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Title: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 02:08:16 AM
I'm looking to get into the casual EDH scene. I've played a bit on cockatrice but don't actually have a deck, and I want you guys to help me make one. It needs to be cheap, definitely. And it needs to be fun. Not infinite turns, not super fast win, not mindless agro, nothing like that. Hit me. Anything you got. 3 colour preferred.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Thetrufflehunter on April 05, 2015, 02:17:40 AM
{mayael the anima}. You just cram it full of ramp and huge dumb creatures. It's the best.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Spencer Addington on April 05, 2015, 02:21:41 AM
Nawwww..... There is no best. Pick a commander that tickles your fancy and make the deck.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 02:34:33 AM
Quote from: Spencer Addington on April 05, 2015, 02:21:41 AM
Nawwww..... There is no best. Pick a commander that tickles your fancy and make the deck.
See, there's the problem- I don't have anyone or any idea what to do. I just know nothing.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 08:09:55 AM
Or {heartless Hidgetsugu} is a fun multiplayer deck that either sets a clock or one shots everyone
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: JordanCirk on April 05, 2015, 08:49:40 AM
My friend had a fun  {Sydri, Galvanic Genius} Deck, just a bunch of quirky artifacts that animate to attack ( {Darksteel Forge},  {Darksteel Reactor},  {Thoughtcast} ). Or you can be political with her and animate other people's artifacts in response to your own board wipe/someone else's.

Another fun suggestion would be  {Roon of the Hidden Realm}. He can be a very good commander, as you can attack in with him then use his ability on opponents turns to have value with ETB creatures ( {Mulldrifter}, {Reveillark}, {Thragtusk} )

What's your favorite 3 color combination? That might help me understand more what you're looking for.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: rarehuntertay on April 05, 2015, 10:45:09 AM
My favs:
{Nekusar, the Mindrazer}
{Surrak Dragonclaw}
{Alesha, Who Smiles at Death}
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: MuggyWuggy on April 05, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
Favorite colors?
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Ekann1 on April 05, 2015, 12:00:09 PM
Quote from: Taysby on April 05, 2015, 02:41:21 AM
Zur the enchanter. You can do combo, Agro like boggles, or you can lock up the board.
If you have ever mentioned wanting to play casual in your life, don't listen to Taysby

;)
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Z5 on April 05, 2015, 12:16:30 PM
{zedruu the greathearted}, great in multiplayed edh, use {akroan horse}, {humble defector}, this is a deck I have wanted to make for a while.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Z5 on April 05, 2015, 12:19:35 PM
Also {Momir Vig, Simic Visionary}
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 12:36:34 PM
Quote from: Z5 on April 05, 2015, 12:16:30 PM
{zedruu the greathearted}, great in multiplayed edh, use {akroan horse}, {humble defector}, this is a deck I have wanted to make for a while.
If you want a Zedruu, I've got him and parts to a Zedruu deck
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Z5 on April 05, 2015, 12:40:34 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 12:36:34 PM
Quote from: Z5 on April 05, 2015, 12:16:30 PM
{zedruu the greathearted}, great in multiplayed edh, use {akroan horse}, {humble defector}, this is a deck I have wanted to make for a while.
If you want a Zedruu, I've got him and parts to a Zedruu deck
Nah, don't want to trade, I only trade in person. But thanks for the offer though.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 12:52:11 PM
For those asking, My favorite colour combos are:
RU
UB
UG
RUG
WUR
BRU

But all combos work if those aren't good.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 02:18:04 PM
RUG you say... Let me show you a general.

{Animar, Soul of Elements}!
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 03:00:06 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 02:18:04 PM
RUG you say... Let me show you a general.

{Animar, Soul of Elements}!
Yeah I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. I just don't know how he runs. I'll check out budget decks for him if I decide on him.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 04:04:58 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 03:00:06 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 02:18:04 PM
RUG you say... Let me show you a general.

{Animar, Soul of Elements}!
Yeah I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. I just don't know how he runs. I'll check out budget decks for him if I decide on him.
I have a list on here. Low end is about 250. Mid range is about 450
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 04:23:17 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 04:04:58 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 03:00:06 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 02:18:04 PM
RUG you say... Let me show you a general.

{Animar, Soul of Elements}!
Yeah I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. I just don't know how he runs. I'll check out budget decks for him if I decide on him.
I have a list on here. Low end is about 250. Mid range is about 450
.poo..
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 04:34:59 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 04:23:17 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 04:04:58 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 03:00:06 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 02:18:04 PM
RUG you say... Let me show you a general.

{Animar, Soul of Elements}!
Yeah I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. I just don't know how he runs. I'll check out budget decks for him if I decide on him.
I have a list on here. Low end is about 250. Mid range is about 450
.poo..
It's really cheap in comparison to most other powerful EDH decks
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
That does sound fun. What's an average cheap deck for her?
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Kaalia with haste on April 05, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
That does sound fun. What's an average cheap deck for her?
You could get one together for about a hundred bucks. When making it value your ramp highly.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 05:01:34 PM
Quote from: Kaalia with haste on April 05, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
That does sound fun. What's an average cheap deck for her?
You could get one together for about a hundred bucks. When making it value your ramp highly.
I can totally do that. She was a commander in the 2014 commander decks, so should I just get that and do some changes?
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 05:15:44 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 05:01:34 PM
Quote from: Kaalia with haste on April 05, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
That does sound fun. What's an average cheap deck for her?
You could get one together for about a hundred bucks. When making it value your ramp highly.
I can totally do that. She was a commander in the 2014 commander decks, so should I just get that and do some changes?
The deck is clearly not built with her in mind. You'd be better off buying that for the manabase and General, then building your own from there
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 05:16:55 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 05:15:44 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 05:01:34 PM
Quote from: Kaalia with haste on April 05, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
That does sound fun. What's an average cheap deck for her?
You could get one together for about a hundred bucks. When making it value your ramp highly.
I can totally do that. She was a commander in the 2014 commander decks, so should I just get that and do some changes?
The deck is clearly not built with her in mind. You'd be better off buying that for the manabase and General, then building your own from there
Alright. What are some staples I should have?
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Thetrufflehunter on April 05, 2015, 05:48:20 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 05:16:55 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 05:15:44 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 05:01:34 PM
Quote from: Kaalia with haste on April 05, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
That does sound fun. What's an average cheap deck for her?
You could get one together for about a hundred bucks. When making it value your ramp highly.
I can totally do that. She was a commander in the 2014 commander decks, so should I just get that and do some changes?
The deck is clearly not built with her in mind. You'd be better off buying that for the manabase and General, then building your own from there
Alright. What are some staples I should have?
I have a great starting point for mayael, $115 shipped with sleeves and an alt art commander. Since the current buyer is being slow about getting back to me, I'll offer it to you as well. Page 2 of trades "I'm taking apart mayael". Big stompy creatures and staples. Add your own flavor of big stompy creatures.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 07:37:30 PM
Quote from: Thetrufflehunter on April 05, 2015, 05:48:20 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 05:16:55 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on April 05, 2015, 05:15:44 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 05:01:34 PM
Quote from: Kaalia with haste on April 05, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Quote from: Remillo on April 05, 2015, 04:37:27 PM
I mean, he did say he didn't want anything that's super fast combo or infinite turns.  To that end, I'd have to recommend {Mayael the Anima} as well.  You just get to play HUGE creatures and occasionally turn them sideways to win.
That does sound fun. What's an average cheap deck for her?
You could get one together for about a hundred bucks. When making it value your ramp highly.
I can totally do that. She was a commander in the 2014 commander decks, so should I just get that and do some changes?
The deck is clearly not built with her in mind. You'd be better off buying that for the manabase and General, then building your own from there
Alright. What are some staples I should have?
I have a great starting point for mayael, $115 shipped with sleeves and an alt art commander. Since the current buyer is being slow about getting back to me, I'll offer it to you as well. Page 2 of trades "I'm taking apart mayael". Big stompy creatures and staples. Add your own flavor of big stompy creatures.
I'll try to convince my parents. Thanks!
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: MuggyWuggy on April 05, 2015, 10:33:31 PM
Go UG

No one ever build simic
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Heats Flamesman on April 05, 2015, 10:36:21 PM
Quote from: MuggyWuggy on April 05, 2015, 10:33:31 PM
Go UG

No one ever build simic
I was thinking about an Edric deck, but I'm not sure how he works.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Spencer Addington on April 05, 2015, 11:11:54 PM
Quote from: Ponyboy Curtis on April 05, 2015, 10:36:21 PM
Quote from: MuggyWuggy on April 05, 2015, 10:33:31 PM
Go UG

No one ever build simic
I was thinking about an Edric deck, but I'm not sure how he works.
Look at a bunch of lists and deck techs and you'll ge a better understanding of how he works as a commander
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Dstyle1 on April 06, 2015, 11:10:28 AM
I have a Mayael declist on here that is more higher end that I've found and liked.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Oldmanomis on April 09, 2015, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: Dstyle1 on April 06, 2015, 11:10:28 AM
I have a Mayael declist on here that is more higher end that I've found and liked.

Mayael isn't a cheap commander... You need eldrazi...
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Thetrufflehunter on April 09, 2015, 04:44:19 PM
Quote from: Oldmanomis on April 09, 2015, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: Dstyle1 on April 06, 2015, 11:10:28 AM
I have a Mayael declist on here that is more higher end that I've found and liked.

Mayael isn't a cheap commander... You need eldrazi...
Not strictly true. There are dragons of all flavors for cheep. And you have baby eldrazi like {ulamog's crusher}, {pathraizer of ulamog}, and {artisan of kozilek}. This is a deck thats relatively inexpensive to build and can be upgraded easily.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Kaalia with haste on April 09, 2015, 06:03:07 PM
Quote from: Thetrufflehunter on April 09, 2015, 04:44:19 PM
Quote from: Oldmanomis on April 09, 2015, 03:13:11 PM
Quote from: Dstyle1 on April 06, 2015, 11:10:28 AM
I have a Mayael declist on here that is more higher end that I've found and liked.

Mayael isn't a cheap commander... You need eldrazi...
Not strictly true. There are dragons of all flavors for cheep. And you have baby eldrazi like {ulamog's crusher}, {pathraizer of ulamog}, and {artisan of kozilek}. This is a deck thats relatively inexpensive to build and can be upgraded easily.
Agree, but land base could be a money sink it's hard to hit rgw on turn 3 with a small budget hopefully you can hit it by turn 4 but that's turn you wanna cast explosive vegetation effects
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: the_intelligentleman on April 10, 2015, 10:33:51 AM
{It that Betrays} Is relatively cheap and really good.
Title: Re: I need a deck.
Post by: Rass on April 10, 2015, 12:16:27 PM
If you have a target by you look for last years commander decks. If they have a sticker on the UPC code they where under $10. Maybe pick one of those up if you can find one. It has some staples to make a commander deck.