Hey guys this is a really noob question, but I am still new to the syndicate, so while I was play testing this deck with a friend, he asked me if ghost council racks up commander death counters from using his ability, since he does exile himself from the game. I didn't know how to answer his question, so I decided to post it here for the more experienced to take a whack at it. I'm pretty sure he doesn't which is why so many people choose to use the council but a clarification would be awesome. thanks guys!!
The "commander tax" is increased only for every time you "cast" your general from the "command zone", not whenever he is "exiled". Two different zones and you're not casting him, he's just returning to play from exile.
. As for Knight Captain, Sheoldred and Necromancy. What would you recommend taking those out for?
I hate recommending cuts......
What I've seen from Blind Obedience so far is that it doesn't impact a multiplayer board enough to overcome the aggression that it draws. So, probably that, Field of Souls, and Bloodline Keeper or High Priest.
Ok, I'm halfway over my flu now. At least I can sit up for a half hour or so without feeling like death. Man, next year I'm gettin a flu shot, this sucks.
I should note that you may want to take a look at the Ghost Council build in my sig. I've recently done lots of updates to the section on combos/tricks, and it has a lot of them that translate very well into Teysa. I maintain/update that thread a lot more than this one.
Prices fluctuate wildly with sources and over time. I just plug them into decksstats.net and it gives me a price. I just plugged that one in again and (minus commander and basics) it came in at $77.
I'm kind of a new-comer when it comes to the MTGSalvation boards...
My sincere apologies for not getting back to you. I came down with the Norwalk Virus yesterday and I'm barely able to sit up. It might be a few days before I'm well enough to give a complete response, but I promise that I will as soon as I feel better.
THIS MY DREAM DECK! I have been following this form for a long time (read all 55 pages), but decided to finally act on it and make this account (and the deck!). I am starting with the budget deck, then ill work my way up piece by piece... which might take a little while.. haha. Do have any suggestions on what changes i should make early on? I will be saving card by card tell it is complete haha.
Awesome, man. Welcome to the Orzhov Syndicate!
Budget is fine, the Orzhov will see that you have everything you need and help you along the way, just sign here
That $66 list is a pretty good place to start...
Keep the lands simple at first to fully take advantage of Emeria, the Sky Ruin. Prioritize getting the sac lands - High Market and Phyrexian Tower when you can.
You might decide up front if you want to go with the Grave Pact package as it's a bit of an investment if done right. I'm kind of enjoying how my deck is running without that package for now.
When you get your initial build up and running, post the list here and we'll all have a look.
An alternative is cast Necropotence, your opponent casts Faith's Fetters, and you lose the game. (I actually did that once to a guy - it was hilarious). Or you can cast it, get Mindslavered, and lose the game. Of course, those are worst case scenarios. Really, though, it can be a great draw engine, provided you have a life buffer.
Now I'm going to be paranoid
Fortunately, I haven't seen anyone run Mindslaver for a long time, and I'm the ony one that runs Fetters that I know of.
Blackjack have you gotten to play your list much more or has the allure of the Ghost Council pulled you away from it a bit?
Lol, yeah... I haven't been able to play much of this one lately because of new set changes to my GCO. And my new-ish Rasputin and Stonebrow..... and my newest of all - Karador.
Plus my first new standard deck in a long while, putting together a modern deck, and just built a couple new pauper decks.
Pm me the addy, I can have them in the mail on Friday.
The "commander tax" is increased only for every time you "cast" your general from the "command zone", not whenever he is "exiled". Two different zones and you're not casting him, he's just returning to play from exile.
Yeah, I'll give that one a shot next time I run across a copy.
Lol, well played.
I hate recommending cuts......
What I've seen from Blind Obedience so far is that it doesn't impact a multiplayer board enough to overcome the aggression that it draws. So, probably that, Field of Souls, and Bloodline Keeper or High Priest.
For Ref.... Nope! Chuck Teysa
Artifact
1xAshnod's Altar
1xBlasting Station
1xEldrazi Monument
1xExpedition Map
1xPhyrexian Altar
1xSkullclamp
1xSol Ring
Creature
1xAcademy Rector
1xBloodghast
1xBloodline Keeper
1xBraids, Cabal Minion
1xButcher of Malakir
1xDimir House Guard
1xElesh Norn, Grand Ceno..
1xEndrek Sahr, Master Br..
1xFalkenrath Noble
1xGeist-Honored Monk
1xGlory
1xGrave Titan
1xHero of Bladehold
1xHigh Priest of Penance
1xMentor of the Meek
1xMindslicer
1xMirror Entity
1xNether Traitor
1xObzedat, Ghost Council
1xReassembling Skeleton
1xSadistic Hypnotist
1xSkeletal Vampire
1xSoul's Attendant
1xSpringjack Shepherd
1xSun Titan
1xSuture Priest
1xTreasury Thrull
1xTwilight Drover
1xWurmcoil Engine
Enchantment
1xAttrition
1xBlack Market
1xBlind Obedience
1xCathars' Crusade
1xDarkest Hour
1xDebtors' Knell
1xField of Souls
1xGrave Pact
1xIntangible Virtue
1xNecromancer's Covenant
1xNo Mercy
1xPrison Term
Instant
1xEnlightened Tutor
1xPath to Exile
1xSwords to Plowshares
1xUnmake
Planeswalker
1xSorin, Lord of Innistr..
Sorcery
1xDamnation
1xDemonic Tutor
1xDiabolic Intent
1xDread Return
1xIdyllic Tutor
1xIncreasing Ambition
1xMerciless Eviction
1xUnburial Rites
1xVictimize
1xWrath of God
Tribal
1xBitterblossom
Land
1xCommand Tower
1xEmeria, the Sky Ruin
1xHigh Market
1xIsolated Chapel
1xKor Haven
1xOrzhov Guildgate
1xPhyrexian Tower
13xPlains
1xSerra's Sanctum
11xSwamp
1xTainted Field
1xTemple of the False God
1xVault of the Archangel
Nice, token heavy, "grindy" build.
I should note that you may want to take a look at the Ghost Council build in my sig. I've recently done lots of updates to the section on combos/tricks, and it has a lot of them that translate very well into Teysa. I maintain/update that thread a lot more than this one.
I'm assuming Godless Shrine and Marsh Flats are just waiting to be acquired.
Knight-Captain of Eos could be pretty useful in here
Sheoldred, Whispering One and Necromancy look like auto-includes too.
Prices fluctuate wildly with sources and over time. I just plug them into decksstats.net and it gives me a price. I just plugged that one in again and (minus commander and basics) it came in at $77.
I've been enjoying him since the ban was lifted, he mini-combos with so much of our stuff. Vizkopa Guildmage plays really well with him.
My sincere apologies for not getting back to you. I came down with the Norwalk Virus yesterday and I'm barely able to sit up. It might be a few days before I'm well enough to give a complete response, but I promise that I will as soon as I feel better.
I'd like a testing report on her.
Awesome, man. Welcome to the Orzhov Syndicate!
Budget is fine, the Orzhov will see that you have everything you need and help you along the way, just sign here
That $66 list is a pretty good place to start...
Keep the lands simple at first to fully take advantage of Emeria, the Sky Ruin. Prioritize getting the sac lands - High Market and Phyrexian Tower when you can.
You might decide up front if you want to go with the Grave Pact package as it's a bit of an investment if done right. I'm kind of enjoying how my deck is running without that package for now.
When you get your initial build up and running, post the list here and we'll all have a look.
Now I'm going to be paranoid
Fortunately, I haven't seen anyone run Mindslaver for a long time, and I'm the ony one that runs Fetters that I know of.
Lol, yeah... I haven't been able to play much of this one lately because of new set changes to my GCO. And my new-ish Rasputin and Stonebrow..... and my newest of all - Karador.
Plus my first new standard deck in a long while, putting together a modern deck, and just built a couple new pauper decks.
I've got tooo da* many decks!