1 Reply by DrBigMoney

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psrex wrote:

I would focus more on the +1/+1 counter and loyalty counter aspects that work with proliferate and cut out the token creature sub-theme.  I like to go all-in on a theme and push it as far as I can (while keeping it fun).  So I guess I would go with version #1.  I would build a separate deck with the Rhys, Wurmcoil Engine, Rite of Replication, and Progenitor Mimic portion and add populate.  I like the find with Heliod's Punishment that you can keep adding task counters to it.  I would also find a way to add Pir, Imaginative Rascal.


I really appreciate the advice and have been working on it the last few hours.  Take a look at this revised version and see what you think. 

I dumped anything related to the token angle.  I did add one copy feature in the form of Altered Ego.  I figured with it adding counters while also allowing me to copy any creature on the battlefield it could really help, especially perhaps copying someone else's commander.  smile 

But, feels like 22 creatures is low?  The other stuff is just so good. lol  The hope is if an Eerie Ultimatum is needed it can recover lost permanents.

Again, much appreciated taking a look.  Hopefully this new version plays well.

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2 Topic by DrBigMoney

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Boy, this place is a ghost town sometimes.  smile  I have built 3 commander decks (links below) But the one I seem to have the most difficulty with is the Atraxa one.

I've seen all the hate out there about Atraxa and certainly get it.  But I do like me some counters/proliferation and at least wanted to give one a go.

So that's where I hope someone could possibly lend me a hand.  I have two versions of the deck able to be built.

Deck #1

Deck #2 (this is the currently assembled one in paper)

So the question.....is #2 better than #1?  And with deck #2 I showed the cards in the sideboard that I was considering putting in but couldn't think of what to drop out what is actually currently in there.

Cutting to 100 cards is so difficult, lol.  You'd think it would be easy with so many cards, but holy crap it's not.  tongue

If you could provide any sort of nudge in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

ps.....feel free to blast the decks below too

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Chulane Blink

Illuna Mutate

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3 Reply by DrBigMoney

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I initially had all the temples in there but felt like I was hitting upon too many tapped lands and at least the other tapped lands either carried 3 colors or could come in untapped "if" scenario was met.  Academy was just one of those "I have this expensive card....can tap colorless....can bring things back" kind of addition.  Def not married to it being in there. 

Ya, End-Raze was my "big finisher" combo with Finale of Devastation.  Such a big hit when you can get to it.  And felt like it's the kind of combo my deck needed.

Your way of putting it about Mana Breach and am probably going to consider just taking it out of there.  I'm usually not a fan of the "going infinite" combo things in decks.  Just feels to "gimmicky" to me.  But I understand it's a part of the game.

I only have 1 copy of Field of the Dead so I thought it might be better suited in the Atraxa deck just because of the creature production and then the counters going on.  A creature creation in the Chulane deck wouldn't serve to trigger him......but damn card is awesome and would rather just have two copies. lol

Based on your recommendations....just dropped $98 on some new cards.  So I appreciate you helping me spend money today. lmao.  Some very good card recommendations.  Can't wait to give the deck a whirl!  Especially on a new playmat I've commissioned an artist to do for me.  Check this out!  I think it will be pretty damn cool.  Always wanted an Edgewall Inkeeper playmat but they're not available......so figured I'd just get my own made. lol

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4 Reply by DrBigMoney

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Wow ic0n67!  Above and beyond.  I am truly appreciative of the time you spent to analyze the deck and provide a thorough response!  big_smile

I'm not after any sort of cEDH type decks.  I want to learn to build decks that are highly synergized and are a lot of fun.  If we're talking about that "1-10 Power Level" and 9/10 is cEDH..........then I'm shooting for 6-8's. 

So the thing with Mana Breach is that it's one of the infinite draw combos when combined with Chulane and Shrieking Drake.  If it comes online you can draw out your deck.  Seemed like tons of the YouTube videos on Chulane talked about that one.  But I'm one of those that does not want to play those cards where it just upsets the table if you think that's what this card will really do. 

Ya, I think Force of Will was just in there because A) I pulled it in Double Masters and holy crap I pulled it out of a pack in Double Masters! (lmao) and B) I looked at it as a potential closer in the late game if I absolutely had to pull it out of the hat.  But you're in that paragraph that my counters aren't there for just anything and are for absolute "right times" to use it. 

Great call on Kira, Great Glass-Spinner.........didn't think about it countering MY OWN stuff.  That's def getting pulled.  Consider Flickerwisp in the cart for order. lol

So I guess with the signets I'll pull Kinnan, Dryad, and Nyx.

Ensnare is in the cart. big_smile

The thing with Finale of Devastation was trying to cast it for X=10+ (thus the Nyxbloom/Kinna/Dryad/Etc) and then pulling out End-Raze Forerunners.  But you're right, I don't really go wide with this deck.  Could be a better fit in my Atraxa deck. 

I had my Avenger of Zendikar in my Atraxa deck.  But agree, probably better suited for this one.

All of my cards driving towards counters/tokens I was pushing towards my Atraxa deck.  That deck I was trying to less of a "Super Friends" deck and more of a "Good Friends" deck.....meaning I'm only running about 10 Planeswalkers there.  BUT, because I didn't have crazy amount of creatures, I was trying to drive towards token creation so that Cathars' Crusade and Doubling Season (etc) would pop off more.  Maybe I'll see how they play and maybe make a switch. 

One return question, did my lands look generally good for this deck?  I almost feel like that's what I'd worry about the most.  lol  I do plan eventually on getting all the Fetchlands......just the others are so expensive.

Again, holy smokes thanks for that awesome response.  You're a bad ass homie.  big_smile  Look forward to your response.

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5 Topic by DrBigMoney

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Hello all! 

First post here, was hoping for a little feedback on what is really my first commander deck.

I'm a big fan of Chulane and like how he isn't a specifically powerful but rather generically powerful......giving me options to play with.

So, with my deck I'm going after largely blinking creatures with ETB effects.

Here is the Chulane deck. 

Here is my list of cards that I've scratched together for my Chulane deck and Atraxa.  This way you could see if what you think I'm missing I actually have....or cruise through and see if something is far better than what I currently have.

If you're willing to take the time and take a peek to see if I've got the best version of my Chulane deck based on the cards I have in inventory I'd greatly appreciate it!

Thanks again!

DBM

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