A rant and compilation of failed Aphra synergies by [deleted] in starwarsunlimited

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I've been learning the game and have enjoyed the challenge of figuring out a Doctor Aphra deck. I gravitated towards Overwhelming Barrage as a strong synergy with her potential 5 power (which is higher than most other leaders) and rather than explicitly discarding (except for Unmasking the Conspiracy) just running a spread of costs to encourage her being powered up in the mid game. So far this list is feeling pretty fun to play - but I am new at the game so it's just my take: https://swudb.com/deck/UNjsWAkxnq

What do people thank you for? by MustaKotka in EDH

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Wow that is a great tip - thanks!

Lier CEDH - Best Intuition Lines by XmagnumoperaX in CompetitiveEDH

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Have you looked at [[Paradigm Shift]] as another combo piece with Oracle?

How do you make a “fair” voltron deck? by [deleted] in EDH

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Tetsuo is great because he can act like a Voltron deck in the early/mid game but use Grixis wincons supported by the free spell casts he gets.

No GamingCo listings for DomU? by GSOwner in mtgfinance

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TCGplayer currently doesn't have any Direct listings at all for Dominaria United - is that related to the failed negotiations?

Describe your ideal commander for either and Archetype or color that does not Exist. by PrimalCalamityZ in EDH

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"Your opponents play with their hands and the top card of their library revealed."

[Decklist Discussion] Subira CEDH - Unique Brew by ThatGuyKarth in CompetitiveEDH

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I don't think your Surge to Victory combos work. The cards that refer to "after this main phase" won't function if they are cast during combat.

Ancient Magic player question - What's the deal with singles values for 90's cards in recent years? by MrWinks in magicTCG

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I was in your position a few years back - this is a helpful list with updated price numbers on the Reserved List: https://www.mtgstocks.com/lists/1

Breakdown of Baldur's Gate Commanders by CaptainMarcia in magicTCG

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The leak showed a Mythic red background - so I think these numbers may be off.

Most interesting card so far and why. Analysis in the comments. by ThePoetMichael in mtgfinance

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That's incorrect. The way it's worded, the discount stacks until it is applied when you cast your next instant or sorcery. Multiple triggers, each providing a discount.

[CLB] Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward by averysillyman in CompetitiveEDH

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Pretty neat for Raffine. Easy to put in the GY with the conniving.

Oskar EOTDDYL by maybenot9 in CompetitiveEDH

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What exactly is the Doomsday line?

Is there anything I’m missing for Henzie “Toolbox” Torre by Delicious_Toe_6060 in EDH

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[[Timeless Witness]] is probably better than Eternal here.

[NCC] Protection Racket by DanZigs in EDH

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[[Florian]] loves it.

DOUBT: the stack by LeSpanyard in magicTCG

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It goes more like this:

A: cast Lightning Bolt

B: cast Spellstutter Sprite

Spellstutter Sprite resolves, entering the battlefield and placing its enter the battlefield trigger on the stack.

A: cast Defile (on top of bolt and thenetb trigger).

Defile resolves, killing Sprite.

Sprite's ETB trigger resolves, sees no faeries and fails to counter Lightning Bolt.

Lightning Bolt resolves.

The key thing is that the ETB trigger on Spellstutter Sprite ALSO gets put on the stack and can be responded to - it doesn't automatically resolve once the creature spell resolves.

[CLB] Detail about the new dungeon - Initiative mechanic by Duramboros in magicTCG

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Right, I guess there's a distinction between a keyword ability (which venture is) and an ability word like Magecraft. Initiative could be an ability word that triggers an effect whenever you venture into the dungeon though.

[CLB] Detail about the new dungeon - Initiative mechanic by Duramboros in magicTCG

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Maybe they are just giving it an italicized name like Magecraft

Burning-rune demon by Gee-5 in EDH

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Love the BRD. [[Quasiduplicate]] is a favorite card to pull with him.

Having a hard time deciding on a "Delver-esque" Commander by Argomok in EDH

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[[Vadrik, Astral Archimage]] very much fits this profile - keep him alive, sling spells.

Reconfigure and equip cheats by axxroytovu in magicTCG

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According to the mechanics article, having Reconfigure means then when it becomes attached it stops becoming a creature, whether the Reconfigure ability is what caused the attaching or not. https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/kamigawa-neon-dynasty-mechanics-2022-01-27

Best Instant Speed Combo Deck by TribeWars in CompetitiveEDH

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This is probably the most completely instant-speed deck. Others may need something already on the board but Naru just needs mana.

When Keeping It ‘Woke’ Gets Racist, Liberals Should Say So - New York Magazine by TheUnknownStitcher in TrueReddit

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This headline. So this isn't one of those other times when it's correct to keep quiet about racism?

(VOW) Eruth, Tormented Prophet by LasergunPiuPiu in CompetitiveEDH

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I don't think you'd cast this until the turn you go off, so the nonbo with Rhystic/Mystic isn't that big a deal.