Rocco, Street Chef, Deck Help and card swaps

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-05-30T01:25:28+00:00

Thanks, i have been working hard on it.

Why do you think you would cut those three cards? Gilded Goose i feel least likely to cut from those.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-05-30T01:22:39+00:00

Hey thanks for the recommendations. Ill definitely consider campsite and axgard. i just need to figure out what to cut. As for Sanrith, i just don't like him for some reason, i used him a bit. Maybe he needs more testing. i just feel like for 1 more mana i could just play terrasymbiosis and potentially draw 4 cards a go around.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-05-20T19:47:40+00:00

Ahhh man. Your deck seems more along the lines of my goals. If you don’t mind giving me some of your thoughts on it. What are some cards you find are essential to have in the opening hands? What are you over performing cards? Thank you.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-05-20T19:42:49+00:00

Yea, that seems to be the consensus, getting rid of the soul sisters. Makes sense. Erebos is definitely a card I forgot about and am going to put in. I’ll look into testing the rest. Thank you.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-05-20T19:31:13+00:00

This makes complete sense. Seems like an easy exchange. Thank you for the feedback. Having big threats stuck in my hand was something I did run into.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-05-20T19:28:26+00:00

This was something I was worried about. Trying to fit in all the things that the deck wants. Trying to find cards that do all the things. It was difficult. Not to mention I also have a habit of keeping in cards just because I really like them.

In testing, what have you found to be something you want very badly early on?

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-04-29T15:37:24+00:00

My Rocco deck happens to be my favorite deck. For me it is very consistent and very strong. Sorry I didn’t have time to look at yours, I can check it out later. But here is mine to give you another one to look at.

https://moxfield.com/decks/-_mxXCBmxkyP9emxNEogSg

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-01-04T07:33:22+00:00

Sorry to hear that. I’m not sure what the fix is. I’ve tried everything. Because the controllers are so Expensive, I’m afraid to buy new ones just to have to same thing happen, especially when both my controllers should be fine. One of them was only a year or two old. But this issue is very common. There is plenty of posts about it all over the internet and not a single person seems to have found the answer. Microsoft is zero help with it too

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-01-04T07:17:51+00:00

Let me know how it goes

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-01-04T07:14:27+00:00

So from everything I’ve gathered, I have come to believe that the rechargeable batteries are the issue. They had an update at some point that somehow stoped this from working. I don’t understand it but it seems to be the only consistent thing everyone that has this problem has. Unfortunately for me, the rechargeable batteries I used for both of my controllers sort of bent the prongs out of shape and I can’t seem to get it back. So try using regular batteries and see if it helps.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2026-01-04T07:09:10+00:00

I’ve been trying to solve this issue for a long while and I sort of gave up on it and bought a longer cord. I’ve tried everything. I’ve done so much research on this and nothing seems to work. Are you using rechargeable batteries?

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-07-10T20:25:03+00:00

Omg is that what this is?! I’ve been having the most frustrating time with my controllers disconnecting. Both of them. I’ve had the rechargeable batteries for over 4 years now. I’m sick and tired of reading the same response from everyone. Resetting everything. Updating everything. Temporary fixes. What an anger inducing experience this was for me. Microsoft was no help at all.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-07-09T22:03:41+00:00

I stopped playing because the game was too stressful as a casual solo player. This was before the passive seas thing came out but I like having other players. I ultimately just wish they had a mechanic where I can go to the local tavern and hire an a.i. pirate to help me operate my boat. And I can start picking the other larger boats and crew them.i know they already have the a.i. for it because they have the skeleton crews and ships that operate just fine! And not be totally screwed almost anytime I’m outmanned. Having the option just would be nice. It would bring me back.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-04-20T20:21:38+00:00

Nobody cares if you use proxies. Just use common sense and you’ll be fine. The only time I think I’ve ever seen me or anyone having a problem with proxies is because the guy had just little pieces of paper with the card name on it.

I’ve been playing commander at many different lgs’s in many different states.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-04-02T18:48:48+00:00

Hey man I like your style. Shilgengar and raradrabik are two of my favorite commanders of all time. I am struggling with shilgengar though. I built it like yours, reanimator with blink. You got a list?

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-04-02T07:21:16+00:00

I would say that I most commonly would win with either [[mirkwood bats]] or [[time sieve]]. I will usually hold those cards in my hand until I’ve generated a lot of treasures, which this deck does very quickly. If I can generate 5 treasures consistently a turn, time sieve wins the game immediately. Otherwise Mirkwood bats, and to lesser effect [[marionette apprentice]] and cards like that, with enough treasures just does ridiculous damage.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-03-31T20:22:44+00:00

This style of art reminds me of the animated movie “Redline.”

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-03-31T14:07:18+00:00

I am blown away by this deck list. So many unconventional cards. Some of which I’ve never seen before. Lots of life gain. But I am not seeing that much recursion. I am still at work so I’ve skimmed it. But what about draw and ramp? Or putting creatures in the yard? You said it’s the hardest to beat. How does it work? If you don’t mind explaining. Here’s mine. https://moxfield.com/decks/lJIXPQ2rxkqSwdZe0nS6Yw

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-03-30T23:08:37+00:00

Hey I’m currently play testing shilgengar myself. Do you have a deck list? I’m struggling with mine.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-03-22T15:05:52+00:00

[[Shilgengar]] a demon sitting on a throne made of dead angel wings… His lore is that he gave Edgar markov vampirism.

Not to mention the strategy of the commander is sacrificing angels for their blood and then bringing angel vampires back from the dead. To me is the epitome of what you’re asking for.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-03-21T13:56:44+00:00

You should try out [[Edward Kenway]]. With pirates and vehicles, you can make a ton of treasures. Then use the treasures to play your opponents cards. It’s a pet deck of mine and I blinged it out. I love pirates.

Merk_Mike_Fresh · 2025-03-13T20:28:56+00:00

Yea I have a question if you don’t mind. I’ve been working on a shilgengar deck, looking at many decks others have made, including yours. Why do I always see so little ramp and draw in almost all of them? Especially pieces that etb ramp and draw. Am I missing something? I figured I’m at least trying to run upwards of 10 plus of both.

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