Go Not to the Elves for Counsel
Commander / EDH
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Big Overhaul, Huge Step Forward. —Jan. 15, 2016
The main new addition is White!
Commanders
Selvala, Explorer Returned for most games
Rhys the Redeemed for some of those 1v1 matches
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Creatures:
Elvish Mystic: Because Lawnmower elf was out collecting rupees
Wirewood Symbiote: Untap synergy is really useful in this deck now
Nettle Sentinel: Best friends with Heritage Druid
Dauntless Escort: Because Wrath of God is a thing
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen: Despite trying to kill Nissa on Lorwyn/Shadownoor, She's pretty good.
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Instants & Sorceries:
Unravel the Aether: Great removal
Crib Swap: Gets troublesome creatures
Swords to Plowshares: Sends them to the farm
Eladamri's Call: More tutors for creatures I want
Enlightened Tutor: For all your artifact/enchantment needs
To Arms!: That's right, now we have bards
Sylvan Offering: You get free stuff! Yooou get free stuff! Nevermind my stuff. I'm not about to kill everyone or anything.
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Enchantments:
Song of the Dryads: Your Karn is my Chia pet
Concordant Crossroads: Careful with this one, it coutd be a double edged sword.
Aura Shards: Is that your artifact/enchantment? Imma kill it!
Mirari's Wake: Works way better than Gauntlet of Power now!
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Planeswalker:
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury: Kinda owe her for cannibalizing her deck
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Lands:
4x Plains
Temple Garden, Selesnya Sanctuary, Brushland,Krosan Verge
Myriad Landscape: Mainly because I want to make sure I get white mana
Thespian's Stage: Conna copy those useful lands. Plus, I need a place for the bards to hang out.
Havenwood Battleground: I might need an extra mana
Boseiju, Who Shelters All: No, I'll just resolve that hurricane.
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I hope you enjoy my new spin on this Elf Tribal EDH: Responses and suggestions are always welcome!! :D
WanderingSpirit says... #2
Cavern of Souls you say? Could be a good parallel to card:Gaea's Herald
September 8, 2012 10:38 a.m.
I used to love elves back in the day. +1 cuz it just looks fun
November 19, 2013 8:28 a.m.
WanderingSpirit says... #5
Thanks, it's indeed quite fun. Any suggestions?
November 21, 2013 10:47 p.m.
Not from me, I'm not into the Commander scene, and not old school enough to know all the old cards, sry. I liked getting my @ss kicked by elves, but I never actually played AS them. I only remember cards like Llanowar Elves and the GW hybrid Gilt-leaf cards like Gilt-Leaf Seer and such.
November 23, 2013 9:12 a.m.
WanderingSpirit says... #7
actually, that Gilt-Leaf Seer is like a mini Sensei's Divining Top . My only top has a permanent spot in Scion is RawrFaced!, but I'd love to find an analog with a nice elvish effect and flavor.
You've inadvertently given me a good idea, thanks!
November 23, 2013 5:13 p.m.
Ha, np. If you like the effect, and can't use the Top in the elf deck, use the Seer.
I just did a quick search on Gilt-leaf; There's always Gilt-Leaf Palace and Nath of the Gilt-Leaf if you wanted to splash black for anything.
What I mentioned earlier in G/W hybrids was Wilt-leaf (i.e., Wilt-Leaf Cavaliers , Wilt-Leaf Liege )
November 24, 2013 8:52 a.m.
WanderingSpirit says... #9
I thought about making this a Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
deck, it would add control. I think it would lose a bit of the focus though.
Will definitely consider adding Gilt-Leaf Seer , Mirri's Guile , and Sylvan Library . I think card advantage is the next logical step for making this better.
November 25, 2013 7:52 a.m.
WanderingSpirit says... #11
hmm, that Door of Destinies is actually looking pretty good! Thanks for the suggestion!
HOBONOMO says... #1
I would run a Cavern of Souls in any theme deck.
September 7, 2012 10:25 p.m.