Purphoros, God of the ETB Triggers [cEDH PRIMER]
Commander / EDH
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Official Change with Infinite Combos —March 4, 2020
Good morning, everyone. It's official that we are going to the dark side with the infinite combos! Still working on this Purphoros, and I am actually making the Theros Beyond Death Purphoros, so look forward to that too. I am still wondering which one is better, but it is not like we can't have both... :D
wolfboy193 says... #2
I was wondering why Myriad Landscape ? it seems to me it would be too slow of a land to justify it in the deck.
December 12, 2019 3:14 p.m.
wolfboy193 says... #3
I was also wonder why you left out the infinite combos in the deck. Wouldn't it make it stronger? I'm not a Cedh player and am trying to tune my Purphoros to the max it can.
January 1, 2020 2:02 a.m.
battle_jelly says... #4
Good morning, guys. Sorry for the delayed response, between being back from deployment and Commandfest at DC, it's been a good busy holiday season. I'm currently training in Arizona, so I'll be playing EDH on the West side again.
Profet93, I can attest that Arcane Signet would be better than Coldsteel Heart , mostly for the fact that it comes out untapped. I was using the Coldsteel one because it was a snow artifact, and it was better than it's other two-drop artifact counterparts. I use Lotus Petal to put out my Commander quick, because it costs to come out. Maybe I can find a way to keep both in... I can't justify Ruby Medallion , because half the deck is colorless, which makes it somewhat pointless if I can't use it to play larger cards or abilities.
theindigoeffect, I really like the Dockside Extortionist . The EDH scene has a lot artifact and enchantments in play, and if you play in pods like I do, you'll be way ahead!
Hey, enpc, nice to see you again. I think she's a great planeswalker. I am cautious with how she adds to devotion, but I think her reusable spell ability is useful to bring out wheels again. What would you recommend to be a possible replacement for her?
January 10, 2020 8:22 a.m.
battle_jelly says... #5
Alright, now the chat for the infinite combos. I did not forget you, heavyuser and wolfboy193.
I was thinking about why I didn't have the infinite combos in my deck in the first place, mostly for the fact that they aren't tutorable or could die easily. I also remember having a player who had infinite combos, and hated him for it. But I think you guys are right.
It's about time to bring it on. Other cEDH players have infinite combos of some sort, why should mono-red be any less wild? Alright. Expect me to make some changes this weekend to the deck. I'll be playing at the local game shop tonight and see how it goes. Let's do it!
January 10, 2020 9:04 a.m.
This is what I want to read!
Looking forward to the updates. CEDH brings the hate, don't run from it.... embrace it :)
January 10, 2020 9:27 a.m.
With Chandra, Acolyte of Flame in the list's current state I would personally cut Scampering Scorcher for her. I mean the token haste is nice, but Chandra's tokens get haste too. And being able to recycle wheels/tutors seems strong enough that you don't hcare about the extra 2 damage. Plus most of your other elemental token producers make tokens with haste anyway.
January 10, 2020 9:40 a.m. Edited.
Saw the new set and immediately thought this guy was going to find a spot in my deck.. Anax, Hardened in the Forge
January 10, 2020 noon
I noticed your mention the ruby medallion point before, fair enough. The way I understand your deck, and correct me if I'm wrong, its a race. But what happens when they've countered your T2-T3 purphorous and you're waiting extra turns to recast him given you used a lotus petal or a ritual to cast him the first time. Or just saving their removal for him since he is the centerpiece of your deck (as I noticed you have cavern + boseju but you don't always have them out).
Adding more card draw might help mitigate this. Humble Defector , Light Up the Stage and Ignite the Future .
January 11, 2020 12:17 a.m.
battle_jelly says... #10
Dang, theindigoeffect. The Dockside Extortionist definitely jumped in price. I think for a multiplayer game, he's an auto-include. But dang, $18. :D
enpc says... #1
What're your thoughts on Chandra, Acolyte of Flame ? She makes 2 tokens a turn and can recur most of your spells at least once for 3 mana.
December 8, 2019 11:51 p.m.