Kalonian Hydra or Bristly Bill?
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Posted on April 15, 2024, 8:33 p.m. by DemonDragonJ
I have a copy of Kalonian Hydra in my Atraxa, Praetors' Voice EDH deck, but I am considering replacing it with Bristly Bill, Spine Sower, so I would like to ask for everyone's advice on this issue.
The hydra requires only a single payment of mana, but it must attack in order for its ability to trigger, which could leave it vulnerable, while bristly Bill, in contrast, requires mana for his ability, but his ability can be used multiple times, and also does not require him to attack in order for it to be used, so each creature seems to have its own advantages.
What does everyone else here say abut this? Should I keep Kalnoian hydra in my Atraxa deck, or replace it with Bristly Bill?
RiotRunner789 says... #3
I've had Kalonian Hydra win multiple games by himself. I'd agree with FormOverFunction in that I would consider cutting something else.
April 16, 2024 12:23 a.m.
DemonDragonJ says... #4
FormOverFunction, I am very fond of Juniper Order Ranger, for the exact reason that you gave.
RiotRunner789, in that case, I may simply keep the hydra, as I agree that it is very powerful, but, perhaps I should wait for several more responses, before I make my final decision.
April 16, 2024 8:27 p.m.
Last_Laugh says... #5
I'd personally suggest cutting:
Viral Drake for Danny Pink
Guildpact Informant for Mutational Advantage
Lux Cannon for Beast Within
Atomize for Generous Gift or Stroke of Midnight
Juniper Order Ranger for Anduril, Narsil Reforged
Fuel for the Cause for Felidar Retreat
Tamiyo, Field Researcher for Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Otherworld Atlas for Breena, the Demagogue (make em earn the group huggy card draw)
Also consider Wave Goodbye and Ripples of Potential if you own them or they're in your budget.
*copied and pasted onto your deck
April 17, 2024 1:32 a.m. Edited.
DemonDragonJ says... #6
Last_Laugh, I prefer Fathom Mage over Danny Pink, since her ability has no limit to the number of times that it can trigger, and I actually would very much like to put Magistrate's Scepter in place of Otherworld Atlas, but the first ability simply costs too much mana to activate.
April 17, 2024 9:24 p.m.
Last_Laugh says... #7
You might have misread Danny Pink. ALL of your creatures have the ability so when you proliferate at eot you'll draw a card for each creature that got a counter. He's honestly borderline busted in a counters deck. To each their own but at the very least, I'd recommend Danny and Anduril.
FormOverFunction says... #2
Possibly replace Juniper Order Ranger instead..? I know that gets the proliferate-ball rolling on creatures... but a lot of them already come in with at least one counter...
April 15, 2024 9:16 p.m.