Help me upgrade my ramp/speed for Overlord

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Posted on Aug. 19, 2018, 10:06 p.m. by Teufell

So, I've been having some problems with my Sliver deck regarding having a slow ramp. I want to cast my Sliver Overlord and use his tutor ability as fast as I can.

My friends have increased their power level and my deck needs a little bit more of speed regarding my commander.

Can you guys help me out to either my speed or ramp so Overlord can keep up with turn 3-win combo teferi?

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Rzepkanut says... #2

I don't think the problem you are having is with speed, it's with interaction. Not that ramp isn't important (it's extremely important, and maybe your deck needs some more of it too) but it doesn't feel like the real issue at hand.

Your deck is very heavy on the slow tribal cards and very light on answers to problems. No amount of ramp will make this sliver deck win faster than turn 3 Teferi combos, so instead you should think of ways to slow/shut down the opposing player's plans to combo off. I'm thinking effects like discard, counterspells, board wipes, spot removal, graveyard hate, Planeswalker hate, and artifact hate need some space instead of some of the less impactful tribal support cards. Things like Saheeli's Artistry, Bident of Thassa and Cryptic Gateway are fun but not that good vs. this sort of combo deck. If you can't get to the point of the game where those cards are relevant anyways, then cut them for something to help you get there so you can at least play the game. You have access to all 5 colors here, and there are many ways to stop combo decks in magic.

Also personally I like Sliver Hivelord better as a commander for slivers, as it combos so well with board wipes. Happy gathering :)

August 20, 2018 11:50 a.m.

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