I went 4-2 at a team tournament and even though I lost the last one, I just threw it for the sake of fun (since our team had already lost).
One event, I know, but this has serious game. So much am I convinced that I decided to buy all the pieces necessary for Abzan, combo elves. Grist (for the black) is the real deal.
Anyone playing this deck still? After I played other modern deck(s) for eight years, I’ve stumbled upon this and went all in, selling my othe decks to get it. The play it gives is amazing and janh online is still ripping it up.
Anyone have any advice? Where is a community that discusses this? Does anyone know if janh broadcasts any of his results?
Not new to magic or modern, but new to this deck, so any advice will be welcome!
Yawgmoth’s activation being without mana is huge. It’s like a four mana planeswalker that reads “sac creature, lose 1 life, add -1 and draw 1 card” and can be activated the turn it comes down AND as many times as we have creatures. This seems very powerful in tandem with seasoned pyromancer. Chandra becomes powerful, we becomes less dependent on the yard and we have a creature to help finish. Paired with a life gain like kaya’s guile or helix, (maybe new helix), we have an engine that controls board, draws cards and beats. Seems really good, but of course in theory and two 5-0 lists.
I tested her and she is much better than she looks. Immediately value is nice, but 1/1 attack is not nothing and we can get to four lands pretty consistently. I played as a one of and tested with friend, but the card is certainly better than we give it credit. If Kaya/Liliana can survive for a second activation, this can too. This deck is a midrange deck that trades resources, right? Than our tokens, hand disruption and etc can keep board clean for Chandra’s tokens to be effective and her -2, I’d argue, is better than lilis in most cases.
Any comments on the new Chandra? Seems really good for three mana. Flashback kolaghan’s Command is a thing. It’s a mini win con by itself and the -2 can be anything. Removal, discard etc.
Not sure its better than Kolaghan’s command. Kommand has more synergy with the graveyard theme and discard, not to mention it is in off colors (without red). It’s a powerful card, but I dont think it is for decks that have access to Kommand.
Yes, I agree that Blood Moon would be crucial in that meta. But, is it really in an open meta? Basically, we are comparing the usefulness of Blood Moon and Path. I feel Paths are wider in scope.
My sideboard is focused on killing the big mana decks. I have 3 Alpine Moons (to not disrupt our mana base, drop it turn 1 and kill opposing lands) and 3 Molten Rains and a dual Ashioks. I think in an open meta, there would be more decks that are affected by paths than moons, no?
Wow, I am genuinely sad. I will always reflect on the great days of contributing to the Modern Elves forum. Man, some amazing people on here. Please please let us know what your new site will be and also how we can contribute to it. It’s hard to let such a jewel go.
I went 4-2 at a team tournament and even though I lost the last one, I just threw it for the sake of fun (since our team had already lost).
One event, I know, but this has serious game. So much am I convinced that I decided to buy all the pieces necessary for Abzan, combo elves. Grist (for the black) is the real deal.
Kind of excited for this archetype again.
@mapccu I think the golgari lists are our best bets. The 2 black mana elf that helps vs sweepers is a nice upgrade against wipes.
I'm going to bring a list tomorrow to a team tournament. Will report if I do well
Anyone have any advice? Where is a community that discusses this? Does anyone know if janh broadcasts any of his results?
Not new to magic or modern, but new to this deck, so any advice will be welcome!
EDIT: Marc! Long time no see!? You on this still?
It’s a snapcaster for red. Flashback Boros charm then a bolt effect for 7 damage? I’d say that’s worth three mana.
My sideboard is focused on killing the big mana decks. I have 3 Alpine Moons (to not disrupt our mana base, drop it turn 1 and kill opposing lands) and 3 Molten Rains and a dual Ashioks. I think in an open meta, there would be more decks that are affected by paths than moons, no?