Competitive Captain Sisay (Proven)

Commander / EDH* Combo Competitive Control GW (Selesnya) Ramp

Worx

Ramp (27)

• 1x Armored Scrapgorger
• 1x Avacyn's Pilgrim
• 1x Azusa, Lost but Seeking
• 1x Birds of Paradise
• 1x Crashing Drawbridge
• 1x Cryptolith Rite
• 1x Elvish Mystic
• 1x Fyndhorn Elves
• 1x Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
• 1x Incubation Druid
• 1x Jeweled Lotus
• 1x Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
• 1x Lightning Greaves
• 1x Llanowar Elves
• 1x Marwyn, the Nurturer
• 1x Mox Amber
• 1x Mox Opal
• 1x Ornithopter of Paradise
• 1x Priest of Titania
• 1x Rishkar, Peema Renegade
• 1x Seeker of Skybreak
• 1x Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Sylvan Caryatid
• 1x The Ringhart Crest  ^Flip
• 1x Thousand-Year Elixir
• 1x Voyaging Satyr

Protection (5)

• 1x Dragonlord Dromoka
• 1x Melira, Sylvok Outcast
• 1x Myrel, Shield of Argive
• 1x Shalai, Voice of Plenty
• 1x Teferi's Protection

Tutor (3)

• 1x Crop Rotation
• 1x Enlightened Tutor
• 1x Oswald Fiddlebender

Land (31)

• 1x Ancient Den
• 1x Arid Mesa
• 1x Boseiju, Who Endures
• 1x Branchloft Pathway  ^Flip
• 1x Brushland
• 1x Canopy Vista
• 1x City of Brass
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
• 1x Flagstones of Trokair
• 6x Forest
• 1x Gaea's Cradle
• 1x Homeward Path
• 1x Inventors' Fair
• 1x Marsh Flats
• 1x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
• 1x Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
• 5x Plains
• 1x Strip Mine
• 1x Sunpetal Grove
• 1x Temple Garden
• 1x Tree of Tales

Control (7)

• 1x Drannith Magistrate
• 1x Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
• 1x Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
• 1x Karn, the Great Creator
• 1x Linvala, Keeper of Silence
• 1x Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
• 1x Thalia, Heretic Cathar

Draw (3)

• 1x Reki, the History of Kamigawa
• 1x Sylvan Library
• 1x The Great Henge

Wincon (1)

• 1x Urza's Ruinous Blast

Commander (1)

Synergy (19)

• 1x Ajani, Sleeper Agent
• 1x Akroma's Memorial
• 1x Bow of Nylea
• 1x Concordant Crossroads
• 1x Emiel the Blessed
• 1x Fynn, the Fangbearer
• 1x Halo Fountain
• 1x Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
• 1x Master Chef
• 1x Mikaeus, the Lunarch
• 1x Oath of Ajani
• 1x Prava of the Steel Legion
• 1x Saryth, the Viper's Fang
• 1x Seedcradle Witch
• 1x The Peregrine Dynamo
• 1x Torens, Fist of the Angels
• 1x Umbral Mantle
• 1x Village Bell-Ringer
• 1x Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider

Removal (3)

• 1x Beast Within
• 1x Mangara of Corondor
• 1x Swords to Plowshares

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Sideboard

Other (16)

• 1x Avacyn, Angel of Hope
• 1x Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
• 1x Gideon of the Trials
• 1x Grafdigger's Cage
• 1x Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
• 1x Lita, Mechanical Engineer
• 1x Loran of the Third Path
• 1x Mycosynth Lattice
• 1x Mystic Forge
• 1x Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
• 1x Sensei's Divining Top
• 1x Shadowspear
• 1x Sigarda, Host of Herons
• 1x Throne of the God-Pharaoh
• 1x Unwinding Clock
• 1x Walking Ballista

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Maybeboard

Other (56)

• 1x Archivist of Oghma
• 1x Aven Mindcensor
• 1x Bontu's Monument
• 1x Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile
• 1x Circle of Dreams Druid
• 1x Cloudstone Curio
• 1x Dosan the Falling Leaf
• 1x Eiganjo Castle
• 1x Eladamri's Call
• 1x Folk Hero
• 1x Gaddock Teeg
• 1x Generous Gift
• 1x Glittering Wish
• 1x Grand Abolisher
• 1x Green Sun's Zenith
• 1x Growing Rites of Itlimoc  ^Flip
• 1x Heroes' Podium
• 1x Huatli, Radiant Champion
• 1x Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
• 1x Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
• 1x King Darien XLVIII
• 1x Llanowar Loamspeaker
• 1x Major Teroh
• 1x Mana Vault
• 1x Masako the Humorless
• 1x Mother of Runes
• 1x Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
• 1x Nissa Revane
• 1x Nissa, Vastwood Seer  ^Flip
• 1x Oath of Nissa
• 1x Oketra's Monument
• 1x Overgrown Farmland
• 1x Path to Exile
• 1x Privileged Position
• 1x Radiant Grove
• 1x Rasaad yn Bashir
• 1x Rest in Peace
• 1x Rhonas's Monument
• 1x Rhys the Redeemed
• 1x Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant  ^Flip
• 1x Saffi Eriksdotter
• 1x Scattered Groves
• 1x Seedborn Muse
• 1x Selesnya Signet
• 1x Selvala, Explorer Returned
• 1x Smothering Tithe
• 1x Steelshaper's Gift
• 1x Talisman of Unity
• 1x Thornglint Bridge
• 1x Thran Temporal Gateway
• 1x Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
• 1x Ugin's Nexus
• 1x Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
• 1x Wheel of Sun and Moon
• 1x Worldly Tutor
• 1x Yisan, the Wanderer Bard

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(NOTE: The deck is listed with cards I actually have. I have another list of this deck Competitive Captain Sisay (Unlimited) that has cards I can only dream of that ramps this one up to the max. I have also another list of this deck Competitive Captain Sisay (*Budget*) but with a budget of around $200 - still very competitive.

Not been updated for a long time... lots has happened - with the predicted banning of Paradox Engine, and the released sets and other Commander's that have overtaken the meta. But overall I keep tinkering with my faithful Captain Sisay and she never lets me down. Must admit I was tempted to switch to include Sisay, Weatherlight Captain as Commander for ONE card that I LOVE LOVE LOVE for Captain Sisay - Esika, God of the Tree   - what a damn shame it requires a commander with 5 colours!. Anywho... just a little update as I am too lazy to edit the main body :P )

~Introduction~

We have a brutal meta with serious top tier decks especially with Yisan, the Wanderer Bard, The Gitrog Monster, Arcum Dagsson, Zur the Enchanter, Thrasios, Triton Hero, and a virtually unstoppable Narset, Enlightened Master. This competitive tool-box Captain Sisay deck holds its own and in fact dominates.... and can generally win turn 3-4 with Paradox Engine.

~History~

This deck has massively evolved over time. It started as most Sisay decks do; mass amounts of legends and no real synergy, focus, adaptability and planning. I have moved from a hardcore all out aggressive play style to a more conservative play style that takes into account the meta. The latest configuration is focussed on control and adaptability. It can certainly win on turn 3-4, but with so much of my meta adapting to Paradox Engine and other combos, patience and countering their strategies is key. It certainly ensures exquisitely challenging games and less of the run of the mill constant turn 4 wins.

As new sets arrive, I assess their feasibility of what they can add to the deck.... but importantly adapting to the metas as new cards and combos arrive.

~The Deck~

This incarnation however has so much mana creation due to the many mana dorks and tricks they use, and especially to Selvala, Heart of the Wilds and Umbral Mantle, as well as the many untap land, and mana generation cards (Voyaging Satyr, Earthcraft, with that tutoring for the Wincon's of Walking Ballista, Staff of Domination, and Oketra the True is easily achievable, especially as Paradox Engine is being stifled more (or in future banned). Throne of the God-Pharaoh is excellent with the amount of interactions with 'tap creatures'. Also as I can pump out infinite creatures with Oketra the True, and if somehow I am prevented from an overwhelming attack of creatures, or for some reason they prevent 'damage', then the 'loss of life' at the end of turn is a sure fire winner. With testing it has proven itself very worthy with inclusion. Doesn't hurt that it is a searchable two drop CMC legend :)

Whilst combo's involving Paradox Engine is the usual go to wincon, I am finding this build is robust and reliable to win and shut down opponents... regardless of how they play. This incarnation is massive with control with my brutal meta guiding its evolution. It effectively shuts down the opponents with flashed in Containment Priest, Aven Mindcensor, and Hushwing Gryff. Also control includes Torpor Orb, Rest in Peace, Aura of Silence, Wheel of Sun and Moon, Solemnity, and with only having three cards that is effected, Gaddock Teeg is a killer. A true tool-box with multiple wincons, and can address threats and easily outlast, rebuild, and protect my board state until I find the win. Please understand that while I 'can' combo off on turn 3-4 if unchecked, it is becoming much harder, and therefore longer term game plans are required.

~Future~

Those of you who follow this deck's progression will see that I am forever tinkering with it to try and move with the meta, times, new sets and fun. But I am trying to fully foil it out and I have made up my mind I do not like the Kaladesh Inventions.... though foil judge Gaea's Cradle is my HUGE stumbling block.

With my meta, bounce is a killer, but there are also other cards rising up to address the Paradox Engine - Pithing Needle, Nevermore, Stony Silence, Phyrexian Revoker Etc ..... but it sure makes for a fun and dynamic gaming :)

~Final Thoughts~

Just for posterity's sake; I double sleeve my deck with Ultimate Guard Precise Fit Sleeves - Side entry, and use Matte Green Dragon Shield protective sleeves. I game at the Good Games Ipswich store Queensland Australia, and the boss there is a great guy called Allen Love.

Shop 1, 44 East Street, Ipswich, QLD 4305 (07) 3143 1963... [email protected] The Shop

And lastly. Thanks to 'PartyJ' and his Captain Sisay deck of 'Sisay has the answers | * Hibernation * | Primer' for inspiration and discussion.

Date added	7 years
Last updated	1 year
Exclude colors	UBR
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	19 - 4 Mythic Rares 45 - 10 Rares 10 - 2 Uncommons 15 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	2.80
Tokens	Beast 3/3 G, Citizen 1/1 GW, Emblem Ajani, Sleeper Agent, Emblem Gideon of the Trials, Human Soldier 1/1 GW, Soldier, Soldier 1/1 W
Folders	EDH, Decks to Reference, +1 Non-Budget, EDH