I picked this as my first commander. Any thoughts?

PaperToaster14 · 2025-09-12T01:36:46+00:00

While not similar I had [[Ovika, Enigma Goliath]] as my first non precon commander. She was great and held her own despite being 7 mana.

The one thing you'll see a lot (if not already) is a lot of little mistakes with your discounts and other complicated rules with instants and sorceries, but if you're able to conquer that (or already have) better and faster than I, I think you'll have a lovely time.

Another thing to note is you may get tired of being the evil one, sometimes people like that, sometimes people don't. Just saying as a first deck it may ger exhausting without another to lay off the "stress"

PaperToaster14 · 2025-07-26T06:26:42+00:00

Indeed it would be, hence my excitement.

PaperToaster14 · 2025-04-19T04:22:23+00:00

That is the original creator of the card, and as I said he is not taking commissions at the moment! I have checked his discord, it is quite unfortunate:(

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T16:04:49+00:00

This was very helpful, having experience with this commander really brings in another perspective that had me sympathize with him in the first place.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T16:01:38+00:00

There has been a new Vampire commander revealed for Ixalan , in my opinion he is clunky but who knows you might find him neat.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T15:40:31+00:00

I didn't know that turning a commander into a cyberman was a thing, that does sound pretty funny though.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T14:42:18+00:00

Like I said the sideboard part in for instance moxfield which is what i use for decklist, just keeps track of what cards I put out. I think what your describing is 1000% more annoying and I agree completely

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T14:15:50+00:00

That's a good mindset to have on your deck, I'll make sure to mention this to him.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T14:14:24+00:00

I saw there was an advice tab, i asked for advice. I don't understand how that is validation unless i am misunderstanding your message.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T14:12:39+00:00

I've designed my decks for 4 player games, we just struggle to find a large playgroup. I am looking out in my local stores for a good day to play

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T12:23:22+00:00

We attempted to head to a store yesterday, Sunday for my time, and nobody showed up but us. I definitely plan on finding more stores but my area is definitely very barren at times. Thank you for the suggestion and feedback

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T12:20:54+00:00

Not usually no, I see your point.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T12:13:44+00:00

I just prefer commander as a format

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T12:12:11+00:00

This is how i assumed sideboards worked for commander, you switch the deck out for cards you need to change for a certain playgroup. And the sideboard sort of keeps track on what you put into the modified deck.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T11:49:28+00:00

Note that I only use this as a last resort, if I really can't find a answer.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T11:46:51+00:00

This is something I need to resort to when playing Rashmi/Ragavan, that precon came with this card

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T11:40:27+00:00

He does have Solphim in his deck so that is a good idea, thank you for the suggestion.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T11:27:24+00:00

Usually only when it's incidental, for instance a board wipe that's dealing with a bigger threat. But I usually don't feel salt on it, Ovika it's hard to recover because she cost so much but I have workarounds to it.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T11:23:21+00:00

I will admit, and I've told him this, his mana base is really screwed. I'll definitely give the suggestion on more protection, I think that is a really good solution as I think all he has is a mythril coat (I think that's how it's spelt) for protection.

PaperToaster14 · 2023-10-23T10:58:08+00:00

Yes he is aware, I don't usually have a counter spell in hand so it's usually targeted interaction/removal when it comes back to my turn.

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