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Posted on Sept. 21, 2015, 11:39 p.m. by Spootyone
Hey all. I've been wanting to build a "flavor" EDH deck for a while now (i.e. the deck focuses on vorthos-worthy cards versus straight up GOOD cards).
The planned Commander will be Karametra, God of Harvests. I work with plants IRL and am working towards becoming a Horticulturist/Botanist so I'm a real plant nerd. Anyway, the premise of the deck is for it to focus entirely around plants, farming, botany, etc. A good example of cards that could fit with the theme are Reap What Is Sown, Elvish Farmer or Swords to Plowshares. Alternatively, the deck could easily contain actual plants such as Phytohydra, Sprouting Phytohydra, etc.
The problem with using Gatherer for something like this is that I can't search by "flavor", if you get what I'm saying. I haven't been playing this game for more than 3 or so years so my card pool knowledge leaves much to be desired. So I ask this of the community: Please could you give me any and all examples of cards that could potentially fit with this theme? Don't be afraid of whether it's good or not.
Thank you in advance
- Spooty
Ohthenoises says... #3
Would Caryatids like Carven Caryatid and Sylvan Caryatid be acceptable?
Also, how about Dryads?
Lastly, Druids? (they are in tune with nature and growing things)
Genesis Hydra and Genesis Wave as well, could be considered.
September 22, 2015 12:08 a.m. Edited.
Sylvan Caryatid absolutely does since it's a plant.
Carven Caryatid I will say yes to since it's effectively the same deal.
Dryads are...probably okay. Though they may get bumped out if there happen to be enough cards that are more in flavor. Druids..I'd say pretty much the same thing.
I think the hard part is going to be finding niche cards that have names which fit like the aforementioned Reap What Is Sown.
September 22, 2015 12:12 a.m.
MagicalHacker says... #5
Is it alright if I suggest flavorful cards of the cards I think could merit a spot in a deck for Karametra with vorthos aside? My suggestions would be mostly "I guess that kinda fits the theme" cards. I could also suggest good cards for a saproling tribal deck (and even a commander for that, I think).
September 22, 2015 12:13 a.m.
M a g i c a l H a c k e r: You may do whatever you please! I can always choose to not use the suggestions. Thank you!
September 22, 2015 12:15 a.m.
FancyTuesday says... #7
Soul of the Harvest, Vernal Bloom, Reap and Sow, Khalni Garden, Song of the Dryads, Burgeoning, Cultivate, Temple Garden, Woodfall Primus.
Would Avenger of Zendikar or Regal Force make it? They both seem pretty plantlike.
September 22, 2015 12:18 a.m.
What about equipments? Sharpened Pitchfork, Heavy Mattock, Blight Sickle, and Trusty Machete would fit the farming theme.
September 22, 2015 12:19 a.m.
FancyTuesday PERFECT response. Thank you a ton. And avenger for sure since it has plant synergy. Regal force is great but will be a maybe until I know I'll have a slot for it.
September 22, 2015 12:21 a.m.
JWiley129: also perfect ideas. You guys are awesome.
September 22, 2015 12:22 a.m.
What, you don't feel like playing in hard mode?
Early Harvest could be good, both thematically and funcionally. Crop Rotation is super solid, especially for triggering landfall.
September 22, 2015 12:35 a.m.
Lol. Well...that will be my last resort :P
I like both of those suggestions.
link for those interested in seeing the deck in progress.
September 22, 2015 12:38 a.m.
I have a friend who built a "people wearing hats" deck. So not only the card, but card art was important. Count your blessings :P
September 22, 2015 12:41 a.m.
golgarigirl says... #14
Everyone take a letter, this will be over in a jiffy!
A
Abundance, Abundant Growth, Acorn Harvest, Afiya Grove, Aurochs, Aurochs Herd.
September 22, 2015 12:46 a.m.
andymaul123 says... #16
Ah, I love these types of decks! Here are some ideas (I apologize if any have already been said): Carpet of Flowers, Mulch, Burgeoning, Land Tax, Life from the Loam, Elephant Grass, Spreading Algae, Creeping Mold, Plow Under, Wild Growth, Harrow, Overgrowth, Elvish Farmer, Diligent Farmhand, Farmstead, Remote Farm, Vagrant Plowbeasts, Yoked Ox, Yoked Plowbeast, Zodiac Horse, Zodiac Rooster.
There are a lot of options in 
with the golgari guild as well, should you ever dip into black. Hope this helps some :)
September 22, 2015 12:54 a.m.
andymaul123: Thanks for the wonderful suggestions <3
September 22, 2015 12:59 a.m.
golgarigirl says... #18
B
Barbed Foliage, Bee Sting, Blessed Wine, Bloom Tender, Bountiful Harvest, Briar Patch, Briar Shield, Briarhorn, Brindle Boar, Brindle Shoat, Budoka Gardener, Builder's Blessing, Bull Aurochs, Burgeoning
September 22, 2015 1:03 a.m.
golgarigirl: I guess I'll start from the bottom and work my way up so there's no overlap :P
September 22, 2015 1:13 a.m.
Nourish, Bramble Creeper, Bramblesnap, Burgeoning, Cadaverous Bloom, Dense Foliage, Earth Surge, Edge of Autumn, Might of Oaks, Nature's Lore, Volrath's Gardens, Wall of Mulch, Wall of Roots, Wall of Vines, City of Solitude, Compost, Utopia Tree, Weird Harvest
Sorry if any of these have already been said
September 22, 2015 1:14 a.m.
MagicalHacker says... #21
I'm noticing this theme is rarely gonna use colors outside green. Are you open to shifting colors? Here are all the commanders I think fit your theme and are also good as commanders:
- Kodama of the South Tree
- Yeva, Nature's Herald
- Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
- Sapling of Colfenor
- Ulasht, the Hate Seed
- Karametra, God of Harvests
- Doran, the Siege Tower
- Ghave, Guru of Spores
Although, I have to mention Nemata, Grove Guardian has a name, subtype, AND text that are each individually on theme, even though I'm not impressed with it as a card. ("Grove guardian", "treefolk", & "saproling".)
I feel like I've got to start at the colors being absolutely certain before suggesting cards.
September 22, 2015 2:03 a.m.
CastleSiege says... #22
September 22, 2015 9:07 a.m.
lemmingllama says... #24
There was an article that was posted a while back that was about a Karametra farming deck. Maybe look at that for some inspiration?
September 22, 2015 4:17 p.m.
Lonelymonster says... #25
Totally look up the Fungus cards. There are some awesome Thallids in green and white.
My other suggestions have mostly been said, but also Undergrowth Champion seems fitting.
September 22, 2015 6:54 p.m.
M a g i c a l H a c k e r: Definitely going to stick with Karametra as my commander. I have a Korean one begging to be played.
September 22, 2015 10:15 p.m.
lemmingllama: Aww...beat to the punch again. All well.
September 22, 2015 10:17 p.m.
MagicalHacker says... #28
- Norn's Annex
- One-Eyed Scarecrow
- Scarecrow
- Barbed Foliage
- Briar Patch
- Elephant Grass
- Fyndhorn Pollen
- Lost in the Woods
- Raking Canopy
- Nature's Will
- Illumination (Plants need sunlight, amiright?)
- Lignify
- Swords to Plowshares
- Solar Tide
- Carpet of Flowers
- Eladamri's Vineyard
- Cultivate
- Explosive Vegetation
- Fertile Ground
- Natural Balance
- Nature's Lore
- Overgrown Battlement
- Overgrowth
- Rampant Growth
- Seedguide Ash (treefolk)
- Vernal Bloom
- Crop Rotation
- Reap and Sow
- Sylvan Scrying
- Sylvan Tutor
- Weird Harvest
- Sterling Grove
- Abundance
- Cream of the Crop
- Sentry Oak
- Grim Flowering
- Life's Legacy
- Nature's Resurgence
- Heartwood Storyteller
- Sylvan Library
- Archetype of Endurance
- Avenger of Zendikar (plants weeee)
- Birds of Paradise
- Myojin of Life's Web
- Thorn Elemental
September 23, 2015 1:44 a.m.
drobertson5539 says... #30
and now I see M a g i c a l H a c k e r mentioned it haha. well at least you'll definitely see it:)
September 23, 2015 2:07 a.m.
Deception975 says... #31
I believe a deck I have made might have a decent number of cards you would be interested in. Quite a few of them weren't listed here, so I'll just post a link.
September 23, 2015 2:18 a.m.
plus2happiness says... #32
I would also run Natural Connection from BFZ. It feels sort of farmish to me. there's also a lot of shepherd cards if you wanted to go down that route ex. Springjack Shepherd also I personally think Meadowboon is farmy
September 23, 2015 7:25 a.m.
00xtremeninja says... #33
nobody mentioned Wall of Blossoms yet? wowsers!
this is a really need deck idea! I am a plant/horticulture/grass enthusiast thanks to my mom. I am going to keep an eye on your deck, love the idea of it!
September 23, 2015 10:10 a.m.
Compost, Pretty much anything Thallid may work (Sporesower Thallid, Pallid Mycoderm, Psychotrope Thallid, Search gatherer for spore in the rules text for more), Greener Pastures, Nemata, Grove Guardian, Flowering Field, Genju of the Fields, Fungal Bloom, Summer Bloom
Spootyone says... #2
Tagging some peeps who I know to be EDH players or people who I know as helpful.
M a g i c a l H a c k e r, tooTimid, vault, Ohthenoises, Didgeridooda, GoldGhost012, lemmingllama.
Halp plz <3
September 22, 2015 12:02 a.m.