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Emiel: Flickering Unicorn

Commander / EDH Blink Budget Casual GW (Selesnya) Unicorn

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Commander: Emiel the Blessed

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Primary Commander: Emiel the Blessed

Alternate Commander(s): Shalai, Voice of Plenty

Major Theme(s): Blink

Subtheme(s): +1/+1 counters, Unicorns

Primary Win Condition: Go wide with creature tokens by blinking powerful enters-the-battlefield (ETB) creatures such as Avenger of Zendikar and Hornet Queen, then pump them with +1/+1 counters

Backup Win Condition: Outvalue opponents by blinking creatures repeatedly to draw cards or remove threats

Infinite Combos: None

Non-land Tutors: 3

  1. Eladamri's Call = any creature (see targets below)
  2. Woodland Bellower = green creature mana value 3 or less
  3. Fierce Empath = any creature with mana value 6 or greater

This deck is full of creatures with powerful enters-the-battlefield effects that you want to trigger over and over with your commander, Emiel the Blessed. Among the best ETB cards are Avenger of Zendikar, Hornet Queen, Meteor Golem, Stonehorn Dignitary and Sun Titan. Keep finding the creatures you need by flickering Fierce Empath and Woodland Bellower, or draw a card each time you flicker anything with Soul of the Harvest. Champion of Lambholt is a great card to have in play while you flicker your other creatures - not only will it grow bigger and bigger, but as it does it becomes increasingly more difficult for your opponents to block!

The deck also features a sub-theme involving +1/+1 counters. Emiel is obviously good at giving your creatures counters, as is the deck's alternate commander, Shalai, Voice of Plenty. Increase your counters even more with cards such as Conclave Mentor, Good-Fortune Unicorn, Primeval Protector, and Cathars' Crusade. And take advantage of the counters with cards such as Rishkar, Peema Renegade, Inspiring Call and Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter.

In the land of unicorns, a story unfolds
The tale of Emiel, never before told
A Blessed Sanctuary to protect
Where glory and virtue intersect

A growing threat from the darkness looms
The Wrath of God will seal their doom
Yet at the peak of the imminent fall
Emiel the Blessed heeds the Inspiring Call

With a Loyal Unicorn by his side
And Brightmare fighting to turn the tide
From Good-Fortune Unicorn to Valorous Steed
The unicorns banish the evil indeed

Emiel the Blessed, pure and refined
Unifying creatures in harmony divine
A Generous Gift is the steed in command
Guarding his home with love's gentle hand

I am a casual, budget player and my goal is to always keep my commander decks within $100 or close to it. Any suggestions to improve the deck while still keeping it within budget are appreciated!

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(9 months ago)

-1 Plains main
+1 Witch Enchanter  Flip main