Looking for opinions on Commander Anthology
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on June 9, 2017, 2:03 p.m. by Chandrian
Hello everyone,
today Commander Anthology came out: link
My LGS is selling it at 150 euros at the moment.
I've always been interested in the Meren and Freyalise decks. I've also always wanted to make a Mardu EDH (I made a not-so-good Zurgo Helmsmasher quite some time ago). Finally, I think it's important that I don't have any of the decks that are part of the Anthology.
I was wondering what your opinion is on:
1) price of the product at 150 euros
2) the decks
3) the match-up between the decks (powerwise)
4) for those who bought it, did you play it already? What is your opinion with the product in front of you?
(FYI: yes, I'm aware there's a new commander set coming out in August, this post is not about that)
Ohthenoises says... #3
A good comprehensive look at the anthology.
Also, the combined value of the cards is 313$ (American) in singles.
June 9, 2017 3:57 p.m. Edited.
Only really good if you don't already have any of the decks included. Though the special life counters are pretty sweet - compact and sturdy-looking. I would totally pick a couple up if they were ever released as a separate product.
June 9, 2017 4:32 p.m.
Dredge4life says... #5
I am biased by the fact that they put Derevi in the same set as Kalia and expected it to be okay, but three out of the four decks have a decent amount of financial value. I was lucky enough to have a store owner that sold the decks individually, so I bought Evasive Maneuvers for 35$. If you want it and it will make you happy, I say go for it.
June 9, 2017 11:45 p.m.
Ohthenoises says... #6
I was able to split a box with people in my LGS. I snagged the Meren one and 3 other people got what they wanted. It worked out pretty well.
June 10, 2017 12:27 a.m.
Hjaltrohir says... #7
I'd say that it is definitely worth it - go for it! These things have limited print runs and its possible if you don't snag one soon you could lose your chance to grab one. All four decks are powerful and versatile, and as Ohthenoises said the singles add up to over double of the MSRP. If you want to make Mardu EDH, Kaalia is both incredibly powerful and incredibly fun and incredily expensive, so getting a foil copy in addition to a good starting point would be invaluable. Just my two cents :)
June 10, 2017 2:40 a.m.
Works with others to split the decks up (and/or the cards) and thus the cost of the anthology. That makes it quite worth it IMO. Get the decks you need that way.
June 10, 2017 5:20 a.m.
I was interested a while ago. Now, I was more interested in the life counters (of which I got the 4 I need). I already owned all the decks at one point anyway.
June 10, 2017 9:10 a.m.
What would you guys consider the better thing to buy to improve my EDH-card collection: Commander Anthology or Archenemy: Nicol Bolas ?
I realise Archenemy is less expensive and contains less cards, which is why I'd like to know what you think is the best ratio price/content-wise.
(I know I could go crazy and pay 200 for both and be done with it).
June 10, 2017 2:52 p.m.
Dredge4life says... #11
Probably Anthology, because it contains more sheer value, and gives you actual precons to work with, rather than just a bunch of random cards.
June 10, 2017 4:05 p.m.
does anyone know a way to get an individual deck or do you have to buy all 4?
Winterblast says... #2
Honestly I don't think this is worth 150 euro. Unless you need most of the cards anyway and would plan on buying a lot of them as singles...
June 9, 2017 3 p.m.