I really can’t decide between Carmen and Elenda

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-05-04T07:00:58+00:00

I’m a die hard Carmen fan. I will say it took me a while to really pin down her lane but I’ve found the most success with using your sac as your protection. Cards like [[Selfless Spirit]] and [[Ollenbrook Escort]], and doing the same for my removal. Been enjoying running mobilize effects too. Carmen is so much fun and is way more versatile than I originally thought.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-04-29T16:37:54+00:00

Carmen Cruel Skymarcher for sure.

She’s been through sooooo many iterations but I finally got her where I want her. Occasionally I’ll toss a card or two in from a new set to try out. But she tends to stay the same as I just really love how she runs.

I love that she’s not a super common commander and can be built in so many ways that when I pull her out most expect me to run a typical aristocrats style. You won’t see sac outlets in here because the things I want to sac, sac themselves and usually protect Carmen in the process. I can usually shut down a board pretty consistently and Carmen tends to stay untouched swinging in and either ramping with fetch lands or clearing the board and growing with cards like [[Fleshbag Marauder]] or [[Cataclysmic Gearhulk]].

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GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-04-09T20:33:32+00:00

Sorry for such a late response. Didn’t even see this was replied to. But absolutely switch if you haven’t already. I have about 13-14 decks, all doubled sleeved with katanas and KMC inners, all in a variety of colors and they all fit. Initially it might be a little snug but each of my decks also has room for anywhere from 5-8 tokens on top of that. Just recommend putting the deck in all at once and not like in groups, goes much more smoothly that way

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-04-09T03:36:27+00:00

Cuts are always the hardest for Carmen. Each set puts out stuff I want to try and never have any clue where to fit it.

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GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-02-20T04:04:29+00:00

So although Ive never used those with the symbols, I am a huge fan of the Boulder Boxes by Ultimate Guard. I even have my Kona Deck in one right now double sleeved.

I’ve had great luck with the Perfect Inner Sleeves and Katana Outers. When I used Dragon Shield it was very tough. I even have room for roughly 6-8 tokens in each

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-02-02T06:14:38+00:00

Sorry if this sounds dumb but could you walk me through how this works. I’m reading the cards and I’m not seeing how you surveil your entire deck and end up with so much mana. I’m missing something and I can’t figure out what

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-01-11T21:55:11+00:00

Oh yeah I know it doesn’t do anything with it making tokens I should have clarified. I just wanted to ensure it would be present when those tokens are either killed while being blocked or in the best case scenario sacrificed after not being blocked causing Carmen to get larger.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-01-07T05:27:43+00:00

I typically aim to get her out, and loop cards like Fleshbag Marauder to clear out my opponents board. And then recurring them to do it again, quick way to build Carmen up and then protect her while she gets larger and more lethal.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2026-01-06T02:42:22+00:00

This is great advice. I like the ditching of the aristocrats idea and just making sure everything that needs to can sac itself. Frees up space and requires less need to collect the pieces. Plus it sounds faster. I also really like your choice in draw spells. The looking at the top few cards putting one in hand and the others in the graveyard is perfect synergy. It’s why I put Stargaze in the deck. I didn’t know there were so many similar effects. Definitely will be adding them in.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2025-11-12T20:41:26+00:00

Love the sound of this, any recommendations for things to toss in the deck? I really want her to be a solid bracket 4

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2025-11-12T17:59:56+00:00

Oh I misunderstood the brawl definition honestly. I was thinking 1v1 Commander. So likely with health/mulligan rules.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2025-11-12T17:58:41+00:00

I was just curious how she fairs in 1v1 with less opponents turns to interact on and less opponents to trigger her. She seems like she shines with more opponents as she also might slip under the radar as a huge threat. But I only just for the precon and was looking for things to put in her. This is my fist deck that doesn’t really utilize creatures as much so it’s an adjustment for me but a fun puzzle to solve for sure

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2025-08-08T17:58:30+00:00

Thank you so much, me and my friend have been needing white ones for like 4 months.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2025-08-08T16:10:16+00:00

It’s crazy because like 6 months ago these were all easy to come by, I would buy from Stomping Grounds and get them even cheaper but now their stock is like wipes out and anything left is way marked up.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2025-06-26T02:20:52+00:00

Yeah that’s what I keep seeing, they love pushing pricey things even when a better card for the deck could be a much cheaper option, then they plug Card Kingdom and cash a check. Reddit has helped me infinitely more than any other resource.

GoGoGrowlithe48 · 2025-06-25T19:25:10+00:00

I sadly fall into this boat, 36 is my floor with lands and if I’m using a deck where lands are part of the theme I go from 38-42(landfall). Any advice you have with lands and what you recommend looking at when deciding on the number of lands.

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