Which is better for Boros cEDH: Apocalypse, or Decree of Annihilation?
Asked by BMHKain 6 years ago
Since I'm working on upgrading a Boros cEDH deck to Tier 2.5 or more (Unlikely.), I just wanted to know as I'm also Running Teferi's Protection. In addition, what are the interactions for both Apocalypse & Decree of Annihilation when using Teferi's Protection? Thanks for the help.
So, basically; I get my permanents back but not my hand via Apocalypse's side effect? Good thing I have Rest in Peace in my deck. I think I already made my Descision; I'm choosing Apocalypse as a result. Thanks for the help, cdkime.
Dunno if this should be allowed to be posted as it's not an answer...
July 18, 2018 12:26 p.m.
You are, of course, allowed to post follow-up questions. The rules are complicated, and it sometimes takes several follow-ups before an understanding is obtained.
You are correct - your permanents will phase out before being exiled, and thus will return. Your hand, however, is not phased out, so will be discarded as a result of Apocalypse's ability.
I am not sure I understand where Rest in Peace fits into this - I feel you might be misunderstanding a different rule, so please elaborate on your thought process.
July 18, 2018 12:33 p.m.
I mentioned Rest in Peace as it shuts down Graveyard Use in a basic sense. It also can be useful before Apocalypse + Teferi's Protection as a combo; to keep up the exiling. I'm guessing. Let's just leave it at that. I already have an answer anyway... :/
July 18, 2018 12:43 p.m.
That's an interaction worth addressing. If Apocalypse resolves while Rest in Peace is phased out, thanks to Teferi's Protection all permanents will be exiled but your hand will be discarded to the graveyard (which should be empty). Rest in Peace phasing back in will not trigger it's ability, so your old hand will still be in the graveyard, in case you have any way of taking advantage of it.
Caerwyn says... Accepted answer #1
Here are the interactions for these sets of cards:
Apocalypse + Teferi's Protection
Decree of Annihilation (cast) + Teferi's Protection
Decree of Annihilation (cycled) + Teferi's Protection
July 18, 2018 11:54 a.m.