Big Black Ihsan

Commander / EDH Greataims

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Change —Sept. 19, 2017

Completely changed the deck, thanks to czarkingrex

czarkingrex says... #1

I would definitely cheapen your spells a bit. At least adding a Jet Medallion, Helm of Awakening, or just a Sol Ring would help. Magus of the Coffers and Crypt Ghast are even better. Putting in some spot removal and board hate would also serve you well. Trading out for Doom Blade, Bontu's Last Reckoning and Plague Wind would do wonders against even non-white stuff. If you want to get REALLY saucy, throw in Killing Wave and Torment of Hailfire to rub salt in their wounds.

September 8, 2017 4:50 p.m.

Greataims says... #2

czarkingrex thanks, those are a lot of great suggestions

September 9, 2017 6:36 a.m.

czarkingrex says... #3

I've got plenty more for creatures to replace too haha! Example: Ascendant Evincar instead of Greater Werewolf. Just hit me up if you want some more ;)

September 10, 2017 2:26 p.m.

Greataims says... #4

czarkingrex oh yes please, all the suggestions you have. I was actually thinking of making the Evincar my commander and Ihsan's shade just a creature.

September 16, 2017 2:58 p.m.

czarkingrex says... #5

To start, I'd make a decision on whether you want to play specifically anti-white, or just straight Voltron. I'll make different suggestions based on what you want.

September 17, 2017 9:23 a.m.

Greataims says... #6

czarkingrex Voltron deck seems interesting, how would I get that done?

September 17, 2017 2:44 p.m.

czarkingrex says... #7

In that case, here are the things that you should absolutely remove:

  • Zelyon Sword
  • Soul Separator
  • Profane Memento
  • Ghoulcaller's Bell
  • Runesword
  • Abyssal Specter
  • Armor Thrull
  • Black Carriage
  • Cackling Imp
  • Ghost Hounds
  • Greater Werewolf
  • Hidden Horror
  • Irini Sengir
  • Juzam Djinn
  • Keening Banshee
  • Kheru Bloodsucker
  • Master of the Feast
  • Phyrexian Hulk
  • Pilgrim of the Fires
  • Unburden
  • Prying Questions
  • Alms of the Vein
  • Torture
  • Shadows of the Past
September 17, 2017 3:05 p.m.

czarkingrex says... #8

Everything here is a loose recommendation; there are some cards I left alone that I would personally remove or avoid, but you probably enjoy as they are. That said, here are some creatures you can add to spice things up, (though to add them all you'd have to sacrifice more creatures than I mentioned):

September 17, 2017 3:38 p.m.

czarkingrex says... #9

Here are some deathtouch blockers, just in case you feel defense should be a focus too:

September 17, 2017 3:44 p.m.

czarkingrex says... #10

As far as Enchantments go, you don't need many:

September 17, 2017 3:51 p.m.

czarkingrex says... #11

Here we get to some VERY IMPORTANT additions, Equipments!

September 17, 2017 4:05 p.m.

czarkingrex says... #12

For instants and sorceries, grab LOTS of removal. Targeted stuff like Doom Blade and Tragic Slip is great, as are board wipes like Life's Finale or Bontu's Last Reckoning.

A good tutor package would always be good, but that can get pricey if you get anything better than Increasing Ambition.

Then you should be good to go!

September 17, 2017 4:11 p.m.

Greataims says... #13

czarkingrex I mean, i have a spare Demonic Tutor lying around, but you think it'd be a good idea to put it in there?

September 17, 2017 6:16 p.m.

Greataims says... #14

czarkingrex What do i remove though, have any suggestions?

September 17, 2017 7:05 p.m.