Kemba's glorious army

Commander / EDH Monomanamaniac

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Changes —Dec. 22, 2019

More changes to come, I've got a slightly different take on this deck coming out soon, just waiting for the physical cards to show up so I can play test. Hint: I'm using a new value engine that'll change everything

K1ngMars says... #1

In this deck, you should support the equipment-Voltron strategy more. In order to swarm out, you need to protect Khemba and equip a lot of stuff onto her. Don't use other effects to produce tokens.

As far as lands go, 35 are enough. So I'd cut 3 plains and Karoo (it messes up your turn 2).

As for cuts in the creatures dept, I'd cut Platinum Angel (not needed wincon, nor reliable unless you lock the game, but at that point you've won anyways), Ajani's Pridemate , Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit , Armory Automaton , Auriok Steelshaper , Hero of Bladehold , Imposing Sovereign , Leonin Arbiter , Magus of the Moat , Thraben Doomsayer , Frontline Medic , Toolcraft Exemplar , Wall of Reverence , Relic Seeker (slow).

As far as equipments and stuff, I'd cut Marble Diamond (since your average CMC isn't that high and most of your spells are colourless), Moonsilver Spear , Sigil of Distinction , Skeleton Key , Ring of Thune , Mask of Memory .

ADD Anointed Procession ! As a good boardwipe for a finisher, I suggest Winds of Abandon . I suggest also Sun Titan , Bastion Protector , Balan, Wandering Knight as good lategame creatures. I suggest Kusari-Gama , Infiltration Lens , Trailblazer's Boots , Fireshrieker , Sword of Vengeance , Hammer of Nazahn , Argentum Armor , Chariot of Victory , Whispersilk Cloak as better equipments with respect to some of the ones I didn't mention for cutting.

Keep up the good work!

December 12, 2019 3:14 a.m.

Monomanamaniac says... #2

K1ngMars I appreciate the feedback definitely, you've given me a lot to consider. I'd love to run a lot of your suggestions, but Anointed Procession Balan, Wandering Knight (who'd probably be my commander) and Hammer of Nazahn are out of budget. I have most of the other suggestions available. So I am considering a lot of your cuts, great suggestions. I like backup plans, and have a cat sub theme, so there's some oddball inclusions. I agree I could focus on voltron a bit more, and that my token army needs to be coming from my commander. I love Bastion Protector and will acquire it immediately. Look forward to making some changes

December 12, 2019 4:26 a.m.

multimedia says... #3

Hey, good start with Kemba.

Consider cutting creatures? You don't need so many creatures because Kemba creates creatures, but she only creates creatures with equipment not other creatures. If you get a hand full of creatures you can't really utilize Kemba's abilities. You're right to include creatures who have interaction with equipment or protecting Kemba, but you've expanded too much on both of these ideas.

An example of a streamlined creature base (using cards you have and some suggestions within the budget, sorted by CMC):

  • Mother of Runes: protection.
  • Stoneforge Mystic: equip tutor, cheat equip.
  • Puresteel Paladin: repeatable draw, 0 equip.
  • Sram, Senior Edificer: repeatable draw.
  • Grand Abolisher: protection and disruption.
  • Leonin Shikari: instant equip.
  • Armory Automaton: backup for Kemba, creature for equipment.
  • Mentor of the Meek : repeatable draw when you create 2/2 Cats.
  • Bastion Protector: protection.
  • Sun Titan : Kemba or equipment reanimation.
  • Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite: finisher and anthem effect for Cats.

If wanting opponent disruption then consider Ethersworn Canonist ? It doesn't stop you from casting all equipment, but it prevents your opponents from casting most cards they have. Aven Mindcensor is a staple white card for opponent disruption in Commander. It even stops Fetch lands and it has evasion which is good with equipment.

My advice is less creatures, focus more on equipment and add some instant removal ( Swords to Plowshares , Generous Gift ). Repeatable effects from Planeswalkers ( Ajani, Caller of the Pride , Gideon Blackblade ) can be good with an equipped Kemba and Gideon holds equipment well. I offer more advice. Good luck with your deck.

December 14, 2019 2:57 a.m. Edited.

Monomanamaniac says... #4

Thanks multimedia I actually run almost all the suggested creatures lol. I love inexpensive creatures that interrupt your opponent, they give opponents better targets for spot removal. I've taken the bold approach of not running interactions cards, this deck runs its race and if I can't win through sheer advantage, then I don't win. my logic on magic is simple: know your role. I honestly think 29 equipment is plenty to ensure I get enough equipment to turn kemba into voltron. I did take your advice and will promptly be posting Ann updated list. Let me know what you think

December 14, 2019 12:20 p.m.