunforger
1 Sword of Fire and Ice
Lands: 18
1 Plateau
1 Scrubland
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Blackcleave Cliffs
1 Godless Shrine
1 Blood Crypt
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Command Tower
1 Opal Palace
1 Flagstones of Trokair
1 Shinka, The Bloodsoaked Keep
3 Plains
2 Mountain
2 Swamp
Prodigal Pyromancer -> Cunning Sparkmage: Strict upgrade
Pillar of Flame -> Burst Lightning / Chain Lightning: Burst's kicker is nice, plus you can Sunforger it. Chain Lightning is better than both though.
Chainer's Edict -> Diabolic Edict: Don't expect to have seven mana, plus instant speed.
Swords to Plowshares -> Path to Exile: You don't want your opponents gaining life if you can help it
Knight of Glory -> Accorder Paladin: Buff the whole team instead
Ashling -> Goblin Guide: Ashling is meh, GG is the fastest there is
Paladin en-Vec -> Mirran Crusader: Worse protections but better overall
Blade Splicer -> Zurgo Bellstriker: Stay aggressive, friend
I'm unusually okay with Browbeat in this deck. Char might be okay too. Barbarian Ring might be worth running.
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UBlue BraidsU
GAzusa, Lost but RampingG
WBRAleshacratsBRW
UBRGrixis Pew PewRBU
URGYasova the ThreateningGRU
BGGlissa the ArticiferGB
WUSygg MerfolkUW
RSquee, Value NabobR
Hell's Thunder can't be recurred by Alesha, though.
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Legacy: UBGShardless BUGGBU
BRGProssh, Tokenmaker of KherGRB
WURNarset NostalgicRUW
UBR"I like your deck better" JelevaRBU
UBlue BraidsU
GAzusa, Lost but RampingG
WBRAleshacratsBRW
UBRGrixis Pew PewRBU
URGYasova the ThreateningGRU
BGGlissa the ArticiferGB
WUSygg MerfolkUW
RSquee, Value NabobR
Bummer. Must've got overly excited when I found the cards. Vexing Devil is still my #1 Alesha target though.
You can't get Vexing Devil with Alisha either. I'd recommend Toshiro Umezawa. I run him in my Alesaha Tl deck and he's great at recurring removal spells.
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:symr::symg::symw:Mayael the Anima:symr::symg::symw:
:symw::symu::symb:Meriki ri Berit:symw::symu::symb:
:symw:Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
1 Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Creatures: 17
1 Soldier of the Pantheon
1 Mother of Runes
1 Bloodsoaked Champion
1 Grim Lavamancer
1 Zurgo Bellstriker
1 Pack Rat
1 Cartel Aristocrat
1 Blood Artist
1 Soltari Champion
1 Anafenza Kin-Tree Spirit
1 Stormblood Berserker
1 Ash Zealot
1 Tymaret, The Murder King
1 Vampire Nighthawk
1 Anathemancer
1 Cunning Sparkmage
1 Xathrid Necromancer
1 Path to Exile
1 Lightning Bolt
1 Burst Lightning
1 Incinerate
1 Lightning Helix
1 Boros Charm
1 Smother
1 Diabolic Edict
1 Terminate
1 Dreadbore
1 Browbeat
1 Crackling Doom
1 Sunforger
1 Sword of Fire and Ice
Lands: 18
1 Plateau
1 Scrubland
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Blackcleave Cliffs
1 Godless Shrine
1 Blood Crypt
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Command Tower
1 Opal Palace
1 Flagstones of Trokair
1 Shinka, The Bloodsoaked Keep
3 Plains
2 Mountain
2 Swamp
I'm still a big fan of Blade Splicer in a deck such as this, but the rest of the deck looks pretty solid.
1 Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Creatures: 13
1 Soldier of the Pantheon
1 Mother of Runes
1 Bloodsoaked Champion
1 Grim Lavamancer
1 Pack Rat
1 Dark Confidant
1 Stoneforge Mystic
1 Spellskite
1 Cartel Aristocrat
1 Soltari Champion
1 Stormblood Berserker
1 Vampire Nighthawk
1 Anathemancer
Spells: 18
1 Steelshaper's Gift
1 Path to Exile
1 Lightning Bolt
1 Burst Lightning
1 Incinerate
1 Lightning Helix
1 Boros Charm
1 Smother
1 Diabolic Edict
1 Terminate
1 Dreadbore
1 Crackling Doom
1 Sunforger
1 Sword of Fire and Ice
1 Sword of Feast and Famine
1 Sword of Light and Shadow
1 Sword of War and Peace
1 Basilisk Collar
1 Plateau
1 Scrubland
1 Bloodstained Mire
1 Blackcleave Cliffs
1 Godless Shrine
1 Blood Crypt
1 Sacred Foundry
1 Command Tower
1 Opal Palace
1 Flagstones of Trokair
1 Shinka, The Bloodsoaked Keep
3 Plains
2 Mountain
2 Swamp
I stole your manabase cuz I'm at work hahaha