Zada's Not So Epic Storm

Commander / EDH escobert

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TheRedGoat says... #3

First thing I would ask is are you killing with Guttersnipe because you're playing your whole library? Because I've had the problem before mistaking that he triggers off of copied spells (he actually doesn't).

For actual suggestions have you ever considered having redundancy for your commander via Mirrorwing Dragon or Radiate?

What about life gain effects? I realize Dragon's Claw suffers for the same reason as the goblin above, but it can explode in power for the same reason too.

May 16, 2017 11:18 p.m.

CaptSillva says... #4

Undying Flames, Precursor Golem, and Seize the Day are all cards you could consider in this deck.

May 17, 2017 1:19 a.m.

escobert says... #5

TheRedGoat Yes, Guttersnipe is just for when I go off. Mirrorwing was in the list a while ago but there's no need for it and it's also a liability since it allows your entire boarded to be wiped with a bolt. Radiate is a bit high CMC for what I'm doing.

CaptSillva I'll give those a look :)

Thank you both for checking the deck out!

May 17, 2017 5:33 a.m.

Sbubby says... #6

Deck looks sweet as hell man. I love janky commander decks. Upvoting

May 22, 2017 9:58 p.m.

Danedelion says... #7

If your enemy bolts Mirrorwing their creatures get bolted not yours.

May 29, 2017 1:51 a.m.

escobert says... #8

Danedelion yes, I have learned that since that comment. Still, don't need him though.

May 29, 2017 9:51 a.m.

AProudNerd says... #9

I have a Zada deck as well, I can tell you that Arcbond and Chandra's Ignition are game ending nukes for fairly cheap. Never thought of Dualcaster though, will have to look for a spot to add that in my own. Good luck!

May 31, 2017 3:39 p.m.

escobert says... #10

AProudNerd Thanks, I'll keep those on my radar! Dualcaster is great even without going infinite with it. Always nice to copy a draw spell, a ritual or a token maker.

May 31, 2017 3:46 p.m.

mentor6 says... #11

AProudNerd doesn't work that way buddy. They each resolve in order called "the stack". If you made your creatures indestructible than you're good. But if they're not than the first resolution will likely kill all of your creatures(if not most). Thus causing the copies on the stack to fizzle due to having no legal target.

Unless you're talking about using those together as a combo. But keep in mind that Arcbond says player, not opponent. So there's a good chance that it will kill you too

June 1, 2017 1:36 p.m. Edited.

AProudNerd says... #12

mentor6 I'm aware of the stack, I forgot to mention I play Zada as a pseudo-haymaker, so I run Eldrazi Monument and Akroma's Memorial. Arcbond is likely to kill you as well, yes, but hey this is mono-red we're talking about, that happens, just be careful and don't cast it when it will kill you (though granted it's just plain and simple not as good as Chandra's).

June 1, 2017 8 p.m.

mentor6 says... #13

A personal combo I like is Treasonous Ogre + Soul Conduit

June 1, 2017 8:49 p.m.

Daeyel says... #15

Zada is actually a beast for drawing cards. Cards like Expedite that cantrip turn into crazy card drawing when you have a dozen token creatures out. It's worth throwing a handful of 1 mana cantrips. The looks on your opponents faces is hilarious.

Also, where is your Mana Flare? Too much fun not to have!

June 13, 2017 10:41 a.m.

ComboCrazy says... #16

Huehuehue I love stuff like this, nice work!

You're missing Burn at the Stake for easy kills. Also Raid Bombardment cuts through blockers, piece of cake.

July 3, 2017 5:19 p.m.

ComboCrazy says... #17

Also Isochron Scepter is absolutely hilarious with some of the cantrips you've got, I'd say that's almost an auto-include card.

July 3, 2017 5:31 p.m.

nobuw says... #18

You've got 2x Thought Vessel in there.

July 10, 2017 7:40 a.m.

escobert says... #19

nobuw nope just one copy of it.

July 10, 2017 10:05 a.m.

This looks like my standard zada deck mixed with my purp deck. I love it!

July 18, 2017 11:30 p.m.

hubatish says... #21

Love Zada in many forms. Excited to suggest the missed draw/pump spell Balduvian Rage! Here's hoping they keep printing one mana cantrips (that aren't Crash Through..)

July 26, 2017 11 p.m.

escobert says... #22

hubatish I do as well! I've been thinking about making a more mid-rangy version that isn't so all out glass cannon. As for Balduvian Rage, I had it in the list long ago but, have since cut it. I don't like the delayed draw on it, as 99% of the time I'm looking to win on the turn I'm casting the vast majority of my cards. If I end up making a more grindy version of the deck it'll probably be included, same with Panic.

I'm also hoping for some reprints of the cards with old borders that I'm current;y using like Winds of Change and Red Elemental Blast but I doubt that will happen.

July 27, 2017 4:32 p.m. Edited.

hubatish says... #23

I just noticed you had Enrage which seems mostly worse than Balduvian Rage.

But yeah, Zada is awesome! I can't quite commit to playing mono red so I've built a couple versions with her and Mirrorwing Dragon in the 99. I'd love feedback and suggestions on my Zada Package card collection! What do you think are the strongest cards with Zada?

I saw Rites of Initiation and that looked like a surprisingly awesome wincon!

July 27, 2017 5:05 p.m.

Akkrand says... #24

February 11, 2018 5:56 p.m.

OwenJohnson says... #25

How about Firestorm? Nothing says jank like discarding half your deck to nuke the board.

February 12, 2018 2:06 p.m.

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