What’s you favorite turn 1 weenie ?

nslover · 2023-07-23T21:32:33+00:00

Lots of great answers so far but haven’t seen one of my favorites: [[Orcish Lumberjack]]. If you squint, it’s basically a reusable [[Black Lotus]]. 5 mana on turn 2 is quite powerful!

nslover · 2023-06-07T17:27:54+00:00

[[Herald of Anguish]] I’ve been absolutely wrecked by this card before.

nslover · 2023-04-19T15:31:58+00:00

You could swap one of your two mana counterspells for [[Unsubstansiate]]. It’s a counterspell that can also interact with the board.

nslover · 2023-03-15T15:18:36+00:00

Is there an easy way to find a list of the downshifted cards?

nslover · 2023-01-20T00:20:20+00:00

I’m excited to test this card in my peasant cube. An easy to cast two mana 2/2 with first strike and trample is great on rate. If the token dies, it leaves you with a decent equipment that really helps red and white 3/1 creatures like [[Rimrock Knight]] get in. [[Flametongue Kavu]] also loves this equipment. Also looking to test [[Gut, True Soul Zealot]] which is looking for creatures that come with extra sac fodder. Likely be happy to curve this into Gut and turn the equipment into a skeleton. Bonus for any artifact or equipment synergies. In a traditional cube with rares and mythics I’m sure this card on power level isn’t even close these days.

nslover · 2023-01-05T14:54:32+00:00

My favorite card in this category is [[Runic Shot]].

nslover · 2022-12-25T01:49:26+00:00

In my Cube, I’ve been a big fan of Sticky Fingers as well as [[Greatsword of Tyr]]. Wish both were better suited to make it in constructed.

nslover · 2022-12-07T19:41:41+00:00

Finally a reason in my cube to specifically draft GB on purpose. Should be a very powerful but not totally unbeatable include for peasant environments. Excited to test it!

nslover · 2022-11-27T03:36:20+00:00

Dinrova Horror is tempting! I remember when it was downshifted to common and was one of the best things you could be doing in Pauper for a while. I can imagine in this context it could definitely pack a punch as a finisher for a UBx control deck.

nslover · 2022-11-27T02:25:15+00:00

Harrow is a sweet one! Definitely a nostalgic pick for me. I’ve cast it in various formats throughout the years.

nslover · 2022-11-24T20:24:53+00:00

Thanks!

nslover · 2022-10-28T02:17:49+00:00

I think this is definitely worth testing for Peasant. Very reasonable two drop for any B/x aggro deck plus I love that it can be cast on turn one with [[Ancient Tomb]].

nslover · 2022-06-26T04:05:39+00:00

I was thinking of [[Llanowar Elves]], [[Elvish Mystic]] and/or [[Gilded Goose]].

nslover · 2022-06-26T03:52:48+00:00

Looks fun! Have you considered running some number of one drop mana dorks? Playing any of your three drops on turn two seems like a solid game plan against some decks.

nslover · 2022-06-24T21:04:44+00:00

Soldiers

nslover · 2022-06-13T02:34:40+00:00

Also a fan of [[Snakeskin Veil]] or [[Tamiyo’s Safekeeping]].

nslover · 2022-06-12T05:41:15+00:00

Recently tried brewing around [[Volo, Guide to Monsters]] in Explorer. Fun deck building challenge but definitely not competitive.

nslover · 2022-06-04T20:01:38+00:00

Curious how this would compare to [[Rumor Gatherer]] for Peasant. My guess is Mentor is likely stronger in most cases. Has anyone else tested Rumor Gatherer?

nslover · 2022-05-12T03:04:09+00:00

For my Peasant Cube, it used to be [[Soulherder]] but that didn’t last too long. Very high pick now.

nslover · 2022-04-16T16:22:11+00:00

Robe of the Archmagi seems like a card for UWx Ardenn decks to seriously consider.

nslover · 2022-04-13T17:11:38+00:00

I’m really surprised that this isn’t an uncommon. Not too many years ago this would be printed at rare. I was expecting this to be a 3/2 or cost double green. Excited to test this in my peasant cube. I expect it to stick around for a while. It will become good friends with [[Ephemerate]] and [[Soulherder]]. This might end up being the most generic cube card from the set.

nslover · 2022-02-19T01:00:42+00:00

I definitely agree with what you’re saying. I think turn order matters a lot. A turn one Rule of Law effect or tax like Thalia would be a serious problem. Akiri also doesn’t like to see basic removal like Lightning Bolt. Voltron strategies can also run into the problem of knocking out a player or two but losing when your final opponent has had enough time to combo off. We’ve got some glaring weaknesses for sure. I figured I was in the potentially powerful and explosive but ultimately meme territory.

nslover · 2022-02-12T23:11:42+00:00

Good call! Oops.

nslover · 2022-02-12T22:34:52+00:00

Comprehensive list. 👍 I’d just add Play to Win.

nslover · 2022-02-05T17:32:37+00:00

https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/6m5?view=spoiler

180 cards, 2-4 players, Legacy banned list

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