I always wanted to use bloodrush to dump creatures into a GY for shenanigans. I think Gyrus might be better for that use, though.
Casting for the bestow cost is not allowed under Nikya, correct?
Holy molly, that Bestow idea!
"Example: Aether Storm is an enchantment with the ability “Creature spells can't be cast.” This effect doesn't stop a creature card with bestow from being cast for its bestow cost because the spell is an Aura enchantment spell, not an enchantment creature spell, when the game checks whether the spell is illegal."
Holy crap, now that Bestow too can be used in Nikya without issue!!! Thx for much for mentioning it!
EDIT: NvM, after reading my post again I realized bestow is exactly against it, unless Nykia isn't in play.
-You can't cast noncreature spells
-Whenever you tap a land for mana, add one mana of any type that land produced.
5/5
They title might sound crazy, but bear with me.
There are plenty of effects that could use double mana without actually being cast, such as Dark Depth and cycling effects like Decree of Savagery. Not to mention you could actually cast non-creature spells BEFORE Nikya hits play!
That said, I believe it's possible to build Nikya with non-creature spells, so long as you have other ways to "play" them (instead of cast. There's a difference in that!). Also, channel creatures from Kamigawa would be great also, lending a Superheavy Samurai feel. You can also "bounce" Nikya back to your hand AFTER you tapped for double mana, to cast spells and herself again.
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
Holy molly, that Bestow idea!
"Example: Aether Storm is an enchantment with the ability “Creature spells can't be cast.” This effect doesn't stop a creature card with bestow from being cast for its bestow cost because the spell is an Aura enchantment spell, not an enchantment creature spell, when the game checks whether the spell is illegal."
Holy crap, now that Bestow too can be used in Nikya without issue!!! Thx for much for mentioning it!
EDIT: NvM, after reading my post again I realized bestow is exactly against it, unless Nykia isn't in play.
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
Legendary Creature - Centaur Druid
-You can't cast noncreature spells
-Whenever you tap a land for mana, add one mana of any type that land produced.
5/5
They title might sound crazy, but bear with me.
There are plenty of effects that could use double mana without actually being cast, such as Dark Depth and cycling effects like Decree of Savagery. Not to mention you could actually cast non-creature spells BEFORE Nikya hits play!
That said, I believe it's possible to build Nikya with non-creature spells, so long as you have other ways to "play" them (instead of cast. There's a difference in that!). Also, channel creatures from Kamigawa would be great also, lending a Superheavy Samurai feel. You can also "bounce" Nikya back to your hand AFTER you tapped for double mana, to cast spells and herself again.
1 Dark Depths
1 Kessig Wolf Run
1 Lavaclaw Reaches
1 Decree of Annihilation
1 Decree of Savagery
1 Deem Worthy
1 Primal Boost
1 Slice and Dice
1 Solar Blast
1 Arashi, the Sky Asunder
1 Ghost-Lit Nourisher
1 Ghost-Lit Raider
1 Jiwari, the Earth Aflame
1 Shinen of Fury's Fire
1 Shinen of Life's Roar
Bloodrush
1 Ghor-Clan Rampager
1 Pyrewild Shaman
1 Rubblebelt Maaka
1 Rubblehulk
1 Scab-Clan Charger
1 Scorchwalker
1 Skarrg Goliath
1 Skinbrand Goblin
1 Slaughterhorn
1 Viashino Shanktail
1 Wasteland Viper
1 Wrecking Ogre
1 Zhur-Taa Swine
1 Dwarven Miner
1 Sylvan Safekeeper
1 Viashino heretic
Activation X
1 Ant Queen
1 Flameblast Dragon
1 Hoard-Smelter Dragon
1 Hydra Broodmaster
1 Jade Mage
1 Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
1 Kumano, Master Yamabushi
1 Magus of the Candelabra
1 Nemata, Grove Guardian
1 Obsidian Fireheart
1 Orchish Settler
1 Scourge of Kher Ridges
1 Silklash Spider
1 Soul of New Phyrexia
1 Soul of Shandalar
1 Soul of Zendikar
1 Waker of the Wilds
1 Walking Ballista
1 Vizier of the Menagerie
1 Yeva, Nature's Herald
Anti-Spell
1 Dosan the Falling Leaf
1 Heartwood Storyteller
1 Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
Enter-Effect
1 Dualcaster mage
Removal
1 Suncrusher
1 Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
1 Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
1 Altar of Dementia
1 Ashnod's Altar
1 Food Chain
1 Greater Good
1 High Market
1 Phyrexian Altar
1 Erratic Portal
1 Temur Sabertooth
Blink
1 Cold Storage
1 Tawnos's Coffin
1 Assault Suit
1 Bazaar Trader
1 Harmless Offering
Let's Brew!
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