Topic: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

Relatively speaking, I am new to the EDH environment, as may be clear from my deck. I do not know many other EDH players, so I usually end up in 1v1s. I feel like my deck is alright in some situations, but in others is just too easy to squash. Should I go to a game store to play with my deck, I get pummeled by Elesh Norn or likewise mad. I need help with this deck, clearly neutral. I would love constructive criticisms; and help with the remodeling of this deck if it's necessary. Feel free to browse my inventory. My budget is low, and I have spent very little on this deck so far. I am going with sort of a 'light control' theme.

My deck link:
https://deckbox.org/sets/593075

If you need more info, just ask. smile
Thanks for your help! I appreciate it!
~TheoOwl

Last edited by TheoOwl (2014-07-14 14:48:42)

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

Is it specifically AoE removal that gets you?

You could look into the various anthems available. Or since you're running blue slot in a few Counter spells?

I'd also recommend a Spotlight in the deck (I run and Merieke deck too) and the major problem I run into is hexprooof guys ruining my day.

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

Thanks for your quick reply! Glaring Spotlight is a great idea, as is adding more counter spells. I am not specifically going after AoE removal, more just "That card is annoying me, it's got to go." and likewise. AoE removal is very effective against my deck, however, with all the */2 or less creatures.

Last edited by TheoOwl (2014-07-14 14:40:46)

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

well that was my thinking, you specifically referenced Elesh norn, it seemed like A Dictate of Heliod or other similar high power high cost anthems would probably sort out Elesh Norn and similar but you would still be vulnerable to wrath effects.

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

TRZ wrote:

well that was my thinking, you specifically referenced Elesh norn, it seemed like A Dictate of Heliod or other similar high power high cost anthems would probably sort out Elesh Norn and similar but you would still be vulnerable to wrath effects.

So, maybe if I went with enchantment anthems to ramp my creatures? How many (and which) cards should be taken out for this endeavor? Protection from Elesh Norn and the like would certainly pertain to my deck's success. Should I add wrath effects myself, to discourage AoE removal?

Thanks as always,
~TheoOwl

Last edited by TheoOwl (2014-07-14 16:21:47)

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

Just a quick question as a mere side note: Is it reasonable to have a Void Stalker as a method of commander removal? Can commanders be shuffled into the library anyway?

Last edited by TheoOwl (2014-07-14 16:48:31)

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

Marshal's Anthem
Silver Seraph
Glorius Anthem
Dictate of Heliod
Angelic Shield
mikaeus, the unhallowed
Oathsworn Giant
Elesh norn

id put in like 1-4 of these (depending on which 4! your budget etc)

and then take out 1-4 cards that pull creatures out of your graveyard and put them into your hand.

Condemn also seems particularly mean to use against Elesh Norn (I assume if their commander?)

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

TRZ wrote:

Marshal's Anthem
Silver Seraph
Glorious Anthem
Dictate of Heliod
Angelic Shield
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Oathsworn Giant
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
id put in like 1-4 of these (depending on which 4! your budget etc)

and then take out 1-4 cards that pull creatures out of your graveyard and put them into your hand.

Condemn also seems particularly mean to use against Elesh Norn (I assume if their commander?)

Actually the deck is a Ghave commander, but there are tutors like Sisay and Worldly Tutor to get Elesh.

Last edited by TheoOwl (2014-07-14 18:48:25)

Re: EDH Help Needed: Merieke: an Ocean of Temptation

Thanks! That may be all the help I need!

A sincere thank-you for your time.
~TheoOwl