Didn't look at the sideboard at all but god did this deck play consistent. Maybe I just got lucky on the embodiment's of spring but I constantly was having a 5/5 undergrowth champion out turn 4 and 6/6 woodland wanderers out as well. I even had a board state of over 30 power at turn 7 but I think that was with perfect curve. I like this deck very much and might play it.

I'd have to say that the rattleclaw mystics and the kiora are a bit unnecessary since you have enough ramp with the embodiment of springs and the shamans. Otherwise pretty solid build.

Varrick333- glad you like the deck! If you do end up playing the deck, pm me about the games since I am currently unable to test this out in paper.

TheWhiteFang- the rattleclaws are actually pretty crucial in getting the deck to the bigger beefier guys. Also, the kiora is amazing. She's ramp or filter, can't really go wrong. e.g. I had one play that went like this: T3 Shaman of Forgotten Ways, T4 Kiora, Master of the Depths, Woodland Wanderer w/ 4 counters, Embodiment of Spring. i was basically able to get her in for free and start digging for more stuff. I mean, what would you put in?

isn't 4 basic islands a bit low to play a consistent turn 1 Embodiment of Spring ?

Yes but it's also hard to have a consistent opening hand with an Embodiment of Spring anyways. Besides, playing him turn one isn't essential especially since I often have rattleclaw to play turn 2 anyways

Hey tempest,

Atarka's Command is a must I feel. It fills so many of this decks needs and is just a great card. With so much mana available, I would maybe consider a full set of Omnath being that it's your win con.

I was wondering if you've found your creature count to be lite at all and if card draw is a problem? I've compiled a similar deck myself and I'm hoping to get opinions on any potential weaknesses from people brewing within the same archetype.

Great deck overall. If you have a chance please check out my deck Extreme Weather on Zendikar

Mercurial_Owl- which two abilities of Atarka's Command do you use the most?

I wouldn't go changing much to combat a certain archetype until we start seeing the meta that BFZ creates. Anyways, your sideboard is great for dealing with control. I've been goldfishing a few hands however, and the mana doesn't feel right. The land count seems like it should be 24-25, instead of 23. Have you been having problems with this?

yeah, but i figure i have so much ramp that i could probably survive with just 23. you think i can cut the Sylvan Scrying for another island and Undergrowth Champion?

Jundzan Elemental Rhinos

I run something like this list utilizing lots a elementals and Omnath, Locus of Rage. have a look and let me know what you think.

tempest

Probably thr ramp and 3 dmg to get rid of planeswalkers, but because life gain seems to a major theme in bfz and this deck has no efficient way to get rid of flyers really, it seems that all four modes could be pretty relevant.

Also Whisperwood Elemental is a good way to fight against boardwipes.

I like what you've got going, you're deck has been a source of inspiration/comparison for what I'm building: Elemental Rage

oh oops. forgot about these.

Tempic- will do. any suggestions for this deck?

Mercurial_Owl- changes made

I like it. I have a similar Incarnate Roil deck, check it out and let me know what you think.

As for this deck, I believe you have a very high mana curve even considering your mana creatures. I chose to run two Omnath, Locus of Rage because three copies of a seven mana cost legendary seems excessive. The same could be said about Surrak Dragonclaw. The haste effect from Temur Ascendancy doesn't stack, so I'd go down at least a copy of that as well.

I'm using Embodiment of Spring and Crater Elemental as early creatures that also function in the later game.

You may also want the ability to place a land directly onto the battlefield from your library using cards such as Sword of the Animist, Animist's Awakening, Explosive Vegetation, or Nissa's Renewal.

Could it use a bit of ramp like Nissa's Pilgrimage or Explosive Vegetation?

Jaddi Offshoot is a great sideboard card against aggro because it can block aswell as gain you life

i need to be better at keeping up with these...

ZaulEnTaro- those 3 cards you mentioned are some of the most vital cards in the deck. when they're out, games end pretty quickly. i considered both Embodiment of Spring and Crater Elemental for a long time but both acted as support cards that weren't necessary for the deck to perform well. As for getting lands directly from the library, i agree that it'd be useful in some cases, but they're mostly unnecessary. I don't need that many 5/5s to win a game. Thats how i feel at least. Could you elaborate your viewpoint a little more?

Ranger7- see above

-Akhlys-- i think Retreat to Kazandu fulfills the same role with added benefits. the extra life per land negates the higher mana cost.

Getting a 8 drop, ala Omnath, out is a bit of a chore, and Embodiment of Spring helps that out.

Not to mention it's an elemental, so it's thematic, and is relevant in the lategame (with an omnath out) whereas Natural Connection or the like would give you a 5/5, 5/5 + 3 damage for embodiment dying? Seems legit.

What would you remove? Space is an issue here. Also, getting blue on turn 1 is difficult for this deck. It's already strained and I don't want to make it even more so

I'd drop Atarka's Command and/or Undergrowth Champion, they just don't seem to "do it" for me.

removed one Mountain and Temur Ascendancy for 2 Sword of the Animist

I feel like 3 Temur Ascendancy is a bit to much.

kameenook- i've made both those changes before and i've settled back to those two because they're extremely relevant. Atarka's Command seemed weak to me at first, but each of those abilities are all extremely relevant with Feed the Clan and Nissa's Renewal and all the khans dragons. Undergrowth Champion has awesome defensive and offensive capabilities and its resilient as well. while Omnath, Locus of Rage + Embodiment of Spring is cool, it just isn't necessary with Rattleclaw Mystic/Whisperer of the Wilds not to mention the things it will do to the mana base. those 2 cards are much better than i initially thought but their potency comes out during playtesting.

gammastraling- are you saying you removed those 2 for 2 swords? how were your results? i know 3 is perhaps a bit much, but with See the Unwritten and Kiora, Master of the Depths, its too easy to miss it and its important enough for me to want it out every game

I love this deck, it is awesome, fun to play, powerful, and big fat and green. My favorite kind of deck. Too bad I don't have money

XD it satisfies my timmy/johnny side and to some extent, my spike side

i just started playing with crater elementals in my temur deck and am liking them. pulled surprise wins by activating 8 attack, can block almost every creature, can sac/burn and the burn spell option is not sunk by my koria -2