Acolyte of the Inferno

Creature — Human Monk

Renown 1 (When this creature deals combat damage to a player, if it isn't renowned, put a +1/+1 counter on it and it becomes renowned.)

Whenever Acolyte of the Inferno becomes blocked by a creature, it deals 2 damage to that creature.

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Arena	Legal
Block Constructed	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Gladiator	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Historic	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Modern	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Pioneer	Legal
Planechase	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Tiny Leaders	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (6)

9-lives on RTFC

2 years ago

If you're being blocked even though you really want to deal damage to the player, I recommend Acolyte of the Inferno. Even if you deal damage to the player, there is this renown ability.

_Delta_ on MY FIRST EVER COMMANDER DECK!!

6 years ago

Cards I would take out: Acolyte of the Inferno, Akrasan Squire, Akroan Sergeant, Alaborn Grenadier, Alaborn Veteran, Altac Bloodseeker, Alaborn Zealot, Fire Diamond, Pristine Talisman, Bandage, and Armistice. I will suggest more later on.

Then add some of the following: Bruna, the Fading Light, Sword of Feast and Famine, Enlightened Tutor, Sublime Archangel, Aggravated Assault, Loxodon Warhammer, Iroas, God of Victory, Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder, Sun Titan, Master Warcraft, Assemble the Legion, Return to Dust, Aurelia's Fury, Frontline Medic, Solemn Simulacrum, World at War, Thran Dynamo, Darksteel Ingot, Akroma, Angel of Wrath, Legion's Initiative, Angel of Glory's Rise, Mother of Runes, Legion Loyalist, Steelshaper's Gift, Commander's Sphere, Emeria, The Sky Ruin, Emeria Shepherd, Knight of the White Orchid, Balefire Liege, Mirran Crusader, Thalia, Heretic Cathar, Grand Abolisher, Angel of Serenity, Angel of the Dire Hour, Angelic Arbiter, Hanweir Garrison along with Hanweir Battlements, Angelic Overseer, Exquisite Archangel, Requiem Angel, Resolute Archangel, Hammer of Nazahn, Sword of the Animist,Sunforger, Swiftfoot Boots and or Lightning Greaves, and Boros Signet.

I realize this is a pretty hefty list, and so let me know if you need help finding a place for any of these in the deck and I will try my best later on when I have time.

Chuubii on

7 years ago

You need a lower mana base for an aggro deck. You want strike fast and win by turn 4 latest. So about ~12 one mana creatures, ~10 two mana creatures

If you want to keep an ally theme: Expedition Envoy, Kor Bladewhirl, Kor Castigator, Ondu War Cleric, Zada's Commando, Reckless Bushwhacker.

If you are open to non-allies:

1. ONE MANA: Town Gossipmonger  ^Flip, Lightning Berserker, Zurgo Bellstriker (you want maybe 2 because it is legendary), Insolent Neonate

2. TWO MANA: Akoum Stonewaker, Kolaghan Aspirant, Borderland Marauder, Ire Shaman

3. THREE MANA: Acolyte of the Inferno, Kolaghan Forerunners, Fiery Hellhound, Geier Reach Bandit  ^Flip, (However I am not sure about werewolves, since you want to cast as many creatures per turn as you can)

For turn you can add something like Ethereal Guidance or Great Teacher's Decree.

----HERE ARE SOME COMMENTS ON YOUR CARDS----

1. Evolving Wilds - bad because you never want to have a tapped land and not be able to put a creature in.
2. Chaplain's Blessing - even in control decks this is useless
3. Outnumber - bad because it can't hit the player.
4. Corrupted Grafstone - you dont need extra mana. This card does nothing in this deck.
5. Thalia's Lieutenant - you need more 1 mana humans for this to be worth it.
6. Makindi Patrol - aggro decks want big damage.
7. Valakut Invoker as an aggro deck, you will never have 8 mana.
8. Smite the Monstrous - bad removal
9. Zada, Hedron Grinder - you don't have enough things that target him.

This could work a budget deck, but if you want to put in a few hundred for a budget deck, I'd suggest you look at http://mtgtop8.com/format?f=ST - this is a link detailing all professional tournament decks. Or better yet, go to your local game shop and ask what could work at events there.

Rhadamanthus on Missing SOI Card?

8 years ago

Quick Add's low limit seems to be 2 letters. "Acolyte of " will properly display Acolyte of Xathrid and Acolyte of the Inferno, and "bathe in " will display Bathe in Dragonfire and Bathe in Light.

Mastermaximo02 on The Renowned Naya

8 years ago

Acolyte of the Inferno could help get rid of some early threats and give you more early presence

gleeson.token on Project Glory

8 years ago

Side board help, Immolating Glare, Dromoka's Command, Dazzling Reflection, Valorous Stance, Earthen Arms, Make a Stand, Stasis Snare...I'm just throwing some ideas out there for main or side board. Personally I would splash read for Break Through the Line and Scab-Clan Berserker and Acolyte of the Inferno