i see eldritch evolution in sidesboards from time to time. in what matchup would this be brought in for? any match where you desperately want a 3 drop?
Any matchup where a specific creature is really good. I.e. to fetch Kataki vs Affinity, Eidolon vs combo decks, Staticaster vs x/1 decks. I've used this strategy in my Naya builds to decent success, basically allowing you to increase your density of sideboard cards.
I know Kelvin Chew has been running one for a while, but I don't really get why as he doesn't run any of these high-impact silver bullets. I don't think it's worth running to get generally good creatures.
Regarding planeswalkers: I've been testing Tamiyo and she's been solid and very fun to play with. Weaker than just running the fourth CoCo IMO, but a decent option.
Oh tamiyo. Interesting. Reckon she is worth two slots?
Has anyone played against the new flavor of the month, Death's Shadow Jund? I have not so I'm just theorycrafting here, but the matchup seems highly winnable to me.
Spell Queller seems like a beast. They play Tarfire which can't kill Queller, while their Fatal Pushes are going to be stretched very thin. We'll often be able to snag their only creature, a traverse, or a battle rage. Can't counter ghor-clan's bloodrush mode though, unless I'm wrong about that?
Scavenging Ooze is great as well, keeping delirium and goyf in check.
Our fliers, in general, will be good because they have no way to block them. With the damage they deal themselves, any flier + Exalted is a 2-3 turn clock.
The all-star though, would have to be Reflector Mage. If I were expecting a lot of Deaths Shadow Jund, I'd pack 2-3 Reflector Mage in my 75. With only effectively 2 creatures in their deck, it can set them back 2 full turns.
I'm still not advocating for planes walkers in this deck, but for what it's worth, Tamiyo would be good here...
Thoughts?
I've played against it. I think the match is ok. Can be quite variable depending on draws. Queller is a beast.
Yeah I saw this list. I think the creator is really looking to get max value out of rallier. I think rallier is good but not that good. I also in all my lists have two retreat. I think it has too much application in so many matches.
Question for you all.
As a very general rule, if your 7 doesn't have a dork do you ship it?
Oh tamiyo. Interesting. Reckon she is worth two slots?
I've played against it. I think the match is ok. Can be quite variable depending on draws. Queller is a beast.
Nice list a page back.
Have you made any updates or tweaks?
How's the giest and clique going for you?