Genesis Elves

Modern* BG (Golgari) Counters Elves

Waylend

Instant (4)

• 4x Geth's Verdict

Sorcery (5)

• 2x Doubling Chant
• 3x Genesis Wave

Enchantment (4)

• 1x Asceticism
• 3x Cryptolith Rite

Artifact (6)

• 1x Akroma's Memorial
• 1x Bow of Nylea
• 4x Umbral Mantle

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Nissa Revane

Creature (24)

• 4x Dwynen's Elite
• 3x Elvish Archdruid
• 4x Elvish Mystic
• 2x Elvish Piper
• 2x Joraga Warcaller
• 1x Khalni Hydra
• 4x Llanowar Elves
• 1x Nylea, God of the Hunt
• 1x Shaman of the Pack
• 1x Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
• 1x Woodland Bellower

Land (16)

• 5x Forest
• 4x Llanowar Wastes
• 2x Mosswort Bridge
• 1x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
• 4x Overgrown Tomb

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Sideboard

Instant (4)

• 4x Aspect of Hydra

Enchantment (5)

• 1x Doubling Season
• 2x Gravity Well
• 1x Leyline of Lifeforce
• 1x Rites of Flourishing

Creature (6)

• 1x Kalonian Hydra
• 1x Shaman of the Pack
• 4x Thornweald Archer

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Maybeboard

Instant (4)

• 4x Dash Hopes

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This is a deck I've put together over the last year or so. I originally played Shaman of the Pack as a win con in standard, but went more for a ramp/aggressive strategy later on. Things like Umbrale Mantel+Elvish Archdruid/Priest of Titania open up stupid amounts of mana early on and with Cryptolith Rite and Dwynen's Elite coming out early as well, my chumps also now tap like dorks. Jorga Warcaller in here with any kind of ramp makes all my elves have roid rage. Things like Vorinclex and Elvish Piper along with the Hydras and Nissa Revane work as muscle, distractions, a couple of neat perks such as massive life gain if I'm puking elves with Doubling Chant, or extra mana for Jorga boost or Surprise Wave, not to mention generally annoying my opponent. Woodland Bellower has come in handy during a tough game for a desperate Druid or Priest and even a Shaman of the Pack for an out of the blue direct damage win. Other nasty failsafe combos for a nasty win is Wave bringing out Shaman, Akroma's Memorial, and, well my entire deck. This allows immediate damage to their life points as well as everything being able to attack nearly unblockable is the first wasn't enough. In the end, if my Genesis Wave goes unanswered, I win regardless. I even considered going against blue decks in all their hexproof glory. My two potential kill spells either do not target directly, or make them pay 5 life if they really feel the need to counter it. Leyline, Asceticism, and Memorial help protect against blue's tricks and I even added in anti-air support with the archers and Gravity Well. I tried to cover most of my bases here, but I know every deck can be infinitely improved upon and this one is no different indeed. I really appreciate any and all future input (please try and be gentle) and I will have more tribal themed decks showing up in the near future. Thanks to all who comment and +1 as fans of nostalgic tribal decks.

Date added	7 years
Last updated	3 years
Legality	This deck is Modern legal.
Rarity (main - side)	5 - 1 Mythic Rares 29 - 3 Rares 9 - 3 Uncommons 12 - 8 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	2.95
Tokens	Elf Warrior 1/1 G