Good input. Especially about the "weak" colors and combinations.
Since mono decks will always be limited to their characteristics it's no wonder W can't compete. Some fast weenie/token commander propably could make up for the lacking CA. But since even Brimaz, King of Oreskos is too slow, i dunno. Maybe something like Geist of Saint Traft that goes wide with 1/1 spirits instead or something.
GR, UR, BR, RW, GW, WB, UB, ... so many overlooked color combinations that could use some fresh commanders. BR is such a cool flavorful thing, yet there isn't a convincing commander.
With typical 5C decks in mind i wonder what the 4C decks will bring. Unless they are well defined they could be very much alike and good stuff again. Would be a waste of a whole release.
Bored of seing her. One of those cards that will always find a way into decks even if painfully off theme. Bored of seing her hit the field waiting for her to be exiled, saced, bounced of -Xed or that Planar Cleansing/MLD to finish the game...
Reading the above posts, once again i wonder why north americans build their houses of cardboard and wood. I mean, it's not like they would profit from more solid builds. Wildfires, Hurricanes and Earthquakes aren't that common... smh
I'm wondering what that rational behind the suggestion to cut Gauntlet of Power it's one of the "High Tide" effects that makes the deck so explosive. So much so that I'm thinking to also adding in Zendikar Resurgent (this one actually might be better since it turns the dorks, etc into cantrips.
Unravel and Deglamer are hawt! Definitely going to try and find room for them if I can.
I wouldn't cut Gauntlet of Power for good, but swap it for Caged Sun instead. For one mana more you'll get the same effect without the limitations on basics and even more important, you'd get the effect onesidedly. Dictate of Karametra has the slight advantage over the Gauntlets, that you could flash it in eot before your turn and avoid your opponents taking advantage. Zendikar Resurgent follows the same path, but i'm unsure about it's effectiveness. 27 creatures isn't particularly high and 5GG is rather expensive. It's one sided though and i'd always go for that.
Glad to see you like the instant tucks. I didn't see anyone playing them, but i think they are no brainers in EDH.
Thanks for the reply - Also, awesome name man, I lol'd hard once it hit me.
Thanks, bud.
Reasonable thoughts you had there. I wonder what you're up to with Stone-Seeder Hierophant, untap Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx or Gaea's Cradle? Hmm, i feel like you're taking chances with that. Its potential without them is rather limited and summoning sickness is a thing. Amulet of Vigor could be an option though. Enhances your ramp spells, especially Animist's Awakening if you get to run it.
The most brutal one i ever faced was Teferi, Temporal Archmage. Not only was it really well built, but very well played too. The moment the commander hit the board we were in a hard to beat head lock.
I've seen Hokori, Dust Drinker a few times, but i felt like U turns any Stax build worse because counters secure that key pieces will resolve.
The moment it got spoiled i knew it's gonna find a place in my Brago, King Eternal deck. Might not be as crazy as Reality Acid, but still greater than Darksteel Mutation.
Since mono decks will always be limited to their characteristics it's no wonder W can't compete. Some fast weenie/token commander propably could make up for the lacking CA. But since even Brimaz, King of Oreskos is too slow, i dunno. Maybe something like Geist of Saint Traft that goes wide with 1/1 spirits instead or something.
GR, UR, BR, RW, GW, WB, UB, ... so many overlooked color combinations that could use some fresh commanders. BR is such a cool flavorful thing, yet there isn't a convincing commander.
With typical 5C decks in mind i wonder what the 4C decks will bring. Unless they are well defined they could be very much alike and good stuff again. Would be a waste of a whole release.
Mono
B - Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
R - Purphoros, God of the Forge
U - Arcum Dagsson
G - Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
W - Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
0 - Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Dual
WU - Brago, King Eternal
BG - Meren of Clan Nel Toth
GR - Wort, the Raidmother
GU - Ezuri, Claw of Progress
UR - Mizzix of the Izmagnus
BR - Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
WB - Karlov of the Ghost Council
RW - Aurelia, the Warleader
GW - Gaddock Teeg
UB - Phenax, God of Deception
Multi
BRG - Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
WUB - Zur the Enchanter
URW - Narset, Enlightened Master
URG - Animar, Soul of Elements
UBR - Marchesa, the Black Rose
GWU - Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
WBR - Kaalia of the Vast
BGW - Ghave, Guru of Spores
BGU - Tasigur, the Golden Fang
RGW - Marath, Will of the Wild
5C
WUBRG - Progenitus
When i read Death Pits of Rath i instantly thought of Goblin Sharpshooter, Deathbringer Thoctar and Endbringer. I could see synergies in casual Kaervek the Merciless, Lyzolda, the Blood Witch, Olivia Voldaren or Tymaret, the Murder King builds.
Setessan Tactics, Dromoka's Command, Temur Charm, Unnatural Aggression, Pit Fight, Swift Kick, Dissension in the Ranks and Triangle of War are great for their instant speed.
Prey Upon, Savage Punch, Epic Confrontation, Time to Feed, Wild Instincts, Hunt the Weak, Blood Feud and Rivals' Duel lack instant speed, but fit the theme.
Gruul Ragebeast, Scab-Clan Giant, Nessian Wilds Ravager might not be Dragons, but are on theme.
Yet, in a vacuum a great card ofc.
Karador, Ghost Chieftain & Meren of Clan Nel Toth are abvious possibilities but they the aren't running your tokens and will make you a target.
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet is strong af, but tbh, her best builds are too oppressive and controlish for "real" casual enviroments. I really like Liliana, Heretical Healer, but i'd prefer Sidisi, Brood Tyrant.
ps. totally forgot about EDM. Gisa and Geralf do have nice Zombie focus and could be fitting casual power levels.
Zendikar Resurgent follows the same path, but i'm unsure about it's effectiveness. 27 creatures isn't particularly high and 5GG is rather expensive. It's one sided though and i'd always go for that.
Glad to see you like the instant tucks. I didn't see anyone playing them, but i think they are no brainers in EDH.
Reasonable thoughts you had there. I wonder what you're up to with Stone-Seeder Hierophant, untap Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx or Gaea's Cradle? Hmm, i feel like you're taking chances with that. Its potential without them is rather limited and summoning sickness is a thing. Amulet of Vigor could be an option though. Enhances your ramp spells, especially Animist's Awakening if you get to run it.
Concerning removal Nature's Claim is fine, but tbh i prefer Unravel the Æther and Deglamer, as both can tuck instructible stuff as well, such as pesky gods or Blightsteel Colossus. Beast Within and Song of the Dryads are flexible options i wouldn't wanna miss. With all the graveyard shenanigans going on Repopulate is vastly overlooked and can always be cycled if you're running out of gas.
I don't know your meta, but at least in mine Wrap in Vigor is great, since Damnation, Wrath of God and Toxic Deluge don't see too much play. One of my favorite comebacks to board wipes is Fresh Meat.
Cards i'd consider cutting:
Kodama's Reach as a functional reprint of Cultivate should find it's way in propably any G deck. Explosive Vegetation arguably too. With all the mana stuff Animist's Awakening - especially with Spell Mastery! - and Boundless Realms to a lesser extend could be great.
Momentous Fall is a slightly better Life's Legacy, despite the fact it has higher CMC it's instant speed, so you could use it in response.
Out of all big mana dorks Karametra's Acolyte generates the most mana. Even more considering your deck is only fairly elvish. Elvish Archdruid and Wirewood Channeler would make good additions too and Thousand-Year Elixir is strictly brutal with any of the mentioned.
I've seen Hokori, Dust Drinker a few times, but i felt like U turns any Stax build worse because counters secure that key pieces will resolve.