Isperia's Flying Circus of Tools

Commander / EDH JANKYARD_DOG

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V2. Update Compendium *Updated* —July 14, 2019

Hey fans, and those of you just joining our show. Here starts Version 2.0 where we stray from our budget starting point and start thinking about serious upgrades to my favorite deck. We shall still try to keep it around the $200 mark so we can remain reasonable. Also, as a future project I hope to bring you all an 'Extreme Budget' version and a 'CEDH' version.

As I test out your suggestions in my test version (not public) I shall post my findings in the comments where they can be discussed, then any physical changes will be posted here in this update. For now, stay tuned for future updates , subscribe if interested, & +1 if you enjoy this as much as I have.

Everything is listed in a "Out --> In" format. Anything that needs explaining will be explained, and anything I'm unsure about still will be labeled as "Still Testing"

drcatherwood says... #1

I have never seen a deck with this commander at the helm. It is very interesting and competently new to me. My only question is why there is not a Zurs weirding in this deck, seems like and fun and solid include

March 5, 2019 2:03 a.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #2

I did try Zur's Weirding and found people have no problem denying cards to the one who cast it. People like their secrets, which is why over time I've tried to find more 'Look at target hand' rather than 'player reveals hand' so their is still a level of secrecy/surprise to other players. Thanks for the +1/suggestion though.

March 5, 2019 7:50 a.m.

DanTheBear says... #3

Love the commander, here's a +1.

March 11, 2019 1:07 a.m.

ThoAlmighty says... #4

So you're the reason my Isperia list is festering down at #3...

Can't help but love the deck, though! +1 from me! A few suggestions:

I'd swap out Disperse for Expel from Orazca or Unsubstantiate . Angel of the Dire Hour is a great one to have in your toolbox. Angel of Sanctions as well. Vendilion Clique is on the pricey side but it's one of the best recent additions I've made. Tutorable hand disruption that doubles as a peek effect is quite strong. Also, great to see someone else janky enough to run Moonring Island !

March 16, 2019 5:24 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #5

Thanks ThoAlmighty, for the + and suggestions, I'll add them into my test version. I especially like Unsubstantiate and Expel from Orazca , Clique is being considered, and I'm currently trying out Admonition Angel (similar to Sanctions). Dire Hour I have considered, however doesn't fit into the blink part of the deck. I'll also take a look at yours as well, hope you found some ideas for yourself here.

Speaking of the test version, I shall have some to report from that soon. Stay tuned.

March 16, 2019 7:16 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #6

Heya Fans, and welcome back to our show. After some practice with our potential new hires we come to our first look at what fresh acts we can bring to the audiences.

After much hiring and firing, then rehiring again, and many hours of choreography, I am happy to report we have had decent results. And that I'm convinced there could be physical changes made. If you disagree or think of something better, please share your thoughts in the comments.

(Out-In)

End Hostilities - Supreme Verdict : One mana less, and unstoppable.

Fumigate - Cleansing Nova : Having choices is always better.

Disperse - Unsubstantiate : Not quite a counterspell but at least we know what'll be in their hand.

Rewind - Lay Bare : Theme fitting, like cost.

Dragonlord Ojutai - Dream Eater : Smaller beater, better effect.

Overwhelming Denial - Dissipate : Needs more testing to be sold. No big change really.

Angel of Condemnation - Admonition Angel : We lose the reactive ability, but I see this being a useful tool for clearing blockers, and for political plays.

These changes aren't so deck altering as some of the others I am still considering, but I'm still not 100% on them. Need some outside input.

Wandering Eye or Fog Bank - Ingenious Thief : Eye gives away our own information, Fog does nothing against trample. Thief however can be blinked and doesn't pose a large threat stats wise.

Hanna, Ship's Navigator - ???: Closest things I could find that flies is Razor Hippogriff , Sanctum Gargoyle , and Griffin Dreamfinder but that only covers half. Or is this ability really necessary, can we work around our toys being removed and use this spot to fit something new?.

Azorius Keyrune & Ojutai Monument : for lack of a better word they seem 'cute' now. They seemed useful at first because they turned into flying creatures that shared the benefit other flyers do. Better rocks? Keep? Replacements could include Fellwar Stone , Basalt Monolith could be blinked with Brago... unsure what else is good and not overly expensive.

Favorable Winds : Is it really necessary, amid the other +'s it seems the least shiny, even though it's foiled.

Stay tuned for more to come! We're always trying to keep fresh acts, and as accidents happen replacement performers will hopefully be swift coming. Don't forget the suggestion and vote box on your way out. See you next time at The Circus!

March 19, 2019 11:11 p.m.

bushido_man96 says... #7

I think if you are going to pay for a mana rock, it should produce more than one mana for you. Color fixing doesn't seem to be a major problem in a two-color deck. You could keep the ones you have listed if you really like the flavor, and I'd consider dropping Darksteel Ingot for Worn Powerstone . Thran Dynamo is another consideration. I'd go with Basalt Monolith as well.

April 6, 2019 10:34 p.m.

ThoAlmighty says... #8

@bushido_man96 For Isperia, fixing is super important. 3-mana rocks still let you play her on T4, and you want her out early. Something like powerstone might not get you the WWUU ahead of curve that you need.

April 6, 2019 11:28 p.m.

shwanerz88 says... #9

I would replace the Ojutai Monument with the Azorius Locket I've always had poor luck with the monuments especially in the late game and the draw can just be far better in a pinch.

April 6, 2019 11:57 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #10

All valid suggestions; the producing rocks would be of more help in the late game when I want to dump 7cmc flap flaps down and maybe still have mana available for counters, however it is not wrong we want Isperia out ASAP. I think I may go with the locket for one slot, I may test the others still to see if they fit. Thanks for the suggestions folks.

April 7, 2019 12:10 a.m.

bushido_man96 says... #11

I see your point in your argument. Consider Talisman of Progress and Seashell Cameo as other possibilities.

April 7, 2019 12:24 a.m.

ThoAlmighty says... #12

I’ll second Talisman, and Calciform Pools is one I use to get a T4 Isperia. Myriad Landscape does the same.

April 7, 2019 4:53 a.m.

NicS18 says... #13

Agree with the Locket suggestion. Not a fan of Powerstone personally. It may come down T3 but being tapped you can't use it T3 which may or may not be an issue. I'm partial to Hedron Archive . It comes down a turn later than Powerstone but is useable right away and sacs for draw.

Nice deck, +1 from me!

April 16, 2019 1:19 a.m.

bushido_man96 says... #14

I don't mind Hedron Archive , and have it in some decks, but its 4 CMC for 2 mana. Yeah, its sacs for cards eventually, but still, I'd rather my ramp be a bit cheaper. Thran Dynamo perhaps?

April 17, 2019 6:41 p.m.

mlequesne says... #15

It's a flying deck, have you considered Radiant, Archangel or Pride of the Clouds ?

June 8, 2019 5:21 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #16

mlequesne yes but I think a token build would be better suited for them. Was a bit disappointing because of my love for the Weatherlight Era. I may consider tokens when I manage to find the time to make my budget build though. Thanks though for the suggestion, if you like it dont forget a +1.

June 8, 2019 6:51 p.m.

Free_Iona says... #17

What about the new Serra the Benevolent in this deck?

June 9, 2019 1:39 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #18

Chhris It is on my radar, I go back an forth on it... that ultimate is pretty nice.

June 9, 2019 3:17 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #19

Added to New Set Considerations:

Modern Horizons: Winds of Abandon , Serra the Benevolent , Generous Gift , Rebuild , mad about Soul Herder not having flying

Core 2020: Brought Back , Flood of Tears , Leyline of Anticipation , Cavalier of Gales .

Having troubles updating the updates section at the moment (technical) otherwise I'd have more to tell. To sum it up; Maybe board has been removed to save space, made a copy of OG list and made changes here to reflect what has been working in the test version. Those change have not been made yet to the primer though.

June 26, 2019 7:33 p.m.

JANKYARD_DOG says... #20

Came across a couple of cards and would like to know what others think of them and whether or not they should have a place here.

The effect is relevant given we want return effects, however it give our opponents the choice of what they return so they can also reuse ETB effects. On the other hand the cards tick life away if they choose not to return something.

July 2, 2019 3:40 p.m.