There is a snake that gives poison counters.
And Glistening Oil is a card.
But eh, infect isn't really something I want unless it's on Blightsteel (and even then I'm not gonna run blightsteel in here.)
I actually think Pharika is a fairly respectable commander as long as you can kill things for her. She's rather cheap for her size, as well. She's not as impressive as some of the other gods, but she's in a really good color combination, has a cool theme, and an interesting effect.
I guarantee if I play that deck, in at least one game, I'll get to blow someone out by donating a bunch of snakes to whoever is being attacked.
Interesting question about Necrotic Plague and Traveling Plague, though. Do you remain in control of it, even after it's returned to the battlefield? Could be important for devotion.
It's funny. Both this deck and my Rize Kamishiro-themed Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief deck (which I should post on this site as well eventually) ended up with a lot of enchantments without relying heavily on an enchantment theme. Actually, a few of the enchantments from Pharika, like Necrotic Plague and Pestilence were considerations for Drana, but didn't make it in for one reason or another. Contamination was another consideration for Drana, but Drana doesn't really have a good enough number of expendable creatures to pull it off.
That's one problem, I don't want this deck to end up being a stax-ish discard enchantment-heavy killfest like Drana. I dislike building decks that are the same as one another. (Hence why I tore apart Glissa. Grimgrin is going to be my new Zombie Tribal deck, and Sharuum already did artifact-based control. Not saying I can't have two artifact decks, and Glissa was very different with artifacts than Sharuum... but still.)
I think (I'm not sure but I think) that Necrotic Plague and Traveling Plague still count as under your control all the time. The creatures they're enchanting's controllers control the abilities, but you control the card itself...
I realize I need to be posting more of my decks on Salvation. I have a ton of them. I mainly did Hippo first because I didn't really want to post a deck and have everyone go "This is horrid" and such.
Sharuum I've tried posting here before, but, eh. It's really my pet deck, and Sharuum is my pet commander, so I highly doubt I'd take anyone's advice.
Which decklist do you want me to post? Either for "I want to see an example of a deck around this general" or in a "I have some cool ideas for this deck I want to share with you?" way?
I think we already have a Sharuum primer, if I remember correctly, but I wouldn't mind trying to make a primer for combo-less Esper Control Sharuum (The build I run is artifact-based Esper control)
Actually, I think the only enchantress card your missing is Argothian Enchantress. If you have enough enchantments to justify running the cards you mentioned, then you've already got an enchantress build.
Pernicious Deed was in an earlier version, but I'm honestly not sure how I feel about that one... it's on the shortlist, at least.
Greater good and Survival are a little out of my budget for this deck, I think. Courser might be worth looking into. Dark Prophecy I'm on the fence about. Sylvan is similar to Survival and Greater good.
Archetype of Finality IS a flavor win, but I'm not sure if she's justifiable in the deck... I'll think about it.
I would like to see the Sharuum the Hegemon deck. I've thought about esper control but I can't find any without combos. I'd probably use Sydri, Galvanic Genius instead of Sharuum though...
Maybe I should post my Maelstrom Wanderer list. That's my hyper competitive deck (And my baby :D) so I'm always looking for advice on it.
I think (I'm not sure but I think) that Necrotic Plague and Traveling Plague still count as under your control all the time. The creatures they're enchanting's controllers control the abilities, but you control the card itself...
That makes sense right?
You are correct. Even though your opponents will be choosing new target for the the enchantments, the enchantment is still under your control, so it will count for devotion purposes...
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And alright. I'll think about posting a Sharuum list. In the meantime, I could use some suggestions for Phelddagrif. I feel like it's not "all there" yet.
Hello everyone, based on the rather-outdated first post, I took it that I don't have to be a clan member to post here.
I do lurk around here and the EDH subforums because EDH is probably the best format for forum discussions due to its diversity of ideas.
I'm just posting here to say thanks for all the entertaining deck ideas I've seen from here so far.
Siiigh, yes, we really need to make a new thread. BUT! I'm really glad you like the clan! Feel free to pop in any time with questions, stories (those are the best!!), or just to say "Hi!"
Hello everyone, based on the rather-outdated first post, I took it that I don't have to be a clan member to post here.
I do lurk around here and the EDH subforums because EDH is probably the best format for forum discussions due to its diversity of ideas.
I'm just posting here to say thanks for all the entertaining deck ideas I've seen from here so far.
Siiigh, yes, we really need to make a new thread. BUT! I'm really glad you like the clan! Feel free to pop in any time with questions, stories (those are the best!!), or just to say "Hi!"
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...sorry. On the other news, I got a huge packet moments ago from my Santa. I was stoked and still am.
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@Lamia: A name change? Interesting...
(Are you okay with people still calling you Katherine, or would you prefer that people use your new name if able?)
Snakes are adorable animals. But most snakes in Magic are deadly or poisonous or something...
I love my name (Katherine is my real name, btw. Although I suppose that would have been a pretty weird UN if it wasn't.) but I've always found it just a bit too long for regular conversation, I tend to go by Kat (which I'm kind of phasing out after having this be my IRL nickname for pretty much ever) or Katie (which is what I prefer now.)
Lamia is fine, too. I'll even answer to Medusa if you're so inclined!
Anyyyyyway. I wouldn't mind a new thread, but I have no problem keeping the old one, either.
Not so stoked about the rest of those. I tend to be picky about whether or not I dilute power with themes.
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I also love Snuff Out, but it might not be the best choice if you play against a lot of black.
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But no snakes have infect.
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And Glistening Oil is a card.
But eh, infect isn't really something I want unless it's on Blightsteel (and even then I'm not gonna run blightsteel in here.)
I actually think Pharika is a fairly respectable commander as long as you can kill things for her. She's rather cheap for her size, as well. She's not as impressive as some of the other gods, but she's in a really good color combination, has a cool theme, and an interesting effect.
I guarantee if I play that deck, in at least one game, I'll get to blow someone out by donating a bunch of snakes to whoever is being attacked.
Also, I do love me some Necrotic Plague and Traveling Plague, but I have to say, Nettlevine Blight seems just absolutely brutal.
Interesting question about Necrotic Plague and Traveling Plague, though. Do you remain in control of it, even after it's returned to the battlefield? Could be important for devotion.
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Pharika enchantress. Here is a decklist, because of constellation I think enchantress can actually work without using white.
It's funny. Both this deck and my Rize Kamishiro-themed Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief deck (which I should post on this site as well eventually) ended up with a lot of enchantments without relying heavily on an enchantment theme. Actually, a few of the enchantments from Pharika, like Necrotic Plague and Pestilence were considerations for Drana, but didn't make it in for one reason or another. Contamination was another consideration for Drana, but Drana doesn't really have a good enough number of expendable creatures to pull it off.
That's one problem, I don't want this deck to end up being a stax-ish discard enchantment-heavy killfest like Drana. I dislike building decks that are the same as one another. (Hence why I tore apart Glissa. Grimgrin is going to be my new Zombie Tribal deck, and Sharuum already did artifact-based control. Not saying I can't have two artifact decks, and Glissa was very different with artifacts than Sharuum... but still.)
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That makes sense right?
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I realize I need to be posting more of my decks on Salvation. I have a ton of them. I mainly did Hippo first because I didn't really want to post a deck and have everyone go "This is horrid" and such.
Sharuum I've tried posting here before, but, eh. It's really my pet deck, and Sharuum is my pet commander, so I highly doubt I'd take anyone's advice.
Which decklist do you want me to post? Either for "I want to see an example of a deck around this general" or in a "I have some cool ideas for this deck I want to share with you?" way?
Currently I have:
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
The Mimeoplasm
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
Swordless Kemba, Kha Regent
Intet, the Dreamer
Mayael, the Anima
Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge (Relatively untested and unplayed)
And Grimgrin, Corpse-Born is about half complete.
EDIT:
I think we already have a Sharuum primer, if I remember correctly, but I wouldn't mind trying to make a primer for combo-less Esper Control Sharuum (The build I run is artifact-based Esper control)
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Actually, I think the only enchantress card your missing is Argothian Enchantress. If you have enough enchantments to justify running the cards you mentioned, then you've already got an enchantress build.
If you like killing things: Grave Pact, Dictate of Erebos, and Deathreap Ritual are good.
G/B has some pretty good enchantments: Pernicious Deed, Survival of the Fittest, Greater Good(considering you run enough largish creatures), Courser of Kruphix, Dark Prophecy, Sylvan Library.
Also, Archetype of Finality is just a flavor win with Pharika.
EDIT: I forgot to mention Phyrexian Arena, the only thing better than drawing cards is drawing more cards.
Pact, Dictate, and Ritual are all in the deck!
Pernicious Deed was in an earlier version, but I'm honestly not sure how I feel about that one... it's on the shortlist, at least.
Greater good and Survival are a little out of my budget for this deck, I think. Courser might be worth looking into. Dark Prophecy I'm on the fence about. Sylvan is similar to Survival and Greater good.
Archetype of Finality IS a flavor win, but I'm not sure if she's justifiable in the deck... I'll think about it.
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Maybe I should post my Maelstrom Wanderer list. That's my hyper competitive deck (And my baby :D) so I'm always looking for advice on it.
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You are correct. Even though your opponents will be choosing new target for the the enchantments, the enchantment is still under your control, so it will count for devotion purposes...
Contamination and Ophiomancer are besties. Ophiomancer will also provide and endless supply of things for Drana to eat...
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And alright. I'll think about posting a Sharuum list. In the meantime, I could use some suggestions for Phelddagrif. I feel like it's not "all there" yet.
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I should have a semi-finalized list up by the end of the weekend!
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I have made the Sharuum thread That only took up like two hours of my time
Now I'm gonna go get food.
Also, @madhatter00o Glad to help! But I really do heavily endorse Slaughter Pact. It and Pact of Negation are some of my favorite cards in commander.
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I do lurk around here and the EDH subforums because EDH is probably the best format for forum discussions due to its diversity of ideas.
I'm just posting here to say thanks for all the entertaining deck ideas I've seen from here so far.
Siiigh, yes, we really need to make a new thread. BUT! I'm really glad you like the clan! Feel free to pop in any time with questions, stories (those are the best!!), or just to say "Hi!"
Thank you to Rivenor for this awesome banner!
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UTalrand, Drake-Slinging to VictoryU
WUGDerevi, Tactical ShufflingGUW
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Oh? Oh! Oh...
...sorry. On the other news, I got a huge packet moments ago from my Santa. I was stoked and still am.
Yaaaaaaay! Thank you!
Yaaaaaaaay!
I don't really know how long an average thread is... Is 2000 posts a lot? (That's a serious question. It sounds sarcastic but its not. :/)
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2000 posts is fine, I think... there are bigger threads out there and it's fine to keep threads like that.
@Lamia: A name change? Interesting...
(Are you okay with people still calling you Katherine, or would you prefer that people use your new name if able?)
Snakes are adorable animals. But most snakes in Magic are deadly or poisonous or something...
(Oh, and also... )
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Lamia is fine, too. I'll even answer to Medusa if you're so inclined!
Anyyyyyway. I wouldn't mind a new thread, but I have no problem keeping the old one, either.
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