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by ironic gesture
1 month ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Fumiko the Lowblood

Lightning bolt is a completely viable card :madhot: :madhot: :madhot: Agree. Similarly, I run Lightning Helix in General Ferrous Rokiric . Originally, I put it in there because it's a cheap spell that will get me a 4/4 body, thinking that it'll sometimes have a good target. But it always has a good...
by ironic gesture
2 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Luxior, Giada's Gift

Thursday, January 4th, 2024; Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior is a weird card with a unique effect which makes it hard to evaluate. The main use in edh (devoted druid combos aside) would be to make a planeswalker unable to be attacked but still retain its abilities (especially ults)...
by ironic gesture
3 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

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

The sorcery speed is rough. Not sure the ability to hit lands is worth it and also misses indestructible things.
by ironic gesture
4 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Olórin's Searing Light

I just ordered one of these for General Ferrous Rokiric as it checks a lot of boxes for that deck (instant speed removal that's 2 colors) and it even has free damage tacked on which matters to such a hyper aggressive deck. That being said, 4 mana is a lot so I'm not sure it will make the cut.
by ironic gesture
4 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Unreleased and New Card Discussion
Replies: 9407
Views: 639307

Re: Unreleased and New Card Discussion

Serenade wrote:
4 months ago
Tarrian's Soulcleaver could rack up counters pretty quickly since it is not limited to your stuff.
It's not non-token so I agree. And the costs are low.
by ironic gesture
6 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - The MMQ Depletion Lands

Dunadain wrote:
6 months ago
If you are playing these, you are up to no good.
I think this comment is perfect for today's rcotd. Time Spiral is busted. Turns out a potential 0 mana draw 7 is pretty good.
by ironic gesture
6 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Contagion Engine

Contagion Clasp feels like the better version of this, coming down for cheaper and activating quicker (although less proliferation) I don't know that I'd bother with either though even in a deck that wants the effect. The difference is this is still a wrath. I don't think you can lower the cost at ...
by ironic gesture
6 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Contagion Engine

I agree with @Hawk, I've tried it a couple times over the years and it's always too slow. I even have a durdly -1/-1 counter deck (Scorpion God) and this doesn't make the cut there. It doesn't even hit all your opponents' creatures, just a single opponent.
by ironic gesture
6 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Null Brooch

DirkGently wrote:
6 months ago
….or they're casting bait or removal on it to force your hand….
Literally!
by ironic gesture
7 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Haunted Library

I saw someone play Haunted Library recently in an Inniaz, the Gale Force deck, and it seemed reasonable. A bit clunky in the early game, but in the lategame it turns any board wipe into a bunch of replacement bodies, depending on how much mana you have available. It works particularly well with Gra...
by ironic gesture
8 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Progenitor Mimic

Kinda depressing all of this talk about how sped up Commander has become... Obviously this isn't possible for everyone but I recommend suggesting playing lower power decks from time-to-time. It's also good to carry around lower power decks in case you end up in a pod of newer players. But i only pl...
by ironic gesture
8 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Progenitor Mimic

RedCheese wrote:
8 months ago
Kinda depressing all of this talk about how sped up Commander has become...
Obviously this isn't possible for everyone but I recommend suggesting playing lower power decks from time-to-time. It's also good to carry around lower power decks in case you end up in a pod of newer players.
by ironic gesture
9 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Unreleased and New Card Discussion
Replies: 9407
Views: 639307

Re: Unreleased and New Card Discussion

I'm in California and our largest LGS had big turnouts for all prereleases and also draft for fnm last night (which relegated us commander players to a side room for the first time in memory).
by ironic gesture
9 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Sandwurm Convergence

The convergence may stop Kaalia herself from swinging at you but the friend she brings can still come right in and knock on your door. "Tapped and attacking that opponent" Oh wow I guess it's been too long since I actually read that card. My sister-in-law runs her and I'm sure we've goofe...
by ironic gesture
9 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Sandwurm Convergence

You wanna protect yourself with that huh? Well ok fine my dragons were killing you with burn damage and not by attacking you anyway > : ( I don't have an exact count of how many times I've stopped a The Ur-Dragon / Kaalia of the Vast / Bruna, Light of Alabaster deck with Sandwurm Convergence, but t...
by ironic gesture
9 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Goad: how annoying is it?
Replies: 26
Views: 1154

Re: Goad: how annoying is it?

Comparing a goad deck to a typical control deck is interesting. Both strategies aim to minimize the threats posed by the opponents. A control deck tries to answer all 'serious' threats whether they are a permanent or on the stack using hard removal. A goad deck only interacts with creatures already ...
by ironic gesture
9 months ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: Goad: how annoying is it?
Replies: 26
Views: 1154

Re: Goad: how annoying is it?

The issue is a lot of times Goad kind of functions in a way that is actively killing opponents while telling them they have to kill each other. Its possible that others don't find it annoying but I found that I often targeted them a lot with effects until they essentially were no longer a threat. I...
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Mesmeric Orb

Interesting, I see people blow this up as quickly as possible...but usually not for a good reason. It's usually because "grr you're making me mill all my best cards". Yes this. I've played this in a couple (casual) decks over the years just for the lols and people get incredibly offended ...
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Curse of Bloodletting

NZB2323 wrote:
1 year ago
Interesting. I'm taking another look at my Ghen, Arcanum Weaver deck and wonder if Curse of Bloodletting is worth it.
Same!
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Psychogenic Probe

Can we talk about the Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 promo arts? I bought these a long time ago, and while the Kaldheim frame SLD ones are pretty cool, these ones have a special place in my heart. The art on those is very sweet. The shadows look especially good for some reason. I feel like I am of...
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Psychogenic Probe

I agree with everyone above that 2 damage per shuffle just isn't worth a slot. I'm curious to know the amount of damage this would need to deal for people to consider running it. I think at 4 it starts looking interesting but still not busted by any stretch. I think it would need to be more on par ...
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Psychogenic Probe

I agree with everyone above that 2 damage per shuffle just isn't worth a slot. I'm curious to know the amount of damage this would need to deal for people to consider running it. I think at 4 it starts looking interesting but still not busted by any stretch.
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Pontiff of Blight

OneAndOnly wrote:
1 year ago
The dream is that you'd have the Pontiff plus three creatures out, play a 1MV cantrip, but spend four more to drain four, gain twelve-- and then hopefully draw something worthwhile to cast next turn.
Fixed it for you!
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Magic Humor
Topic: Good lord
Replies: 7
Views: 2095

Re: Good lord

Does your play group allow proxies? I recommend doing that.
by ironic gesture
1 year ago
Forum: Commander
Topic: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Samwise the Stouthearted
Replies: 16697
Views: 1046542

Re: [mtgnexus] Random Card of the Day - Back to Basics

I run a copy in my Rashmi deck and can confirm it brings the groans. However, that deck is "high" power and I only play it against decks at that level. Running it at lower power levels seems like a good way to lose friends, especially if you have ways to protect it.

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