Naya, Boros or Selesnya Angel Tribal
Commander Deck Help forum
Posted on July 24, 2018, 4:51 p.m. by Hexaflexagon
Hello,
For quite some time now, I've wanted to get into EDH or Commander but I kept finding that the price barrier was too high for a competitive deck. So now, I'm trying to make a Budget Angel Tribal. Right now, I'm wondering which way I want to go in. If I go , I have obviously more options, but I can't find a Commander for that deck, which leaves and . I'm much more inclined to go to the version, as I have many more Angel cards in those colors than I do in . Which way do you think I should go, and what commander should I use?
Thanks,
Hexaflexagon
Homelessguy says... #3
Selesnya is going to be your best bet. Most angels are going to be very Mana expensive and with the ability to play Green allows you to ramp. Shalai, Voice of Plenty is really dope protection for Planeswalkers and your other angels.
July 24, 2018 6:45 p.m.
jordybear2002 says... #4
Ok so here is my opinion if you are just starting commander I would start with 1-2 colors. I think You have a few options here. Sigarda, Host of Herons, Sigarda, Heron's Grace, Shalai, Voice of Plenty, and Linvala, Keeper of Silence.These should get you a pretty good start. So here is a angel tribal deck that I built for ever ago but could be a help.
The Commanding Wings Of Heaven
Commander / EDH
SCORE: 2 | 12 COMMENTS | 131 VIEWS
July 24, 2018 6:50 p.m.
Hexaflexagon says... #5
Hey FancyTuesday, Homelessguy and jordybear2002,
Thanks for all your advice and feedback. I'll probably use either Karametra or Sigarda, Host of Herons, as I have copies of both of them. I've made a prototype deck, if you do want to check it out.
[Still Building] Command the Angels
Commander / EDH*
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Thanks,
Hexaflexagon
July 24, 2018 8:40 p.m.
StevTheRenegade says... #6
Play Kaalia of the Vast. Beat face with better angels.
July 24, 2018 8:47 p.m.
Hexaflexagon says... #7
Hi StevTheRenegade,
Thanks for your reply.
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Kaalia of the Vast is three colors, and as a beginner to EDH, I want to try a 2 color deck instead of a three color one.
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Kaalia makes me take out of the deck, and I don't feel very comfortable taking my second favorite color out of the equation.
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I probably want to use Kaalia's ability to the max, which means putting in Demons and Dragons as well, which isn't Angel Tribal, isn't it?
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Without , I can't ramp my big Angels out.
In conclusion, I don't think Kaalia of the Vast won't be a very good Commander for my first deck.
Thanks,
Hexaflexagon
July 24, 2018 9:32 p.m.
You could go bant angels with Jenara, Asura of War as your commander. This gives you access to Empyrial Archangel who is just outright dumb with Avacyn, Angel of Hope. You also get card advantage which helps (selesnya is not known for card advantage).
July 25, 2018 12:44 a.m.
Hexaflexagon says... #9
Hey enpc,
After I am done with this deck and I'm happy with it, I might try that. The reason I didn't go to Bant already was because I hate building tricolor manabases, and I've decided to stick with the simple stuff in my first one. But I'll definitely try Bant Angel tribal later down the track.
Thanks for your response,
Hexaflexagon
July 25, 2018 3:33 a.m.
You might consider Colossal Majesty for Card Draw. Since Angels tebd to have high attack, it certainly doesn't hurt.
July 25, 2018 12:53 p.m.
I saw in an earlier comment you said you hate building tricolor manabases. I can link a little bit outdated, but very useful and informative video on how to make a tri-color manabase. Also, if you’re playing green you won’t even realize you’re playing three colors with all the cheap(money and cmc) fixing green has in it. I really think Naya, despite your commander not being able to be an angel has the best colors in it. Green is really good at setting up to cast your angels and making them bigger, while red and white have the angels that can really pack-a-punch.
The best commander in my opinion would be Gahiji, Honored One. Playing an aggressive deck you will always be the other decks target, but your commander will make others more enticed to attack your other opponents because your commander boosts their creatures when they’re not attacking you. The best part is when you get to attack them and Gahiji boosts your guys too.
Idk how to properly link on here, but here you go;
https://youtu.be/ifig4xSp0kA
Also, if you want specific card suggestions once you’ve picked your colors I believe I could be of some more use.
July 26, 2018 1:13 a.m.
Hexaflexagon says... #13
Hey BlackyMTG,
Thanks for the video. After watching it, I feel much more confident about making an EDH tricolour manabase. As for your Commander suggestion, I'll definitely try him out as he looks like a really underestimated Commander, as +2/+0 is no joke.
Thanks again,
Hexaflexagon
July 27, 2018 4:56 p.m.
Glad I could help! Commander is really fun and not very restricting at all, so if you really want to do something there’s always a way!
July 27, 2018 6:33 p.m.
Hexaflexagon says... #15
Hey all (again),
I have chosen all the cards that I want for my deck, but with all decks, I have to take some cards out for land etc. I have around 10-12 cards to take out, and I have no idea what to take out. What do you think I should take out?
Thanks,
Hexaflexagon
FancyTuesday says... #2
I strongly advise you go with . In very broad terms is the weakest color combination in EDH, as neither are particularly good with long term card advantage or ramp and they don't compliment each others weaknesses well. Boros is your go-to for mass land destruction, but beyond that I'd avoid it, especially as a first deck.
Sigarda, Host of Herons is on-theme and a very powerful voltron commander, but you could just play her straight tribal. Karametra is a strong all around "support any deck" pick, Saffi, Nazahn and Selvala all work and offer some utility to a variety of decks as well. Sisay and Gaddock Teeg are both very powerful but will draw a lot of attention and heat.
July 24, 2018 6:45 p.m.