I'm willing to build a Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder deck but I've been wondering with there are other possible ways to build a deck around his ability, cascade. I did some research on this triggered ability and everything I came across was the Aetherflux Reservoir combo, and honestly I didn't like because I play casually (and that combo is boring). I thought about putting some strong creatures coupled with +1/+1 spells to make a voltron deck, but I'm not sure since I don't know many cards that would "fit" cascade mechanic. I found some interesting enchants like Temur Ascendancy and Sunbird's Invocation. I'm still thinking if they might be good additions to the deck. Please share what you guys think! Thanks in advance.
If you don't like Aetheflux Reservoir, be advised that the general cascade strategy (even with other cards like the ones Dunharrow mentioned) is prone to result in a game experience that is very similar to Aetherflux combo, in my personal experience. You might end up with a high octane storm deck that most often wins in one fell swoop. Not saying that's bad or anything, but I personally found that classical cascade/spell trigger focused Yidris builds often end up as a highly linear deck that most often plays out in a very consistent and similar manner.
EDIT: A friend of mine has a very fun combat damage triggers based Yidris deck. Here's the list.
Riku of Two Reflections - Copy, then copy again | Shattergang Brothers - Token Sac&Recur | Gahiji, Honored One - Multiple attack steps | Karametra, God of Harvests - Landfall, Creaturefall, Shroud | Ruhan of the Fomori - Stop hitting yourself | Zurgo Helmsmasher - Equipment&Wraths | Crosis, the Purger - Dragon Tribal Reanimator | Derevi, Empyrial Tactician - No stax, just tap and untap fun | Anafenza, the Foremost - Enduring Ideal Enchantress | Sharuum, the Hegemon - Sphinx Tribal Control | Noyan Dar - Spellslinger | The Mimeoplasm - Counterpalooza
Lists can be found here.
Still convinced the guy on Beseech the Queen is wearing a Mitra-type hat. Wake up sheeple!
I've always been fond of Ignite Memories. I find that most storm cards are weak enough that you basically have to build around and generate infinite storm count and that gets boring. But IM doesn't need a high count to knock off one player, and in a deck like Yidris that isn't trying to go infinite but can still generate a respectable count, it makes for an interesting card to cascade into. Do you play it safe and nuke one player or take the gamble and spread the love?
If you don't like Aetheflux Reservoir, be advised that the general cascade strategy (even with other cards like the ones Dunharrow mentioned) is prone to result in a game experience that is very similar to Aetherflux combo, in my personal experience. You might end up with a high octane storm deck that most often wins in one fell swoop. Not saying that's bad or anything, but I personally found that classical cascade/spell trigger focused Yidris builds often end up as a highly linear deck that most often plays out in a very consistent and similar manner.
EDIT: A friend of mine has a very fun combat damage triggers based Yidris deck. Here's the list.
I noticed but I was thinking about using Yidris' ability to cast strong creatures and use voltron
I've always been fond of Ignite Memories. I find that most storm cards are weak enough that you basically have to build around and generate infinite storm count and that gets boring. But IM doesn't need a high count to knock off one player, and in a deck like Yidris that isn't trying to go infinite but can still generate a respectable count, it makes for an interesting card to cascade into. Do you play it safe and nuke one player or take the gamble and spread the love?
I'd rather go with "wide damage" cards (cards that affect all the opponents)instead of just targetting one player, but since I prefer more casual groups I tend to consider these cards. Some cards came to my mind like Primeval Bounty, Primal Vigor and Doubling Season, but it seems that Yidris only supports storm strategies
If you don't like Aetheflux Reservoir, be advised that the general cascade strategy (even with other cards like the ones Dunharrow mentioned) is prone to result in a game experience that is very similar to Aetherflux combo, in my personal experience. You might end up with a high octane storm deck that most often wins in one fell swoop. Not saying that's bad or anything, but I personally found that classical cascade/spell trigger focused Yidris builds often end up as a highly linear deck that most often plays out in a very consistent and similar manner.
EDIT: A friend of mine has a very fun combat damage triggers based Yidris deck. Here's the list.
I noticed but I was thinking about using Yidris' ability to cast strong creatures and use voltron
In this case, the list I posted might be just the thing for you. It is very creature focused and mainly uses the cascade to dump more threats on the battlefield. It's really fun to play against, too.
Riku of Two Reflections - Copy, then copy again | Shattergang Brothers - Token Sac&Recur | Gahiji, Honored One - Multiple attack steps | Karametra, God of Harvests - Landfall, Creaturefall, Shroud | Ruhan of the Fomori - Stop hitting yourself | Zurgo Helmsmasher - Equipment&Wraths | Crosis, the Purger - Dragon Tribal Reanimator | Derevi, Empyrial Tactician - No stax, just tap and untap fun | Anafenza, the Foremost - Enduring Ideal Enchantress | Sharuum, the Hegemon - Sphinx Tribal Control | Noyan Dar - Spellslinger | The Mimeoplasm - Counterpalooza
Lists can be found here.
Still convinced the guy on Beseech the Queen is wearing a Mitra-type hat. Wake up sheeple!
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I'm willing to build a Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder deck but I've been wondering with there are other possible ways to build a deck around his ability, cascade. I did some research on this triggered ability and everything I came across was the Aetherflux Reservoir combo, and honestly I didn't like because I play casually (and that combo is boring). I thought about putting some strong creatures coupled with +1/+1 spells to make a voltron deck, but I'm not sure since I don't know many cards that would "fit" cascade mechanic. I found some interesting enchants like Temur Ascendancy and Sunbird's Invocation. I'm still thinking if they might be good additions to the deck. Please share what you guys think! Thanks in advance.
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EDIT: A friend of mine has a very fun combat damage triggers based Yidris deck. Here's the list.
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I haven't considered storm cards because they aren't well viewed by casual groups but I'm gonna give them a try.
I noticed but I was thinking about using Yidris' ability to cast strong creatures and use voltron
I'd rather go with "wide damage" cards (cards that affect all the opponents)instead of just targetting one player, but since I prefer more casual groups I tend to consider these cards. Some cards came to my mind like Primeval Bounty, Primal Vigor and Doubling Season, but it seems that Yidris only supports storm strategies
Tamanoa - Welcome to the Jungle
Lists can be found here.