chain reaction, or starstorm?
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on March 23, 2013, 3:27 p.m. by bdrichar
I'm debating taking Chain Reaction out of The Red Sea in favor of Starstorm , but can't decide if it's better or not.
Chain Reaction is only 4 mana, but is sorcery speed and sometimes doesn't have the ability to actually board-wipe.
Starstorm is instant speed, can be made to board-wipe in situations where Chain Reaction couldn't, and is cycle-able if need be, but is much more mana intensive.
People's thoughts?
ChiefWannaHacka says... #3
Starstorm wins here, because remember that mana intensity isn't as much of a problem in EDH. The instant speed also allows for a play to reset the board at the endstep of the opponent before you, hopefully getting rid a few extra creature that came down that turn. Then you're set up to explode out Goblins on your turn.
March 23, 2013 5:16 p.m.
Great points guys, thanks for the advice and validation! I'll make the change.
Blakkhand says... #2
Even if it costs more, Starstorm will always do exactly what you want it to do, whereas Chain Reaction is highly inflexible. Starstorm has the edge.
March 23, 2013 4:01 p.m.