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  • posted a message on Which Dominaria legendary creatures seem underrated as a commander but still viable?
    Quote from Spider_Waif »
    As far as I can tell, there's just about zero hype and discussion for Adeliz, the Cinder Wind and, while he's definitely nothing insane, I think he could make for a pretty fun deck. The only "anthem on cast trigger" effect seen on a commander thus far is Anax and Cymede, but they severely restrict the type of card that can trigger it.

    I think he'd best be built as a control deck that has an innate way to close out a game quickly. When you can pump utility creatures like Aether Adept with Cryptic Command, that could lead to a pretty nasty deck.

    His ability kind of screams "storm" but you don't need to be casting a dozen spells per turn to get a good effect. Damage amplifiers (additional combats, additional turns, double strike, etc.,) having additional wizards, removing blockers/giving evasion, and more will also increase the effectiveness of the wizard beatdown. However, I wouldn't want to weigh the deck down with too many aggro tools, there will definitely be a balancing act between control spells (which can pump your wizards anyway) and the damage amplifiers (which win you the game, but not always when your creatures are primarily 1/3's and 2/2's and you have no tokens.) I'd also be hesitant to include lots of cantrips, even all the combat trick ones, when there will already be trouble including cards for control, aggro, and wizard tribal.

    The +x/+x lets your wizards survive red board wipes like Anger of the Gods. If you can cast two instants/sorceries beforehand, Anger of the Gods won't kill any of your creatures and will be able to clear out the majority of blockers. Lots of those is probably the best way to ensure that damage gets through.


    I am also interested in Adeliz, the Cinder Wind, though I wish there were some wizard token generators because I feel the deck I have in mind is too vulnerable to board wipes.

    P.S I am pretty sure Adeliz, the Cinder Wind is a girl.
    Posted in: Commander (EDH)
  • posted a message on Mothership spoilers 8/17 - Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast and Leovold, Emissary of Trest
    And I've found my next commander.
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
  • posted a message on [FTV] From the Vault: Angels
    Love the new artwork on Iridescent Angel looks fantastic.
    Didn't see Exalted Angel coming.
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
  • posted a message on [FTV] From the Vault: Angels
    I personally want a reprint of Reya Dawnbringer with Steve Argyle art as she was the first angel in my collection and holds a special place in my deck even if she isn't that great compared to others. Unfortunate that its highly unlikely to happen due to her reprint in Conspiracy coupled with her lack of popularity and impact in the game.
    Posted in: The Rumor Mill
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