Selvala, Selesnya Restored

Commander / EDH Combo Counters Elves GW (Selesnya) Lifegain

Lorathien

Creature (35)

• 1x Akroma, Angel of Wrath
• 1x Angelic Skirmisher
• 1x Archangel of Thune
• 1x Avacyn, Angel of Hope
• 1x Bramblewood Paragon
• 1x Courser of Kruphix
• 1x Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
• 1x Elvish Archdruid
• 1x Elvish Champion
• 1x Elvish Harbinger
• 1x Elvish Piper
• 1x Essence Warden
• 1x Ezuri, Renegade Leader
• 1x Gaea's Herald
• 1x Glissa Sunseeker
• 1x Grand Abolisher
• 1x Jazal Goldmane
• 1x Joraga Warcaller
• 1x Karametra, God of Harvests
• 1x Mentor of the Meek
• 1x Metallic Mimic
• 1x Nissa, Vastwood Seer  ^Flip
• 1x Nylea, God of the Hunt
• 1x Priest of Titania
• 1x Rishkar, Peema Renegade
• 1x Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant  ^Flip
• 1x Seedborn Muse
• 1x Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
• 1x Sigarda, Host of Herons
• 1x Tajuru Preserver
• 1x Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
• 1x Voice of Many
• 1x Wellwisher
• 1x Wilt-Leaf Liege
• 1x Yeva, Nature's Herald

Land (38)

• 1x Blossoming Sands
• 1x Boseiju, Who Endures
• 1x Canopy Vista
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Drifting Meadow
• 7x Forest
• 1x Forest
• 1x Fortified Village
• 1x Grove of the Guardian
• 1x Jungle Basin
• 1x Karoo
• 1x Krosan Verge
• 1x Mosswort Bridge
• 1x New Benalia
• 1x Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
• 9x Plains
• 1x Secluded Steppe
• 1x Selesnya Guildgate
• 1x Selesnya Sanctuary
• 1x Stirring Wildwood
• 1x Sunpetal Grove
• 1x Temple of Plenty
• 1x Tranquil Thicket
• 1x Windswept Heath

Sorcery (6)

• 1x Green Sun's Zenith
• 1x Harmonize
• 1x Nissa's Pilgrimage
• 1x Praetor's Counsel
• 1x Rishkar's Expertise
• 1x Triumph of the Hordes

Commander (1)

Enchantment (7)

• 1x Beastmaster Ascension
• 1x Cathars' Crusade
• 1x Growing Rites of Itlimoc  ^Flip
• 1x Oblivion Ring
• 1x Primeval Bounty
• 1x Quest for Renewal
• 1x Sylvan Library

Instant (6)

• 1x Condemn
• 1x Eladamri's Call
• 1x Heroic Intervention
• 1x Path to Exile
• 1x Return to Dust
• 1x Sundering Growth

Artifact (4)

• 1x Alhammarret's Archive
• 1x Lifecrafter's Bestiary
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Sword of the Paruns

Planeswalker (3)

• 1x Ajani, Caller of the Pride
• 1x Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
• 1x Nissa, Vital Force

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Maybeboard

Instant (3)

• 1x Chord of Calling
• 1x Enlightened Tutor
• 1x Worldly Tutor

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Ajani, Mentor of Heroes

Land (1)

• 1x Razorverge Thicket

Enchantment (3)

• 1x Asceticism
• 1x Burgeoning
• 1x Exploration

Creature (2)

• 1x Quirion Ranger
• 1x Soul of New Phyrexia

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Selvala, Explorer Returned

This card completely changed how I view green forever. For years, I have avoided green like the plague. Anyone who played it against me usually just made big creatures and would swing. Boring. Nothing but turning right and smashing faces. Esper was my way of life.

Until I found her.

A friend of mine casually traded her to me, as he knew I was somewhat interested in making a Commander deck using green (call it a moment of weakness). After looking at her, I realized she was what I wanted all along. Card draw. Life gain. Mana ramp. CHEAP! Group Hug was just an added bonus, as I like to sit back and have others duke it out.

Now Selesnya is my way of life with her. This deck focuses on building your board. Everything from enchantments to creatures. Selvala keeps you alive with life (upwards of 4 a turn in my group, yes please) along with an equal proportion of mana. Suddenly, you can start putting down strong presence while using the politics of the Commander to keep pressure off your side. After all, she needs to build before she snowballs out of control. Why not focus someone else?

She can go nearly infinite (finite, since decks only have 100 cards) with Sword of the Paruns, thus decking your opponents if they reveal well for you or a large enough playgroup. Just keep the stack going, regardless of how much removal hits the board. (Times when I miss Channel...sigh...)

As main win cons, keep your nose clean, people on your side, and start to drop the big players. Jazal Goldmane is necessary for a large swing on the win. White Sun's Zenith can win the game outright. The token generators and counter generators can get out of control if no one removes them.

Feel free to add any constructive comments, as I quite enjoy playing this deck and hope to make it better!

Thanks!

Date added	9 years
Last updated	1 year
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	15 - 0 Mythic Rares 40 - 0 Rares 15 - 0 Uncommons 12 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	3.47
Tokens	Ashaya, the Awoken World, Beast 3/3 G, Cat 2/2 W, Elemental 8/8 GW, Elf Druid 1/1 G, Emblem Nissa, Vital Force
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