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by Ruiner
4 days ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Karametra's Acolyte
Replies: 16820
Views: 1056553

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Archivist of Gondor

I should probably consider snagging a copy of this for my Zareth San, the Trickster rogues/theft deck. The deck is full of evasive cheap creatures, to the point where whenever people have decks that use Monarch or Initiative, they know they won't keep it if I'm still alive.
by Ruiner
1 week ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread
Replies: 7830
Views: 503015

Re: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread

Has anyone seen/read The Strain? Then you know the eclipse was just a herald of things to come... Honestly, one of my favorite horror trilogies ever. I wish I could find something like it in printed form. I've already got Lovecraft's compendium and The Stand and The Dome (surprisingly good, if a bi...
by Ruiner
1 week ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread
Replies: 7830
Views: 503015

Re: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread

Has anyone seen/read The Strain? Then you know the eclipse was just a herald of things to come... I really liked the show and could definitely see myself rewatching it someday. Never read the books to know how different it went. I also LOVED The Swamp Thing's graphic novels as a good horror series....
by Ruiner
2 weeks ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Balancing Act
Replies: 8
Views: 291

Re: Balancing Act

This brings back memories of the old extended deck that would run a bunch of lands that sacrifice for mana to play out Balancing Act + Terravore . I've thought about porting that concept over to commander before. I think Balancing Act, if you can leverage it well, is a great game closing spell. Crip...
by Ruiner
3 weeks ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread
Replies: 7830
Views: 503015

Re: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread

I think I might have inadvertently discovered our next "film buffs vs philistines" argument: anyone else seen "Poor Things"? I wouldn't say I HATED it - it was better than "The Lobster", though that bar is so low it's in hell - but I didn't enjoy it and I definitely wo...
by Ruiner
3 weeks ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants
Replies: 21
Views: 2277

Re: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants

Very cool deck, Ruiner . At first glance at least I have a few questions/comments. In light of Kilian having Menace, is protection from creatures doing that much for you? I like Spirit Mantle for the efficiency and Unquestioned Authority for the card draw (especially if I can repeat it with cards l...
by Ruiner
3 weeks ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Karametra's Acolyte
Replies: 16820
Views: 1056553

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Animal Friend

I could see running this in many Voltron style decks just because it is a cheap source of token generation. Having cheap disposable chump blockers for a voltron deck can be rather handy, as at least in my experience I don't tend to want to throw away my few creatures I am running. It's also rather h...
by Ruiner
3 weeks ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants
Replies: 21
Views: 2277

Re: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants

Have some quick changes from the recent Fallout set: Added Cards [/u] +1 Idolized - This is cheap and should significantly increase Killian's clock. EDIT: After a game last night, can confirm card is dumb for basically one mana and totally worth it. +1 V.A.T.S. - Essentially uncounterable, for gener...
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Risona - Explosive Pariah
Replies: 1
Views: 435

Re: Risona - Explosive Pariah

Made an update to this deck based on some of the cards that have come out in the past few months: Added Cards [/u] +1 Trouble in Pairs - This card is fantastic for card advantage. I've seen it do some great things, I know it'll be great in this deck. +1 Stroke of Midnight - It's one of the latest wh...
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Unreleased and New Card Discussion
Replies: 9546
Views: 647125

Re: Unreleased and New Card Discussion

I've got a Zareth San, the Trickster deck, that's got a rogues and theft theme to it. That new Tiny bones is a great addition for the 99. He basically does what the commander does but not for free. Should be fun.
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread
Replies: 7830
Views: 503015

Re: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread

I kinda want to play an aggro deck. A true low curve smash face kind of deck. Any suggestions? I was thinking of Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon . I want to play dudes and hit face I've found that Nalia de'Arnise is pretty fun as a low mana cost beat face deck. My list is in my signature of you happen ...
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Unreleased and New Card Discussion
Replies: 9546
Views: 647125

Re: Unreleased and New Card Discussion

NZB2323 wrote:
1 month ago
Magebane lizzard seems great for Ruric Thar, the Unbowed. I wish that deck had white also so it could run Thalia, Guardian of Thraben and Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite.
Maybe switch to a Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer deck? You can just tutor Ruric out.
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Karametra's Acolyte
Replies: 16820
Views: 1056553

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Pariah

Never really got the flavor here. Why would an outcast be taking your damage for you? Shouldn't it be "loyal bodyguard" or something? Iconic effect though. Maybe as the outcast, the pariah takes all of the blame and suffers the worst because of it? This card and similar effects can defini...
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Mono-White 'Control'
Replies: 15
Views: 335

Re: Avacyn, Angel of Hope - Mono-White 'Control'

Since you are already running Weathered Wayfarer , I'm a big fan of including the following to go along with it: Flagstones of Trokair Lotus Field Thespian's Stage I'm pretty hooked on running this little set of 4 cards in most of my white decks. It tends to work out ramping pretty effectively and c...
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Unreleased and New Card Discussion
Replies: 9546
Views: 647125

Re: Unreleased and New Card Discussion

I'm looking forward to the Assassin's Creed cards did sure. I've played a lot of the games and always have a good time. Aesthetically I think they mix well with "normal" MTG stuff since they are generally low tech. From what is shown so far, I'm digging the original lead character Altaïr I...
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Unreleased and New Card Discussion
Replies: 9546
Views: 647125

Re: Unreleased and New Card Discussion

Yes Man, Personal Securitron has a pretty fun design. I can definitely see some neat politicking moves with it, whether in the 99 or as a commander. It's not exactly powerful, but it is neat.

Silver Shroud Costume seems very playable, and the quest for it in Fallout 4 was really cool.
by Ruiner
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread
Replies: 7830
Views: 503015

Re: [Off-Topic] Community Chat Thread

I'm willing to add a couple movies to aforementioned overwhelming back log of "must watch" movies. But if you think I'm going to feel the same way about them as I did about Airplane! then don't bother. Opinions vary wildly on favorite/best Mel Brooks movie. For me, his greatest movie is &...
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants
Replies: 21
Views: 2277

Re: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants

I've added Unexplained Absence to my list as well. One mana to exile two creatures and a nonland permanent seems legit :-) Should end up being [sym=1][sym=w], it costs [sym=3][sym=w] originally and Killian reduces it by [sym=2]. Killian doesn't reduce the spell cost by 2 per creature targetted.
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Non-Basic Land Soft Hosers
Replies: 28
Views: 591

Re: Non-Basic Land Soft Hosers

3drinks wrote:
2 months ago
A sorcery version of Uncontrolled Infestation would also be nice.
Its not exactly the same since it's a different color (same CMC) and can hit basics, but there is always Sinkhole.
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: How frequently do you crack packs?
Replies: 32
Views: 522

Re: How frequently do you crack packs?

I think the last time I bought a box was probably one of the Time Spiral block sets, or one of the first two sets from Lorwyn block, it's been a very long time. I basically just buy singles online. I usually play at friend's houses, but on the rare occasion I play at a store I always make sure to bu...
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Karametra's Acolyte
Replies: 16820
Views: 1056553

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Helm of the Host

I'm not a huge fan of this in Blue Decks as things like Sakashima the Impostor and other clone effects are generally far more efficient.

For non-blue decks though, it is pretty neat. I don't have any decks that it would be particularly useful in at the moment but it's a fun card.
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants
Replies: 21
Views: 2277

Re: Killian, Ink Duelist - Auras & Instants

A quick update to the deck due to our latest murder mystery set: Added Cards [/u] +1 Unexplained Absence - This seems fairly solid. With Killian in play, as long as you target at least one creature, it feels like this does some significant work for just [sym=w][sym=1]. Giving your opponent(s) potent...
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Braids - Nightmare Unending
Replies: 3
Views: 339

Re: Braids - Nightmare Unending

A small update to the deck based on the recent set release: Added Cards [/u] +1 Case of the Stashed Skeleton - For two mana you get a creature and enchantment to sacrifice to Braids, at bare minimum. Solving this case is absolutely trivial for the deck. Playing and solving the case gives is basicall...
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: STATE OF THE FORMAT 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 928

Re: STATE OF THE FORMAT 2024

I wouldn't be so worried about ol' Grizzlebee as a commander, as you have to for the most part just play him for his cost and are limited to just black cards, I'm sure it'd still be a super strong deck though. Being in the 99 of other decks, to be able to Reanimate , Sneak Attack , or Show and Tell ...
by Ruiner
2 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Karametra's Acolyte
Replies: 16820
Views: 1056553

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Alchemist's Refuge

Wednesday, January 31st, 2024; Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge|lcc This should basically be an auto-include in most decks that can run it. I've seen this do some random unexpected out of nowhere stuff. Even just the ability to "end of your turn, play my creatures" makes it worthwhile.

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