FS always gives you at least 1 in EDH. My point is that you probably always run into a blue or black deck, so it's a colored mana rock for 2. I don't like CIPT mana rocks that only create colorless.
I was thinking that cards like Heartless Summoning would work well with the creatures that you just want to die to trigger Vela's ability. Also Perilous Myr plays well with Myr Retriever and Mimic Vat. Havengul Lich might be another cute creature to have in the deck, but that's just my two cents. I really lke the deck and was thinking of getting into Commander when I saw Vela.
FS always gives you at least 1 in EDH. My point is that you probably always run into a blue or black deck, so it's a colored mana rock for 2. I don't like CIPT mana rocks that only create colorless.
Sorry for not getting back to you. The 2 mana CIPT thing reminded me of the Diamonds from way back when, and I don't mind them too much, actually. Might go with those...
I was thinking that cards like Heartless Summoning would work well with the creatures that you just want to die to trigger Vela's ability. Also Perilous Myr plays well with Myr Retriever and Mimic Vat. Havengul Lich might be another cute creature to have in the deck, but that's just my two cents. I really lke the deck and was thinking of getting into Commander when I saw Vela.
I did pull a Heartless, maybe...I'd need to check how much of the deck would auto-die.
Is that Retriever/Perilous combo an infinite combo? Heartless makes them free, but also auto-die...Oh, no, not infinite. With something else, I'm sure it would go infinite /facepalm. That's why the Vat is there, right? And this is actually the kinda deck I wouldn't mind putting vat in, since it actually kinda matches thematically etc. Now that Lich has dropped in price, maybe I'll pick one up again (I traded it and other things to my zombie playing buddy when it was still expensive for a Prime Time).
How would the evoke trigger work on Mulldrifter and Shriekmaw? Would you pay the evoke cost and the creature would hit the battlefield then leave, triggering Vela's ability?
How would the evoke trigger work on Mulldrifter and Shriekmaw? Would you pay the evoke cost and the creature would hit the battlefield then leave, triggering Vela's ability?
Simply put...
You cast Mulldrifter let's say, for its' evoke cost. It enters the battlefield, triggering the draw two (otherwise it would be slightly pointless having evoke). Because you paid for the evoke, it's then sacrificed after the ETB ability. Because it's going to the graveyard IE leaving the battlefield, Vela triggers.
You can go ask in the Rulings forum for a much more detailed version, lol.
Ooh, I just read the rulings on evoke and didn't realize that cards like Havengul Lich can cast creatures for their evoke costs even while in the graveyard. That's pretty saucy.
Thran Lens is a cute trick with Vela, haven't seen it mentioned yet. It may vary in usefulness depending on how many artifact creatures you run but you'll definitely get some weird looks from your opponents.
I didn't see Psychosis Crawler in your list. Not sure of he's pricey or not, but he cleans house in my Sygg deck so I can only imagine how good he'd be here
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Thran Lens is a cute trick with Vela, haven't seen it mentioned yet. It may vary in usefulness depending on how many artifact creatures you run but you'll definitely get some weird looks from your opponents.
I didn't see Psychosis Crawler in your list. Not sure of he's pricey or not, but he cleans house in my Sygg deck so I can only imagine how good he'd be here
Lens is cute. Who knows...
Uh, the only related thing is that Crawler and Vela both ping people. I don't have any wheels or anything in the deck.
I meant he's a big ol' beatstick that's semi-unblockable with Vela out. I doubt you'll be lacking for cards in hand to make him big what with Skullclamp and all. The ping for drawing is just an added bonus.
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So, I mentioned earlier or at some point when she spoiled or something, lol, that at max it'd be maybe 5 counterspells in the deck; the two good tucks and w/e else floated my fancy. I pulled a Rewind or two from M13, and I like it. Wouldn't mind having a drop for it.
I've found that Scuttlemutt is really good in my deck, he's a Manalith on a stick and can do cool things with Vela. I like to make her some color the defender doesn't have and swing for Commander damage sometimes. Plus he seems to fit in with your robot theme.
I've found that Scuttlemutt is really good in my deck, he's a Manalith on a stick and can do cool things with Vela. I like to make her some color the defender doesn't have and swing for Commander damage sometimes. Plus he seems to fit in with your robot theme.
...That ain't a half bad idea, lol. And I even have a Scuttlemutt somewhere in my labyrinthine box of cards.
This deck is way down low on my list of priorities though. Just FYI.
I am working on my own build for a Vela EDH deck. I was wondering if you have changed the deck at all. How is it playing post-RTR? Any new deck additions?
I am working on my own build for a Vela EDH deck. I was wondering if you have changed the deck at all. How is it playing post-RTR? Any new deck additions?
I never really had any of the cards, TBH. Half the stuff I post is just theorycraft.
I never really had any of the cards, TBH. Half the stuff I post is just theorycraft.
Ah, well. I like this deck. A lot. It is different from my Vela build, but I love the artifact theme. Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas would be a nice inclusion in the deck.
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Sorry for not getting back to you. The 2 mana CIPT thing reminded me of the Diamonds from way back when, and I don't mind them too much, actually. Might go with those...
I did pull a Heartless, maybe...I'd need to check how much of the deck would auto-die.
Is that Retriever/Perilous combo an infinite combo? Heartless makes them free, but also auto-die...Oh, no, not infinite. With something else, I'm sure it would go infinite /facepalm. That's why the Vat is there, right? And this is actually the kinda deck I wouldn't mind putting vat in, since it actually kinda matches thematically etc. Now that Lich has dropped in price, maybe I'll pick one up again (I traded it and other things to my zombie playing buddy when it was still expensive for a Prime Time).
So, maybe Charcoal Diamond and Sky Diamond, Coastal Piracy still, Myr Retriever and Perilous Myr, Mimic Vat, Havengul Lich are all possibilities.
Thanks for the input everyone.
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Simply put...
You cast Mulldrifter let's say, for its' evoke cost. It enters the battlefield, triggering the draw two (otherwise it would be slightly pointless having evoke). Because you paid for the evoke, it's then sacrificed after the ETB ability. Because it's going to the graveyard IE leaving the battlefield, Vela triggers.
You can go ask in the Rulings forum for a much more detailed version, lol.
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I was always a fan of decks that could abuse cards like Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder. I think this would be better here.
I didn't see Psychosis Crawler in your list. Not sure of he's pricey or not, but he cleans house in my Sygg deck so I can only imagine how good he'd be here
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Hmm. He's interesting at least. Will think on him.
Lens is cute. Who knows...
Uh, the only related thing is that Crawler and Vela both ping people. I don't have any wheels or anything in the deck.
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--- Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief --- Ghoulcaller Gisa --- Akroma, Angel of Fury --- Titania, Protector of Argoth ---
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"Gotta have opposites dark and light, light and dark in painting. It's like in life. Gotta have a little sadness once in a while so you know when the good times come." -Bob Ross
So, I mentioned earlier or at some point when she spoiled or something, lol, that at max it'd be maybe 5 counterspells in the deck; the two good tucks and w/e else floated my fancy. I pulled a Rewind or two from M13, and I like it. Wouldn't mind having a drop for it.
--- Meren of Clan Nel Toth --- Jhoira of the Ghitu --- Prime Speaker Zegana ---
--- Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief --- Ghoulcaller Gisa --- Akroma, Angel of Fury --- Titania, Protector of Argoth ---
...That ain't a half bad idea, lol. And I even have a Scuttlemutt somewhere in my labyrinthine box of cards.
This deck is way down low on my list of priorities though. Just FYI.
--- Meren of Clan Nel Toth --- Jhoira of the Ghitu --- Prime Speaker Zegana ---
--- Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief --- Ghoulcaller Gisa --- Akroma, Angel of Fury --- Titania, Protector of Argoth ---
I never really had any of the cards, TBH. Half the stuff I post is just theorycraft.
--- Meren of Clan Nel Toth --- Jhoira of the Ghitu --- Prime Speaker Zegana ---
--- Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief --- Ghoulcaller Gisa --- Akroma, Angel of Fury --- Titania, Protector of Argoth ---
Ah, well. I like this deck. A lot. It is different from my Vela build, but I love the artifact theme. Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas would be a nice inclusion in the deck.