Looking into trying Green... And not using it in a Control Deck
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Posted on Nov. 24, 2017, 11:54 a.m. by Kaneki___Ken
Hey all.
I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone and decided to try making a green deck and a deck that isn't Control. I've already played some simic and Temur Control, so I'm looking to ramp for just creatures. I also just received a Kamahl, Fist of Krosa and the new Gaeas cradle from ixalan. I don't mind going multiple colors and I'm not opposed to mono green either. I do want to make this on a budget though to start, to see if I like it before I invest ya know?
If you don't care to be a little janky you could try Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper combo. The main combo would be Sek'Kuar + Melira, Sylvok Outcast + Murderous Redcap for infinite hasty tokens. Or even jankier would be Sek'Kuar, Pawn of Ulamog, Nim Deathmantle, and Ashnod's Altar for the same outcome as the first combo. Or you could just Worldgorger Dragon + Animate Dead/Necromancy/Dance of the Dead for infinite mana into a fireball effect.
November 24, 2017 12:17 p.m.
Monomanamaniac says... #4
Green has so many good options, even in budget. Don't know what format you're building so there's not a whole lot to suggest offhand. Though if your looking for a decent low budget green modern style I'd go with devotion green Karametra's Acolyte with Leatherback Baloth. I personally like Wild Beastmaster and think she's one of the most underrated cards, especially with cards like Giant Growth and Aspect of Hydra. You could use Rancor for utility, or Alpha Authority. Make sure to have a playset of mana dorks, like Elvish Mystic or Gyre Sage or even Voyaging Satyr or Birds of Paradise if you want to spend a little money. I like the garruk's pack group myself Garruk's Companion, Garruk's Packleader, Garruk's Horde because they're cheap and they can keep a mono Green deck moving. If you have some Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx if run those too, because green devotion is awesome. There's a lot more than that too, but as I said i don't know your format lol.. like Elvish Piper and Fauna Shaman
November 24, 2017 12:26 p.m.
Might I suggest a Gruul, Selesneya, or Naya themed token deck. All offer capable commanders such as Ulasht, the Hate Seed, Rhys the Redeemed, and Marath, Will of the Wild. All color combinations are extremely fun and have multiple cards that not only produce token creatures, but also double the amount that enter the battlefield. Hope this helps and if you need any references check out any number of the decks I run.
November 24, 2017 12:34 p.m.
Kaneki___Ken says... #6
@redkhan That looks awesome. I do have one laying around with the cold snap art. Any other tips or tricks for the deck? It should be creature heavy right?
November 24, 2017 1:24 p.m.
Kaneki___KenWith Worldgorger there needs to be another creature in a graveyard to shut off the combo if you are going to cast something sorcery speed like Exsanguinate. Black tutors are your best friend to get your pieces without the table knowing what is going on. You definitely want to run all of the red counter spells because they are mostly cheap I believe. Otherwise unless you have a good hand the deck is slow so play removal and try to convince the blue players to counter other peoples stuff. Also if you have or can get one Vexing Shusher is invaluable on the kill turn.
griffstick says... #2
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November 24, 2017 12:04 p.m.