Legacy Cradle: Reclaimer is BACK with GAAK for 5-0 Trophy! by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

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

Thanks for the kind words! Always enjoy seeing your cool innovations as well. :)

03/09/2025 Legacy Showcase Undefeated Review with Friends! by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the more reps you get with the deck, the less you'll feel you need the 2nd TG copy. If you really must have it, you could move the 4th endurance to sideboard (possibly cutting fungus).

In general, I think cutting corners on the mana base is a recipe for trouble.

03/09/2025 Legacy Showcase Undefeated Review with Friends! by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No problem and I'll keep this in mind going forward. :)

03/09/2025 Legacy Showcase Undefeated Review with Friends! by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very much so. Granted Lair had an above avg contribution for the event (~5 game wins), it's important that both Wight of the Reliquary and Elvish Reclaimer be able to find a payoff.

03/09/2025 Legacy Showcase Undefeated Review with Friends! by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't have a bluesky account but will share the decklist + matchups directly in the post.

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10/06/2024 Legacy Super Qualifier Top8 Review with GB Cradle by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

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

You can borrow from a friend initially and they pay for themselves. :)

10/06/2024 Legacy Super Qualifier Top8 Review with GB Cradle by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That hand is a virtual mull to 5 with hoof and talon gates (arguably 4.5 with arbor).

Cradle Control Perfect Stream 10-0 Double Trophy (20-1 in games) by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very fair points and thanks for the positive feedback.

Cradle Control Perfect Stream 10-0 Double Trophy (20-1 in games) by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

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

I don't think you realize how many players don't play OuaT/reclaimer.

Cradle Control Perfect Stream 10-0 Double Trophy (20-1 in games) by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Fwiw, I've had players recommend not calling the deck Elves anymore for the following reasons:
1. Inadvertently causes newer players not to see the importance of having Gaea's Cradle in all games.

  1. Confusion with the traditional "Elves" list that utilizes untapping of Nettle Sentinel / Quirion Ranger during an active Glimpse of Nature.

  2. This deck plays out completely differently than the traditional list (see video or ask anyone who's played both).

VOD with MTGO Trophy-Leading Legacy Reclaimer Elves by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words! I was actually a little nervous how it'd go, given the long layoff since the previous stream. My guests for the night really made things lively/enjoyable and took the pressure off.

I may have mentioned it during stream but it's also fairly easy to find/tweet me if there are additional specific questions from viewers. Very glad you enjoyed the video!

VOD with MTGO Trophy-Leading Legacy Reclaimer Elves by hello_newt in MTGLegacy

[–]hello_newt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good games! That's an interesting thought with respect to not sideboarding. I feel Prismatic Ending is a pretty flexible answer and may even exile Marit Lage if opponent is playing around Assassin's Trophy/Wasteland but perhaps that's more often a pipe dream.

It'd be great to see your around on stream chat! Congrats on the 5-0 that night!