Also, something non-related, I like that Radiant Flames can hit for 4 against Thalia decks. It’s fringe but cool, and I bet it’s clutch when it happens.
I do not believe you can overspend for Converge. 3 is the most damage you can do, unfortunately.
EDIT: NVM, just realized the Thalia tax...making it 4. Carry on.
I'm running the Caterpillar over the second Ancient Grudge because I want a tutorable way to deal with Leyline and Worship. I settled on Caterpillar over Reclamation Sage for a few reasons:
Caterpillar is easier to loop back with Liliana, the Last Hope and K-Command because it dies as part of it's effect.
You can break up the mana investment required to destroy something (1 + 2 for Caterpillar vs 3 for Sage), which seems relevant in a deck that doesn't play many mana-producing lands.
1 CMC cost meant that I could play it, then hold up mana to either activate it or play a different removal spell. This was relevant in a few places because it made it harder for my opponent to commit to a line profitably.
It's more proactive than Sage.
Obviously Caterpillar isn't without downsides. If I wanted to Traverse and cast it to blow something up I needed access to three green mana, vs two for Sage. Sage can beat down after it blows something up, and Caterpillar doesn't really provide much of a clock.
I also like that the catepillar can blow things up on their turn but because it's not an EtB effect it can be disrupted. How often do you find it being destroyed when you don't have the green mana to sac it?
EDIT: would Qasali Pridemage be even more restrictive if you're splashing white? It would be easier to sacrifice and provide a little more threat until then. Just a thought...
Also, for Bauble drawing triggers you could always place a die or coin on top of your deck to remind you to draw an extra card.
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I do not believe you can overspend for Converge. 3 is the most damage you can do, unfortunately.
EDIT: NVM, just realized the Thalia tax...making it 4. Carry on.
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I also like that the catepillar can blow things up on their turn but because it's not an EtB effect it can be disrupted. How often do you find it being destroyed when you don't have the green mana to sac it?
EDIT: would Qasali Pridemage be even more restrictive if you're splashing white? It would be easier to sacrifice and provide a little more threat until then. Just a thought...
Also, for Bauble drawing triggers you could always place a die or coin on top of your deck to remind you to draw an extra card.