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Title: Best commons
Post by: TheRedRabble on May 22, 2014, 08:07:25 AM
Looking to compile a list of top commons from return to ravinca to Nyx

Feel free to leave ur top ten
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: DylanW18 on May 22, 2014, 09:21:49 AM
{Gray Merchant of Asphodel} is #1
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TheRedRabble on May 22, 2014, 10:48:00 AM
Quote from: DylanW18 on May 22, 2014, 09:21:49 AM
{Gray Merchant of Asphodel} is #1

This is a start keep it coming folks :)
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: cltrn81 on May 22, 2014, 01:55:00 PM
Quote from: DylanW18 on May 22, 2014, 09:21:49 AM
{Gray Merchant of Asphodel} is #1
Was totally going to say that but was too lazy to rember his full name
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: cltrn81 on May 22, 2014, 01:55:51 PM
{celestial flare}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: ibtrickey on May 22, 2014, 02:24:47 PM
I love {Black Cat}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Kaworu, the Fifth Child on May 22, 2014, 02:44:22 PM
Quote from: Ibtrickey on May 22, 2014, 02:24:47 PM
I love {Black Cat}
Set :P

I love {Lightning Strike}.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: MuggyWuggy on May 22, 2014, 02:55:02 PM
All of above mentioned
{dispel}
{devour flesh}
{elvish mystic}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: FustyDavorite on May 22, 2014, 02:57:38 PM
 {Omenspeaker}
{Sigiled Starfish}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TheRedRabble on May 22, 2014, 03:11:04 PM
Good stuff , keep it coming I want to compile a list later
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 03:44:06 PM
Polukranos, mistcutter, savage born, heroes bane, brood master, Xenagos, domri. Xenagod, nylea god and bow, thoughtseize
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TheRedRabble on May 22, 2014, 03:51:38 PM
Quote from: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 03:44:06 PM
Polukranos, mistcutter, savage born, heroes bane, brood master, Xenagos, domri. Xenagod, nylea god and bow, thoughtseize

I said commons bud
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: lotrwk on May 22, 2014, 03:58:30 PM
{Magma spray}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Rasser on May 22, 2014, 04:00:48 PM
 {Zhur-Taa Druid}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 04:03:50 PM
Quote from: New2MTG on May 22, 2014, 03:51:38 PM
Quote from: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 03:44:06 PM
Polukranos, mistcutter, savage born, heroes bane, brood master, Xenagos, domri. Xenagod, nylea god and bow, thoughtseize

I said commons bud

Eh, oh well
It happens
I didnt catch commons
Keep the negs coming kids
I like it
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on May 22, 2014, 04:05:45 PM
Quote from: The FullMetal Alchemist on May 22, 2014, 02:44:22 PM
I love {Lightning Strike}.
{SEARING SPEAR}!!!!!! Sorry, I just refuse to play {Lightning Strike}.

Anyways....{Hopeful Eidolon}, {Ethereal Armor}, {Duress}, {Gladecover Scout}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 04:13:13 PM
Aspect of hudra
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Wingnut on May 22, 2014, 04:20:11 PM
I honestly have to say  {Lightning Strike} and  {Ethereal Armor}.  Just awesome.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: lotrwk on May 22, 2014, 04:30:39 PM
{keening apparition} and {Pacifism}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 04:59:38 PM
{Oppressive rays} is better pacifism
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: dbstamper on May 22, 2014, 06:26:35 PM
All time or certain play?
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mattao19 on May 22, 2014, 06:45:24 PM
Standard: {Gray Merchant of Asphadel}

Modern: {Goblin Electromancer} or {Gladecover Scout}

Any format: {Island} :P
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: lotrwk on May 22, 2014, 10:46:00 PM
Quote from: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 04:59:38 PM
Oppressive rays is better pacifism
You're joking, right?
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mattao19 on May 22, 2014, 10:49:24 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on May 22, 2014, 10:46:00 PM
Quote from: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 04:59:38 PM
{Oppressive rays} is better {pacifism}
You're joking, right?

Tbh I agree. It's cheaper, AND stops Activated Abilities!!
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: NyghtHawk on May 22, 2014, 11:00:22 PM
{Delver of Secrets}
{Lightning Bolt}

Hands down.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mattao19 on May 22, 2014, 11:04:43 PM
Quote from: NyghtHawk on May 22, 2014, 11:00:22 PM
{Delver of Secrets}
{Lightning Bolt}

Hands down.

RtR to Journey :P but agreed if it was all time!!
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: lotrwk on May 22, 2014, 11:08:49 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on May 22, 2014, 10:49:24 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on May 22, 2014, 10:46:00 PM
Quote from: TreeSmoker on May 22, 2014, 04:59:38 PM
{Oppressive rays} is better {pacifism}
You're joking, right?

Tbh I agree. It's cheaper, AND stops Activated Abilities!!
It stops them, unless they pay 3. It also stops them from attacking or blocking, unless they pay three. With {pacifism}, you don't have to worry about forgetting that it's there. On a board late in the game where the only creature left has an {oppressive rays}, they can still attack. With {pacifism}, they have just as many creatures that can attack as you. 0.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mattao19 on May 22, 2014, 11:14:56 PM
Except not really. Pacifism and O Rays are meant as a stall tactic. If you can't deal with it by the time they can pay you need to fix your deck also early on it can be amazing bc they might devote a turn to just paying 3 to tap!

All in All Oray is debatably better
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: lotrwk on May 22, 2014, 11:19:54 PM
With orays, yeah, you have to use it as a stall tactic. If you can't find a way to deal with the creature once they have nothing else to do with their mana, then it starts to attack. Pacifism however, game one when they usually shouldn't have something to kill it other than dsphere or banishing light, then it's removal by itself. Once they have nothing else to do with their mana, they still can't attack if it has a pacifism on it.

I personally think that pacifism is better game one, then they're both not very good after board
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Splicer on May 22, 2014, 11:20:52 PM
Guys. For 3 mana, go {Arrest}. It stops both.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mattao19 on May 22, 2014, 11:25:11 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on May 22, 2014, 11:19:54 PM
With orays, yeah, you have to use it as a stall tactic. If you can't find a way to deal with the creature once they have nothing else to do with their mana, then it starts to attack. Pacifism however, game one when they usually shouldn't have something to kill it other than dsphere or banishing light, then it's removal by itself. Once they have nothing else to do with their mana, they still can't attack if it has a pacifism on it.

I personally think that pacifism is better game one, then they're both not very good after board

Well tbh they both suck lol but in comparison I'd rather have ORay

But true lol Arrest does the trick
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: cltrn81 on May 23, 2014, 08:18:44 AM
Quote from: Splicer on May 22, 2014, 11:20:52 PM
Guys. For 3 mana, go {Arrest}. It stops both.
Or {prison term} cuz you can change targets.  But it's uncommon I think
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TheRedRabble on May 23, 2014, 10:43:29 AM
This is great guys

Keep it going
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TreeSmoker on May 23, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
I think some people are talkig standard on here but in modern. I think arrest will top both pacifism and oppressive rays
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: TheRedRabble on May 23, 2014, 11:14:51 AM
Quote from: TreeSmoker on May 23, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
I think some people are talkig standard on here but in modern. I think arrest will top both pacifism and oppressive rays

I would like standard for now
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: DYMongoose on May 23, 2014, 12:04:25 PM
I'm a big fan of {Messenger's Speed} and {Gods Willing}.

Oh, also {Fearsome Temper}.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: MuggyWuggy on May 23, 2014, 07:02:46 PM
New all stars for JOU  {Feast of Dreams}
{Rouse the Mob}
{Renowned Weaver} 1 quick answer for early flyers (cloudfin/judge familiar)

{Ajani's Presence} {Lagonna-Band Trailblazer}

{Sigiled Starfish} {Hubris}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mr_Fahrenheit on May 23, 2014, 07:22:40 PM
As for the argument between pacifism or arrest or oppressive rays, I personally use neither. Why lock stuff down when you can just {swords to plowshares} or {path to exile} it for one mana ?
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Splicer on May 24, 2014, 11:46:59 AM
Quote from: New2MTG on May 23, 2014, 11:14:51 AM
Quote from: TreeSmoker on May 23, 2014, 10:48:58 AM
I think some people are talkig standard on here but in modern. I think arrest will top both pacifism and oppressive rays

I would like standard for now
{Arrest} is standard. It got an rtr reprint.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Phoenix X30 on May 25, 2014, 11:31:36 AM
{duress} or {gods willing}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: NovusOrbis on May 25, 2014, 12:34:32 PM
{Madcap Skills}
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Remillo on May 25, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
{Rubblebelt Makka}.

After seeing it in Flamespeaker lists, I'm coming to think the card is awesome.  It's Giant Growth without having to play Green.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mattao19 on May 25, 2014, 01:23:42 PM
Quote from: Remillo on May 25, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
{Rubblebelt Makka}.

After seeing it in Flamespeaker lists, I'm coming to think the card is awesome.  It's Giant Growth without having to play Green.

I've said this for years!!!
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Remillo on May 25, 2014, 01:28:24 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on May 25, 2014, 01:23:42 PM
Quote from: Remillo on May 25, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
{Rubblebelt Makka}.

After seeing it in Flamespeaker lists, I'm coming to think the card is awesome.  It's Giant Growth without having to play Green.

I've said this for years!!!
Ghor-Clan is better 90% of the time, but when your target already has Trample...  It's a different story.

On THAT subject, I once had three pages of {Vulpine Goliath}s in my binder in various languages and foil/no foil.  Also, I'm convinced there's going to be something that makes {Charging Badger} insane.
Title: Re: Best commons
Post by: Mattao19 on May 25, 2014, 03:12:12 PM
Quote from: Remillo on May 25, 2014, 01:28:24 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on May 25, 2014, 01:23:42 PM
Quote from: Remillo on May 25, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
{Rubblebelt Makka}.

After seeing it in Flamespeaker lists, I'm coming to think the card is awesome.  It's Giant Growth without having to play Green.

I've said this for years!!!
Ghor-Clan is better 90% of the time, but when your target already has Trample...  It's a different story.

On THAT subject, I once had three pages of {Vulpine Goliath}s in my binder in various languages and foil/no foil.  Also, I'm convinced there's going to be something that makes {Charging Badger} insane.

You know what makes charging badger insane??

A Turn 1 forest ;)