It is the first time I am seeing this being used as a commander and it does look interesting. I see two viable options you might want to consider -first, add some speed by getting some dorks then go heavy on stax effects and creatures with flying; or try mixing stax and infect. Either ways, I think you'll end up with a faster and ultimately better deck.

Megalomania yeah I haven't seen too many lists for Mazirek, he's very underrated imo. The only problem is a rather slow early game, but I bet adding in the mana dorks will help smooth out the deck. Do you have any suggestions for what to take out for an Elvish Mystic and Llanowar Elves? Thanks for the suggestions!

It's hard to make cuts because all your creatures make sense. But if it were up to me, i'd start with Puppeteer Clique, The Gitrog Monster, and Phyrexian Plaguelord.

I'd then look into cutting some more cards and get some cheap creatures with infect. They ought to get the job done faster than turning fatties sideways the entire 40 life.

Phyrexian Reclamation is also a card you might want to consider using.

I agree with a majority of the cuts. Gitrog was mainly in there because he is a draw engine, but I do agree that he may end up being a dead draw most of the time. I also feel as though Creakwood Liege could be swapped out for an infect creature.

Speaking of infect, here are some of the infect creatures I found that are cheap CMC-wise:

• Ichorclaw Myr

• Plague Myr (doubles as a mana dork)

• Blight Mamba

• Plague Stinger

• Glistener Elf

Also some others that may also be good, but I'll consider for now:

• Flensermite

• Flesh-Eater Imp

Any thoughts on the two I'm considering for now? I know the others are rather good in this deck. :) I'll also consider some more staxy cards such as Smokestack for later on, any suggestions on some more stax-like effects, perhaps?

Tainted AEther seems like a card that would fit well in a deck like yours.

I think any cheap infect creatures, especially those with evasion, would work well enough. Tell me how things go. I really like the concept so here's an upvote for you.

Hahah I forgot about Tainted AEther. It's definitely gonna be going in because it's super good in this deck. I'll definitely keep the deck updated as time goes on. :) Thanks for the upvote!

Hey deck looks great, only have a couple cards I'd suggest keeping budget in mind: Mimic Vat for sure since it's just great in general. I'm a big fan of Vraska the Unseen and Deadbridge Chant in these colors as well. That's all I got :) best of luck

dlamars I like the sound of Mimic Vat, I'll definitely consider it. I was about to get a Vraska, actually. The only reason I didn't was because I wasn't able to trade for it. Deadbridge Chant definitely looks like a fun card. The only reason I'm a tad hesitant about it is because it might mill a rather important non-creature spell. However, I may change my mind about it in the future. :p Thanks for the suggestions and upvote!

Endless Cockroaches is a self-bouncing version of Reassembling Skeleton and my suggesting it is definitely not an indirect attempt on my behalf to turn your deck into an insect tribal deck.

Instead of Golgari Signet consider Rampant Growth as a less Vandalblastable mana source. You could also use a slightly more expensive one like Cultivate or Kodama's Reach but it might be a little riskier. Alternatively something like Expedition Map, Traveler's Amulet, or Wanderer's Twig as cards similar to Wayfarer's Bauble that would matter to your commander.

Deadbridge Chant is pretty fun but I had to take it out of my deck because the cost was very high for something that moves that slow and often gets destroyed quickly.

nobu_the_bard I actually like the idea of insect tribal, but there are not too many good insects to consider using for the deck and I'm also rather fond of the deck as it is now. :p However, I may consider Endless Cockroaches but right now I feel as though I'm fine on creatures to sac. Thanks for the suggestions and upvote!

I get what you guys are saying about Deadbridge Chant, in GB I just like a full graveyard. I mean even if it mills your best spell/creature or is blown up you have access to cards like Noxious Revival, Regrowth, Seasons Past and many more. Also Yawgmoth's Will and Genesis though they will cost you moolah. If you can avoid graveyard hate, every card in the yard is basically in your hand when you need it. Just my 2 cents :)

Triton

If you're looking for some insect tribal and are trying to stay in budget, you might want to consider Ant Queen she can make some nice insect fodder for you to kill off.

As for other sacrifice producers, I noticed you added From Beyond, but there's also Awakening Zone. Ophiomancer makes snakes; And Pawn of Ulamog is another budget option which gives you some insurance for creatures killed/sacrificed that gives you even more sacrifice fodder and mana on top of it.

I personally am not a fan of infect, but when on a budget, infect becomes a thing. So in that case a Blightsteel Colossus would be in order. instant game ender. I'm a HUGE fan of land. Without it you can't do anything. So my personal rule of thumb is 36-37 minimum. Could add something like Strip Mine (about $5), Kor Haven (about the same). On a budget you can use cards that have transmute instead of tutoring. I know the exact card name suggestions would be better, but I can't think of any off the top of my head. In this type of sacrifice deck Smokestack would be an ace. it should be in the main board.

guardianhunter19 I've had Awakening Zone in the deck for a bit, but had to take it out for budget reasons. Pawn of Ulamog was in the deck, but I took it out for Sifter of Skulls, but I think both can be ran. :)

DasTree I would include Blightsteel Colossus, but he's a bit too expensive both $$-wise and mana-wise. I'm honestly tempted to switch to combo with this deck since infect is pretty degenerate haha. I do know so pretty darn good transmute cards that synergize other than being a transmute card. Smokestack is amazing! I definitely agree it's an of course, and not a maybe. It's just out of my budget at the moment. :( I also realized that this deck is one land off right after making the original list haha. Cutting a card for the extra land should be easy for me.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Sorry bout that. I really didn't check the price on Blightsteel. Yeah I can see that he is just a smidge over budget for this build. lol Skyshroud Claim is also a good addition in most green decks as well.

All good haha, it happens a lot to me too. :p I'll be checking out other Mazirek lists for inspiration. Thanks for the suggestion!

Have you thought about more lands that sacrifice? Like Jund Panorama, Crystal Vein, Foundry of the Consuls, Spawning Bed, and of course any black/green fetch land you can afford/trade for.

If you want to check out my version it's

Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest (budget)

Commander / EDH hoardofnotions

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hoardofnotions I have considered using Jund Panorama and other lands that sac for benefits, it's just a matter of acquiring the lands. I'll definitely take a look at your deck for ideas, thanks for the suggestions!