What cards are the coolest of Gruul?
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Posted on Jan. 22, 2017, 1:55 p.m. by aeonstoremyliver
Hey folks! So my playgroup is doing something super fun by taking commanders from the Guilds of Ravnica, either from the original or return blocks. That being said, I've decided to build Ulasht, the Hate Seed. I'm definitely going to include some token shenanigans, but, I'd really like to include some spicy, Gruul flavor. Decimate? Clan Defiance?
So what cards SCREAM the ethos of Gruul? Help a brother out and suggest away!
Xenagos, God of Revels + Hydra Omnivore + Berserk/Fatal Frenzy + Overblaze + double strike. You're welcome.
But yes, Xenagod screams Gruul.
January 22, 2017 2:04 p.m.
CharonSquared says... #4
Why bother with Overblaze when Gratuitous Violence is so much better? =)
January 22, 2017 2:33 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #5
@Chandrian Apparently, I forgot to link my deck! Derp. I've thought about Ruric, but I think he would kick my ass as well...he's worth considering, though.
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@Phaetion Great suggestions, duly noted!
What about stuff like Ruination and other LD effects? Blowing crap up in general seems to be the Gruul thing to do. I'm not necessarily looking for mechanics, but more flavor sand Gruul ideology.
January 22, 2017 2:33 p.m.
I second Ruric Thar, the Unbowed - hate playing against this guy. The other I'd suggest is Dragon Broodmother - so good in multiplayer.
January 22, 2017 2:45 p.m.
Signal the Clans is one of the most underplayed tutors in EDH IMO.
Fires of Yavimaya can help you do some spooky things out of nowhere.
I'm also a fan of stealing things and then sacrificing them. Stuff like Zealous Conscripts, then feeding your opponents' things to Food Chain, Goblin Bombardment, Ashnod's Altar, etc.
January 22, 2017 3:16 p.m.
CharonSquared: Because that triple is not only rough on the colored mana, but also (almost) guarantees that Xenagod will become a creature, making him more vulnerable. I use Blood Mist and Overblaze instead for those reasons.
January 22, 2017 3:43 p.m.
With Ulasht, the Hate Seed you might be able to pull off a few combos. The most relevant to your general that I can think of right now:
Doubling Season + Phyrexian Altar + seven +1/+1 counters
Doubling Season + Food Chain + seven +1/+1 counters
Ashnod's Altar + Phyrexian Altar + twelve +1/+1 counters
Ashnod's Altar + Food Chain + twelve +1/+1 counters
Someone can please check my math if they want lol. It's hard since you need to leave extra tokens behind each time you sac Ulasht to recast due to commander tax
Infinite mana and infinite 1/1s
January 22, 2017 11:21 p.m. Edited.
Impatience Oh wait... Do the Gruul know how to count?
January 22, 2017 11:56 p.m.
SamCre1993 says... #11
Based off what your playgroup is doing, it screams flavor!!
January 23, 2017 12:13 a.m.
RazortoothMtg says... #12
Not Gruul? THEN DIE! Gruul Charm is obviously great. You just have to yell that flavor text every time you cast it.
Obviously run both Borborygmos and Borborygmos Enraged
January 23, 2017 10:02 a.m.
MindAblaze says... #13
Mage Slayer should definitely go in.
Archetype of Aggression seems like it fits.
Foe-Razer Regent and really any fight cards.
Surrak, the Hunt Caller while not Gruul per se, fits the ethos fairly well.
January 23, 2017 11:23 a.m.
RazortoothMtg: I say Gruul Charm's flavor text in Barney the Dinosaur's voice:
"Will you be my friend?"
"No!"
"Then DIE!"
Nothing is more terrifying than a friendly purple dinosaur beating you to death with a piece of cardboard.
January 23, 2017 11:30 a.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #15
YES! These suggestions RULEZ! I especially love the fight mechanic. I ordered the old school Arena to put in for flavor and fun.
January 23, 2017 4:11 p.m.
Ulvenwald Tracker is amazing for fighting stuff.
Thing is basically Terminate on a stick.
Chandrian says... #2
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed is Gruul made flesh!
Arlinn Kord Flip is in the right colours and has abilities that are relevant.
It may help if you could provide the rough outlines of a decklist. I suggest making a prototype deck on the site and then you can get advice on what to cut / add and so on.
January 22, 2017 2:01 p.m.