@hyalapterouslemur - The average cmc of creatures in my Mayael deck is 6.16. So having more mana earlier is integral to my strategy. Also, I already have 12 ramp spells in my Mayael deck. Gilded Lotus is more likely to be destroyed than Temple of the False God. In addition to Temple of the False God, I also play Ancient Tomb and Krosan Verge.
The power of Phyrexian Arena is that it doesn't appear powerful. People ignore it and it's controller gains incremental card advantage over the course of the game.
Solemn Simulacrum is a solid ramp spell if you're not playing green.
Agree, Reliquary Tower sees too much play. I'd only use it in a deck where I expect to draw a lot of cards.
Disagree, Temple of the False God is a solid card. Just sucks when you have <5 lands. Bounce lands on the other hand, not a fan. Too many times I've played against people who destroy them just b/c they produce 2 mana, even though they set me back a land.
Agree, Avenger of Zendikar + Craterhoof Behemoth are played too often.
Explosive Vegetation is still a solid ramp spell. And now you can play Circuitous Route as a functional reprint.
Bruse Tarl & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Mayael the Anima
The power of Phyrexian Arena is that it doesn't appear powerful. People ignore it and it's controller gains incremental card advantage over the course of the game.
Solemn Simulacrum is a solid ramp spell if you're not playing green.
Agree, Reliquary Tower sees too much play. I'd only use it in a deck where I expect to draw a lot of cards.
Disagree, Temple of the False God is a solid card. Just sucks when you have <5 lands. Bounce lands on the other hand, not a fan. Too many times I've played against people who destroy them just b/c they produce 2 mana, even though they set me back a land.
Agree, Avenger of Zendikar + Craterhoof Behemoth are played too often.
Explosive Vegetation is still a solid ramp spell. And now you can play Circuitous Route as a functional reprint.
I'm not a fan, but Darksteel Ingot is fine.
And please don't play with Rhystic Study.
Bruse Tarl & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Mayael the Anima
Bruse Tarl & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Mayael the Anima