In all the times I've played her, and it's been too many to count, I've only had to sac her once and it was because I played living death and had enough zombies to be lethal coming into play, I won that game too. A phyrexian arena that draws 2-4 cards a turn is incredible. I find a lot of times smart opponents will kill her though.
I'm going to have to disagree for a couple reasons. First because the cards you'll draw are more valuable than the life unless you're really low or about to die. Second your general is a sac outlet if it does become and problem. Third I've run her in a deck that's all zombies, (look at the walking dead deck in my sig) and never had her kill me or lead to me dying. In your mind it looks scary but in real life it's not as bad as you think.
Interesting deck. Minor suggestion, Bloodgift Demon should probably be Graveborn Muse, because it's cheaper and gives you the opportunity to draw multiple cards because of your general and other zombies.
I've been playing EDH for a minute so I can tell you which cards are good and useful to Nath and which aren't. You're running a lot of cards that are good cards but not the best choices for this deck. Rather than me sit here and type every single one, feel free to look at the Nath list in my sig for ideas.
In addition to the draw you have Necropotence and Reliquary Tower would probably be really good here. Elve decks can dump their hands really quickly sometimes.Decree of pain and Regal force can lead to some massive draws and it would be a shame to let those cards go to waste
And yes, witn P-Titan coffers is definitely worth it. It leads to some stupid amounts of mana.
It looks like you have too much bounce and not enough counter magic/answers. Putting your list in alphabetical order will make it easier for people to see if you have certain cards and easier to respond. It also appears you don't have enough mana. I have a competitive mono blue deck in my sig that might be useful.
Mystical Tutor is a staple for me. Can't speak on enlightened because I have no white decks. Worldly has started out in a couple decks but it always ended up being removed for creature tutors that get the creature now and don't cause card disadvantage.
For me to even consider using lifegain it has to do something other than just gain life or be something like Miren, the Moaning Well. Some cards I like for life gain are
I've seen ruins played twice and eventhough the guy who played them was probably in about last place both times, another guy wastelanded them both times.
It's in the OP in a spoiler labeled pimpage.
And yes, witn P-Titan coffers is definitely worth it. It leads to some stupid amounts of mana.
- Exsanguinate
- Wurmcoil Engine
- Scavenging Ooze
- Sorin Markov
.Can you please make me a banner for my Nath of the Gilt-Leaf EDH deck?
Cards I want on there in no particular order are Farhaven Elf,Mikaeus, the Unhallowed,Birthing Pod,Woodfall Primus,Shriekmawand of course Lord Nath in the middle.
You have done a lot of great banners for me and I'm no rush, so take your time. Thanks again.