DRACARYS! [Velomachus Primer + T1]
Commander / EDH
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Further Adjustments —June 18, 2021
In (again) Combat Celebrant --> out Duelist's Heritage.
In Veilstone Amulet --> out Benevolent Bodyguard.
In Chaos Warp --> out Overblaze.
In Valakut Awakening Flip --> out a mountain.
Whilst Duelist's Heritage provided a much beloved 10 double strike damage, Combat Celebrant seems more suitable because (1) it provides an extra attack phase, and thus extra trigger with velomachus, therefore increasing the chances of hitting (a) any instant or sorcery in first place; (b) the double strike + booster synergy; or (c) the wipe + Cosmic Intervention synergy; and (2) it serves as a decoy for removal spells.
Veilstone Amulet works when Velomachus is cast as well, meaning that if amulet is in play, Velomachus cannot be removed on the same turn it's being cast. Overall, the amulet is a more valuable card than Benevolent Bodyguard.
Chaos Warp is the answer to lack of targeted permanent removals affecting this deck. Removing the least likable booster card (i.e., Overblaze) seems to be the a good trade off.
Valakut Awakening Flip is an additional chance to change your hand, and provides an extra card when cast through Velomachus.