Naya tricks
Commander (EDH) forum
Posted on Sept. 24, 2025, 12:39 p.m. by tonylomas
Hello, so i run a naya aura deck with Mazzy, i mainly run hexproof creatures i think thats fundamental when running auras. Anyway, i wanna build something a lil different focusing on creatures with combat tricks, on attack , when blocked if blocked etc. Keepin it cmc=3 tops. Any suggestions?
Naya Charm, Boros Charm
, Valorous Stance, and Collective Resistance have been common inclusions for me.
Trash the Town has been pretty useful in my Gargos, Vicious Watcher deck.
Green has all sorts of instants that grant indestructible like Tamiyo's Safekeeping, Gaea's Gift, and Strength of Will. There are a variety of others as well with specific additional effects that may be better for your specific deck so it is worth taking a look.
Benefactor's Draught is a surprisingly versatile tool that you can use to politic with, catch an opponent off guard with blockers they weren't expecting, or draw a bunch of cards if an opponent blocks a bunch of your creatures.
If you are running cards like Zada, Hedron Grinder and Feather, the Redeemed then Fists of Flame, Ancestor's Aid, Sudden Breakthrough, Crimson Wisps, Might of the Weak, Guided Strike, Shelter, Otherworldly Outburst, and Felonious Rage are cards worth considering.
Heroic Intervention, Dawn's Truce, Akroma's Will, and Lorehold Command are strong general options too.
September 24, 2025 8:45 p.m.
Now that I'm rereading your post I'm not sure if I interpreted it correctly. Were you asking about combat tricks (spells) or did you mean creatures with combat-related triggered abilities?
September 25, 2025 2:20 a.m.
SaberTech yes lol xd creatures with combat tricks hahahaha anyway nice tips !!
September 27, 2025 10:08 a.m.
Yeah, I was a bit confused about what you were asking for because spells like Guided Strike that are used to influence combat situations are what are typically called "combat tricks". I didn't clue in that you might have meant meant creatures with combat related triggered abilities until after I had already posted.
In naya colours, some creatures with notable combat related abilities include:
(3 or less mana) - Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer, Arabella, Abandoned Doll, Jacked Rabbit, Kellan, Daring Traveler, Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd, Syr Faren, the Hengehammer, Tilonalli's Summoner, Arni Metalbrow, Breeches, Eager Pillager, Combat Celebrant, Adeline, Resplendent Cathar, Brimaz, King of Oreskos, Laelia, the Blade Reforged, Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist, Ogre Battlecaster, Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury, Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon.
(Over 3 mana) Odric, Lunarch Marshal, Odric, Master Tactician, Hero of Bladehold, Ilharg, the Raze-Boar, Kogla, the Titan Ape, Aurelia, the Warleader.
Honestly, there are a ton of useful options that I didn't list. It all depends on what sort of deck you want to build.
September 27, 2025 11:48 a.m.
hyalopterouslemur says... #7
Yeah, when most players talk about combat tricks, they mean cards like Giant Growth.
Anyway, I have to second Sun Titan works well with your aura theme.
Hellrider can do a lot of damage.
May I suggest Curse of Stalked Prey? That damage can add up, and it lets you play a little bit of politics by encouraging other players to attack the enchanted player.
While not on theme, Balefire Liege is just great. Speaking of Eventide, Scourge of the Nobilis is a great mana sink.
If you want creatures to get through, may I suggest Trailblazer's Boots? In fact, hating on nonbasic lands is surprisingly effective in my metagame (where most people run four or five colors).
Warstorm Surge is a bit expensive, but it's a removal engine all on its own.
September 27, 2025 6:56 p.m.
hyalopterouslemur says... #8
Oh, here are a few more.
Toski, Bearer of Secrets is great card draw, and as a bonus, an indestructible creature is a perfect target for Lure.
Gaddock Teeg draws hate, but he can stop your opponents (and you) from casting any noncreature spells that cost 4 or more; suddenly running Fell the Profane Flip doesn't seem so clever.
Warleader's Call is an obvious inclusion in any creature deck.
Tunnel Ignus will punish fetch lands and land ramp; Aven Mindcensor will shut them down almost entirely, as well as slowing combo decks to painful levels.
All these cards are under $5, I believe.
Icbrgr says... #2
Auras that comes to mind Rancor and Curse of Opulence, Beastmaster Ascension... creatures that come to mind Sun Titan/Inferno Titan (I know they are high mv but I just love em) but Fear of Missing Out might be a good idea?
September 24, 2025 4:37 p.m.