Ixalan Park

Commander / EDH CardTyrant

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One down, 99 to Go —Feb. 26, 2023

Okay, so not exactly 99 more cards to foil out or glamor out. I did get a pre-release Ripjaw Raptor from Dragonslayer the other day. I know in this year it's gonna get challenging to figure out who to take out for new arrivals.

Ziusdra says... #1

Since you have shock lands, Ranger's Path and/or Three Visits might be a ramp spell you can get behind, since it doesn't require basic land types and you can fetch your shock lands right onto the battlefield tapped. Even if you don't need green, fetch the Temple Garden or Stomping Ground to expand your white and red mana. Better yet, Jetmir's Garden for when you can spend a few extra bucks on the deck again.

Also, no hideaway lands? I feel like all three of the hideaway lands in your colors would be easy to trigger by your deck, especially the Mosswort Bridge.

January 21, 2023 10:49 p.m.

Mortlocke says... #2

Hey CardTyrant,

What're your thoughts on Unnatural Growth? Given your primary strategy of getting triggers off your commander swinging with a 14/13 every turn would ensure it would rarely be challenged by blockers. The drawback of 4 green pips may be a challenge but at least your in naya.

Separately, there anything in All Will Be One you considering?

January 22, 2023 1:13 a.m.

CardTyrant says... #3

Ziusdra: I love Three Visits, if I find one, I'll definitely add it. Ask for Ranger's Path, it's mana cost is a bit high for me. I like ramp to be 3 or less as a personal rule now a days. Ask for the hideaway lands and Jetmir, they come in tapped and there is no way around it. Eventually I would like to get my hands on the original dual lands.

Mortlocke: I love Unnatural Growth. I have been thinking about playing it and a few more power increases like Xenagos, God of Revels. But if Ixalan gives me more good dinosaurs, I might not run Xenagos and go with pure dinosaurs so I can run Kaheera, the Orphanguard as my companion. So far nothing from One has really jumped out at me except for Tyrranax Rex. I am gonna get my hands on that. Not being able to be countered really got me since I hate blue and trample and toxic are nice. I eventually want to get Triumph of the Hordes so poison counters could be an alternative win con for me.

January 22, 2023 6:35 a.m.

Mortlocke says... #4

CardTyrant,

I remember when companion was first introduced Lutri, the Spellchaser was the topic of conversation - not companion itself which is a shame. I find the mechanic fairly "meh" as you can only place the companion into your hand once, and most of if not all of the companions aren't necessarily going to turn the tide of a game - if I recall correctly. I'd suggest you reconsider Kaheera, the Orphanguard and companion altogether as it's just a "win more" card/mechanic, also your commander already has Vigilance.

I too am enamored with Tyrranax Rex, it's essentially Phyrexia's answer to Questing Beast that happens to be a badass Dinosaur as well. I intend on getting a copy and putting in one of my own decks as well, but it's very much dedicated to Poison counters and proliferation. I suggest you try and include Poison as a subtheme - Triumph of the Hordes is a start, but also include the recently spoiled/leaked? Tyrranax Alpha: a Phyrexian Dinosaur with haste and Toxic 3 for printed at common. Also there's Grafted Exoskeleton and the recently spoiled Prosthetic Injector as well. Will your Dinos be covering their victims in Glistening Oil, or will it simply be some more of that strange oil?

January 22, 2023 4:21 p.m. Edited.

CardTyrant says... #5

Mortlocke: I can see what your saying about companions, but it's a free card in my mind. Kaheera would give my other dinos vig helping them out. But I do like having access to the cost reduction the humans of Ixalan give me. So I am still on the fence. Just gotta see what the depths of Ixalan give me.

I love Tyrranax Rex. It could have been anything. What sold me was the can't be countered. I have a burning hate for blue and not being able to play my stuff. I have considered running Grafted Exoskeleton. But I would only run Grafted if I added the power increase effects to the deck. I know after the next visit to Ixalan, it's gonna be hard really choose what to take out and what to add.

January 22, 2023 5:17 p.m.

Crow_Umbra says... #6

I was hoping to be the vote to get you to the Funny Number, but I hope someone else on TappedOut will seize the opportunity.

Cool deck!

February 13, 2023 5:39 p.m.