This EDH deck was created by going to the MTG website and hitting the random card button. If I really liked the artwork I HAD to include that card in my deck (no matter what). I could not choose great cards with artwork that I didn't like. I couldn't pass up that card in hopes for a better one.
I could really use some help figure out my lands now! Also, who should be my commander? Child of Alara came up randomly, which is good because it's five colors! But if you can think of a better commander for this deck, that will be the only card I include that is not selected by the random card button. I think Jodah, Archmage Eternal, would be really cool! Maybe Cromat? Niv-Mizzet Reborn Thanks!
I currently don't play competitively or in any format (I play casually with friends), but I'd like to work on a mono-black devotion deck that is Modern legal so if I choose I can play in a tournament in the future. Even if I stick to casual play, I think building something around the modern format would be the way to go. What should I add next that will improve this deck without costing a ton? thanks!
1.) I am saving up money to get 2x Phyrexian Obliterator and have the Griselbrand in its place. Is this ok? I love Griselbrand, so I find a way to sneak him into any deck lol
I also own these cards for that spot. What do you think?
2.) I eventually want to get four copies of Bloodghast, but again these are too expensive for me right now. I should probably also get rid of Dauthi Slayer.
3.) Should I keep the Gifted Aetherborn in this deck? If not, replace it with what?
4.) I know it is banned in Modern, but I do own playset of Deathrite Shaman. Should I add it to this deck when I play casual?
5.) I think I want to replace Vampire Nighthawk with Gatekeeper of Malakir. Good idea? Either that or have them both. I love vampire Nighthawk. One of my favorites, plus it has flying
Well, I had to bite the bullet and order tonight if I want the cards to reach my niece around Christmas. $68! a little pricey for someone who might not even be interested in Magic, but hey it's family
If you're running 24 land you can probably get away with 6-8 tap lands and still be fine. I'd run a Drowsing Dagger in the main deck. Its pretty good fixing. The lands themselves could look like this.
I created a deck based on Graveblade Marauder and it seemed awesome in theory, but It doesn't seem to be playing very well at all. The deck's other wincon is a combo I read about involving Liliana's Indignation + Gravepurge. In addition, I also have Revenant.
Where did I go wrong here and what can I do to fix this? Thanks!
Awesome, Thanks! Do you have any idea how I should split up the mana for this deck? I'm taking out the Boomerang by the way. I'll add two of something else, but I'm not sure yet. I want to get this mana right though. Obviously, I don't want too many of the lands that come into play tapped, but I'm not sure how many of those plus plains, islands, forests, etc...
Thank you Rezzahan for the reply. To be honest, the mana was the one thing that I was worried about the most. If you were creating this deck, what sort of mana ratio would you follow? How many forest/plains/islands vs. those dual and non basic lands? Thanks again!
Can't say much about the Zelda equivalents, but there is something really important about your mana, that I want to adress.
Blue is mostly a splash color, since it is only required for 8 cards. The issue with a splash color is, that double colored costs are much harder to pay, especially with only 8 sources for that color of mana. So I think, that a different bounce spell would make for far easier use than Boomerang. You want your niece to be able to cast her spells when she draws them. Echoing Truth or one of the many other 2- or 3-mana variants of bounce spells which require only one blue mana will serve better. And how important is it for you that she can bounce lands? Because that's really the only true advantage Boomerag has over most other similar spells. If it's primarily to bounce creatures anyway, you get even more options, at three mana you can get a cantrip (Repulse) or some other additional effect.
Though honestly, I would cut the bouncing completely and instead go for some white all purpose answers like Oblivion Ring, Banishing Light, Angelic Purge or Faith's Fetters. There should be something that fits the Zelda-verse. And having at least some answers to permanently deal with a threat is essential.
The Alara triland Seaside Citadel would make for an overall better multiland for this deck. If this is already too expensive for your introductory deck, Evolving Wilds, Terramorphic Expanse, Unknown Shores, Bant Panorama, etc. are much more effective color fixing, since they all give the deck access to all its three colors. Of course, you have to add a basic Island to fetch for many of those. Even the 8 dual lands you have in the deck have better equivalents in Sejiri Refuge/Tranquil Cove and Thornwood Falls. And of course, white/green versions exist, too (Blossoming Sands and Graypelt Refuge).
Thanks for the suggestions everybody. I did a bunch of looking around today and here's what I've come up with.
Not sure where I'm going with this, but I love all of the equipment. I think she'll love the Zelda vibe from those. Also, I think my creatures have a Zelda feel to them as well. What do you all think? What can I add to this or what can I do to make this a playable deck? I like where I'm headed right now. Thanks again!
EDIT: I think I like the idea of having a bunch of Legendary Creatures that she can play with. That with Heroes' Podium might be a fun idea?
My 14 year old niece is obsessed with Legend of Zelda. I've talked with her about Magic before and she seemed a little interested. I'm not sure if she would like Magic or not, but I am visiting her this Christmas and I thought it would be fun to give her a deck and play together while I'm in town. I've looked at other threads, but I can mostly only find EDH decks that are Zelda themed. I don't want to spend a ton of money because I don't even know if she'll like it, but I want to build her a decent enough casual deck that she won't lose every game against me. Also, a deck that's interesting so she'll enjoy learning, but not one that's so complicated that she'll quit on the spot. I know that Magic seems to have a bit of a learning curve. The cards that I have found seem cool, but I need some good creatures and need to tie everything together.
I feel like you're pretty far into a monowhite enchantress game plan with this list. Linvala really lends itself more to hatebears and specific stax setup than it does to enchantress. Starfield of Nyx might be better than endless horizons in the 4 cmc slot. Kismet is another card that is really good at that cost. In terms of planeswalkers, I think either the 4 or 6 cmc elspeths would work better than gideon. Gideon isn't a great win condition, and generating blockers can be very effective with sphere of safety in play.
Thanks for the help Xyx. What i'm trying to do is some sort of hybrid lockdown/pillowfort deck. I realize that in Magic it's best to stick with one theme, but I can't help myself! I'm not too concerned since this is a casual deck and not competitive. So, I have the 4 Leyline of Sanctity in the sideboard because being hexproof isn't really an issue right now. When I start playing other people, I'll main-deck it. To be honest, I really wanted more creatures in there. I was thinking Dawn Elemental and Linvala, Keeper of Silence. But of course, I need those slots for prison cards.
Is there a way to make this work? Here's what I'm thinking:
*Of course, now that I look back at the deck, I didn't have room for the Winter Orb and Icy Manipulator which were huge parts of the deck to begin with! Oh, what to do...
I could really use some help figure out my lands now! Also, who should be my commander? Child of Alara came up randomly, which is good because it's five colors! But if you can think of a better commander for this deck, that will be the only card I include that is not selected by the random card button. I think Jodah, Archmage Eternal, would be really cool! Maybe Cromat? Niv-Mizzet Reborn Thanks!
Link to my deck: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/deck-of-fate-2/?cb=1618251217
I currently don't play competitively or in any format (I play casually with friends), but I'd like to work on a mono-black devotion deck that is Modern legal so if I choose I can play in a tournament in the future. Even if I stick to casual play, I think building something around the modern format would be the way to go. What should I add next that will improve this deck without costing a ton? thanks!
Today I went out and bought 2x Geralf's Messenger, but where to put them? Maybe take out two of the Vampire Nighthawk
Some questions/comments:
1.) I am saving up money to get 2x Phyrexian Obliterator and have the Griselbrand in its place. Is this ok? I love Griselbrand, so I find a way to sneak him into any deck lol
I also own these cards for that spot. What do you think?
Desecration Demon
Pestilence Demon
Bloodgift Demon
Doomgape
Indulgent Tormentor
Squelching Leeches
2.) I eventually want to get four copies of Bloodghast, but again these are too expensive for me right now. I should probably also get rid of Dauthi Slayer.
Contenders:
Order of the Ebon Hand
Nether Traitor
3.) Should I keep the Gifted Aetherborn in this deck? If not, replace it with what?
4.) I know it is banned in Modern, but I do own playset of Deathrite Shaman. Should I add it to this deck when I play casual?
5.) I think I want to replace Vampire Nighthawk with Gatekeeper of Malakir. Good idea? Either that or have them both. I love vampire Nighthawk. One of my favorites, plus it has flying
6.) Is there room in this deck for:
Mogis's Marauder
Thrull Parasite
Nantuko Shade
Crypt Ghast
Dark Ritual
Exsanguinate
Lastly, I know that eventually I should probably get 2x Liliana of the Veil, but that's WAY out of my budget for now.
I'm building this in pieces to keep it budget friendly, but here's what I have so far:
4x Black Knight
4x Gifted Aetherborn
4x Dauthi Slayer
4x Vampire Nighthawk
4x Gray Merchant of Asphodel
2x Griselbrand
4x Distress
4x Geth's Verdict
3x Go for the Throat
3x Doom Blade
2x Whip of Erebos
Land
16x Swamp
4x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Thank you all for the help!
2x Essence Warden
2x Watchwolf
2x Hanna, Ship's Navigator
2x Isao, Enlightened Bushi
2x Tree of Redemption
2x Rubinia Soulsinger
2x Tolsimir wolfblood
Planeswalkers
1x Tamiyo, Field Researcher
Artifacts
1x Dowsing Dagger
1x Adventuring Gear
1x Behemoth Sledge
1x Grappling Hook
1x Shield of the Righteous
1x Elixir of Immortality
1x Angelheart Vial
1x Sword of Vengeance
1x Citanul flute
1x Swiftfoot Boots
1x Lantern of Insight
1x Explorer's Scope
1x Mirage Mirror
1x Graveyard Shovel
1x Golem-Skin Gauntlets
1x Star Compass
1x Mask of Avacyn
1x Hero's Blade
3x Sigarda's Aid
Lands
6x Plains
6x Forest
4x Island
4x Glacial Fortress
2x Selesnya Sanctuary
2x Azorius Guildgate
I created a deck based on Graveblade Marauder and it seemed awesome in theory, but It doesn't seem to be playing very well at all. The deck's other wincon is a combo I read about involving Liliana's Indignation + Gravepurge. In addition, I also have Revenant.
Where did I go wrong here and what can I do to fix this? Thanks!
4x Carrion Feeder
4x Mortician Beetle
4x Nether Traitor
4x Qarsi Sadist
4x Graveblade Marauder
1x Revenant
4x Corpse Churn
4x Gravepurge
Sorcery
4x Liliana's Indignation
2x Grave Strength
4x Skeleton Key
2x Essence Warden
2x Watchwolf
2x Hanna, Ship's Navigator
2x Isao, Enlightened Bushi
2x Tree of Redemption
2x Rubinia Soulsinger
2x Tolsimir wolfblood
Planeswalkers
1x Tamiyo, Field Researcher
Artifacts
1x Adventuring Gear
1x Behemoth Sledge
1x Grappling Hook
1x Shield of the Righteous
1x Elixir of Immortality
1x Angelheart Vial
1x Sword of Vengeance
1x Citanul flute
1x Swiftfoot Boots
1x Lantern of Insight
1x Explorer's Scope
1x Mirage Mirror
1x Graveyard Shovel
1x Golem-Skin Gauntlets
1x Star Compass
1x Mask of Avacyn
1x Hero's Blade
2x Boomerang
Enchantments
2x Sigarda's Aid
Lands
7x Forest
7x Plains
4x Meandering River
4x Woodland Stream
2x Mystifying Maze
Not sure where I'm going with this, but I love all of the equipment. I think she'll love the Zelda vibe from those. Also, I think my creatures have a Zelda feel to them as well. What do you all think? What can I add to this or what can I do to make this a playable deck? I like where I'm headed right now. Thanks again!
EDIT: I think I like the idea of having a bunch of Legendary Creatures that she can play with. That with Heroes' Podium might be a fun idea?
2x Treefolk Harbinger
2x Tarpan
2x Essence Warden
4x Hanna, Ship's Navigator
4x Tolsimir wolfblood
Artifacts
1x Grappling Hook
1x Elixir of Immortality
1x Sword of Vengeance
1x Spidersilk Net
1x Feldon's Cane
1x Citanul flute
1x Lightning Greaves
1x Lantern of Insight
1x Explorer's Scope
1x Mirage Mirror
1x Kitesail
1x Graveyard Shovel
1x Fireshrieker
1x Golem-Skin Gauntlets
1x Mask of Memory
1x Hero's Blade
1x Heroes' Podium
2x Turn to Frog
2x Boomerang
Enchantments
3x Sigarda's Aid
My 14 year old niece is obsessed with Legend of Zelda. I've talked with her about Magic before and she seemed a little interested. I'm not sure if she would like Magic or not, but I am visiting her this Christmas and I thought it would be fun to give her a deck and play together while I'm in town. I've looked at other threads, but I can mostly only find EDH decks that are Zelda themed. I don't want to spend a ton of money because I don't even know if she'll like it, but I want to build her a decent enough casual deck that she won't lose every game against me. Also, a deck that's interesting so she'll enjoy learning, but not one that's so complicated that she'll quit on the spot. I know that Magic seems to have a bit of a learning curve. The cards that I have found seem cool, but I need some good creatures and need to tie everything together.
Any ideas?
Here are some cards that I've found so far:
Hankyu
Lightning Greaves
Mask of Memory
Grappling Hook
4x Mesa Enchantress
4x Magus of the Tabernacle
Enchantments
4x Oblivion Ring
4x Ghostly Prison
3x Idyllic Tutor
3x Sphere of Safety
3x Starfield of Nyx
2x Greater Auramancy
2x Story Circle
2x Curse of Exhaustion
2x Sigil of the Empty Throne
2x Winter Orb
2x Relic Barrier
Lands
3x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
4x Tectonic Edge
16x Plains
4x Leyline of Sanctity
4x Rest in Peace
3x Nevermore
2x Aura of Silence
2x Holy day
Is there a way to make this work? Here's what I'm thinking:
*Of course, now that I look back at the deck, I didn't have room for the Winter Orb and Icy Manipulator which were huge parts of the deck to begin with! Oh, what to do...
4x Mesa Enchantress
4x Magus of the Tabernacle
Planeswalker
2x Gideon of the Trials
Enchantments
4x Oblivion Ring
4x Ghostly Prison
3x Idyllic Tutor
3x Sphere of Safety
3x Greater Auramancy
3x Endless Horizons
2x Story Circle
2x Curse of Exhaustion
2x Sigil of the Empty Throne
3x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
4x Tectonic Edge
17x Plains
4x Leyline of Sanctity
4x Rest in Peace
3x Nevermore
2x Aura of Silence
2x Holy day