G/W answers for flying in EDH?
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Posted on July 7, 2014, 5:43 p.m. by StealthyGunnar
Hi all, I'm currently working on a Captain Sisay EDH deck. It's pretty much complete.
The problem is, one of my friends runs Kaalia of the Vast as his commander, and I have few cards to shut down his flying creeps.
Right now I have Arashi, the Sky Asunder , but that's pretty much it for flying removal.
Anybody have any tips? Preferably a legendary creature I can tutor for?
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July 7, 2014 5:54 p.m.
I've been doing it a lot lately, but I'll keep on doing it. Hornet Queen . Depending on the circumstances, Hornet Queen can really muck up the board for decks with lots of flyers. I play a TON of Green and White EDH, and this is my go-to answer apart from Silklash Spider .
Spidersilk Armor and Gravity Well are also decent answers, and I have Sigarda, Host of Herons as one of my main commanders, so I know she can pose problems for the flyers, too.
July 7, 2014 6:02 p.m.
You have the Spidersilk Armor , a good one for your creatures, and another option I might throw into the mix is Thopter Assembly . It starts out as a 5/5, but then it turns into 5 1/1's, and recycles itself ad naseum. Might be a good answer for your problem, and it is colorless to boot.
July 7, 2014 7:12 p.m.
StealthyGunnar says... #8
@brokendwarf - I probably should have mentioned that this is a budget deck, but thanks.
@everyoneelse - I love your suggestions. I just found Whirlwind also. This is all going to work out. Thanks again.
July 7, 2014 7:31 p.m.
Gidgetimer says... #11
Now I'm not saying that all of these cards are good, or even playable but here is a list of inexpensive flying G, W, or both Legendaries (including a gryphon lord, I didn't know that was a thing):
Commander Eesha
Krond the Dawn-Clad
Lieutenant Kirtar
Major Teroh
Radiant, Archangel
Rashka the Slayer
Reya Dawnbringer
Zuberi, Golden Feather
July 7, 2014 9:30 p.m.
Predator, Flagship - is mama intense but is legendary, and ca give flying also
July 7, 2014 9:31 p.m.
Silklash Spider does amazing work keeping most flyers at bay and serves as a reliable removal option.
July 7, 2014 10:50 p.m.
Hornet Queen and Silklash Spider are best. Although the queen may be better in a token deck...
July 8, 2014 10:29 a.m.
nobu_the_bard says... #15
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite laughs at Kaalia of the Vast but I get the budget aspect of it.
Some legendaries that aren't creatures Captain Sisay can try to use, besides those mentioned, perhaps: Akroma's Memorial or Spear of Heliod ?
July 8, 2014 11:18 a.m.
MagicalHacker says... #16
This link has all the legendary cards in your colors that can deal with flying by giving you a flying blocker or turning your creatures into flying, but I personally like Akroma's Memorial the best mostly because Kaalia has lots of black or red fliers and the memorial takes care of them by preventing damage dealt to your dudes by giving them vigilance, flying, and the protections.
July 8, 2014 12:41 p.m.
If you are looking for obscure things checkout Soratami Cloud Chariot , Pixie Queen and Squall Line .
July 8, 2014 1:36 p.m.
StealthyGunnar says... #18
Interesting choices. Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. Yeah, I picked up Commander Eesha today.
brokendwarf says... #2
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Sigarda, Host of Herons
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
July 7, 2014 5:49 p.m.