Obviously works with your own delve, though preventing infinite combo by exiling opponents' creatures might turn out to be more vital in some meta. Much like Mairsil, the Pretender, even if Rayami died the benefit continues after she returns to play.
From what I see, nothing has double strike. Gotta hope an opponent gives it to you.
Yeah, it looks like it's the only one missing. Maybe I'll put Bribery and hope someone is playing Boros at the table. Still, it looks like a fun challenge to try to assemble all the keywords on a single card (maybe I'll print a keywords checklist and laminate it as to not lose track of them)
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I assume the "First of the Fallen" title alludes to the curse of the Chain Veil? If so that would make Rayami most likely from Shandalar.
As for the card itself, not exactly a powerhouse Commander, but still pretty fun. UB aren't exactly colors known for their Voltron Commanders, so once again it's pretty nice to see WotC actively trying to bring diverse strategies to color combinations that are usually known for being one-trick ponies. Just the fact that it's not yet another BUG Graveyard Commander is a win in my book.
Not to mention he sports the red markings characteristic of Zendikar vampires, and Eldrazi-esque features.
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Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
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Not to mention he sports the red markings characteristic of Zendikar vampires, and Eldrazi-esque features. Compare to Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet.
Fair enough. At first at thought he had way too many similarities with Ob Nixilis for it to be a coincidence, but maybe it's just that unique freakish Zendikari vampire vibe.
I believe First of the Fallen refers to the original group of ppl warped into vampires by Ulamog's influence on Zendikar.
As for the card, love that it's a Sultai legend that doesn't focus on the graveyard and actually hoses they yard. Getting Hexproof reliably will be a must, but hopefully that won't make the deck perform too repetitively. Def a nice surprise of design and flavor.
So it might be silly, but what do you think of the Flash + Protean Hulk synergy in that deck? Not to combo off, but to try to get a maximum number of keywords in one go. Flash could be useful on its own to give a new keyword at instant speed to Rayami (provided you've got a creature card with a keyword in hand) and Protean Hulk can be sac'ed with the other sac outlets the deck will be running.
Also, what would be the best pump spells for Rayami? Eldrazi Conscription looks neat. Argentum Armor can let you destroy other creatures (hopefully with keywords). Since we're in green, Blackblade Reforged could be strong. Any other ideas?
If you have Tamiyo, Collector of Tales + hexproof + indestructible, the only thing that can get this creature off the board is a mass non-targeting bounce effect like Cyclonic Rift.
I think this is the commander I'm most excited for out of the 4 decks, because I love the idea of keyword soup. Previously it was Sevinne. We'll see if this legendary creature holds my attention throughout spoiler season.
So, what are the best "keywords soup" creatures we can think of?
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice. I know you can't put that in a Rayami deck, but Rayami could go in the Atraxa keyword soup deck I've been thinking of making.
You're going to exile your commander permanently to boost Rayami in the 99? Bold strategy.
There are definitely lots of other reasonable white critters with good keyword soup for sure, though. And it makes it a lot easier to get double strike and good protection abilities.
So, what are the best "keywords soup" creatures we can think of?
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice. I know you can't put that in a Rayami deck, but Rayami could go in the Atraxa keyword soup deck I've been thinking of making.
You're going to exile your commander permanently to boost Rayami in the 99? Bold strategy.
There are definitely lots of other reasonable white critters with good keyword soup for sure, though. And it makes it a lot easier to get double strike and good protection abilities.
No, I wouldn't exile Atraxa. But the deck would be full of other creatures for Rayami's benefit. I've just seen so many Atraxa Proliferate decks that I wanted to do something different with her.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you have a face down creature that dies while Rayami is on the battlefield, the face down creature is exiled face up with a blood counter, and therefore Rayami counts its abilities. Is that right?
For example: Sagu Mauler is face down with Rayami out. The Mauler dies, is exiled face up with a blood counter by Rayami's ability, and grants Rayami trample and hexproof?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you have a face down creature that dies while Rayami is on the battlefield, the face down creature is exiled face up with a blood counter, and therefore Rayami counts its abilities. Is that right?
For example: Sagu Mauler is face down with Rayami out. The Mauler dies, is exiled face up with a blood counter by Rayami's ability, and grants Rayami trample and hexproof?
I would say yes, since you only check the keywords once the card is in exile, thus face up.
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Looks interesting as a Sultai Voltron.
Better Anafenza, in best colors and works on enemy creatures as well.
Obviously works with your own delve, though preventing infinite combo by exiling opponents' creatures might turn out to be more vital in some meta. Much like Mairsil, the Pretender, even if Rayami died the benefit continues after she returns to play.EDIT: My mistake.
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest WUR Voltron Control
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun WU Unblockable Mirror Trickery
Ra's al Ghul (Sidar Kondo) and Face-Down Ninjas
Brudiclad, Token Engineer
Vaevictis (VV2) the Dire Lantern
Rona, Disciple of Gix
Tiana the Auror
Hallar
Ulrich the Politician
Zur the Rebel
Scorpion, Locust, Scarab, Egyptian Gods
O-Kagachi, Mathas, Mairsil
"Non-Tribal" Tribal Generals, Eggs
EDH Primers
Phelddagrif - Zirilan
EDH
Thrasios+Bruse - Pang - Sasaya - Wydwen - Feather - Rona - Toshiro - Sylvia+Khorvath - Geth - QMarchesa - Firesong - Athreos - Arixmethes - Isperia - Etali - Silas+Sidar - Saskia - Virtus+Gorm - Kynaios - Naban - Aryel - Mizzix - Kazuul - Tymna+Kraum - Sidar+Tymna - Ayli - Gwendlyn - Phelddagrif 4 - Liliana - Kaervek - Phelddagrif 3 - Mairsil - Scarab - Child - Phenax - Shirei - Thada - Depala - Circu - Kytheon - GrenzoHR - Phelddagrif - Reyhan+Kraum - Toshiro - Varolz - Nin - Ojutai - Tasigur - Zedruu - Uril - Edric - Wort - Zurgo - Nahiri - Grenzo - Kozilek - Yisan - Ink-Treader - Yisan - Brago - Sidisi - Toshiro - Alexi - Sygg - Brimaz - Sek'Kuar - Marchesa - Vish Kal - Iroas - Phelddagrif - Ephara - Derevi - Glissa - Wanderer - Saffi - Melek - Xiahou Dun - Lazav - Lin Sivvi - Zirilan - Glissa
PDH - Drake - Graverobber - Izzet GM - Tallowisp - Symbiote Brawl - Feather - Ugin - Jace - Scarab - Angrath - Vraska - Kumena Oathbreaker - Wrenn&6
Oops, I got overexcited. My bad.
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest WUR Voltron Control
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun WU Unblockable Mirror Trickery
Ra's al Ghul (Sidar Kondo) and Face-Down Ninjas
Brudiclad, Token Engineer
Vaevictis (VV2) the Dire Lantern
Rona, Disciple of Gix
Tiana the Auror
Hallar
Ulrich the Politician
Zur the Rebel
Scorpion, Locust, Scarab, Egyptian Gods
O-Kagachi, Mathas, Mairsil
"Non-Tribal" Tribal Generals, Eggs
Nightveil Predator
End-Raze Forerunners (but high CMC)
Mirri the Cursed
Vampire Nighthawk
Spirit of the Night (but high CMC)
Ramunap Hydra
Phyrexian Crusader
And there's also the ones that can sac themselves to offer their keywords without a need for a sac outlet:
Deepcavern Imp
Groundbreaker
Putrefax
That sort of thing.
From what I see, nothing has double strike. Gotta hope an opponent gives it to you.
EDH Primers
Phelddagrif - Zirilan
EDH
Thrasios+Bruse - Pang - Sasaya - Wydwen - Feather - Rona - Toshiro - Sylvia+Khorvath - Geth - QMarchesa - Firesong - Athreos - Arixmethes - Isperia - Etali - Silas+Sidar - Saskia - Virtus+Gorm - Kynaios - Naban - Aryel - Mizzix - Kazuul - Tymna+Kraum - Sidar+Tymna - Ayli - Gwendlyn - Phelddagrif 4 - Liliana - Kaervek - Phelddagrif 3 - Mairsil - Scarab - Child - Phenax - Shirei - Thada - Depala - Circu - Kytheon - GrenzoHR - Phelddagrif - Reyhan+Kraum - Toshiro - Varolz - Nin - Ojutai - Tasigur - Zedruu - Uril - Edric - Wort - Zurgo - Nahiri - Grenzo - Kozilek - Yisan - Ink-Treader - Yisan - Brago - Sidisi - Toshiro - Alexi - Sygg - Brimaz - Sek'Kuar - Marchesa - Vish Kal - Iroas - Phelddagrif - Ephara - Derevi - Glissa - Wanderer - Saffi - Melek - Xiahou Dun - Lazav - Lin Sivvi - Zirilan - Glissa
PDH - Drake - Graverobber - Izzet GM - Tallowisp - Symbiote Brawl - Feather - Ugin - Jace - Scarab - Angrath - Vraska - Kumena Oathbreaker - Wrenn&6
Yeah, it looks like it's the only one missing. Maybe I'll put Bribery and hope someone is playing Boros at the table. Still, it looks like a fun challenge to try to assemble all the keywords on a single card
BChainer, Dementia Master(Big Mana/Reanimator)
BRRakdos, The Showstopper (Mass Life Loss/Ramp)
BUThe Scarab God (Zombie Tribal/Control)
BWKarlov of the Ghost Council (Life Gain)
BGJarad, Golgari Lich Lord (Stompy/Dredge)
BRGProssh, Skyraider of Kher (Tokens/Non-infinite Combo)
As for the card itself, not exactly a powerhouse Commander, but still pretty fun. UB aren't exactly colors known for their Voltron Commanders, so once again it's pretty nice to see WotC actively trying to bring diverse strategies to color combinations that are usually known for being one-trick ponies. Just the fact that it's not yet another BUG Graveyard Commander is a win in my book.
Hm, the environment looks like Zendikar too me, and his design also reminds me of Zendikar vampires.
Every time I read a comment about "Well if this card had card draw/trample/haste/indestructible/hexproof/life gain...", I think "You're missing the point." They're armchair developer comments that fail to take into account the card's role in the greater Limited and Standard environment. No, it may not be as good as whatever card you're comparing it to. There's a reason for that. Not every burn spell is Lightning Bolt, nor does it need to be or should be.
As for the card, love that it's a Sultai legend that doesn't focus on the graveyard and actually hoses they yard. Getting Hexproof reliably will be a must, but hopefully that won't make the deck perform too repetitively. Def a nice surprise of design and flavor.
What do you think would be the best "package"? I'm guessing Viscera Seer will be a part of it. Banehound and Nightveil Predator look like strong candidates, giving flying, deathtouch, haste, hexproof and lifelink. Phyrexian Dreadnought, Gifted Aetherborn, Bassara Tower Archer and Mistcutter Hydra also looks like a fun combination, giving 7 keywords at once.
Also, what would be the best pump spells for Rayami? Eldrazi Conscription looks neat. Argentum Armor can let you destroy other creatures (hopefully with keywords). Since we're in green, Blackblade Reforged could be strong. Any other ideas?
I think this is the commander I'm most excited for out of the 4 decks, because I love the idea of keyword soup. Previously it was Sevinne. We'll see if this legendary creature holds my attention throughout spoiler season.
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There are definitely lots of other reasonable white critters with good keyword soup for sure, though. And it makes it a lot easier to get double strike and good protection abilities.
EDH Primers
Phelddagrif - Zirilan
EDH
Thrasios+Bruse - Pang - Sasaya - Wydwen - Feather - Rona - Toshiro - Sylvia+Khorvath - Geth - QMarchesa - Firesong - Athreos - Arixmethes - Isperia - Etali - Silas+Sidar - Saskia - Virtus+Gorm - Kynaios - Naban - Aryel - Mizzix - Kazuul - Tymna+Kraum - Sidar+Tymna - Ayli - Gwendlyn - Phelddagrif 4 - Liliana - Kaervek - Phelddagrif 3 - Mairsil - Scarab - Child - Phenax - Shirei - Thada - Depala - Circu - Kytheon - GrenzoHR - Phelddagrif - Reyhan+Kraum - Toshiro - Varolz - Nin - Ojutai - Tasigur - Zedruu - Uril - Edric - Wort - Zurgo - Nahiri - Grenzo - Kozilek - Yisan - Ink-Treader - Yisan - Brago - Sidisi - Toshiro - Alexi - Sygg - Brimaz - Sek'Kuar - Marchesa - Vish Kal - Iroas - Phelddagrif - Ephara - Derevi - Glissa - Wanderer - Saffi - Melek - Xiahou Dun - Lazav - Lin Sivvi - Zirilan - Glissa
PDH - Drake - Graverobber - Izzet GM - Tallowisp - Symbiote Brawl - Feather - Ugin - Jace - Scarab - Angrath - Vraska - Kumena Oathbreaker - Wrenn&6
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I do however wish we could have gotten a manifest commander instead of this guy to tie up the deck themes a little better.
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For example: Sagu Mauler is face down with Rayami out. The Mauler dies, is exiled face up with a blood counter by Rayami's ability, and grants Rayami trample and hexproof?
I would say yes, since you only check the keywords once the card is in exile, thus face up.