Virtuous Blood

[Gorzo]

Virtuous Blood 100 cards, 0 sideboard 1 {Obzedat, Ghost Council} 1 Commander 1 {Godless Shrine} 1 {Seraph Sanctuary} 1 {Piranha Marsh} 1 {Barren Moor} 1 {New Benalia} 1 {Kabira Crossroads} 1 {Cathedral of War} 1 {Emeria, the Sky Ruin} 1 {Orzhova, the Church of Deals} 1 {Reliquary Tower} 1 {Orzhov Basilica} 1 {Springjack Pasture} 1 {Miren, the Moaning Well} 1 {Vault of the Archangel} 1 {Orzhov Guildgate} 13 {Plains} 1 {Thespian's Stage} 8 {Swamp} 1 {Isolated Chapel} 38 lands 1 {Divinity of Pride} 1 {Victory's Herald} 1 {Gerrard Capashen} 1 {Sin Collector} 1 {Blazing Archon} 1 {Pontiff of Blight} 1 {Reya Dawnbringer} 1 {Felidar Sovereign} 1 {Bloodgift Demon} 1 {Artisan of Kozilek} 1 {Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant} 1 {Kokusho, the Evening Star} 1 {Mikaeus, the Lunarch} 1 {Archon of Justice} 1 {Darien, King of Kjeldor} 1 {Angelic Skirmisher} 1 {High Priest of Penance} 1 {Sheoldred, Whispering One} 1 {Serra Ascendant} 1 {Soul's Attendant} 1 {Auriok Champion} 1 {Serra Avatar} 1 {Soul Warden} 1 {Crypt Ghast} 1 {Blood Artist} 1 {Rhox Faithmender} 1 {Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts} 1 {Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter} 1 {Vizkopa Guildmage} 29 creatures 1 {True Conviction} 1 {Merciless Eviction} 1 {Swords to Plowshares} 1 {Day of Judgment} 1 {Diabolic Tutor} 1 {Phyrexian Rebirth} 1 {Terashi's Grasp} 1 {Ajani Goldmane} 1 {Ajani, Caller of the Pride} 1 {Feudkiller's Verdict} 1 {Celestial Mantle} 1 {Basilisk Collar} 1 {Terminus} 1 {One Thousand Lashes} 1 {Whip of Erebos} 1 {Exsanguinate} 1 {Necropotence} 1 {Diabolic Revelation} 1 {Invincible Hymn} 1 {Mimic Vat} 1 {Boon Reflection} 1 {Luminarch Ascension} 1 {Chalice of Life} 1 {Beacon of Immortality} 1 {Sanguine Bond} 1 {Exquisite Blood} 1 {Debt to the Deathless} 1 {Blind Obedience} 1 {Sorin Markov} 1 {Sorin, Lord of Innistrad} 1 {Death Grasp} 1 {Sorin's Vengeance} 33 other spells Sideboard Notes: Life-gain EDH!

[Gorzo]

As you can see, I'm having an extremely tough time cutting this life gain deck down to 100 cards. Any input and help would be appreciated!

[All-Mana Mania]

Riot control and otherworldly journey doesn't do the life gain just IMO. I can tell you are having a tough time

[Gorzo]

Riot control and otherworldly journey doesn't do the life gain just IMO. I can tell you are having a tough time

Yeah, I don't think Riot Control is going to make the cut, as much as I want to have a lifegain fog. Otherworld journey I have to keep though - it's not a life gain card, but rather "target creature is protected from board wipes this turn, and returns with a +1 counter on it." Board wipes are big in my play group, and I need it as an anti-removal trick, since I can't use counterspells.

And I just realized I forgot to in include Exsanguinate. Kind of a big deal any other big life gain or drain cards I'm forgetting?

- {Riot Control}

+ {Exsanguinate}

[Keyeto]

{Death Grasp} is a nice life drainer. {Sorin's Vengeance} can be decent too, but its a bit heavy on the mana. Are you against using {Sorin Markov} in EDH? He's pretty wicked with life draining. Also, the {Vizkopa Guildmage} might like a home in this deck.

[Gorzo]

{Death Grasp} is a nice life drainer. {Sorin's Vengeance} can be decent too, but its a bit heavy on the mana. Are you against using {Sorin Markov} in EDH? He's pretty wicked with life draining. Also, the {Vizkopa Guildmage} might like a home in this deck.

I need to add all of those.

Argh, I'm supposed to be cutting cards, not adding more!

+ {Sorin Markov}
+ {Sorin, Lord of Innistrad}
+ {Vizkopa Guildmage}
+ {Sorin's Vengeance}
+ {Death Grasp}
+ {Healer of the Pride}
+ {True Conviction}

- {Basilica Screecher}
- {Phthisis}
- {Nevermore}
- {Orzhov Cluestone}
- {Staff of Nin}
- {Increasing Ambition}

[Gorzo]

- {Tithe Drinker}
- {Kingpin's Pet}
(I'll have to rely on Pontif, Crypt Ghast, and Blind Obedience for extorting)
- {Underworld Connection}
(If I get a tutor spell, I'm grabbing Necropotence anyway )
- {Luminate Primordial}
- {Blood Baron of Vizkopa}



+ {Ajani Goldmane}
+ {Ajani, Caller of the Pride}

I am really, really struggling to cut this down... Still need 8 cuts.

[Iandtormentor]

Any chance you could cut a land? Is 38 too little?

[Iandtormentor]

And know your trying to get rid of cards but maybe consider  {Celestial Mantle}?

[Gorzo]

Any chance you could cut a land? Is 38 too little?

I've been considering it, cutting {Evolving Wilds} would be the choice there. But 38 is starting to dip into the low number territory, even if the deck is only 2 colors instead of 3... I might end up having to, just because I'm struggling so bad with making cuts on this deck.

Ooh, how could I forget Celestial Mantle? I have to stick that baby in there. I'm cutting {Crypt Incursion}, so that will take its place. Graveyard hate is good, but I don't really need it with my play group. I think the only actual reanimator deck in the group is my own lol.

- {Crypt Incursion}
+ {Celestial Mantle}

[Millionlittlee]

Shouldn't you be cutting? Not adding?

[Gorzo]

Shouldn't you be cutting? Not adding?

I am. But that doesn't mean I can't refine my deck with better cards at the same time

[That_Guy]

If you exile obzedat using its ability, doesnt it go back to the command zone and you have to cast it again if you want it back?

[Keyeto]

If you exile obzedat using its ability, doesnt it go back to the command zone and you have to cast it again if you want it back?

Sending your commander to the command zone is optional. You are allowed to just let him stay in exile for his ability.

[That_Guy]

If you exile obzedat using its ability, doesnt it go back to the command zone and you have to cast it again if you want it back?

Sending your commander to the command zone is optional. You are allowed to just let him stay in exile for his ability.

Oh ok, sweet. Thanks for letting me know.