Tough Cuts and a Tide of Value
Commander Deck Help forum
Posted on Nov. 10, 2018, 9:12 p.m. by x12721
So, I've got my first ever real commander deck -
Valuetide
Commander / EDH
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The only thing is, I've got some cards I'd like to put in there: Hostage Taker and Flash. What should I cut, and are there any other good suggestions?
joecool1299 says... #4
32 lands is pretty low especially for a 6 drop commander. The ramp helps but the last thing you wanna do is miss land drops. I try to run at least 36, if not 38.
Standstill is cute but your deck isn’t set to abuse it and it draw two opponents 3 cards. It’s kinda cool to recur it but I think you have better options. Font of fertility is also too cute I think. Three is a lot for 1 land and Wayfarer bauble is colorless so I’d cut Font.
Second chance is interesting especially with doom whisper to get infinite turns on demand, but fair warning some people will get pretty mad at you for running it. If you’re cool with that, go ahead but be ready for the salt you may receive.
You’re a valuetown deck but I think you still need one more straight up late game bomb to draw into. Perhaps an Avenger of Zendikar or a Deadeye Navigator. Wins if unanswered and works well with Muldrotha. Emrakul, the Promised End is hilarious and very mean. On the silly side Clone Legion and Archeomancer is not good but very funny. Even a big durdler like Thunderfoot Baloth or Realm Seekers can finish a game.
You’re short on mass removal spell other then bane of the living which I don’t think is very good. Not everything has to be synergistic with Muldrotha. Toxic Deluge, Decree of Pain, Deadly Tempest for the budget, all will get the job done. I’d cut The Eldest Reborn for at least one.
Hope you enjoy the format!
ERoss8 says... #2
Personally, Manglehorn Urborg Elf Bane of the Living and Prowling Serpopard (unless counterspells are a huge force in your playgroup) could be cut. I'd add at least two more lands (probably 4 more), to reliably cast my spells, especially with Pernicious Deed and similar loops. Elephant Grass is similar to Mystic Remora, but it acts as a Ghostly Prison+. Also, Strip Mine (and similar effects) can be kinda mean, but it’s a good way to end games and deal with Gaea's Cradles and Cabal Coffers
November 10, 2018 9:34 p.m.