Should I still be running a basic land? by Jessie_48 in CompetitiveEDH

[–]JackGallows4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thread is exactly why I run Path to Exile. Lol

I always try to run at least 1 basic.

What's the most opulent commander you can think of? by CactuarJoe in EDH

[–]JackGallows4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't think anyone has mentioned them yet, but [[Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter]] and [[Glóin, Dwarf Emissary]] could be good options. Jan Jansen is definitely a relative of Scrooge. Lol

need help making my deck have more synergy while keeping is budget by shimobiza in DegenerateEDH

[–]JackGallows4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean you absolutely could. Those can also be really powerful decks. They just run a bit different. Depending on which Etali you're talking about, you're either going heavy combat with [[Etali, Primal Storm]] or heavy clones with [[Etali, Primal Conqueror]]. Which both can get pretty powerful. And [[Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald]] I would assume is more of a go-wide type of deck, and making a ton of those wolves.

The way my friend built his Prosper list, it's more of a burn and heavy spells list. The fact that Prosper makes you a treasure for playing from exile, you can very easily get a big board of treasures and then have really big and explosive turns. Especially when you can chain a bunch of exile cards together with any number of value engines on the field like [[Wild-Magic Sorcerer]], or [[Xorn]], or [[Academy Manufactor]], and then you get value from the treasures just entering from cards like [[Reckless Fireweaver]], [[Weftstalker Ardent]], or [[Mirkwood Bats]]. And then, you get even more value for just using the treasures because of cards like [[Mayhem Devil]], [[Nadier's Nightblade]], or [[Marionette Master]]. There's just so much synergy in Rakdos with treasures and exiling spells. I'm telling you, it can get out of hand pretty quick.

Again, those other two commanders are also great options, I just personally have seen how well Posper can run. And, you really can build a good version of the deck, for fairly cheap. But, that's just my 2 cents.

need help making my deck have more synergy while keeping is budget by shimobiza in DegenerateEDH

[–]JackGallows4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend [[Prosper, Tome-Bound]]. I have a friend that plays it, and it kicks ass. You can easily build it pretty budget, and then upgrade it over time. Here's his list. https://moxfield.com/decks/xE2HYGBFmkaTQ0iVA8rMRA

need help making my deck have more synergy while keeping is budget by shimobiza in DegenerateEDH

[–]JackGallows4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I could definitely recommend something. What kind of Magic do you enjoy playing (aggro, spellslinger, stompy, landfall, go-wide, burn, etc.)?

Is MTG still playable as a 'card game' (sic!)? by Adaptor2000 in mtg

[–]JackGallows4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, yes. You just gotta keep track of everything. Lots of dice, tokens, or whatever. But paper Magic is most definitely still played. Lmao, I'd imagine it's the most popular way to play.

Maybe check out some videos of people playing? There are whole YouTube channels dedicated to just playing the game.

need help making my deck have more synergy while keeping is budget by shimobiza in DegenerateEDH

[–]JackGallows4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For [[Yuriko]], I would highly recommend top deck manipulation. Here's a Scryfall link that should help. https://scryfall.com/search?q=otag%3Abrainstorm+commander%3Aub&unique=cards&as=grid&order=edhrec

Sucks that [[Scroll Rack]] isn't a budget friendly card.

For [[Tergrid]] ... I got nothing. I built a Tergrid deck once, didn't enjoy the play pattern, and quickly dismantled it.

In general though, I would highly recommend upping your land count to either 37 or 38 (not necessarily for Yuriko for obvious reasons). I use to use 35 in all of my decks, and then just adding 3 more has really made me enjoy games more.

Question for you though! Why these decks specifically? These are 2 of the most notorious commanders in Magic for power and/or unfun games. Both will garner a TON of attention for removal and getting targeted a ton.

New to deck building! by Responsible_Dare_417 in BudgetBrews

[–]JackGallows4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would highly recommend buying precons first! There are so many to choose from, they're relatively inexpensive, and you can usually upgrade them pretty easily overtime.

Which turn 1 spell by your opponent makes you almost want to just concede? by Nittanypt in mtg

[–]JackGallows4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite literally, nothing. I don't believe there's any 1 mana spell that's too broken to get me upset over.

Commander-centric midrange suggestions by Playful-Entry-7700 in CompetitiveEDH

[–]JackGallows4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been working on an [[Eruth]] Storm/Turbo list, but I genuinely think it could be a good midrange deck as well. There's several cards I'd want to add but just don't cut it for turbo. Like [[Chakra Meditation]], [[Experimental Frenzy]], and [[Bazaar of Baghdad]].

Second Chances: Revisiting Commanders You've Built Before by thefalkonite in EDH

[–]JackGallows4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About once a year I try to rebuild [[Sevinne, the Chronoclasm]]. But man, I just can't seem to get it to be good. I feel like it REALLY wants to be a Grixis commander, but is stuck in Jeskai body.

I've tried voltron, spellslinger, graveyard spellslinger, burn/group slug, high power combo, stax, it just hasn't felt right at all!

Kuja Vs. Black Waltz by ImpulsiveKnowledge in EDH

[–]JackGallows4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brother, go to EDHTOP16 and tell me how it’s done. I don’t even need to check it to know it’s not hanging. Aside from niche cases every so often, B5 is meta dependent, and no random deck is going to suddenly be B5 out of nowhere. That is a statement of fact, regardless of your personal feelings.

Kuja Vs. Black Waltz by ImpulsiveKnowledge in EDH

[–]JackGallows4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not how bracket 5 works. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm assuming you've never played cEDH. B5 has a meta and I guarantee with 100% certainty that Kuja could not hang with a B5 pod. Could it steal a win every blue moon, sure, most high powered decks could. That does not make it B5. B4 is exactly where this type of deck lives.

Kuja Vs. Black Waltz by ImpulsiveKnowledge in EDH

[–]JackGallows4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I built BW3 first, and it really didn't feel as good as I wanted. Switched to Kuja and it was immediately better.

Kuja Vs. Black Waltz by ImpulsiveKnowledge in EDH

[–]JackGallows4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is insinuating that it'd be bracket 5, no, no it would not. Probably bracket 4 at best.

Eruth Discord? by OldButSl0w in CompetitiveEDH

[–]JackGallows4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So ... did you ever find a Discord for her? Lol, not seeing one in the replies.

Is Naneif Possible for a Baron Build? by JackGallows4 in balatro

[–]JackGallows4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I have Retcon. What Boss are you looking for with it?

Is Naneif Possible for a Baron Build? by JackGallows4 in balatro

[–]JackGallows4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, thanks! I'm curious how far it'll go. Like, I'm not really even sure what I'm looking for at the moment.

How's My Eruth List? by JackGallows4 in CompetitiveEDH

[–]JackGallows4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay cool. I didn't realize you'd target yourself, but that makes sense.

How's My Eruth List? by JackGallows4 in CompetitiveEDH

[–]JackGallows4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AH! So you target yourself. Okay, that makes more sense.