a better Decimate? RGW
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Posted on Aug. 28, 2025, 10:21 p.m. by theNeroTurtle
I really like Decimate, but I am trying to find something just as effective with a lower CMC. RGW
theNeroTurtle says... #3
The removal options. Most of the time it is an artifact or enchantment. Or a creature or a planeswalker. Even if I only get to pick one, I like that there are so many options on just one card.
I am playing RGW. I want a low CMC versatile removal that isn't just two options.
August 29, 2025 12:19 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #4
Ok, that definitely helps with answering the question.
From your answer, I'm not sure you're aware that you always need four targets for Decimate. Also, it doesn't mention anything about planeswalkers, so those can't be removed with it.
If it's the versatility you like, there are Beast Within, Generous Gift, and Chaos Warp, all of which can target all of these card types and even planeswalkers. Do these help?
August 29, 2025 12:40 a.m.
theNeroTurtle says... #7
I am aware of mere permeant removal. That does the job, but in this deck I am playing attrition with no fliers. I can't afford to give them a blocker or a freebee from the top.
August 29, 2025 11 a.m.
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #8
I guess that's new info that would've helped to give better advice. But you know what, I'm out. Good luck with the deck.
August 29, 2025 11:29 a.m.
Well the thing about Chaos Warp and Beast Within it's all about threat assessment or answering something that will kill you... when it comes down to certain death or a 3/3 token/slot machine into maybe not death... I'll take the beast/chaos...sometimes doing nothing and letting the opponent help you be beating up the rest of the pod is best so long as your not the one being detrimentally affected; so I wouldn't exactly dismiss those cards.
But as far as just making a big splash to inconvenience players just because...Idk maybe something like Wildfire would be up your alley?
August 29, 2025 11:37 a.m.
FormOverFunction says... #11
Do you want to split the difference and got for something like Fissure? It might be worth hashing out what you’re most worried about and then getting some less-perfect options…
seshiro_of_the_orochi says... #2
It's hard to answer that. What is it what you like about Decimate? The multi-target removal or the versatility? Depending on that, the answer differs a lot.
August 28, 2025 11:46 p.m.