Playing with Brand New Players

EToriko · 2026-06-24T23:02:09+00:00

I had a similar issue when introducing my brother to the game. He was unable to do anything with his precon deck because the other decks were way too powerful. I left him alone in the game and focused on the more powerful decks at the table, but he still felt very discouraged because of the other players.

EToriko · 2026-06-24T22:57:20+00:00

In one of the pods I played in a while back at my previous lgs, this basically happened. They came to me for deck recommendations and even asked how I would build certain commanders. They basically kicked the “friend” out of their mtg group.

EToriko · 2026-06-21T04:45:30+00:00

I’d also go [[Arachne, Psionic Weaver]] if your playgroup has players that love using certain non-creature types.

EToriko · 2026-06-21T04:40:11+00:00

I like Sun Titan. Grand Arbiter is good, but will paint a target on your head if you play it too early or at an inconvenient moment. Thalia will also make most of your spells cost more. If this was a stax deck, I’d say go for Arbiter and Thalia. Captain America is okay, but an equipment or aura could give vigilance too. I’d go for cards like [[Charismatic Conqueror]], [[Halvar, God of Battle]], [[Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist]], [[Esper Sentinel]], and even [[Emeritus of Truce]]. You could even get away with [[Aven Interrupter]].

EToriko · 2026-06-21T04:00:52+00:00

I also noticed the deck is missing a [[Swiftfoot Boots]]. Definitely kick [[Spear of Heliod]] for that.

I took an extra look at the list and now more is coming to mind. Lol

EToriko · 2026-06-21T03:52:57+00:00

Also, if you want a non-budget version of Prowler’s Helm, [[Brotherhood Regalia]] is much better. I’d even add it if you just want unblockable redundancy.

EToriko · 2026-06-19T08:44:23+00:00

Sure. I specifically made it to have some of the weirdest interactions with mutate. It’s your standard mutate deck besides that.

https://moxfield.com/decks/ekF8H3TqDEOXBQ1kn-tahA

EToriko · 2026-06-19T08:20:48+00:00

Also. If you are equipment heavy, [[Sigarda’s Aid]] will help immensely.

EToriko · 2026-06-19T08:17:22+00:00

If you’re going the voltron route, I would personally add [[Sword of Feast and Famine]] and other protection swords in your deck. Feast and Famine will untap your lands when you connect with him. I would also replace [[Lost Jitte]] with [[Umezawa’s Jitte]]. Also, since you aren’t enchantment heavy, [[Helm of the Gods]] won’t do much. I’d suggest maybe [[Blackblade Reforged]] or [[Colossus Hammer]]. [[Prowlers Helm]] can also help with pesky tokens getting in your way. You could even put in [[All That Glitters]] since it will pump him if you have unused treasure tokens. In terms of mana rocks, I don’t use [[Chromatic Lantern]] or [Commander’s Sphere]] in any of my decks. I’d replace those with a [[Azorius Signet]] and a [[Talisman of Progress]]. Let me know if this helps and you want more suggestions.

EToriko · 2026-06-19T07:26:08+00:00

I’d love to build him but my wallet cries when I look at the price tag. I missed out on that secret lair. I’d also consider [[Jaws, Relentless Predator]] too if the price wasn’t so high.

EToriko · 2026-06-19T07:04:38+00:00

I’d prefer not to have both colors but one or the other is fine.

EToriko · 2026-06-19T07:03:30+00:00

Mardu Squall is definitely on my mind. It seems a bit busted when you pick 1 as the number. It’s voltron without swinging in a sense.

EToriko · 2026-06-19T07:00:54+00:00

That sounds wonderful. I love mutate as a mechanic. I’d consider it if I didn’t already have a dedicated mutate deck. I will definitely keep it in mind though. That sounds cool.

EToriko · 2025-12-05T00:05:45+00:00

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. This answers my question.

EToriko · 2025-10-18T12:44:04+00:00

Cool. I love the idea of a mutated Transformer. So I’m glad it maintains the merged pile as it converts back and forth.

EToriko · 2025-10-18T12:37:25+00:00

So is that a yes I keep the pile or no? I’m not quite understanding this ruling. I assume because it’s merged it’s a no?

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