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by shermanido37
8 months ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Karador, Ghost Chieftain - Quest for Control
Replies: 324
Views: 43405

Re: Karador, Ghost Chieftain - Quest for Control

Sorry to be so late, but I'd like to give my 2 cents on Peacekeeper . I don't think people realize how much value in EDH relies on combat, but for me it's been at times like Stasis on a stick. While it's not permanent removal, it's absolutely stellar at stopping the enemy from snowballing and giving...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

As you get to higher level tables (that aren't quite cEDH), Theros Gods are not that difficult to get rid of, and in that rare case our deck becomes super duper fragile. This card can function as a superb insurance plan in case Ephara bites the dust a few too many times. There's also something to be...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Wow, I was just talking, and here we get an absolute banger.
Errant and Giada are absolutely awesome for us. Might not be recruitable but are very very worth it. Get in my deck!
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Just venting frustration, Drana and Linvana is a bit of a letdown. If Linvala had been cool enough to stay Azorius that kind of effect would have been incredibly cool - a flying vigilant Scheming Fence for their entire board? Yes please!! But I guess it's not meant to be. It's not even the first goo...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

You're right, Cloud of Faeries needs to go in. I love it as a mini Teferi, Hero of Dominaria +1 along with Soulherder , but it's also a combo with a sac outlet, Archaeomancer, and Brought Back . I mean, if you're not comboing with Brought Back, it probably shouldn't be here. I personally don't like ...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I still maintain that Displacer Kitten is not a staple in Ephara. Yes, it's incredible with Forbid loops, but generally I haven't encountered enough noncreatures to power it in the way that 4 drops in this deck have to prove themselves. However, you're welcome to prove me wrong with practical experi...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I like the Naiad, but I think I tried testing it and was disappointed. For Ephara, the colored mana is a big concern, to the point where Naiad's mana boon isn't significant, and it's also surprisingly difficult to abuse. Maybe a deck like mine with a bunch of hatebears could do it, but even then the...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Notice that this soldier is no Hero of Bladehold, so the tokens don't come into play attacking - they're just standing by the side as their captain gets murdered in combat, and the defending player survives unscathed. I think that we generally like cheaper creatures for hate effects, like Grand Abol...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I'm considering playing Urza's Sylex. The second part is gravy - the main part is destroying a huge chunk of the opponents' lands along with other permanents while keeping Ephara alive. This is a card that doesn't care much about card type, including lands, which is pretty rare.
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Scholar is decent with blink to refresh its own counter, but not up to par in my opinion. Blink synergy prefers Knight of the White Orchid or the vigilant puppers to use for ramp. Loran is amazing for us. Great with blink, but also stellar if you run Spirit of the Labyrinth like me. Will probably in...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Karador, Ghost Chieftain - Quest for Control
Replies: 324
Views: 43405

Re: Karador, Ghost Chieftain - Quest for Control

I'm running Reaper as a solid card, and have just slotted Launderer in but haven't gotten to play with it. Grim Haruspex is more budget friendly but otherwise outdated. However, there are also other options. Effects like Vizier of the Menagerie or Augur of Autumn are gas for me since I have 40+ crea...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Spellseeker for Jwari Disruption is an ok option, and in my Kykar I have Silindi Vision since it's a decent cantrip to have on a land for a spellslinger deck. In white, I like Emeria's Call most, and I also have Ondu Inversion, which in my opinion should see more play. I still like Mistveil Plains, ...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

If it could cast our stuff on opponents' turns I would be kissing its feet. As it is, I don't think it passes for me in this deck.
However it will likely crack into competitive play in most constructed formats, so probably no danger of it being underappreciated.
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

stenn, paranoid partisan feels like as close to an autoinclude as we've seen in a long time. Both ramps into Ephara (choose enchantment) and then blinks for 3 mana in a way that dodges sweepers. I'll definitely find room for it. Serra Redeemer adds the long missing second persist enabler (one that'...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Kitten's lines are much better for spellslinger decks and artifact decks, kind of like a balanced Paradox Engine. I think that it's too difficult to count on having noncreature spells in Ephara for it to be consistent there, especially instant speed ones.
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Karador, Ghost Chieftain - Quest for Control
Replies: 324
Views: 43405

Re: Karador, Ghost Chieftain - Quest for Control

I will continue to sing Gearhulk's praise in Karador as long as anyone's listening. Being able to choose it as either an artifact or a creature is important for leaving more permanents behind. However, keep in mind that it's best against decks that amass 1 card type, such as swarm decks amassing cre...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

If you're looking for an answer for Displacer Kitten, the very obvious answer is Containment Priest. The kitten is very cute, but Faerie Artisans far outpowers it in my opinion, and Aboleth Spawn is looking to be on the same track. If you're looking for answers to beatdown, I run 5 mass removals, wh...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I usually find myself as the only one that properly tries to get a proper priorities list on who's the biggest threat... Mostly players are content to spill their jam on the table and fold if it doesn't stick. If I had more reactive players on the table perhaps I'd be able to trust them more and the...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Lapse is just awful in EDH. With an abundance of card draw, and tempo being negligible in commander in general, it is barely a setback for the opponent, and a waste of a card for you. Arcane Denial is definitely much better, but is much more dependent on the pilot calculating when to use it. Definit...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

If Hullbreacher were still legal, Arcane Denial would go in no questions asked. You can still try and simulate some of that effect with Spirit of the Labyrinth, but it's not quite the same. I'm using Archon, Eidolon of Rhetoric, Lavinia, Azorius Renegade, and Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir etc. to empower ...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I was just about to say that - finally, a flash hatebear versus green ramp! It's also incredibly good because it fetches nonbasic plains as well! Absolutely a stellar card. Also, I'll forgive you for not being excited about Aboleth spawn, since you were exactly the same about Faerie Artisans. Hopefu...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

Wait, what??? How did I miss Aboleth Spawn???? Has flash and even ward to stay safe, and lets us copy all opponents' creatures' ETB effects. It's Faerie Artisans on a smaller scale, but Faerie Artisans is so good I think this will still cut it. Getting cards from our opponents" Eternal Witness ...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I've just noticed Displacer Kitten. It's a slam dunk for noncreature heavy builds, like those with Monastery Mentor
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I really like it and it's a great card. I'll definitely be playing it in my lower powered Ephara deck, where I also run the massively underrated Portal Mage . However, the card costs 5. Keeping up 5 mana is a big task for this deck, especially in higher caliber builds. Another big reason for you not...
by shermanido37
1 year ago
Forum: Decklists
Topic: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes
Replies: 1051
Views: 113943

Re: Ephara, God of the Polis - Flash & Taxes

I'm not sure what to make of Oghma's Archivist. The card can certainly be great for us, being a flash bear, but it's not really a hate effect as much as it is a bit of a punisher, and a bit of a boring one at that.
What are your thoughts?

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