Syldriel, Prey's Warden
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Posted on April 11, 2022, 7:13 a.m. by seshiro_of_the_orochi
This is a new design for a Bant commander I came up with.
The deck would be similar to what Grothama, All-Devouring does, but in . The synergy with Gargos, Vicious Watcher is strong, and cards that can change around targets could result in immense board control. IndestructibilitY seems very important. Also, ways to untap lands like Seedborn Muse, Drumbellower and Wilderness Reclamation seem useful to use Sydriel as protection for other creatures.
Do you have ideas for improving the design? Is there anything inherently broken?
I'm actually planning to print this and build the deck, so ideas for synergistic additions are massively appreciated. In case you want to have a look at the current state of the very unfinished deck, here it is:
Syldriel, Prey's Warden (Custom Commander)
Commander / EDH*
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seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #3
sean360: Thanks for the kudos! As far as the list is developed, it'll propably be a mix of auras/combat tricks, fight synergy, value creatures, and some ways to shift around targets to maximize the fight effect. The link to the deck is up there in the starting post, feel free to take a look and participate in the brewing process.
April 11, 2022 10:48 a.m.
TypicalTimmy says... #4
5/7 for 6 with 2 strong keywords and a trigger and a redirect seems a bit much.
Maybe 3/4? Or 2/6?
The way I'm seeing it, you likely won't want him to attack as you'd want him to be online at all times and ready to soak up damage and spells, so a robust 5/7 doesn't make much sense. The 7 I get, but 5? And if the intention is to not attack and instead be a sponge, does he need vigilance and lifelink?
Sorry if I seem rather harsh. I'm just trying to understand the build. The L/V 5/7 looks like a combat focused build, but the other two abilities look like a stoic sponge. So I'm confused.
April 12, 2022 3:09 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #5
TypicalTimmy: No need for excuses, strong critique is the best friend of growth.
I do get your point. Maybe take a look at the list I provided? The way the deck would work, there isn't to much beyond combat/commander damage as a finisher in the deck, so this being buff actually seems pretty important. It's actually somewhat weak against decks that don't rely on creatures, as in these matchups, it'll just just die to removal over and over, so being a good attacker is a way to still matter in those games.
The way it currently is, it's basically a version of Gargos, Vicious Watcher without the hydra tribal, but with amother added upside that's basically just a tank ability to protect other creatures.
April 12, 2022 4:12 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi I made a custom bant commander for a populate theme and I'd love your thoughts! As of now its probably a bit too strong.
Tsukimi says... #2
This is a really cool build, its refreshing to see a bant commander that isn't counters, auras, or equipment. I love the design, it doesn't seem broken but often the only way to find out is to play! What kind of deck are you going to build?
April 11, 2022 10:38 a.m.