Hi!

I've been working on an Edric deck of mine based on your list, Simon's list and the primer you two did, I'm a big fan of your work. I'm nearly finished with a version I'd be happy with and I'd like to hear your opinion about it; Edric's weenie death squad. "Maybe out" cards are cards that are probably going out, "Maybe in" cards in the maybeboard are about to replace them. The deck isn't really cEDH, I can hardly find enough people for a pod like that here, but I like Edric and the people I like to play with are on the optimized/competitive level, so anything goes (meaning that, for instance, Mental Misstep is dead, but cards like Force of Will and Mana Drain are used a lot).

Also, a few specific questions:

• What do you think about Merchant Scroll? You guys included it in your budget list, but I don't see some extraordinary utility here (preparing an answer sorcery speed, getting a grave recursion spell and, as of recently, getting Nexus of Fate). I suppose there is no room for it any more, but I'm checking to be "sure".

• Swan Song gives an opponent a relevant blocker and that's a pain. However nothing I can think of compares to the extraordinary deal of a 1 mana counter. Is it worth the risk in non-cEDH or should I risk and play Spell Pierce (a conditional counter that won't work always, but will work fine more often than not)? Is there a 3rd option you'd recommend?

• Would Beast Within be a good addition? Since ground blocker isn't relevant to me and there are quite a few decks with problematic permanents around (and a few particularly skilled/problematic players piloting such decks), especially since this is not cEDH and threats can stick. Thoughts?

• I can't find a Chrome Mox atm. What would you suggest instead? A land or a dork?

• Eventually I'll get Eladamri, Lord of Leaves, it's just a matter of finding a good offer. But for the time being, and we might be talking months here, I need a replacement. Should I prioritize protection and play Lightning Greaves instead or is there another temporary alternative you'd suggest?

• What's the purpose of Phantasmal Image in here besides providing a decent attacker? I'm struggling to find one, and when I do I have 2 other decks that want/need it far more (because 2 mana Palinchron is a thing). So I'd like to know more about its function in here to either motivate myself to find it or to find a decent replacement.

Thank you in advance!

JohnnyCRO Hey there! Thanks for your interest and kind words. Before I start typing up a wall of text, I have one question for you. Do you use discord? We have a dedicated Edric discord filled with Edric pilots of all powerlevels. It will be much easier to carry out a conversation and answer any questions you may have over there. Simon and myself are both pretty active on it since we run it, but there are also many other experienced players on there that can weigh in and help immensely. Discord is just more convenient. If you don't use it, I'll get around to answering your questions here.

-Allergy

Discord link: https://discord.gg/QHjeNsg

I'm not a frequent user, but I do have an account there. When could I find you there?

P.S.

My name there, and on reddit, is different: DrAlistariGrout

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