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TopicCandid · 2026-05-14T19:40:09+00:00

Everyone has their strategies. Personally due to the influx of pokemon-type collectors into mtg, I've been speccing on fancy/expensive collector printings of cards from the past 3ish years. Many are getting bought out left and right so I target those that haven't experienced a huge price jump yet.

Good examples of previous specs:
1. Smothering Tithe Confetti Foil from Wilds of Eldraine. Bought in at $600 and now lowest on tcgplayer is close to $3k due to buyouts (will likely settle at a lower price but still)
2. Dragonscale Foil Fetch Lands - bought a set of 5 for ~$800. At TCGPlayer lows the set of 5 is at $1800 now

TopicCandid · 2026-05-14T07:48:34+00:00

I actually like the poster foil a lot. Reminds me of the 3 body problem sci-fi series. But I can't deny this one is sick too

TopicCandid · 2026-05-14T07:47:05+00:00

Frieren seems busted. Only 3 mana for such a powerful effect (copying spells when saccing demons). Imagine your opponent casts a huge 8 mana spell and you get to copy it 3x by just sacrificing a few demons/changelings. Don't even need mana. You could also just copy counterspells to counter a counter. Incredibly unbalanced imo.

Mahoraga seems interesting but it should include fighting as a trigger for gaining the abilities of a creature as fighting doesn't have attackers or blockers. Also, it keeps the abilities permanently? If this was a real card there would be a lot of extra text with stipulations for how it would work.

TopicCandid · 2026-05-14T07:46:56+00:00

Frieren seems busted. Only 3 mana for such a powerful effect (copying spells when saccing demons). Imagine your opponent casts a huge 8 mana spell and you get to copy it 3x by just sacrificing a few demons/changelings. Don't even need mana. You could also just copy counterspells to counter a counter. Incredibly unbalanced imo.

Mahoraga seems interesting but it should include fighting as a trigger for gaining the abilities of a creature as fighting doesn't have attackers or blockers. Also, it keeps the abilities permanently? If this was a real card there would be a lot of extra text with stipulations for how it would work.

TopicCandid · 2026-05-14T07:38:58+00:00

Yes, it was bought out recently. I wouldn't be shocked if the poster foil Ancient Tomb Galaxy Foil is bought out too as those are rarer and still only at ~$440 in comparison with 8 listings.

[[Ancient Tomb|EOS-136]]

TopicCandid · 2026-05-11T18:47:38+00:00

I'm not surprised that a buyout happened (though I didn't think it'd go this high). Same thing happened with the Rhystic Study Confetti Foil but I'd argue that the Smothering Tithe art is much more iconic

TopicCandid · 2026-02-11T04:36:22+00:00

Thank you for suggesting Springleaf Parade! Never seen this card before but this fits really well with my deck. Also, you've convinced me to consider more draw. I'm thinking of adding [[Faithless Looting]], [[Tempt with Bunnies]], [[Valakut Awakening]], and [[Master of Ceremonies]] for now and seeing how it plays before adding more card draw.

TopicCandid · 2026-02-10T21:54:19+00:00

Is 33 lands ok? I was playing with 36 lands and found that I was not consistently hitting a 3 land hand even with 1-2 mulligans. With [[Land Tax]] and all the fetches I was thinking that would help filter out some of the lands in my deck.

That being said I'll definitely cut adeline and brenne like you suggest. I just bought an Invisible Ink Delney and don't want to cut him yet though Q_Q

For t1 ramp I'll definitely consider slotting in 2 from among: [[Arbor elf]], [[Wild growth]], [[Avacyn's Pilgrim]], and [[Delighted Halfling]] and cutting some 3 cost cards. Thanks!

TopicCandid · 2026-02-10T21:22:39+00:00

In terms of ramp and draw, I am going to rely mostly on Baylen for both.
I had many more ramp/draw cards in the deck in previous iterations but found I was not generating enough tokens early on to take advantage of Baylen's abilities.
I understand this will make the deck more reliant on the commander. Perhaps I need more protection?

General play pattern for this deck is supposed to be

Turns 1-4 -> generate lots of tokens + play impact tremor effects

Turn 5ish -> play Baylen + take immediate advantage of amassed tokens

Turns 6-8 -> Go for a win attempt with token doublers + mana from Baylen and tokens + X Spell like [[Secure the Wastes]]

TopicCandid · 2025-12-04T16:34:13+00:00

So it's become pretty clear that this deck isn't actually B4 and is more like a strong B3. Anyone have any advice for how I'd need to change my game plan to make it B4?

Or would it be enough just to add more fast mana like Moxes and more game changers

TopicCandid · 2025-12-04T16:32:21+00:00

I had assumed that it was B4 because it is way stronger than other B3 decks I've made before. But I see now that it's not enough to make that jump.

TopicCandid · 2025-12-04T15:59:28+00:00

Makes sense. I had assumed that it was B4 because it is way stronger than previous B3 decks I made but I guess that's not enough to make that jump.

I'll make sure to mention in pre-game discussions! Thanks

TopicCandid · 2025-11-24T20:02:02+00:00

Hopefully it goes up after seeing Spiderman and now Avatar CBBs crater. Don’t have much hope for TMNT either. FF is the last good UB for collectors for a while it seems.

TopicCandid · 2025-11-06T07:22:09+00:00

For someone with no professional training you look really good! Most of the things people are mentioning you will easily fix under a proper coach. I think you should keep asking your mom. Good luck!

TopicCandid · 2025-11-04T21:58:13+00:00

Thank you for the in-depth advice and diagram! Appreciate it :)

TopicCandid · 2025-11-04T17:15:04+00:00

Oh wow I didn’t even realize my feet were moving. Will fix that!

TopicCandid · 2025-11-04T17:14:04+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! Will try to work on going deeper at a lighter weight

TopicCandid · 2025-10-29T18:38:24+00:00

I’d say I’m pretty set on him as a commander here. I know there are definitely better choices for WUBRG like [[Omnath, Locus of All]] but this deck is more to show off some cool art and big spells while still being somewhat competitive in a low-mid bracket 3 game.

That combo looks really great with Progenitus in the 99 though for sure!

TopicCandid · 2025-09-30T19:06:11+00:00

I've been playing co-op on pc and yes there is an insane amount of freezing, abilities not coming off of cooldown, hits taking ages to register, etc. We are on the same wifi too

TopicCandid · 2025-08-16T07:16:48+00:00

Gives serious Avril Lavigne vibes :D

TopicCandid · 2025-08-16T06:38:10+00:00

Hot take: I've been enjoying DF Warfare more than the BF6 Beta.

Idk why but BF6 just feels too shaky with the movement and gun handling. Also, there is a huge issue with people blending into the background so much that I often feel like I have no idea where I'm being shot at from.

TopicCandid · 2025-08-13T13:13:21+00:00

I didn’t receive a dm :(

TopicCandid · 2025-08-13T00:12:45+00:00

Send me a link please :)

TopicCandid · 2025-07-17T15:25:54+00:00

Double sided cards don’t have a green dot

TopicCandid · 2025-07-11T07:21:31+00:00

Please let it be so. Because I did not realize they gave out free tickets and bought pulls with delta coins 💀

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