I would like to refine my Karlov deck
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Posted on July 21, 2016, 4:02 p.m. by K34
The deck is Judge. The issue at hand is what is a better source of life-gain? Should I switch in Daru Spiritualist, Warrior en-Kor, Nomads en-Kor, and Transmutation for Gravecrawler, Reassembling Skeleton, Tidehollow Sculler, and Bog Initiate?
The group already in the deck uses Ashnod's Altar to produce infinite entering/leaving the battlefield triggers to abuse the soul sisters.
The group I'm thinking about switching in uses the ability of the en-kor to target daru spiritualist (no damage actually has to be in play apparently, these cards are the engine of a somewhat popular pauper deck that uses About Face or something similar for infinite damage) which I then sacrifice with Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim or Starlit Sanctum for infinite life.
I guess the question I have is which group of cards offers the better synergy with the deck while I assemble pieces, and which combo is more reliable or powerful?
Thanks Gidgetimer, I was kinda leaning that way myself, I'm convinced now.
If you'll allow me to pick your brain a moment longer... What is your opinion on Vendetta vs Orzhov Charm? Vendetta is built right into it, but at double the price. The utility is great to have, but I wonder if maybe I shouldn't just go for a real Reanimate instead of Orzhov Charm, since required cmc <=1 is pretty limiting?
July 21, 2016 9:40 p.m.
Gidgetimer says... #4
You only have 6 creatures at 1 cmc, that seems a bit slim to give an edge to Orzhov Charm over Vendetta. I would either run removal or reanimation in that slot and not worry about trying to use a card that is bad at both for versatility.
Gidgetimer says... #2
The new combo is 3 pieces and all of the pieces have a second version (Well I guess the pump guy doesn't have a second version that interacts with both sac outlets, but a Task Force would work with Ayli). The old combo is 4 pieces and only 2 of the 4 have a second piece. The new one is the more reliable.
July 21, 2016 4:38 p.m.