Polis Crusher

Creature — Cyclops

Trample, protection from enchantments

4RG: Monstrosity 3. If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)

Whenever Polis Crusher deals combat damage to a player, if Polis Crusher is monstrous, destroy target enchantment that player controls.

Legality

Format	Legality
1v1 Commander	Legal
Archenemy	Legal
Arena	Legal
Block Constructed	Legal
Canadian Highlander	Legal
Casual	Legal
Commander / EDH	Legal
Commander: Rule 0	Legal
Custom	Legal
Duel Commander	Legal
Freeform	Legal
Gladiator	Legal
Highlander	Legal
Historic	Legal
Historic Brawl	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Leviathan	Legal
Limited	Legal
Modern	Legal
Modern Beyond Horizons	Legal
Oathbreaker	Legal
Pioneer	Legal
Planar Constructed	Legal
Planechase	Legal
Quest Magic	Legal
Vanguard	Legal
Vintage	Legal

Discussion (23)

Balaam__ on Balaam__

1 year ago

Had a minute to comb through the Theros block legendofa, here’s what I found. A couple definites, a bunch of probably-not’s. I checked against your list, but ignore any duplicates I missed.

Definites:

•Read the Bones

•Mortal's Ardor

•Searing Blood

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Possibles, but probably not:

•Polis Crusher I think it’s intended to be 1st person for effect, but no hands or any visible body parts.

•Satyr Piper maybe we’re looking through the eyes of one of the spearholders, but probably not.

•Staunch-Hearted Warrior is definitely FPP, but no hands, only shadow.

•Viper's Kiss I think the angle is too far from what could be a potential FPP.

•Witches' Eye could be 1st person, but the angle is pretty wide.

•Kragma Butcher I don’t think we’re seeing this from the perspective of those people at the bottom, but I’m not 100%.

•Dictate of Erebos is potentially FPP, but which agonized fellow reflected in his eyes are we seeing this from? I’m skeptical.

•Font of Return since I don’t know the game lore and I’m rusty on actual Hellenistic mythology, I don’t know if we’re seeing the reflection of the Minotaur type monster through his own eyes, or if he’s actually trapped in the bowl.

•Spiteful Blow I’m in favor of this one. I think it’s a perspective that is entirely possible, as if the giant is on one knee smashing his fist down in front of him and watching himself do it. The angle is odd though, so up to you.

•Supply-Line Cranes maybe we’re looking from the viewpoint of one of those hands, but doubtful.

That’s what I found. If you’re tired of getting these posts, just let me know. I don’t mind, but I don’t want to overstay my welcome, ha

Juicy_J82 on First Built Deck

4 years ago

A couple cards I might recommend to counter your friends' decks would be as follows:

Rest in Peace--My reasoning here is that I think it's okay to run something like this while still having cards in your deck that bring things back from the graveyard. This will probably get targeted if your friend needs it gone badly enough.

Solemnity--By my count, this only negatively affects four cards in your deck: Polis Crusher, Evolution Sage, and your two Saga enchantments. It seems like it would be a must answer obstacle for your other friend's deck, and it won't break the bank.

DemonDragonJ on Nature's Bounty

4 years ago

I have replaced Deus of Calamity with Zhur-Taa Ancient, which did not reduce this deck's average converted mana cost, but it did reduce the number of colored mana symbols in this deck, since that creature did have a very color-intensive mana cost. I had considered both Sunder Shaman and Polis Crusher, as well, but the shaman also has a color-intensive cost, and the crusher requires too great an investment of mana to be beneficial, plus, the political potential of the ancient may be useful to me, in some games.

DemonDragonJ on Savage Destruction

4 years ago

I have replaced Deus of Calamity with Zhur-Taa Ancient, which did not reduced this deck's average converted mana cost, but it did reduce the number of colored mana symbols in this deck, since that creature did have a vaery color-intensive mana cost. I had considered both Sunder Shaman and Polis Crusher, as well, but the shaman also has a color-intensive cost, and the crusher requires too great an investment of mana to be beneficial, plus, the political potential of the ancient may be useful to me, in some games.

TheVectornaut on Insane ramp idea - please help

5 years ago

I like Ant Queen as a budget mana sink. Vivien, Monsters' Advocate , while maybe not too exciting, is totally fine as well. Endbringer , on the other hand, is not functional in this deck as it currently stands. To even cast it, you need to draw the single copy of Rogue's Passage because nothing else is producing the colorless mana requirement. As for the other Eldrazi, I do like Ulamog's Crusher for decks that just want as much annihilator as possible, although Pathrazer and Artisan are better when you have enough mana for them. For Breaker of Armies , I imagine it would mostly be trying to draw heat away from your other creatures so you can get Toski triggers or lethal damage. In that case, I feel like the job could just as easily be handled by the cheaper Noble Quarry or the higher value Treeshaker Chimera . Savageborn Hydra is another creature I wouldn't recommend. For the most part, it will function identically to Heroes' Bane . The major problem is that if you Surge into it, it will enter as a 0/0 and die immediately. On the subject of Primal Surge , there is always the option of running Genesis Wave instead. It's less explosive and you'd need to keep in mind the average CMC of the cards in the deck, but it will never hit 0 things after paying 10 like Surge hypothetically can. If the price tag is prohibitive, there is a world where you lean even harder into the legendary matters gameplan and run Kamahl's Druidic Vow instead. Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig is one legendary I probably wouldn't bother with. I'd rather have something on 3 helping me ramp into even nastier options. For Polis Crusher , unless you are dealing with a ton of enchantment creatures, I think Kogla, the Titan Ape makes more sense here.

Card discussion aside, I would highly recommend EDH as a format that supports casual multiplayer games. If you want tips for a build, I'm happy to help. For pauper, my experience is much more limited, but I'll still try my best.

twechsler on Insane ramp idea - please help

5 years ago

Okay, quick update. I decided not to get Seedborn Muse because I would rather get some other cheaper cards instead. Maybe I will get it in a few months because it can work in almost any green deck I feel like. Still waiting to get Ghalta, Primal Hunger Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma and 4 Utopia Sprawl . Ive just been adding in a bunch of high mana stuff in the meantime because it fun with all of the mana generated. Also, I changed the sideboard to all of the cards I actually have that I think could work well and the maybeboard for wishful cards. Even when I do get those other cards, there are still 3 open spots because I feel like the Prowling Serpopard aren't always necessary. Currently, I put Artisan of Kozilek Elvish Piper and Vivien, Monsters' Advocate just to promote putting out creatures and getting one back if needed. Im not sure about keeping these 3 though so I was wondering if anyone thinks there are better options among my sideboard. I like the idea of using non tap activated abilities because of the excess mana so because those 6 cards arent here yet, I have been playing Ant Queen and Scavenging Ooze , also I just found a Savageborn Hydra that follows the same concept of using massive mana. Also could swap Silklash Spider with one of those so I can ease the flying in some cases. Polis Crusher Ruric Thar, the Unbowed are kind of more defensive cards for preventing the scary instants/enchantments/sorceries my friends have. The only thing holding me up about this is that annihilator will get rid of this stuff anyways eventually but polis targets it faster and ruric makes them doubt using it at all. Ulamog's Crusher Breaker of Armies are just other huge things but not sure they beat out the other 8+ mana creatures in the deck already. Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig is another one I am on the fence about because it could be huge if I get it early but its unlikely that will happen and I would almost always rather get a different legendary with Time of Need . Endbringer is kind of a nice one because of the constant damage and/or draw ability. Toski, Bearer of Secrets can also be used for drawing cards but I think I may have that covered at this point. ALSO, thinking of either trying to throw together a pauper or edh deck. Never tried edh but it seems really fun with the extra life and just having more variety because of the diversity of cards. Pauper also just seems like a fun and cheap way to balance the playing field so you never know what's going to happen. Also, I feel like it would eliminate really overpowered stuff so that would extend games too. Im sure Ill need help again so look out for that! Thank you guys again for the feedback :)

KongMing on Gallia's Endless Revel

5 years ago

Living Hive might be a little slow, but it spawns attackers when attacking, and encourages opponents to block it instead of your satyrs.

Akroma's Memorial is another big add, but maybe too high of a power level for this deck?

Speaking of satyrs with pro black, Chameleon Colossus could be fun (what, it's not a satyr?) The +1/+1 and haste it gets from Gallia make it a great mana sink if you just wanna generate a ton of damage on the fly and can get it through somehow.

Polis Crusher kinda fits into the Theros theme. Takes a lot of mana to power up, though.

Sanctuary Blade can give Gallia protection, making it easier to get that commander damage through.

You only have 34 lands and not enough mana dorks/rocks to justify it... Needs more mana!!! Cryptolith Rite might be handy.

Game_of_Cones on What happens when we run …

6 years ago

Just minimal alterations become quite hilarious:

Erratic Cyclops Into Erotic Cyclops

Polis Crusher to Police Crusher (see/google Roger Pion of Vermont for a laugh!)

And so forth