Commanders with Tons or Activated Abilities?
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on Oct. 12, 2019, 3:11 p.m. by Arcaneful
Hello!
After a much needed magic hiatus I’m coming back and want to make a fun ramp heavy deck that abuses a commanders activated abilities. I have Kraj who I love and want another.
Currently running Sisters of Stone Death , I was wondering what other cool commanders have tons of activated abilities, and if anyone has any lists with them?
P.S Id prefer to not have black in it, even though my current commander does. I’ve found black isn’t typically my style and want to trade my staples to build this deck. If there is a really cool commander though I’d consider it.
DrukenReaps says... #3
I know you don't want black but the first thing I have to suggest is Mairsil, the Pretender he doesn't have any activated abilities himself but play him once and he becomes an AEtherling . Then just keep paying and he gets more and more abilities from more and more things. He doesn't really have too many of the normal staples either or at least not the way I've built. Sol ring of course and some other mana things but my Should I Pretend This Or That? is fairly unique.
There are some other commanders that include black that fit the activated ability thing really well but I'll restrain myself... Marath, Will of the Wild is crazy powerful. Zacama, Primal Calamity leads to some great shenanigans though he is a little slow to get there. Phelddagrif is all huggy but fits in with the no black activated abilities thing.
Not sure if you are interested in walkers but Estrid, the Masked and the other walkers that can be commanders do use activated abilities... You should take a peak at them here
October 12, 2019 3:50 p.m.
TypicalTimmy He does sound pretty cool! Not to mention his art just gives off a cool vibe! He's certainly a top contender as I mull this over.
DrukenReaps Like I said I am open to hear some black ones if you've got ideas. Also I've tried Mairsil but sadly, since I mostly nowadays play with my brothers, and rarely get to at my LGS, it was a little . . . oppressive for lack of a better term for my brothers and I doubt they'd like it if I played him again. Marath is an interesting thought, and so is Zacama. I'll keep them in mind!
October 13, 2019 12:20 a.m.
Actually already have Kraj put together, looking for another activated ability deck haha.
Mimeoplasm is interesting. A dredge/activated ability hybrid deck?
October 13, 2019 12:36 a.m.
I like the idea of Marath, Will of the Wild since he has some abilities to move his counters around, deal damage, or just simply make tokens. I just feel like there are a few good ways to take that deck to make it good.
October 13, 2019 2:13 a.m.
Gidgetimer says... #7
Can I interest you in Roon of the Hidden Realm ? His activated ability is whatever ETB/LTB you want to abuse :)
October 13, 2019 2:33 a.m.
Kenrith, the Returned King ? There is black... but you could basically avoid making the deck black at all if that is your thing, not that I know why you would do such a thing.
October 13, 2019 6:11 a.m.
I really like Triad of Fates for low power deck that is fun to play
Arcaneful says... #2
TypicalTimmy
I've not looked into Throne of Eldraine! He does seem interesting! Thanks for the idea. I'll keep it in consideration.
October 12, 2019 3:23 p.m.