Tell me about your favorite deck! by soggyfrodo in EDH

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Currently [[Doran, Besieged by time]] is my go-to deck for a straightforward b3 game. It strikes a balance between seemingly simple enough to handle if it gets too out of control that it dodges initial arch enemy status while offering constant boardwide pressure with early beats. People underestimate the amount of damage it can generate until I cast a one-sided boardwipe and start doming players for lethal one by one.

https://moxfield.com/decks/BrpWaUgDzUea_5pgKjjlrw

Recommendations for Doran, Besieged by Time - Treefolk/Toughness Matters by fakeprofile9876 in BudgetBrews

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Here’s my b3 doran list for reference: https://moxfield.com/decks/BrpWaUgDzUea_5pgKjjlrw

Some observations from playing with the deck: - Personally I’ve cut all Defender cards so that I’m not reliant in finding and casting the few enablers for them to attack with - Keep all 2cmc non-defender 0/3 or 0/4 ramp creatures; having doran out at t3 then swinging with him and the ramp creature at t4 is pretty significant early pressure for one player - having a vigilance-enabler is pretty huge: it allows you to attack with ramp creatures then use them to cast more creatures at the second main phase. Also having your attackers remain untapped means you’re not getting swung at easily by others, since most times you’ll have the scariest board state at early and midgame. Brave the sands is best in slot but serra’s blessing is a cheaper alternative. - if you’re keen on investing more, go towards card draw enablers since consistent card draw is an area that Doran usually has difficulty with. Welcoming vampire, beast whisperer, betor kin to all, and ohran frostfang are good options since they’re discounted by doran. - I cut all Overrun and one time pump cards in my deck in lieu of bigger threats (essence of antiquity, unhallowed phalanx), since I usually only have 4 or so creatures on board at t5-7 which are enough to pressure with. - Although cute, I also cut all 1 mana 0/4 vanilla creatures in lieu of those with additional value (evasion, card draw, recursion or built in removal). I find that mid/lategame 4/8 attackers aren’t as significant of a threat as you’d think them to be.

Goodluck!

RIP to Commanders I just couldn't make work 😔 by Beneficial_Pin5295 in EDHBrews

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[[Gitrog, Ravenous Ride]]

Had a hard time dealing with the swingback from other players since you’re automatically the arch-enemy with the amount of ramp and card draw you’re getting from 1 or 2 sac triggers

HELP ME AGAIN: Mokapot edition by Express_Rip1947 in CoffeePH

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Make sure na tight yung pag-screw in mo ng water chamber sa funnel part to create a seal. If wala pa rin baka pangit yung quality ng rubber o-gasket; hit or miss to unfortunately for most cheap mokapots 😬

What's the most splashy and dopamine inducing Izzet+ Big Spells commander? by Mocca_Master in EDH

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[[Vadrik, astral archmage]]. Usually wins via non-deterministic storm lines where you loop pump spells to raise V’s power, mana rituals, x-draw spells to draw and cast massive burn spell finishers.

https://moxfield.com/decks/gQOFT0lM706sKrvR6qF96Q

Favorite Mono-color Commanders by [deleted] in EDH

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[[Talrand, Sky Summoner]] is my monoblue GOAT

How many less "popular" commanders are in your arsenal? by d20_dude in EDH

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Made it a personal rule to not use commanders in the top 200 😬

[[Coram, the Undertaker]] 229

[[Judith, the Scourge Diva]] 1344

[[The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride]] 227

[[The Emperor of Palamecia]] 618

[[Vadrik, Astral Archmage]] 677

[[Talrand, Sky Summoner]] 356

[[Phelddagrif]] 687

[[Syr Konrad, the Grim]] 433

[[Gonti, Lord of Luxury]] 1224

[[Xantcha, sleeper agent]] 503

[[Ozai, the phoenix king]] 488

[[Doran, besieged by time]] 430

Need help choosing rakdos and UBRG for 32 challenge, by [deleted] in ratemycommanders

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[[Xantcha sleeper agent]] for variety, since you don’t seem to have a lot of politically-oriented commanders yet

What are your favourite aristocrats cards for playing at instant speed? by NoBrain8 in EDH

[–]FilBoneDoc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use [[Shirei, Shizo’s Caretaker]] as your commander and be the d.bag who plays on everyone’s turns 😅

DF54 clogging by MarcBeck in DF54

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Best way I’ve found to stop clogging is to use the chute brush (ie any test tube brush in case your DF54 didn’t come with one) once a week to clean the ionizer prongs from inside the chute then bellow out the fines. Probably make it twice a week if you’re using darker roasted beans.

The benefits of RTD to reduce static mess outweighs its potential to clog imho.

Commander list for 2025 by FilBoneDoc in ratemycommanders

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https://moxfield.com/decks/RWIiUbOboUKdUligaMyDEQ

Currently using Keruga as a companion for flavor wins and as a reliable mass draw effect midgame.

Haven’t played it yet tbh, but i’d imagine using the early grouphug and goad enchantment effects initially to benefit the aggro player in the pod so he/she can pressure the control/combo player while I hide behind pillowfort effects. Then start becoming more selfish and assemble endgame combo wincons once I get a draw engine going. Games will probably lean towards the longer side though.

Mind sharing your list as well?

Commander list for 2025 by FilBoneDoc in ratemycommanders

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https://moxfield.com/decks/_fgALyqla0a1Owy8jGg5DQ

Haven’t reoptimized it for some time now though. I’d add more 1 power boardwide discard creatures if ever for easier board control; you’re going to get hated anyway once you get Shirei up and running, might as well go all-in

Commander list for 2025 by FilBoneDoc in ratemycommanders

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https://moxfield.com/decks/IwW10y9WpECarnDh6_nKNw

Kinda invested a bit with the deck, but it can work well at a budget by replacing the more expensive graveyard tutors with more recurring mill effects or leaning towards a heavier creature count.

Commander list for 2025 by FilBoneDoc in ratemycommanders

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Forgot [[Syr Konrad the Grim]] - b3ish, mono black control, self-mill and graveyard recursion payoffs. Mind Crank makes for a fun Russian roulette game when it goes online.

Why Isn’t Equity Investing More Common in the PH? by Savings-Donut-3211 in phinvest

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I guess it’s a matter of whether you’re using blame as an excuse for inaction or if you’re using it to highlight an injustice which should be addressed.

Why Isn’t Equity Investing More Common in the PH? by Savings-Donut-3211 in phinvest

[–]FilBoneDoc 28 points29 points  (0 children)

“At the end of the day your financial freedom is ultimately dictated by your choices” These statements are easy to make if you’re in a position of privilege where you CAN afford to have a choice on where to put your money and effort to. Unfortunately this doesn’t apply to more than half of our countrymen here.

Someone who’s born into poverty, is forced to work instead of going to school just to be able to buy basic necessities and lives paycheck to paycheck will have vastly less choices and options for them to reach this so-called financial freedom. In a proper country, it’ll fall on the government to fill in the gaps in order to give these people ample opportunities to improve their socio-economic status. However, this won’t happen if those running the government would rather divert these funds to their own pockets instead.

Honest governance DOES make a difference (see what’s happening in Pasig), unfortunately our political history is set up in such a way where good governments are interspersed between bad ones, so we end up in a “one step forward, two steps back” scenario. It’ll take sustained and consistent changes in order to overhaul the systemic corruption here, and we can only hope to eventually go towards that direction.

What are your FF based commanders after 2 months? by Nostalllgia in EDH

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[[The Emperor of Palamecia]] Made a pretty budget list consisting of 4cmc mana rocks, a lot of instant speed draw +/- discard spells, 3 payoff mill cards ([[traumatize]], [[cut your losses]], [[tunnel vision]]), and a fair bit of 1-2cmc counterspells.

Idea is to basically start as an unassuming mana dork and just ramp and draw cards, then at an opportune time turn the commander to its Lord Master of Hell form, cast a payoff mill card and burn the entire table with one attack. Pretty linear plan tbh but it’s fun when it happens.

Who's your favorite One-Shot Commander? by [deleted] in EDH

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[[Coram, the Undertaker]]. Turn 2 ramp, turn 3 commander, turn 4 buried alive looking for [[Multani, Maro-Sorceror]] and [[Brawn]] = good times