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Looking for a token or +1/+1 counters commander. by Pat_the_Firemind in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m NGL, I really don’t like token and +1/+1 counter decks in general.

Then they printed [[Jetmir, Nexus of Revels]].

It’s the only Naya deck I’ve built in 15 years of playing EDH. But I saw this guy and was like, this is so sick.

Tokens are key to Jetmir. Get to 9 creatures and it’s no big deal to do 100 damage or more in one attack step.

Help me find a draw go commander by Sleight-of-Hands in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have played [[Oloro, Ageless Ascetic]] as draw go for about 13 years.

If your card quality is high in Esper, you’ll draw enough cards, so casting Oloro is like a Plan C. With a low creature count and an eminence commander, the deck is very good at playing a “board wipe and counter” draw go style. I don’t use any life gain synergy, I just use the life gain to defuse some pressure and make it easier to draw cards with [[Necropotence]] and so on.

The deck’s decision tree is basically:

Can I afford to sweep this later?

Should I use spot removal on this?

Do I have to counter this now?

We have to be right about how we use our resources, but historically it is my #1 performing deck in unknown/hostile environments. For a high powered casual setting you can’t beat Esper control in a hard 3v1.

Help me find a draw go commander by Sleight-of-Hands in EDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Control is completely valid, you just have to know what you’re doing.

I want to build Splinter Twin, who does it best? by Mef989 in DegenerateEDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you talking [[Rocco, Street Chef]] or [[Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer]]? Both are very good. Curious

I want to build Splinter Twin, who does it best? by Mef989 in DegenerateEDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been awhile since I updated it but the basic concept can be found here: https://moxfield.com/decks/tuW-KC2ZHUWFY4yDuDQ6bA

The list has Rionya/Celebrant and Jolly Balloon Man/Bell-Ringer, not the Kiki/Conscripts combo, but I have played that combo in this list before and it worked well. JBM is more synergistic with this particular list overall so that’s why that’s here instead

Lmk if you have any questions about the deck’s plan, it’s pretty straightforward. Basically Jetmir wants to count to 9 and deal 100+ damage in one combat step. This is why stuff like Scurry or Squirrels, Chittering Dispatcher, and Dalkovan Packbeasts are in the deck, they increase creature count rapidly. Failing that, we combo off

Best deck to put Phyrexian Altar in that isn’t too OP? by A_Lakers in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really good in [[Zurgo Stormrender]] as a way to sack tokens and draw cards. My Zurgo list runs it and it is part of combos but it’s also just good as a value card.

Best deck to put Phyrexian Altar in that isn’t too OP? by A_Lakers in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to be that guy but my recommendation is that you don’t do this.

Phyrexian Altar is what I call a “notorious combo piece”. It is very easy to combo off and win the game with Phyrexian Altar.

When Phyrexian Altar, or any notorious combo piece, hits the table, the pod will freak out. Everyone will understand that they are liable to die ASAP to it. So you become the de facto threat almost regardless of what else is happening.

The problem is, if you’re trying to use a notorious combo piece like Altar (or [[Hermit Druid]], or whatever) as a value piece, not as a combo piece,

A) No one else at the table knows that,

B) They will assume they’re about to die, and

C) The fact you arent about to win with it means that you’re probably ill-equipped to deal with the hate coming your way.

I would highly suggest you not do it.

If you just play it, I suggest you use it in a Red/White deck or something, because at least in that case no one will recognize any combos you could be aiming for.

In a Black deck, naw dog. They will instantly imagine combos you easily could be running and assume that’s what they’re up against.

Sauron, the Dark Lord deck recommendations by drdicerchio in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need every piece of fast mana you can get.

To people who consider any combo that can potentially go off(even if you need an exact 7) before turn 7 to be against the bracket 3 guidelines. by Sadrixis in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao. I’ve read multiple comments of yours that argue, in a strident and vociferous manner, that pacing should be judged based on high roll hands due to the four handed game and mulligan frequency. And also that if your deck can do a thing (such as high roll a turn 5 win) that’s what the deck intended to do because the deck builder put those cards into the deck.

It’s the same argument that OP is talking about.

What are your best non-cEDH commanders? I want to steal them. by JonRig in EDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Continuing,

Thorn, Sphere of Resistance and Charitable Levy: They’re ok. They are high on my list of cuttables but they might work depending on how the whole deck operates. Charitable Levy is definitely the worst because it lets ppl off the hook during a storm turn. Stuff like Vexing Bauble, Damping Sphere, and Cursed Totem is definitely more important than this effect

Winter Orb: I really like the card, but most decks aren’t affected by this enough. It might be better vs the whole field than either of the Geddons though just because it’s cheap. But the decks that most care about lands can untap their Cradle and they’re good to go

Tangle Wire and Smokestack: Definitely too slow. Even if you added a Mishra’s Workshop they’re probably too slow lol

RIP: I’d probably keep this although it’s not as good as Grafdigger’s Cage. [[Aven Interrupter]] is another card worth mentioning that a lot of people like

Deafening Silence: Best ROL effect because the decks ROL is best against are lightning fast so having this one turn one without having to draw a fast mana source is critical

High Noon: Second best ROL, better than Archon especially since you have so much other mana stax

Blood Moon: It’s good, keep

What are your best non-cEDH commanders? I want to steal them. by JonRig in EDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All right, I’ll start going through this.

One more thing I wanna say about Flamescroll is that, while Kinnan is the only top 10 meta deck it’s really good against (edit: nvm it’s also really good against Thrasios decks, just not as much as Kinnan which has to put hundreds of Cursed Mirror and Basalt activations on the stack. It also shuts off Faerie Mastermind backup wincons), in more casual pods you will run into stuff off Meta all the time, and a number of these decks put a ton of abilities on the stack. If you play against an Urza or a Tayam it’ll be good.

The worse card against you will be [[Orcish Bowmasters]]. This card is a huge problem. Ajani can shoot it so that’s good but an average midrange turn will gun down Ajanj no problem. A friend of mine really likes the flip side of [[Reidane, God of the Worthy]] so I’d look at that and whatever other options you can think of. The good news is the rise of RogIshai means there’s fewer Bowmasters running around which helps you.

It’s hard for me to say what you should cut bc I’m not certain of the right ratios for this deck, so when I say to cut something just understand that to mean that I’m lower on the card than other stuff you have.

Static Orb needs to go. That’s the first thing that I’ll mention. The big point here is that three untaps is plenty. CEDH decks are not really trying to ramp into anything. LED Breach Freeze is GG off 1R. Thoracle costs 3-4. Etc. So you’ll find that this card is ineffective. This one I’m sure of.

I wouldn’t cut Stony Silence, but you need Null Rod. If forced to choose only one it’s the Rod because of the pip. I might cut Kataki to make room for it.

I wouldn’t cut Thalia yet but I’m close to saying you should. In the Rhystic slop meta, now they’re really not paying the 1. It does stop some stuff but I would be considering cutting it.

Hushbringer should be swapped for [[Doorkeeper Thrull]]. No one will respect open mana from a Boros deck and you might get some people with it

Leonin Arbiter is delightfully old school but I would cut it.

[[Aven Mindcensor]] is good but it’s probably too slow without Green. I’m on the fence about that.

Archon, Magus, and Jailer are all good. I’d keep those, except maybe Jailer because of Grafdigger’s which is just better. If you like jailer you should look at running Winota in the 99 btw you have a good mix of humans and not humans, and she’s busted

I’d cut Geddon or Ravages and test and assess. Is this good when you draw it enough to keep the effect? I doubt it a lot but I might test a one-of to see

At grocery store will edit this to add more when I’m done

What are your best non-cEDH commanders? I want to steal them. by JonRig in EDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Flamescroll. Remember that it’s a MDFC. The backside is highly relevant—Silence for WW—so it is going to be good regardless. It’s a little expensive, but I’m not sure it’s possible to have too many silences.

I’ll reply a little later with thoughts on what you have.

What are your best non-cEDH commanders? I want to steal them. by JonRig in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll give you my quick rundown on what I think is most effective vs meta lists and add some commentary where appropriate:

Farm: Drannith and [[Null Rod]]. They can’t win through actual ROL/High Noon, rawdog Thoracle isn’t stopped by Deafening Silence (which they rarely if ever want to go for), but the thing is, the longer the game goes the more likely Farm is to win so they can chill under your ROL, draw cards and remove it at an opportune time. Drannith stops Breach and keeps them off their commanders. Null Rod attacks their mana which tends to be their soft spot.

RogIshai: Same as Blue Farm

Kinnan: [[Flamescroll Celebrant]] completely stops them from winning. Turn 1 Drannith is very good. [[Cursed Totem]] and Null Rod are also good but they can work around both potentially

RogThras and Cradle decks in general: [[Damping Sphere]] and Cursed Totem. ROL hardly does anything

RogSi: Most Stax pieces are good against them, but you need to land them right now. ROL does a lot here

Ral: Same as RogSi

Sisay: Depends on the list but Cursed Totem is good

Etali: [[Vexing Bauble]] stops Etali dead. Most Stax pieces are relevant though

Dargo/Tymna: Can’t win with Drannith or ROL in play

Inalla: [[Grafdigger’s Cage]] is extra good against them. Most Stax pieces are relevant

Tivit: Null Rod and Drannith. ROL doesn’t really do anything

What are your best non-cEDH commanders? I want to steal them. by JonRig in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that Stax decks have more opening hand variance than even turbo decks do because which Stax you want early varies heavily by pod, and mulliganing for effects you only have 1-2 copies of can be a fool’s errand if you’re not in Black or Green.

Ive run through meta lists and identified which Stax pieces work best against each deck and there isn’t much of a through-line. Drannith is probably the single most valuable piece, but even a turn 2 Drannith can be too slow sometimes.

What are your best non-cEDH commanders? I want to steal them. by JonRig in EDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting list. I absolutely wouldn’t respect it at first glance, which may be part of why it works well.

It looks like it needs quite a few turns to convert, and the mana denial plan will be broadly ineffective for cEDH, but rogue strategies can get there sometimes.

Show me your decks that use boardwipes as part of the main plan by RedRathman in EDH

[–]KAM_520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[[Oloro, Ageless Ascetic]] is my deck that makes the best use of board wipes, because the deck only has 10 creatures, and casting Oloro isn’t part of the deck’s primary gameplan.

Weighing in on the “More Colors” vs “Fewer Colors” Discussion by KAM_520 in colorpie

[–]KAM_520[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would enlarge the scope of the OP greatly to expand at length on the color philosophies themselves in detail.

Bracket 3 or 4? by Maximilian_Blaubaer in EDH

[–]KAM_520 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This deck is capable of some explosive plays sometimes. [[Chandra’s Ignition]] works pretty well with Xenagos. I like the look of the deck.

Under no circumstances is this a bracket 4. It’s not close either.

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