capwner on Choke Helm
2 weeks ago
Love me a good ol' hate deck :) Maybe some Veil of Summer to push your haymakers through?
itsbarrera on UB Poison
2 weeks ago
Venser, Corpse Puppet — UB Proliferate Tempo Poison Deck Philosophy
This deck is built as tempo poison control, not infect tribal swarm.
The goal is not to flood the board with toxic creatures.
The goal is to:
• Stick 1–2 evasive poison threats • Proliferate repeatedly • Protect the board with interaction • Close the game with inevitability
Venser turns proliferate into board presence, allowing incremental pressure to snowball without overextending.
Primary Game Plan Early Game (Turns 1–3)
Develop mana (9 rocks total for consistency)
Deploy Venser on turn 2–3
Play evasive toxic creature (Blighted Agent / Plague Stinger / Crusader)
Hold up removal or a counterspell
This deck does not try to race. It establishes pressure and protects it.
Mid Game (Turns 4–6)
This is where the engine turns on.
Proliferate pieces like:
Contagion Clasp
Throne of Geth
Tezzeret’s Gambit
Contentious Plan
Experimental Augury
turn small poison counts into lethal clocks.
Venser generates additional board presence while proliferating.
You aim to: • Proliferate at least once per turn cycle • Keep 1–2 interaction spells available • Avoid overcommitting into board wipes
Late Game / Finishers
The deck closes games with:
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Flesh-Eater Imp
Archfiend of the Dross
Corrupted Conscience
You rarely win by wide board state. You win by scaling poison counters out of nowhere.
Why 9 Mana Rocks?
The deck runs 36 lands + 9 rocks for smooth mid-power consistency.
Key ramp includes:
Sol Ring
Arcane Signet
Talisman of Dominance
Dimir Signet
Everflowing Chalice
Sphere of the Suns
Proliferate also scales certain rocks (Chalice, Sphere, Pentad Prism if included).
This ensures: • Reliable turn 4 plays • Double-spell turns • Protection mana available
Interaction Package
This deck plays real interaction.
Spot removal:
Go for the Throat
Heartless Act
Anoint with Affliction
Feed the Swarm
Counters:
Counterspell
Arcane Denial
Bring the Ending
Drown in the Loch
You protect your threat instead of overextending.
Mana Base Philosophy
36 lands for stability.
Includes:
Fetches
Underground Sea
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Ancient Tomb
Artifact lands (synergy with Throne)
Mirrex for token pressure
This is optimized mid-power consistency without pushing into fast-mana territory.
⚖️ Power Level
Optimized Mid-Power
Not cEDH. No Mana Crypt / Mox abuse. No fast combo wins.
The deck wins around turns 6–9 through scaling pressure and careful interaction.
Play Tips
• Do not overcommit infect creatures. • One evasive threat + proliferate is enough. • Hold up interaction whenever possible. • Use proliferate defensively (Blast Zone, Ratchet Bomb). • Urborg turns utility lands into black sources — leverage this.
TypicalTimmy on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Brother John
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
Vigilance
Whenever a spell or ability you control would put one or more +1/+1 counters on a single target you control, you may instead put that many -1/-1 counters on target creature.
2/3
So I recently began playing BECMI, which is D&D based on AD&D.
Not sure if AD&D was like this, but in BECMI some spells are reversible. So "Cure Light Wounds" heals 1d6+1 but it can ALSO be cast to deal 1d6+1 points worth of damage.
I rolled up a Cleric, but didn't have a name for him. Someone at the table jumped in and called him Brother John, and that became canon lol
Wild
capwner on Braids, Unbanned
2 weeks ago
I'm with nawj, I think the build could benefit from more cheap sac fodder like Ichor Wellspring and Mephitic Draught which can hopefully come down turn 2 into turn 3 braids using fast mana over slower rocks like Arcane Signet since you want your 2 drop to be something you are cool with saccing.
capwner on Dimir Seizure (Twiddle n' Twitch)
2 weeks ago
Very cool original idea and build! Any consideration for Hidden Strings as a more value-y version of Twiddle? You might want to add a couple other creats for cipher but I think this could be really good instead of possibly Sinister Possession which doesn't care about tapping and gives your opponent all the choices.
capwner on why are fyndhorn elves banned …
2 weeks ago
clayperce but what if the llanowars were actually Elvish Mystic proxies :-)
DopeyTheCat on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Suspended Animation
Enchantment
Players can't gain life.
Players can't lose life.
Players can't be given poison counters.
If a permanent or spell would cause a player to win the game, exile it instead.
Destroy ~. any player may activate this ability.
~ gains Indestructible until end of turn. any player may activate this ability.
Repeat!
Femme_Fatale on Missing Transform Button
2 weeks ago
No date, yeago has just said soon in the missing/incorrect card thread.
Balaam__ on Pioneer MoonBounce Version 2.0
2 weeks ago
@TheoryCrafter thanks for the input. It’s proving a tough decision; I can draw an extra card with reunion but there’s more options to pyre as you said. I can’t tell if I have just enough removal already or whether I should leave that option open. I need more games under my belt, I think.
clayperce on why are fyndhorn elves banned …
2 weeks ago
Hi!
It's banned in Pioneer because the format only includes Standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica (2012), forward, and it hasn't been printed in a Standard-legal set since Ice Age (1995).
If I was playing against you, I'd be happy to let you use Fyndhorn Elves as Llanowar Elves "proxies", but I definitely wouldn't let you play a playset of each.
Cheers!
Reaxetion on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Manaweave Automaton
Artifact Creature - Construct
Multikicker
This creature enters with a first strike counter on it if was spent to cast it, a flying counter if was spent to cast it, a lifelink counter if was spent to cast it, a haste counter if was spent to cast it, a trample counter if was spent to cast it, and a +1/+1 counter for each spent to cast it.
Wild
TheoryCrafter on Pioneer MoonBounce Version 2.0
2 weeks ago
I'm not a Pioneer expert, but I'd choose Cathartic Pyre over Cathartic Reunion because its a modal spell with flexible options.
windwolf1978 on why are fyndhorn elves banned …
2 weeks ago
Greetings, I have a mono-green Fynn deathtouch/toxic
snow themed deck and I like the Fyndhorn Elves for the snow and forest astetic. Functionally they are the same as the Llanowar Elves I'm not sure why this card is banned on so many formats. Can I still play with them if i'm not into official tournament play. This would be the only card that is not pioneer format approved.
TheoryCrafter on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Uncanny Abomination
Creature-Eldrazi Demon
Devoid
Emerge (You may cast this spell by sacrificing a creature and paying the emerge cost reduced by that creature's mana value.)
If this card was cast for it's emerge cost it gains "Ward- Skip your next turn."
Deathtouch, Flying, Lifelink, Wither
7/7
Create a creature that gives you a specific keyword based on the TYPE of mana spent. it must cost .
Vessiliana on Official missing/incorrect card/token thread
2 weeks ago
Has anyone had any luck with flip cards lately? None of my flip anymore.
Optimator on Always Fight the Good Fight!
2 weeks ago
The Bravado in this deck was in my original build of Boggart Avalanche from ten years ago. Glad it will see use!
TypicalTimmy on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
C'tthlugl the Insatiable
Legendary Creature - Elder Horror Leviathan
Shroud
When you cast C'tthlugl, discard half of your hand rounded up. Then pay half of your life rounded up. Then sacrifice half of your permanents rounded up. Then, when C'tthlugl enters, if it was cast, each opponent does the same.
5/5
Make a card with a Ward cost that makes you skip your next [something], for example;
- Ward - Skip your next upkeep.
- Ward - Skip your next main phase.
- Ward - Skip your next turn.
seshiro_of_the_orochi on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Demonlord's Machinations
Instant
Kicker - Pay half your life. You may pay this cost up to three times.
For each time this spell's kicker cost was paid, choose one:
-
Take an extra turn after this one.
-
Exile target spell. Its controller loses life equal to its mana cost.
-
Gain control of target creature.
The great thing about paying with half a life is that you still have life left to live.
Create a legendary leviathan with a mana value of up to 3.
SufferFromEDHD on Phyrexian Fiddler
2 weeks ago
Great analysis of Torpor Orb! I had no idea it neuters so many all stars of the Legacy meta.
Your thoughts on Artificer's Intuition? Great synergy with Welder, the artifact lands and your decks CMC. Blue would open you up to Stifle as well.
Enlightened Tutor should this be main board? It can grab dreadnought, the artifact lands, Urza's Saga and for your new tech Artificer's Intuition ;)
A playset of Eater of Days seems overkill. 1 or 2 at the most.
Asder on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Mounting Hubris
Instant
Storm
Target player loses 1 life for each spell they have cast this turn.
Make a black card that either; takes an extra turn, counters a spell, or gains control of a creature
berryjon on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Contagion Spreader
Creature - Goblin Zombie
This creature costs less for each Zombie or Goblin you control.
When this creature enters, each other creature gets -1/-1 until the end of the turn for each other creature that shares a creature type with that creature.
1/1
Another anti-archetype card! This one I just did being anti go-wide.
Long_Con on Raggadraggamanadorka
2 weeks ago
Great to see another Raggadragga fan. I had a Wolverine voltron deck with a bunch of mana dorks, but then I saw Ragga and fell in love.
My deck is Raggadragga Mana Saga and I have done a lot of work in finding the most perfect mana dorks, like Biophagus, Fanatic of Rhonas, Tender Wildguide, and Torgal, A Fine Hound.
But the true insane power you can unlock in Ragga comes from power-scaling mana dorks. Heronblade Elite is one of the best for Ragga, also Kami of Whispered Hopes. I think there are 4 or 5 more. These allow a fantastically enjoyable combo with Ragga's third ability. You can even go infinite with something like Fanning the Flames with one of these guys and Ragga.
I have focused my deck on mana dorks and 7CMC+ cards (and damn I have some doozies). Last March of the Ents is almost too good with a power-scaler.
Long_Con on Torgal, The Best Boy
2 weeks ago
I think Mayor of Avabruck//Howlpack Alpha should fit. Or, going in the same set, Wolfir Silverheart. Also, if you're having Fog, Moonmist could factor in. Innistrad set has some cool flip-werewolves.
Asder on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Spiteful Regulator
Creature - Human Advisor
Whenever a player casts a spell, they lose 1 life for each other spell they've cast this turn of that type.
Delirium -- At the beginning of each end step, if an opponent lost 3 or more life this turn, you gain 3 life.
2/3
Make a card that hates on its own types/strategy
Femme_Fatale on Pre-fire and 2015 Modern formats?
2 weeks ago
Well most standard strats are with UB so it would be quite different.
We'd have the classics of tron, affinity, bloom titan, eldrazi tron, rdw, delver and twin. No pod though. The big decks right now we'd lose are Ruby Storm (relies on a singular card from a horizons set), Dimir Control, Boros Energy and Boros D&T.
I had some fun building this deck in it.
zandl on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Pious Lawmage
Creature - Human Advisor
Nonmana activated abilities of lands your opponents control cannot be activated.
Pious Lawmage has all nonmana activated abilities of lands your opponents control, and mana of any color may be used to pay their costs.
2/2
more hate
clayperce on Mardu Superfriends
2 weeks ago
Welcome back to it! I took some time off as well (well, except for the occasional Pre-release and some Cube with a friend) and yeah, it's wild how much catching up there is to do! And it's absolutely hilarious how truly bad my old "good" decks are now!
Sorry, but I don't have any specific suggestions for Mardu Superfiends. We seem to have a TON of flying creatures locally, so keeping Planeswalkers alive has been a bit of a losing proposition for me, and I just haven't had a chance to really dive into the deck yet.
That said, you might check out some of the recent Mardu Superfriends decks here on T/O and Dihada Superfriends decks over on Moxfield.
Cheers!
DopeyTheCat on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Stifling Fog
Enchantment - Curse
Enchant player
Enchanted Player cannot target creatures or players. (they cannot choose or select targets if a spell would require them to, counter it.)
Creatures enchanted player controls cannot block.
Again
zandl on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Usurping Terrain
Land
: Add .
,, sacrifice this land: Until end of turn, if a land would enter under an opponent's control and it wasn't played from their hand, it enters the battlefield under your control instead.
My favorite commander is Lumra. Ironically, I'd probably play this in it lol
A hate card.
Reaxetion on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Amaya, Exonerated Sage
Creature - Human Wizard
This spell can't be countered.
Creature spells you control can't be countered.
Prevent all non-combat damage that would be dealt to you and permanents you control.
1/2
"After spending a near lifetime falsely imprisoned, she has dedicated her remaining time to ensure no other being suffers a similar fate" - Lavinia
Create a card you would hate to see your opponent resolve against you in a game with your favorite comander.
clayperce on The Black Deck
2 weeks ago
ALostWanderer -
Saw your help tag so thought I'd reach out. As a disclaimer though: I've never played Tergrid (vs or myself) and I'm still working on my first Bracket 4 deck myself. So please take all this as "brainstorming", not as "recommendations" ! :-D
FIRST THOUGHTS: MANA BASE AND MANA CURVE
- I love Salubrious Snail's manabase tool for analysing my lands, mana rocks, and rituals as I tweak a deck. If we plug your decklist in, it reports "your manabase is struggling, playing your spells 0.99 turns late on average" (with Tergid over 1.3 turns late). For Bracket 4, you'll probably want to aim for something like "... strong playing your spells [~0.2] turns late on average."
- As you tweak the deck, I rec' taking an especially hard look at your 5-drops (which compete directly with Tergrid) and your 7-drops (which compete directly with her re-cast).
MORE B4 STAPLES? Some options to help find the cards we need and play them quickly …
- Card Advantage: Phyrexian Arena, Dark Confidant
- Tutors: Case of the Stashed Skeleton, Demonic Tutor, Diabolic Intent
- Fast Mana: Dark Ritual, Lotus Petal, Mox Amber
MORE DISCARD EFFECTS, MAYBE?
- As I understand it, Tergrid can sometimes be challenging to play because there are fewer and fewer good targets for her sac trigger as the stax effects pile up + token decks can sometimes run away with games. If you encounter that sometimes, leaning harder into her discard trigger may be an answer.
- Some options here, in no particular order: Syphon Mind, Liliana's Triumph, Thoughtseize, The Raven Man, Geth's Grimoire, Elderfang Disciple, Tinybones, Trinket Thief, Virus Beetle, Cunning Lethemancer, Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal, Bottomless Pit, Desolation, Necrogen Mists, Oppression, Geier Reach Sanitarium, Chain of Smog
MORE PROTECTION, MAYBE? If you find yourself needing just a touch more protection for your Bracket 4 meta: Cavern of Souls, Imp's Mischief, and oc Lightning Greaves and Swiftfoot Boots.
MORE COMBO PIECES, MAYBE?
- As far as I can tell, you only have 2x combos in the deck (any lifegain effect + Exquisite Blood + either Sanguine Bond or Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose) ... increasing the combo potential (and Tutor effects, to find the pieces) is definitely solid approach to make the deck more competitive in Bracket 4.
- The Find my Combos page over at Commander Spellbook is a great tool, if you want to lean into combos more.
MORE STAX EFFECTS, MAYBE?
- It’s hard to go wrong with the namesake card (Smokestack) in a Stax deck :-)
- If you wanted to lean into Mass Land Denial a little more, I like both Contamination and Desolation.
A FEW FINAL THOUGHTS:
- You might consider adding Feed the Swarm and/or Withering Torment ... they're IMO the best tools we have to deal with enchantments in Mono-B.
- Braids, Arisen Nightmare maybe? I play Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER and she's amazing there ... I don’t get that many sacs from her (so she may not be as good in your deck), but her card draw is always superb.
- I'm a fan of Malakir Rebirth, as protection when I need it and a Land when I don't.
- I don't see anything that benefits from Reliquary Tower ... it would honestly be my first drop.
- It's a totally small thing, but if you don't already have very distinct deck sleeves, you might consider getting some ... the last time I played vs a steal-your-things Commander everyone at the table had blue matte sleeves, and sorting out the cards afterwards was a bit of a pain :-D
Anyways, I really hope something in there ^^ proves useful, and I’m very sorry for the spam if it doesn't!
Good luck (and good skill) with the deck!
Cheers!
DopeyTheCat on Card creation challenge
2 weeks ago
Devastating Stormshell
Creature - Turtle
Ward: This creature's controller draws three cards.
Whenever you draw a card, untap a creature you control.
Whenever a Turtle enter the battlefield under your control, draw a card.
4/7
Create a card that Izzet players would hate.
vasarto77 on Advertise your COMMANDER deck!
2 weeks ago
Upvoted and commented on deck above.
Gold Standard Mono-Green Elf Deck
Commander / EDH
SCORE: 2 | 1 VIEW
I pulled this out of my old collection from a long time ago, I took out about 4-5 cards and replaced them. But, magic has had so much since I last touched this deck that I just don't know what else I could put in and swap out. There is a expensive elf from the newest set but I don't have it yet and not sure what to take out for it if I did. Not sure I wanna use that new banner from the new set since I already have so many in here.
vasarto77 on Wheels go round and round
2 weeks ago
Future Sight could be fun here. Also, there are a lot of cards that allow you to draw a whole new hand or draw lots in blue. I think my locust deck I made years and
