If you're going to be reanimating the targets exclusively, Ashen Rider is clearly the better option. But if it also doubles as a control finisher, I prefer Angel of Despair because it resolves about 2 turns faster than the Rider does. There's a big difference between reaching 7 mana and reaching 8 mana ...especially in non-green color combinations.
I have had Angel in my cube since its inception and have yet to see anyone hard cast it. Not many W/B control builds or those that get WWBB. So based on your comments wtwlf I will be making the swap for reanimation.
I'm limiting planeswalker in multicolor section to 1. I'll change my mind when they have 2 Ajani R/W level in the same color combination, but anyways. Both is not an option.
If you support Fires and want more diversity, go with Sarkhan Vol. If you like consistency, go with Xenagos. Gun to head, I would keep Sarkhan Vol because he's super explosive and infinitely more variety to the cube where Xenagos is just another dumb (but really good) token generator. Seriously, what other planeswalkers have 3 abilities that can just win you the game on the spot?
If you support Fires and want more diversity, go with Sarkhan Vol. If you like consistency, go with Xenagos. Gun to head, I would keep Sarkhan Vol because he's super explosive and infinitely more variety to the cube where Xenagos is just another dumb (but really good) token generator. Seriously, what other planeswalkers have 3 abilities that can just win you the game on the spot?
Xenagos has the higher intrinsic power level, but Sarkhan's abilities are more unique (often times the only place to find red/green anthems, fires effects or threaten effects for smaller cubes). You just have to decide how important his diverse range of effects is for your cube, or if you'd rather have another 'walker that plays like the Garruks do.
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An aggro-friendly White should run Elspeth, Knight-Errant + _________________
a) Ajani 3.0
b) Elspeth 3.0
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2 PWers per color.
An aggro-friendly White should run Elspeth, Knight-Errant + _________________
a) Ajani 3.0
b) Elspeth 3.0
1) Ajani
2) Exalted Angel, Hero of Bladehold, Restoration Angel
3) Thassa
4) Gatekeeper of Malakir
5) they are not at all the same but Bonfire is fun ehh.
Exalted Angel, Hero of Bladehold and Restoration Angel
Thassa. Might as well try it out for a bit.
Either a or b (both are pretty close in powerlevel) or c. Profane Command is nutty good.
Wildfire if you support the deck, Bonfire for randomly broken red spell in any deck.
I agree with all of these & would definitely run Gideon as the #2 white walker. Definitely cut Gatekeeper of Malakir as it was consistently very underwhelming. Not a fan of Wildfire but if you choose to support it & you like it then go ahead & run it.
I finally picked up a Craterhoof Behemoth. Green is ramp-heavy, and now my 6+ creatures are Primeval Titan, Hornet Queen, Krosan Tusker (not really a creature) and Woodfall Primus. Tusker is always useful but never overwhelming. (It's fun to play in response to Exhume, though!)
I finally picked up a Craterhoof Behemoth. Green is ramp-heavy, and now my 6+ creatures are Primeval Titan, Hornet Queen, Krosan Tusker (not really a creature) and Woodfall Primus. Tusker is always useful but never overwhelming. (It's fun to play in response to Exhume, though!)
Cut Tusker or Yeva for Behemoth for the serious upgrade. And yes, Hornet Queen into Craterhoof Behemoth does happen sometimes, and yes, it's as satisfying as you'd imagine.
It took some time for Craterhoof to catch on here (people were scared that it didn't have enough value and couldn't be reanimated) but it has performed very well since then.
Cutting Yeva/Tusker/Colossus/Deadbridge/Bramblecrush/Harmonize would be a good change.
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An aggro-friendly White should run Elspeth, Knight-Errant + _________________
a) Ajani 3.0
b) Elspeth 3.0
White 4 drops. Pick 3:
a) Exalted Angel
b) Hero of Bladehold
c) Ranger of Eos
d) Restoration Angel
e) Sublime Archangel
Flex Blue 3 drop:
a) Thassa, God of the Sea
b) Intuition
Hero's Downfall is 100% going in. From these options, what goes out?
a) Doom Blade
b) Ultimate Price
c) Keeper of Malakir
d) Profane Command
Red Finisher Spell:
a) Bonfire of the Damned
b) Wildfire?
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c) Gideon Jura or d) Ajani Goldmane
Both of those options are better than a or b.
Exalted Angel, Hero of Bladehold and Restoration Angel
Thassa. Might as well try it out for a bit.
Either a or b (both are pretty close in powerlevel) or c. Profane Command is nutty good.
Wildfire if you support the deck, Bonfire for randomly broken red spell in any deck.
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I would do Gideon Jura. If not, then Ajani 3.0
For white,
Exalted Angel, Hero of Bladehold and Restoration Angel
For blue, Thassa
For black, I'll cut the Keeper for sure.
For Red, I'll do Wildifre.
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1) Ajani
2) Exalted Angel, Hero of Bladehold, Restoration Angel
3) Thassa
4) Gatekeeper of Malakir
5) they are not at all the same but Bonfire is fun ehh.
I agree with all of these & would definitely run Gideon as the #2 white walker. Definitely cut Gatekeeper of Malakir as it was consistently very underwhelming. Not a fan of Wildfire but if you choose to support it & you like it then go ahead & run it.
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b) Elspeth 3.0
White 4 drops. Pick 3:
a) Exalted Angel
b) Hero of Bladehold
d) Restoration Angel
Flex Blue 3 drop:
a) Thassa, God of the Sea
Hero's Downfall is 100% going in. From these options, what goes out?
c) Keeper of Malakir
Red Finisher Spell:
a) Bonfire of the Damned
b) Wildfire?
The last is difficult - keep wildfire if you support the archetype. Otherwise the Bonfire.
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Or can I cut something like Yeva, Nature's Herald instead?
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Cut Tusker or Yeva for Behemoth for the serious upgrade. And yes, Hornet Queen into Craterhoof Behemoth does happen sometimes, and yes, it's as satisfying as you'd imagine.
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Cutting Yeva/Tusker/Colossus/Deadbridge/Bramblecrush/Harmonize would be a good change.
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Kird Ape
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I'd cut Sarkhan and either Ghor-Clan and Huntmaster. Probably Ghor-Clan, because it's not a sweet card like Huntmaster.
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Huntmaster is awesome, and Sarkhan is very unique. BB elf and Xenagos both have awesome raw power.
Of course, they all have to cost 4 mana, Wizards.
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