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Cogwork Archivist
Artifact Creature — Construct
Reach
, : Put target card from a graveyard on the bottom of its owner's library.
Coward_Token on Fuck it, late Outlaw of …
3 weeks ago
Insatiable Avarice: In mono-B, this is draw three for three, which is a pretty good rate. K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth gets Demonic Tutor + draw two for
Fortune, Loyal Steed: From reading the story, I thought he looked like the "horse" from Elden Ring so this art was pretty startling
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride: I kinda wish he got some serious flavor again. The original premise of "edgy hypno toad" was what made him funny, but now it just feels like WotC is milking that fan reaction for all it's worth.
Great Train Heist: solid Relentless Assault variant, but I kinda wish the last one said "each" for EDH purposes, even if I know it targets for the sake of crime:ing
Gisa, the Hellraiser: WotC throwing legendofa a bone, I guess.
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw: Why would becoming a criminal make Oliva gain white of all colors? I assume this is in preparation for Assassin's Creed, but it's still pretty weird. (For reference: White outlaws within Mardu's color identity)
Final Showdown: The best spree card? In voltron decks this is basically an instant-speed Plague Wind for seven mana that doubles as a situational savingspell. I think the first mode has a lot of situational uses, but it's something you have to keep your eyes out for.
High Noon: Rule of Law upgrade for Boros+, although Deafening Silence is still a thing
Arid Archway: idk if colorless decks needed a second Guildless Commons, but sure. Would rather have a mono-colored cycle tbh.
Tomb Trawler: I'm surprised how slowly Grenzo, Dungeon Warden is accumulating these kind of cards; Cogwork Archivist missed the mark in more ways than one
Roxanne, Starfall Savant: was kinda confused about the second ability until I realized she triggers on both ETB and attack. Powerstones obviously work too, plus e.g. Svella, Ice Shaper. Edit: Oh and Treasures too, obviously
Stubborn Burrowfiend: Ahhh! What the hell is the flavor supposed to be with that art?!
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor: Pretty cool with e.g. Saw in Half, Wedding Ring, and Tombstone Stairwell
Geralf, the Fleshwright: still not a good mono-U zombie commander but seems real good in the 99
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot: so basically a multicolor Taigam, Ojutai Master/Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Flip? Not bad.
Caustic Bronco: Could have been Dark Confidant on steroids, but mediocre thoughness and no evasion keeps its attack trigger from being reliable
Calamity, Galloping Inferno: somehow just a normal horse, not Elemental or anything.
Eriette, the Beguiler: gogo Enchant permanent! Also, every Licid is now a Dominating Licid
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds: suck it, The Ninth Doctor!
Coward_Token on Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
2 years ago
All these mono-green snakes being Druids makes Sachi sad
Hinata doesn't feel terribly exciting, anyone got plans for it? At least the art is nice
Reito Sentinel: eyyy, callack! Dungeon!Grenzo is obviously a lot happier with this over Cogwork Archivist
volcompledge on
Swampy Starcourt Mall
2 years ago
How about Cogwork Archivist or cheaper Reito Lantern?
1empyrean on
Ragavan, Boatswain of the Dragon's Smile
2 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, it's a bit of a chaotic deck. I sought to integrate multiple themes and lots of ideas, so an apparent lack of focus was pretty much inevitable. I haven't had issues with the deck not working, though.
First, the suggested cuts:
While Pillardrop Warden and Cogwork Archivist might be a little less efficient than other options, they are a bit more flexible in how they are used. The archivist is useful if I want to put Glimpse of Tomorrow back into my library They both also have reach.
Tavern Scoundrel and Witch's Oven are good ways to sacrifice something that might otherwise be exiled, stolen, or temporary. I can sacrifice Homura, Human Ascendant Flip to flip him or gain control of an artifact with Confusion in the Ranks. It's a useful effect to have access to.
Mishra's Self-Replicator is a good mutate target, and I can trigger it fairly easily.
Delina, Wild Mage can copy Legendaries. I could run Helm of the Host for this effect, but this is what I am using for now.
Avarice Totem disrupts plays and scales extremely well in the late game. It can be tutored with Urza's Saga as well.
Chandra's Ignition is a solid asymmetrical board wipe, and good for clearing away pesky utility creatures.
Second, your suggestions:
I have a few options for more draw that I'm already thinking about, and utility lands are something I can easily play around with. I eventually need to add my Treasure Vault and Goblin Welder to the deck, but they are tied up in other decks at the moment. I think impulse draw isn't ideal for this deck. If I end up exiling Glimpse of Tomorrow because I can't cast or suspend it.
Hi_diddly_ho_neighbor on
Ragavan, Boatswain of the Dragon's Smile
2 years ago
So what is the goal of this deck? Is this sort of a chaos/token deck? I can see the skeleton of the strategy, but I also see theft, pirates, and burn. My main suggestion would be try to trim some of the out of place cards. Thoughts on things to include/remove regarding the token/chaos strategy:
Possible additions:
Trailblazer's Boots or Prowler's Helm - low mana investments that let Ragavan be nearly unblockable. I currently don't see that many ways that allow Ragavan to get through late game.
You run enough pirates that Breeches, Brazen Plunderer might be worth it
Ardent Elementalist is a new card that is the red version of Archaeomancer
Curse of Opulence - easy tokens and mana
There are a fair number of goblins that come with tokens so I would look into some of those
Rionya, Fire Dancer for temporary token copies for your best creatures
I see very little in the form of card advantage so you might consider things like Light Up the Stage, Ignite the Future, Faithless Looting, Mask of Memory, etc.
Some utility lands like: Treasure Vault, Geier Reach Sanitarium, Myriad Landscape, Kher Keep, Buried Ruin, Dormant Volcano, and Maze of Ith or Thaumatic Compass Flip/Spires of Orazca
Possible cuts (most of these are odd fits or just inefficient cards that have better alternatives):
Pillardrop Warden, Cogwork Archivist, Witch's Oven, Tavern Scoundrel, Mishra's Self-Replicator, Delina, Wild Mage, Avarice Totem, Chandra's Ignition (great card, but not at it's best in this deck).
Overall I like the deck idea, I just feel it needs a little more focus. +1 from me.
