Kalitas, Assassin for Hire
Commander / EDH
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Getting Tricky —April 21, 2016
Made a few minor updates:
IN: Karn, Silver Golem, Relentless Dead, Innocent Blood, Skullclamp, Nim Deathmantle
OUT: Smothering Abomination, Withered Wretch, Wretched Confluence, Glistening Oil, Lifeline
I really did miss having Skullclamp and Nim Deathmantle in the deck. They just enable so much in the shenanigans department. Relentless Dead is a reusable zombie, reanimation spell for some of the better cards in the deck like Sidisi, Undead Vizier, Mikaeus, the Unhallowed and Gray Merchant of Asphodel, and is a great target for equipment since it has menace. Innocent Blood is a cheap and effective spell, often removing 3+ creatures and making as many zombies...so really good for . Karn, Silver Golem is a test, with the theory being I can use his ability to clear out some artifacts once I have one of my kill engines online or a board wipe ready.
I've also added a few interesting cards to the maybeboard:
- Dark Ritual - A turn 1 Kalitas when you have a Sol Ring in hand is VERY appealing to me.
- Nantuko Husk - Sacrifice outlet and can get infinitely big with one of the recursion combos.
- Behold the Beyond - Can grab a full combo out of the deck.
- From Under the Floorboards - Seems really good if more discard is added to the deck.
I'll be updating the deck description soon.
FeralKitten says... #2
Thanks Jimmy_Chinchila! I would run Cavern of Souls if I had an extra, but I also don't have to worry too much about Kalitas being countered in my group. Underworld Connections is solid but I don't like giving up a land to guarantee a draw each turn. Champion's Helm was in my initial build but was pushed out for better equipment like swords. I'm not sure why I haven't thought of Bloodghast before, but I'll need to get me one. Then maybe put Skullclamp back in!
April 1, 2016 2:40 a.m.
FeralKitten says... #3
So I had a revelation earlier. Well maybe it's not a revelation and more of a delusion from lack of sleep, but I'm thinking about running Karn, Silver Golem in here as a way to enable artifact removal using all the creature removal/sacrifice in the deck. What do you all think?
April 1, 2016 3:57 a.m.
TheLordStormCrow says... #4
I would put it in for a while and just see how it goes, if it works, great! if not, just take it out again. No big deal.
April 1, 2016 5:16 a.m.
Arthurgress says... #5
Nice list! I'm building mine, too, with similar synergies. Also, i've included Enslave - perfect for getting pesky opponents off guard. +1
Jimmy_Chinchila says... #1
Very nice build, well refined. +1
Cavern of Souls could be good if you play against much countermagic. Underworld Connections good for card draw. Champion's Helm a solid equipment. Bloodghast one of my favorite vampires. Anyways, just some thoughts.
April 1, 2016 1:42 a.m.