So I'm brewing up an Angel themed EDH just cause I like the tribe, I'm thinking Kaalia as the Commander just because of how quick she comes out and how fast she drops the Angels I need but if there are better options I'd really like to know what they are. I'm also looking for tribal cards for Angels if there are any or cards that are really good in a deck such as mine (like Moat since all Angels have flying).
My personal opinion and preference is a bit different. As Kaalia isn't an angel, I'd feel weird having a human Cleric leading a bunch of angels into battle. It just doesn't seem normal. I also prefer the angels with U & G over B and R. As such I would likely lead an angel army with Jenara, Asura of War. Jenara is also in colors that make it easier to get loads of mana on the field, which will help fuel your high casting cost angels. Plus you get Empyrial Archangel, Stoic Angel, and the like. And they're pretty.
I agree with Jenara being the commander. In terms of Angel tech, there's Pristine Angel and Iridescent Angel are both useful due to the fact that they stop colored monsters dead in their tracks.
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If you're thinking about running a lot of the protection, vigilance, etc. Angels, Concerted Effort would give a giant boost to every Angel that you controlled. Having an army of vigilant, pro-all colors Angels sounds absolutely heavenly.
Wrath. Wrath. Wrath. Teriel, reckoner of souls could be good. I have WRB angels and it can run either kaalia or tariel and packs ALOT of angels and wraths.
Maybe a bit obvious, but Luminarch Ascension is awesome in any white deck designed for multiplayer. Adding to the Angel theme is just icing on the cake.
Radiant, Archangel is an obvious choice for this deck. Island Sanctuary wouldn't be that bad of a choice considering that Moat is an expensive card, so it could be used as a placeholder. You would need to run some card draw but if your colors are UWG then you are in the clear for card draw. Martyrs Bond would allow you to play your angels while other people are playing dudes (It is a little on the expensive side). Akroma, Angel of Wrath is another obvious choice as is Akroma's Memorial.
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Obviously, as long as you include white, you should be fine but adding extra colours gains you a lot of value. My personal recommendation is Karona, False God. All the colours, and what is more fitting than your angels serving a (false) god? Karona also has the bonus of giving your angels a triple anthem when she attacks.
Problem is unless I stick a vow on her I'm most likely gonna get hated off the table, mu friend plays a Karona deck and it happens often. And I want to keep the deck as angel themed as possible hence the decision for Raviel as the commander.
Problem is unless I stick a vow on her I'm most likely gonna get hated off the table, mu friend plays a Karona deck and it happens often. And I want to keep the deck as angel themed as possible hence the decision for Raviel as the commander.
If you choose Kaalia though, grab Vault of The Archangel and Angel of Despair, kickass cards with an angel theme. Angelic Overseer is good here too.
If you're planning on going tribal, Door of Destinies and Belbe's Portal are pretty awesome.
Angels tend to have a lot of utility purposes, which is awesome.
Admonition Angel removes Permanents
Angelic Arbiter locks down opponents.
Blinding Angel keeps someone from turning Eldrazi sideways.
Deathless Angel protects your dudes.
Currently Piloting:
EDH
BGGlissa, The Traitor - Recursion (Primer)
WBRKaalia of The Vast
URGRiku of Two Reflections
WUBSydri, Galvanic Genius
UBRamirez DePietro
GWKrond, The Dawn-Clad
GWUDerevi, Empyrial Tactician
RGOmnath, Locus of Rage
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UG Infect
GVorinclexG -- RGodoR -- BSheoldredB -- UTalrandU -- WDarienW -- XKarnX -- WRBKaaliaBRW -- RUGMaelstrom WandererGUR
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Obviously, as long as you include white, you should be fine but adding extra colours gains you a lot of value. My personal recommendation is Karona, False God. All the colours, and what is more fitting than your angels serving a (false) god? Karona also has the bonus of giving your angels a triple anthem when she attacks.
Vanishing is amazing.
However, I think Tariel is a fine choice.
Ok so you are gonna have a problem with mana cost. First of who is your general?
2nd, urza's incubator
As for suggestions:
Serra's Blessing (not all angels have vigilance)
Decree of Justice (makes 4/4 angels)
Serra's Embrace
Desolation Angel (if you want to be an ass...)
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