Was looking through the new origins set and I am not closing in on any that work well with Doran. I haven't upgraded this deck in awhile and am due for suggestions! I'm still looking through the new sets to find some replacments to upgrade this deck! Any help would be appreciated!
I just took out Oblation for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite. The main reason is I got a good deal on one but also in my group there is a goblin deck and elf deck that is run constantly that I could use elesh with. Oblation's 2 card draw is pretty damaging so I took it out. I think I will be looking at getting Nemata, Grove Guardian due to her effect with Verdeloth and elesh, I will probably replace Orchard Warden with this. Either that or take out Krosan Tusker For some reason, I just have never like Chameleon Colossus, not sure why because I know it's a 8/8 easily. Maybe further convincing could get me to switch him in.
Just looking through the deck, I am going to take out Dimir Machinations for Hunter's Insight I believe the card draw will be a lot better than a one time tutor for Doran. Dimir is nice because it is an uncounterable tutor but I do not think it's worth a whole card slot. Again, any suggestions are appreciated!
I'm taking out Cultivate for Sylvan Scrying just so I can target a lot of my lands that I couldn't target with other abilities as told in the previous suggestion. I'm also taking out Lightning Greaves for Umezawa's Jitte . Just seems like a fun card to try out from the previous suggestion. I love lightning greaves so if anyone has any other suggestions on what to take out I'm fair game. Also, trying to figure out what to take out to allow Hunter's Insight to be put in this deck. Could bring a huge card draw to the table with Doran out. Part of me is thinking maybe I should swap out Oblation for Hunter's Insight. I do not see the bonus of brining an exile effect instead of Deglamer. Deglamer seems too good to take out at the moment. As always, thank you for all the help!
Ok updated my deck some. I added the swords as well as a few of the other suggestions. I do have a Sylvan Scrying coming in the mail that will likely replace Cultivate. I also have a Umezawa's Jitte and Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite coming too that I need to replace something in here with. I honestly think Silklash Spider is way too good in this deck to cut in that it's a 7/7 creature with Doran out and kills flyers. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Great suggestions! I'll make some adjustments and post up a new list on Monday. AS far as Lignify, I'm always a little hesitant due to whatever I enchant, it becomes a 4/4 beater with Doran out. I guess as long as he is swinging it other ways, it wouldn't be terrible though. I'll make some of the suggestions though and put up a new list. Thanks for all the help!
So after playing this a number of times in my playgroup, it seems to be struggling very hard in late game. Some changes I am thinking of making is adding Gift of the Deity and Nature's Lore. I also think some trample or unblockable artifacts could be handy in this deck.
I believe I will add Vigor back to this deck as I realize how good he is now that he is gone.
One card that just hasn't done anything for me, even though I hate removing this is Slagwurm Armor
Any suggestions would be very helpful as well as anything from the new M15 set. Thanks!!!
I pulled a foil Dictate of Erebos today in a journey pack so looking forward to trying that in this deck. The flash effect at the end of a turn seems like it could be very nice or even in the middle of a turn if someone is fixing to bring something nasty at you!
The most key card that you are missing from this deck is one my friend plays. It's the most evilest card when mixed with Doran and Slagwurm armor........Priests of Norn
As a fun proponent of the deck, try out Tower Defense.
I actually have Tower Defense in here! It is awesome and took place of Solidarity when I found out about this card!
I try not to do infect packages because my group really frowns on any one using infect. For example, I think Blightsteel Colossus is the one of the dumbest cards in EDH
That is a pretty nasty thing you could do if you wanted to do an infect package. Priests of Norn and Reaper of Sheoldred could both be very nasty
I'm not a fan of Shizo, Death's Storehouse here - only one legend for it.
Unless you regularly encounter large enchantments, Aura Mutation can go.
What all are you transmuting Dimir Machinations for? Is it really worth a slot?
Cheers!
My reason for including Shizo, Death's Storehouse is that with Doran, I notice a lot of chump blocking so this is an easy way to give Doran a way of evasion. I should probably put a Urborg, Tomb Of Yawgmoth in here as well. I think Aura Mutation will come out and maybe Silverblade Paladin could be worth a slot in here. The reason I put Dimir Machinations in here is to transmute for Doran. When Doran either gets oblated or condemned, it effects this deck a lot because a lot of my creatures are very low power. This gives me a great way to tutor for him. Another card I am considering is Gift of the Deity but it's mana cost is so much! Please keep the suggestions going!!!
I've made several changes to this deck and am looking for further suggestions or anything I'm missing. Also, if there's any big treefolk I'm forgetting to plug into this deck. I think I weeded out a lot of the weak ones. One I am still hesitant on is Heartwood Storyteller due to it helping everyone.
I know this is an old post but I love this deck so much! I was thinking of new shananigans that could go into this deck to replace some of the stuff in here that doesn't fit. I know Reins of Power could probably fit in here somewhere.
I am in need of new suggestions to this deck. This deck has not won in about 10-15 plays. I do not want to stray away from the Giant theme but am looking for neat or obvious things I need to include in this deck. If you put things to include, please include things to take out in its place! Thanks for any suggestions!!!
I believe I will add Vigor back to this deck as I realize how good he is now that he is gone.
One card that just hasn't done anything for me, even though I hate removing this is Slagwurm Armor
Any suggestions would be very helpful as well as anything from the new M15 set. Thanks!!!
Clout of the Dominus which is awesome with ruhan
I actually have Tower Defense in here! It is awesome and took place of Solidarity when I found out about this card!
I try not to do infect packages because my group really frowns on any one using infect. For example, I think Blightsteel Colossus is the one of the dumbest cards in EDH
That is a pretty nasty thing you could do if you wanted to do an infect package. Priests of Norn and Reaper of Sheoldred could both be very nasty
My reason for including Shizo, Death's Storehouse is that with Doran, I notice a lot of chump blocking so this is an easy way to give Doran a way of evasion. I should probably put a Urborg, Tomb Of Yawgmoth in here as well. I think Aura Mutation will come out and maybe Silverblade Paladin could be worth a slot in here. The reason I put Dimir Machinations in here is to transmute for Doran. When Doran either gets oblated or condemned, it effects this deck a lot because a lot of my creatures are very low power. This gives me a great way to tutor for him. Another card I am considering is Gift of the Deity but it's mana cost is so much! Please keep the suggestions going!!!