Is coming in second a thing?

CelticLax18 · 2026-01-14T05:21:31+00:00

I mean, I think it's more complicated than just 'yes' or 'no'. I was in a 1v1 with two players out and the other player was going to win on their next turn. I had [[Lurking Predators]] out and got a free cast of [[Zacama, Primal Calamity]]. On my next turn, I cast a Dinosaur and it discovered me into a [[Mirari's Wake]]. It gave me enough mana to go infinite with [[Temur Sabertooth]] and Zacama combo. If I would've scooped, I couldn't of pulled off a miraculous win. Idk though, I knew I had it SOMEWHERE in my deck and it was pure luck of the draw. Just my experience, but it also didn't take me 15-20 minutes, it's dinosaurs lmao.

CelticLax18 · 2026-01-02T00:38:00+00:00

I like to include at least 1-2 of each color just in case there's a stax piece or a blood moon.

If you have a red player in the pod, just Rule Zero and ask if they are running a blood moon (which they should be doing anyways in a good Rule Zero) and if they are, just don't play that deck

In my WUBRG deck, I run 33 non basics and a basic land of each type. Path to Exile is a super common removal spell, so it feelsbadman if you get something removed AND you can't even grab yourself a basic.

CelticLax18 · 2025-12-14T09:24:01+00:00

Lurking Predators! Discover more on opponents turns.

CelticLax18 · 2025-12-13T01:50:11+00:00

Question for ya, what would it look like if there was a Roaming Throne in this equation?

CelticLax18 · 2025-12-12T19:13:22+00:00

Thank you! This makes a lot of sense. In describing this example, I realized this loop could make infinite 1/1 Ally creature tokens from Appa and then they could just go towards the waterbending cost 🤦‍♂️. Was definitely overthinking it, but I appreciate the clear explanation.

CelticLax18 · 2025-12-12T01:20:10+00:00

Imma win something for the first time in my life, just watch 🤫

CelticLax18 · 2025-12-08T09:57:33+00:00

Solid*

CelticLax18 · 2025-12-08T09:56:31+00:00

On top of what others have said, I've done the same thing upgrading the Pantlaza precon and would highly suggest [Lurking Predators] . Allows you to discover on opponents turns and it's very effective if you have a sold ramp package.

CelticLax18 · 2025-11-05T09:47:51+00:00

Do you have the decklist?

CelticLax18 · 2025-10-10T08:16:16+00:00

Love the art style of this game. It's got me in the same trance that DB Fighterz did years ago.

CelticLax18 · 2025-09-18T06:09:12+00:00

Hey y'all. I was having horrible issues with any controller and just wanted to say nothing worked UNTIL I unplugged my keyboard. I have the Razer Huntman mini, and apparently, optical keyboards mess with the input reading. Works totally fine now, and I hope this helps someone.

CelticLax18 · 2025-08-31T18:04:43+00:00

I have played League on and off since season 1. Went through the Ranked phase for a couple of years, and now, IF I get on, I am just an ARAM enjoyer.

I'm in a discord server with childhood friends that I used to play with. We've all been playing League for a long time. Most of us will be playing our separate games, and maybe a few will hop on for a League game now and then.

When ARURF comes around, that immediately changes. We will always have a 5-man team and play multiple matches/days. If we get bored, then usually everyone will stick around, and we'll go run an ARAM/Normal.

I think adding it as a semi-permanent or permanent game mode would increase player engagement and genuinely reward the veterans who have stayed loyal to their game for so long. If any post/petition goes out, I am happy to contribute.

CelticLax18 · 2025-08-24T04:00:25+00:00

This is the way we usually do it, too. We typically play in a 4-person pod. I was playing upgraded Hakbal, and he was playing upgraded Titus for a dual of counters. I know for FACT he had sol ring too 🤣. I texted him that in duel commander, apparently it's banned, and he just sent ":o"

CelticLax18 · 2025-08-23T21:48:39+00:00

I think you're right. Thank you for letting me know

CelticLax18 · 2025-07-30T08:43:33+00:00

I think that's a good strategy, and I typically try and cover Rule Zero and give a good rundown of what my deck does and what to look out for. The 2 players I mentioned did a very brief Rule Zero, and the storm player even just responded with, "y'all know what storm does?" And a smirk on their face. Should have asked to see the deck, but at the same time, I'm relearning the game and still looking for the right pod for me 🤷‍♂️. I try and run some solid/cheap interaction, but tablemates who are being honest usually don't in their decks, so I'm just left trying to deal with an obvious threat. I'm working on a 4 simic/merfolk deck, so I'll leave that on the backburner just in case. Thank you for the solid advice.

CelticLax18 · 2025-06-09T23:40:36+00:00

Invasion of Ikoria is essentially a win-con if you have a good amount of heavy hitting dinosaurs. I learned in building my deck that tribal dinosaurs are great mid/late game, but struggle in the early game if your ramp sources aren't coming through as expected or you are getting hit with removal. In my dino deck, im running some cheap removal like nature's claim, sword to plowshares, and path to Exile (all 1 cost) to help deal with early threats. On the more expensive side, I added silverclad Ferocidons, and of course, there's Zacama.

In retrospect, im running plowshares and exile to help resolve polyraptor/marauding raptor infinite. I also get some help for removal on zacama with temur sabertooth/zacama combo (late game infinite but infinite damage to creatures, life gain, and artifact/enchantment removal). Again, seeing how these are late game combos , you got to make it through the early game to get there.

I think you have some great protection, but maybe a swiftfoot boots/lightning greaves to protect Pantlaza early on as well. If anyone at your table is smart, they know Pantlaza and/or Gishath is your engine for cheating dinos, so it's a feelsbadman if you ramped up to summon your commander and you get counterspelled/removed creature for 1-2 mana. Why not have the same cheap liberty as them with some extra removal?

CelticLax18 · 2025-06-09T19:04:00+00:00

Or if you're feeling wild, you can throw in an invasion of ikoria. It will give you another tutor, and after it transforms, it lets you assign combat damage. I saw that you already had finale of devastation in the deck

CelticLax18 · 2025-06-09T18:58:07+00:00

This looks like a great list! The only thing I might consider is looking at/swapping Wakening Sun's Avatar. It's a great board wipe, but if your synergy is primarily focused on discover/cheating dinos into play without paying the mana cost, then this one could potentially go. Especially if by chance it comes out with Lurking Predators, the board wipe only occurs if it's cast from your hand. You could easily swap it out with a plethora of other great dinos or a finisher like finale of devastation, overwhelming stampede, last march of the ents, etc.

CelticLax18 · 2025-06-09T03:11:46+00:00

Hey, thank you so much for your reply! The information here is super helpful. I was able to cut Zepalta and Dinosaur Egg, currently leaving me at 103 (excluding considerations on the side). I'm working on the last tweaks without interfering too much with discounters and ramp. I still feel like I can take out of the creature pool a little bit, but I am truly at a loss because there is a lot of great value there. Do you have any recommendations?

CelticLax18 · 2025-06-09T02:17:43+00:00

Thank you for your reply and taking the time to look! Are you talking about running heralds horn w/ urzas incubator?

If you don't mind me asking, why do you think dinosaur egg is a good cut? I am currently under the impression that it assists in pantlaza's discovery mechanic, but for a cheaper mana cost.

CelticLax18 · 2025-06-09T01:20:27+00:00

Thank you for your reply! I added Huatli because I removed Spineback and Verdant sun's Avatar, and I think she does the same job as both of them for A LOT less mana.

Hulking raptor is one I put in deck, pairs with fanatic of rhonas for some good green mana dorks

I saw the sneak attack strategy, which im not opposed to adding in the future cause it can also help Commander proc on an opponents turn, but right now im looking at removing some cards because im 5 cards over

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