[Primer]Teysa, Orzhov Scion

Commander / EDH* Fektoer

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Small tweaks —July 23, 2018

Removed: - Bontu the Glorified Removed: - Westvale Abbey

Added: + Expedition Map Added: + Read the Bones

Bontu is still pretty shitty even after giving him a second chance. There is never a chance that I will fetch him with rector and having to sacrifice something to make him useful on defense is pretty meh.

Westvale Abbey is an alright card. However you almost never going to use either of its abilities so the cost of its inclusion (being a colorless land) outweighs the upsides of the card. It's still a greedy cut though since you go down to 36 mana producing lands. However I hope the inclusion of Expedion Map mitigates it a bit

Expedition Map has been in and out of the deck a few times. Since I made a bit of a greedy cut this makes up for it a bit. Additionally the deck really wants one of its sac outlets in play (Phyrexian Tower, High Market or if mana allows, Diamond Valley) or a Urborg so having the option to fetch it is very good. Also helps against mana screws by fetching Orzhov Basilica (which can also enable Land Tax should you be ahead of lands).

Read the Bones is just an all-around good card that helps glueing the pieces together. Digs 4 deep if needed.

Right now the current status of the deck is - Find a way to include another card draw effect that pays out immediately (in contrary to Phyrexian Arena). - Find a way to squeeze in a good dual color land.

We'll see what C18 brings for the Esper deck