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[EDH][Primer] Giada's Angel …...
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Anatak thank you for your comment! I'm glad you've been inspired to make your own Angel deck!
As for Traveler's Amulet, I like it as we can tutor for a basic and help to thin the deck. It isn't absolutely necessary, as you could probably get away with something like Extraplanar Lens if you really wanted to. Plus, it can be recurred with Serra Paragon so we can get more value out of it.
May 31, 2024 9:29 a.m.
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[EDH][Primer] Giada's Angel …...
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JackNavi Thank you for your comment!
I had no idea Reprieve worked like that. That's nifty! I'll definitely consider it!. As for the other suggestions, I'm not wanting to be too in-depth in the equipment subtheme. I do run a few because I do want to be swinging, but I'm not really sure Helm of the Host or Blade of Selves is the direction I want to take the deck.
As for Serra's Emissary, it just makes me wish Iona, Shield of Emeria was legal >_<
May 29, 2024 5:49 p.m.
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abstractfive Thank you for your comment!
I'm very well aware of that. The fetchlands are too good not to run and Angel of Jubilation is the only card in the deck that turns them off. The odds of them interfering with one another in an actual game environment is low. It's a bit of a non-bo but I'm still willing to run them.
May 29, 2024 2:10 p.m.
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RiotRunner789, you are 100% correct - the quest for perfection is never complete.
I just feel a certain way about some cards for no apparent reason, and Smuggler's Share is one of those cards I just feel iffy on. I don't really have a good reason as to why - I just don't really like it for whatever reason.
I thought about Well of Lost Dreams. Honestly I kind of like it more than Dawn of Hope as you could potentially pay 1:1 instead of 2:1. However it comes with the downside of being two more mana. Honestly though thinking about it I may end up swapping the two. You might've convinced me.
As for Court of Grace, I just don't vibe with the Monarch mechanic. I don't really have a good reason as to why, I just don't. I could consider it as you're right - protecting the Monarch title is easier with a bunch of fat flying angels. I'll consider it.
As for Reconnaissance, you might've just convinced me to put it into another deck I run, Adeline, Resplendent Cathar. I had been considering it for some time, but I completely forgot about the cleanup step after damage is dealt. I didn't even consider using it then, haha. Unsure about it for Giada, but definitely for Adeline.
May 28, 2024 8:33 p.m.
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Choosing Equipment-based Card …...
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RiotRunner789, I do agree Mask of Memory is better because it's cheaper mana-wise and draws more than Rogue's Gloves. That might just be the winner.
plakjekaas, I've never seen that sword before. It seams neat, but personally I'm not a fan of exiling cards and then trying to play them, as if you don't end up playing them you can't play them after that turn. Not that it's a bad card, I just don't like those type of effects.
FormOverFunction, I ran Skeleton Key in my Brimaz, King of Oreskos deck for a bit, but don't really remember it all that much. Personally I think Mask of Memory is better in that regard as it's the same mana-wise and draws one additional card. Plus, with my commander being Giada, Font of Hope and a vast majority of the creatures in the deck being angels, it's likely I'll have the highest power on board.
Thank you three for your comments! I appreciate the input!
May 28, 2024 6:36 p.m.
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Choosing Equipment-based Card …...
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Greetings folks of the forums.
I come to you today asking for opinions in regards to card draw in mono-white. In particular, for my Giada, Font of Hope tribal angel deck found here: [EDH] Giada's Angel Harem
Now, specifically, I'm trying to decide between an equipment-based piece of card draw that is tutorable with Steelshaper's Gift, Open the Armory, and Stoneforge Mystic. Currently my options are Sword of Fire and Ice, Mask of Memory, Rogue's Gloves, and Infiltration Lens. However, if others exist that do similar effects I'd be open to considering them.
I really like Sword of Fire and Ice due to the added protection it gives to whatever creature in two removal-heavy colors. It also gives an added ping which can be useful in taking out hatebears and dorks.
I like Infiltration Lens because we can attach it to large creatures and force our opponents to block. However, at the same time, it's dependent on our opponents actually blocking, and since most of the creatures in this deck have flying I'm not sure how often it'd actually draw us cards.
I like Mask of Memory due to it being able to draw two cards, however, you also lose a card by being forced to discard a card. You cycle through your deck faster, but at the same time you lose a bit of card advantage at the same time since you have to discard.
I like Rogue's Gloves because it's arguably the most simple of them all - deal combat damage to a player, draw a card. However, it's four mana for this effect, and for one more mana Sword of Fire and Ice adds a lot more utility.
Which card should I go with? In addition, what card should I cut?
May 28, 2024 1:15 p.m.
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Totally Easy & …...
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"...so you get the turn 1 win almost every time (if you ignore the times you don't)."
I see absolutely zero flaws in this logic. 10/10. I love it. Absolutely fantastic deck with a 100% winrate.
May 27, 2024 4 p.m.
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The Charnel Army...
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Phyrexian Dreadnought is also an option. Plus, it sac's itself!
May 27, 2024 1:50 p.m.
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Sproutwalker...
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Seconding what Tsukimi and Balaam__ have said - it's generally a bad idea to buy large amounts of bulk off of websites like Amazon. I don't know how new or experienced with the game you are, but based on your profile being a couple days old I'd guess your fairly new to the game. If you're looking for specific cards, I'd recommend checking out TCGPlayer for your singles needs. You could also try CardKingdom or StarCityGames, but in my experience they're typically more expensive than TCGPlayer.
If you're looking for more bulk-style product, I'd recommend playing Sealed or Draft at your Local Game Store. They're formats/gamemodes you can buy into for usually around ~$30. In Draft you are put into a pod of typically 6~8 and take turns drafting cards from packs and build a deck around the cards you pick. In Sealed, you get 6 packs to start and build a deck with those 6 packs. I personally really enjoy Sealed, and they're a great way to get cards from the new sets. In addition, if your LGS supports it, many times these events have prize support so you could get additional packs for doing well. If you want practice drafting or building a sealed deck, DraftSim is a great resource where you can practice before you go and compete at your LGS.
If you're looking to get help with your decks, lots of people are very friendly and willing to help - just ask! I myself am mostly knowledgeable in the Commander/EDH format, but I know Balaam__ has tons of experience in 60-card formats and is incredibly helpful.
May 27, 2024 12:11 p.m.
Specialties
Commander / EDH - GW (Selesnya), Commander / EDH - Lands, Commander / EDH - Prison, Commander / EDH - Stax, Commander / EDH - Combo, Commander / EDH - Mono-White
MTG Decks
[EDH][Primer] Giada's Angel Harem
Commander / EDH
SCORE: 11 | 8 COMMENTS | 753 VIEWS | IN 6 FOLDERS
[EDH][Primer] Adeline Anthem Beatdown
Commander / EDH*
SCORE: 14 | 14 COMMENTS | 3080 VIEWS | IN 2 FOLDERS
[EDH][Primer] Titania Land Combo
Commander / EDH
SCORE: 7 | 2 COMMENTS | 965 VIEWS | IN 2 FOLDERS
[EDH][Primer] Sythis Enchantress Prison
Commander / EDH
SCORE: 74 | 43 COMMENTS | 15987 VIEWS | IN 30 FOLDERS
[EDH] Oona Tribal Faerie Combo
Commander / EDH*
SCORE: 4 | 226 VIEWS | IN 2 FOLDERS
Finished Decks | 70 |
Prototype Decks | 65 |
Drafts | 0 |
Playing since | Born of the Gods |
Points | 140 |
Avg. deck rating | 12.33 |
T/O Rank | 91 |
Helper Rank | 74 |
Favorite formats | Commander / EDH, Pre-release |
Cards suggested / good suggestions | 86 / 50 |
Venues | The Game Closet |
Cards Added/Fixed | 1 |
Joined | 10 years |
Vessiliana says... #1
Thank you for the interest in my Giada! <3
May 31, 2024 12:42 a.m.