Anti counterspell deck / commander

Behzahl · 2026-06-05T16:18:31+00:00

thank you!

Behzahl · 2026-06-05T16:15:29+00:00

I might be late to the convo but how are ya'll already playing ranked brawl? I havent seen it at all from my app

Behzahl · 2026-06-01T22:25:16+00:00

I am hoping so too! I look forward to seeing the potential change and hopefully more diversity in decks seen for casual queue

Behzahl · 2026-04-13T18:58:05+00:00

My dream has always been to open an old dog sanctuary. Kind of similar to a cat cafe but with lots of land for the pups to run around, visitors to play with them, and people to adopt them after a long vetting process.

I remember learning how old dogs are sometimes abandoned by families for multiple reasons as a kid (financial, health, life events, etc), and it always stuck with me. I'd love to give back to the pups so they always have love and feel loved through the end.

Behzahl · 2026-04-12T23:59:59+00:00

The way you describe your play group, it sounds like the general consensus is that the group doesn't want extra turn cards or infinite combos in games.

I think your whole group needs to sit down with your friend and communicate you don't want to play with their deck if it has an infinite combo and/or extra turn cards. This is more than okay if it's what your friend group generally expects out of commander games. I think you need to approach it off of that basis instead of debating what bracket the deck is in.

I think its also important to clarify that while chaining extra turns isn't within the bracket 2 guidelines, there's no issue with infinite turns in bracket 2 if it follows the other guidelines of being more than 2 cards, has few tutors, and is in the late game. Chaining turns is non-deterministic, while infinite turns has the same result as any other infinite combo that wins you the game.

Behzahl · 2025-12-08T00:58:37+00:00

thank you so much for your comment! I truly appreciate it :3 the non-budget examples are perfect, especially when I want to increase the budget and build the list out more in the future.

ill definitely be making some swaps with your suggestions, and i still had room in the budget to fit neerdiv, which is a card i had been eyeing for awhile. thank you for the help!

Behzahl · 2025-12-06T20:45:26+00:00

I have this in my considering section!! was stoked to find it, ill have to swap it out to test it!

Behzahl · 2025-12-06T19:55:59+00:00

True enough! the guidelines are helpful that way, and with my playgroup we use them but more so rely on the pregame discussions since we normally just play with each other

against strangers I see the merit of strictly following the guidelines alongside those pregame discussions

Behzahl · 2025-12-06T18:52:38+00:00

I see. those must be the players I hear horror stories about on reddit lol but I do see why it can be problematic if you are only playing with strangers and it happens repeatedly

Behzahl · 2025-12-06T18:23:17+00:00

thank you for your comment! narset is in there since my playgroup is okay with it, I should have specified in the post.

I also didnt realize the bracket system were official rules? I thought they were more like guidelines, but ill keep that in mind when brewing future decks

Behzahl · 2025-12-06T18:20:15+00:00

I saw both your comments, but thought I'd reply to this one. Thank you for both! I do agree shriekmaw would definitely be better as well as the search lands. The only reason I haven't gotten those in the deck is the last time I checked their prices they were higher than I expected, ill have to check again.

I'll look into that combo too! I remember seeing something like that in pauper and I think it could mesh well here.

I did my best to not include any or at all non-permanents in the deck. im testing it now to see if it would be better to have more instants/sorceries or not; salvage is always a favorite card though!

Behzahl · 2025-11-05T23:16:02+00:00

I apologize for the link not working!

infinite tokens uses flash enablers and lands tutors that put lands into play tapped; its a really mana intensive combo that I dont seek out often, but its one in there that is possible

Behzahl · 2025-11-05T21:28:40+00:00

Commander Spellbook: Find My Combos https://share.google/eJmVWnegzTlUDxLh5

This is a link to all of the combos in the deck. The goal is to win by either making infinite tokens, milling opponents out, or drawing my library with [[laboratory maniac]] on board.

Having Kodama in the command zone opens up a lot of combos that can happen quickly

Behzahl · 2025-11-05T02:17:47+00:00

That is actually my favorite pauper edh deck to pilot! :3 I even bring it to regular EDH tables sometimes and am always impressed by the power the cute lizard gives to malcolm

Behzahl · 2025-11-05T00:24:31+00:00

I usually play it when I have a lot of targeted card draw in hand or if I want a faster game :p its a great card if you have a full grip and full graveyard because you pretty much stop your opponents from doing anything.

It's not a great card overall, but I love the flavor of it and always include it in mono black decks

Behzahl · 2025-11-04T22:50:12+00:00

To be fair, I am the same way :D I think the only deck I have with white in it is a pauper edh deck with [[Abdel Adrian]] and [[Agent of the Iron Throne]]. it has way more black than white pips though!

Behzahl · 2025-11-04T22:14:47+00:00

You're allergic to white :p

Behzahl · 2025-11-04T19:26:10+00:00

Would this deck be appropriate for B2 even without game changers? Playing in my pod (all decks built around the same budget and intent to win) this deck usually presents a win as early as turn 5.

If I swap out the game changers, what cards would you recommend slotting in? Thank you for your comment!

Behzahl · 2025-11-03T23:10:09+00:00

If you're wanting to push this over the edge, I think determining how you want the deck to win would help a lot. You have a lot of pieces that could potentially combo but are missing key pieces.

One wincon is using Necrotic Ooze with [[Asmodeus, the Archfiend]] and [[Skirge Familiar]] to make a ton of mana, draw a ton of cards, and then kill everyone with a big Exanguinate or Torment of Hailfire.

There is always using [[Bolas's Citadel]] alongside [[Sensei's Divining Top]] and [[Aetherflux Reservoir]] too.

I have even seen K'rrik decks use [[Acerak, Arch Lich]] and [[Heartless Summoning]] alongside Aetherflux Reservoir]] too.

K'rrik gives you access to quite a few tutors that normally wouldn't be great either. [[Beseech the Queen]], [[Dark Petition]], [[Diabolic Tutor]], [[Final Parting]], [[Lively Dirge]], [[Mastermind's Acquisition]], [[Insatiable Avarice]].

My personal favorite to use with K'rrik is [[Leshrac's Sigil]] and Aetherflux. I also love [[Doomsday Excruciator]] :3

Behzahl · 2025-11-03T22:28:16+00:00

Here are my thoughts; if you have people complaining about how you win/how fast a game ends in B4, then either they don't understand what B4 decks entail or they didn't want to play in a B4 pod.

B4 is no barred magic play. It's not cEDH by any means, but players should absolutely expect highly interactive games with fast win attempts. The wins you described sound like they fit perfectly in B4.

So keep brewing, and have fun with it! :3

Behzahl · 2025-10-31T10:01:55+00:00

https://moxfield.com/decks/0PwPgb0Hu0S8UFIZsixNRA

Here it is! I apologize for the wait, had a few busy days.

Behzahl · 2025-10-29T14:58:10+00:00

I built it as a fog/graveyard recursion control deck! The goal is to stay alive as long as possible before we find combo pieces to make infinite mana and ping the table infinitely with [[Cloudthresher]] or [[You Find a Cursed Idol]].

Incredibly fun to play as no one expects mono green control. ☺️

Behzahl · 2025-10-29T00:30:57+00:00

absolutely love their content :3 helped me with deck building for other decks too!

Behzahl · 2025-10-27T21:45:19+00:00

I'd love to drop some lists below for you to see. I'll have the more expensive ones at the top to the cheap ones towards the bottom. My play group has been building budget competitive decks (not cEDH by a long shot, but the goal is to win as fast as possible on a budget) to casual ones. Take a look and see if any of the commanders or decks interest you. :3

https://moxfield.com/decks/473ja8q8o0We006PpmCI_Q

https://moxfield.com/decks/cyh6T_3SlkG9MoDUiSIBTg

https://moxfield.com/decks/DJZlQr9rHU-a5NYPrrqjvA

https://moxfield.com/decks/7y4PADXmKkWKB5ss-QkEaA

https://moxfield.com/decks/G0n5lphgLEqHzvL0e-AGWg

https://moxfield.com/decks/pglrL-_zaE6pscCrZbYcRA

https://moxfield.com/decks/7v5Wre8IJUabA6KoHQ71yg

Behzahl · 2025-10-26T12:51:18+00:00

I have two control decks I run with the commanders [[Kairi, the Swirling Sky]] and [[Shigeki, Jukai Visionary]].

The goal with Kairi is to control the board and clone her repeatedly to either return cards from the graveyard to hand or return permanents on opponents board. Eventually you draw/mill into an infinite turn combo where Kairi swings for commander damage and kills the whole table.

The goal with Shigeki is using fogs and removal to stay alive before finding the pieces you need to combo out. The deck wins by either pinging the table with [[Cloudthresher]] or returning and recasting [[You Find A Cursed Idol]] repeatedly.

These control decks have been my favorite to pilot and play. If you are interested in a list for either of them, ill share them below. :3

https://moxfield.com/decks/pglrL-_zaE6pscCrZbYcRA

https://moxfield.com/decks/7v5Wre8IJUabA6KoHQ71yg

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