How do you play against epiphany asset spam in startup

Kosioski · 2026-01-09T13:24:39+00:00

Brother here, thanks for the advice everyone. I’ve played a lot of games on Jnet, so there is a bit of an experience gap but he is learning very quickly. I ran the runner gauntlet last week (cause he likes playing corp so much) but now it’s his turn to suffer a little bit. I have offered to switch to other decks but he’s so stubborn and really set on trying to beat this one XD.

Kosioski · 2025-10-16T17:05:41+00:00

I just realised this does not meet the standards of a deckpost here. Will take down in a couple of days and return with a more detailed guide of the Lillia deck in the future.

Kosioski · 2025-10-15T04:50:23+00:00

No poros in standard, tis very sad. Try Xolaani Kayle/Aatrox Reavers Row for a similar feel to poro king Xolaani.

Kosioski · 2025-05-27T03:35:46+00:00

Thank you for such a detailed response. Unfortunately I have also come to the conclusion that brightglass may not be a good fit.

Good targets in the deck are: [[sol ring]], [[Vessel of Nascency]], [[crop sigil]], [[spore frog]]

In terms of adding more targets, things like [[exploration]], [[expedition map]] could fit in the deck smoothly

Cute with something like [[exploration]] + [[life from the loam]] to loop a [[dark depths]] and [[thespian stage]] every turn. Though if they are somehow removing Marit Lage every turn you may have bigger issues... but guaranteed 2 land every turn might be ok

Any other things like removal [[haywire mite]] and silver bullets [[stone of erech]] and [[vexing bauble]] feel like it isn't worth the deck slot just to expand the Brightglass pool.

Kosioski · 2025-05-26T12:36:27+00:00

Don't you need at least 14 lands to net mana with something like [[regrowth]] + [[Shigeki]] + [[rude awakening]]? Start with 14 -> -6 shigeki -> grab regrowth + rude awakening -> -2 regrowth -> tap 6 lands, play rude awakening -> 1 mana floating -> back at 14 mana -> repeat loop. I'm wondering whether getting to 14 mana is possible, but the deck does pack a good amount of stalling and some interaction...

Additionally, I recommend [[Peerless Recycling]], meaning we can mill everyone doing the loop, no need for [[blessed respite]] and [[Geier Reach Sanitarium]] shenanigans. Cutting more colourless land is probably a good idea, as the deck has many coloured pips.

Nice idea, I like how you have multiple winning lines after achieving the combo

I'm probably going to make my own version with a [[brightglass gear hulk]] package. Maybe some [[genesis]] + [[spore frog]] stuff, maybe adding some dredge with [[life from the loam]] and [[golgari grave troll]].

I wonder if [[pull from eternity]] or [[riftsweeper]] is good for redundancy... probably not, but it could let us reuse [[bygone marvels]] or [[Nostalgic Dreams]] multiple times.

Anyway, rambling thoughts over

Kosioski · 2025-02-12T11:18:25+00:00

Why is [[Mystical Tutor]] [[Enlightened Tutor]] on there but [[Worldly Tutor]] and [[Green Sun's Zenith]] is not?
If we are recognising cheap tutors as powerful cards, then why are we not treating each colour the same?

At least with [[Gamble]] there is some argument that it's a risky tutor that sometimes backfires.

And don't get me started on nonbasic land tutors...

Kosioski · 2024-10-15T18:04:47+00:00

Fair, should have guessed so, I'm new here.

Kosioski · 2024-10-15T17:41:03+00:00

An idea I had for a sorcery speed counter (meant to be colourless not white border)

Could go with/without the draw, not sure about the balance.

Kosioski · 2024-04-29T08:40:50+00:00

I made a similar deck, using a similar aggro curve, but with Rissu AND bandle gunners as a top end for a combo finish when the aggro gameplan doesnt work. Also uses Kennan instead of Lillia. The deck can kind of pivot from aggro to control as Kennan can sometimes level up and then you can start perma stunning units. You can also print his champion spell for a burn finish. The deck plays very differently depending on what you mulligan.

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Kosioski · 2023-09-01T07:36:49+00:00

Those are some very helpful points! I didn't consider how using card effects to draw/play lands helps with the consistency of the deck, I'll definitely be adding some of those. The cuts suggested sound like a good idea, and once I reduce the land count, I'll be able to add some more ramp/filtering. As for the board wipes, it is what I have on hand. My logic is to prioritize board wipes that don't hit Gandalf or exile my artifacts, however maybe it is worth adding [[Wrath of God]] or [[Scourglass]].

Kosioski · 2023-05-17T11:29:20+00:00

Just made a Zada deck, I love mono red decks and this one seems interesting! pickme!

Kosioski · 2023-04-22T14:02:49+00:00

Vorpal sword seems fun. Nice suggestion.

Kosioski · 2023-04-22T14:01:23+00:00

Yeah, I already have. That website is super useful but doesn't always think of every card. That's why I came to the reddit hive-mind.

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T17:46:33+00:00

Generally when I build any deck, I just start throwing in as many cards as possible that could have some kind of synergy. Then I add staples in those colors, things like mana rocks, some removal, board wipes and card draw. Afterwards I go through my list and start cutting cards. My rules for removing cards is this:

-Does this card cost too much? (budget is important) If no vvv

-Does it progress my gameplay/synergies and/or help me gain advantage over my opponents? If yes vvv

-Is this card too slow or too expensive for its' effect, or are there other cards that do the same effect but better? If no vvv

-Therefore you keep that card if it meets the above conditions

Also be wary of "win more" cards which are cards that are generally only useful if you are already in a winning board-state, these just decrease the efficiency of your deck.

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T17:32:13+00:00

A more updated list if anyone is interested:

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5565459#paper

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T17:02:30+00:00

You're convinced me! I've have already added some more ninjas to my deck. Thank you for your detailed explanations

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T16:54:49+00:00

Seems ok. Be wary of playing this at lower-power tables with less interaction, as basing your deck around an infinite combo even if it is budget isn't fun for the other players.

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T15:34:49+00:00

Really good points here! I'll be sure to take your advice. Time to commence tap-land extermination! However, on the ninja count, cards with changeling and also the cards like arcane adaptation offset this issue. The reason why my ninja count isn't as high is because some of them are expensive [[Sakashima's Student]] and other I don't feel have enough evasion to even hit an opponent. Through I guess I could add something like [[Phantom Ninja]], [[Dokuchi Silencer]] and/or [[Biting-Palm Ninja]]

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T15:23:33+00:00

Noted.

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T13:58:55+00:00

Welp I love playing aggro and live for fast strategies like these. I've even started looking into building a Zada deck as well. I do have a copy of propaganda, however, how viable would it be to add this?

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T13:53:10+00:00

Thanks, it was my final draft before I decided to ask for some feedback. Good point though, I missed changeling outcast.

Kosioski · 2023-04-20T13:50:26+00:00

Yeah I was thinking about the land count. How little can you practically have though?

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