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Thought Process
Tier List References
From EDH Unchained Discord "Low Tier" (3-4)
-Precons are the default power level for a 3. -The cards synergize but not fully. The deck's goal is unclear with support lacking. -Quality is often sacrificed for theme. -Combat is the main wincon. Backup wincons may be present. -Combos at this level are slow. They are unreliable and mana intensive(10* cmc total). -Ramp tends to be solid quality but insufficient quantity. -Interaction tends to be solid quality but insufficient quantity. -Tutors are inefficient (4+ cmc) and uncommon. -The mana curve is clunky/high (range of 3.5-4). -Hug/political cards may be in the deck. -The deck stalls out/runs out of steam when games go long.From Command's Quarters
A Casual Deck wants to win but is not as tuned as it could be A Focused Commander Deck is as tuned as possible within a budgetFrom The Command Zone
Focused 5-6 -Precons from the early years were unfocused. -These decks have focused plans and they basically know what they are going to do and how they are going to win. -Has the tools to enable the win it is designed for. -Has room for some "bad" cards. -tries to have the cards work together. -Makes sure to include interactions -Decent Mana CurvesRe-Constructed Design Parameters
- Budget Target: $100 USD [75-125] Using TCGPlayer as a Price Mark.
- Mana Curve Target: 3.75 [3.5-4.5] Very Deck Dependent.
- Low Sodium: Most High-Salt or STAX type cards are heavily limited.
- Basic Non-Basics: Expect 25% + tap lands depending on colors.
- Keep the heart: at least 50 cards should be obtainable in the Precon the commander comes from.
- No Alt Commander: Each foil commander should have a unique spin on the deck. Might still be included if they sync heavily.
- Reduced Cycle Use: Each of the color cycle card do not need to be in the deck if it doesn't fit.
- Cut Money cards: Each super useful in-color card can be cut for better synergy.
Design Checklist
- Card Draw: 5-10
- Rocks: 1-8
- Land Ramp: 3-8
- Spot Removal: 3-5
- Mass Removal: 1-3
- Grave Return: 1-3
- Grave Removal: 0-1
- Deck Variance: Every card should at least have one home.. hopefully. Not every deck needs a sol ring.. even though it's good
- Conquest Cut Pack: Conquest is a variant I'm hoping to look more into and have a 20 card cut list to make them Conquest playable.
Commander 2019
New Cards C19
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Anje Falkenrath MADNESS
Some Graveyard Return is needed to keep discarding creatures more viable.
Anje MADNESS
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Ghired, Conclave Exile POPULATE
Ghired POPULATE
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Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer MORPHS
Kadena MORPHS
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Sevinne, the Chronoclasm FLASHBACK
Sevinne FLASHBACK
Commander
Protection
Spot Removal
Cheaper Spells
Tokens!
Mutate
Tutor
Card Draw
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Commander 2018
c18 New Cards
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Aminatou, the Fateshifter MANIFEST
Her flicker -1 Makes her very effective as a manifest commander - employing it better than Kadena.
The deck tries to limit the spells count to maximize manifest odds.
Aminatou MANIFEST
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Estrid, the Masked TOTEMS
Heavy use of Totem Armor specifically is the theme for this build.
Estrid TOTEMS
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Saheeli, the Gifted AUTOMATION
Many other artifact copiers makes more threats than can be handled normally.
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Lord Windgrace AWAKEN
Using Man-Lands and other awaken mechanics can still be a heavy focus on Windgrace's land return.
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Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign TOP DECK
This deck has many scry and deck fixers.
Every card in the deck is a odd mana cost.
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