Deck # 9: Kylie's Herbal Remedy Kit (EDH / Commander) [Revision 55]

Dr. Kylie Moriarty and her deity, Pharika, did not quite succeed at defeating the Phyrenxians using a modified form of infect against the Phyrexians. But they now fully understand the infection and how to deal with it. Essence of clones of Melira is helpful, but it's not a cure. Pharika's old leeches, modified and stripped of darkness, prove an effective treatment.

Cards that remove all counters work against -1/-1 counters. And the secret therapeutic weapon is Quillspike, which can convert infect into power for itself.

To remove the infection from Theros for a time, basically to buy time for Theros so they can complete the remedy, a powerful miracle (Entreat the Dead) is performed. Erebos is offended at this ritual, until he is informed of the Phyrexian infection and what it almost did to Theros - and will again if a cure isn't found.

This deck also draws in a lesser form on the old idea of lifegain and resurrection. To regulate the dead, they produce a clone of Athreos. He becomes the master of bringing back the dead.

Kylie and Pharika once again turn to Felidar Sovereign and his wife Healer of the Pride to lead the way, knowing Phyrexian powers will have no permanent effects on them now. The Helix Pinnacle still awaits. If properly charged, it will provide enough power to revoke all infection everywhere.

The deck was working fair, but it seemed to lack the power to actually solve anything except infect counters. Into the breach steps Kozilek, having reformed himself. He is initially a threat to Kylie and Pharika, but the two are masters of medicine. They medicate him, which gives him sanity. Instead of Kozilek the Great Distortion, he becomes Kozilek, the great Correction, starting with himself so he will no longer need their medication.

He brings them a replica of Ulamog's Crusher, under his control and now sworn to defend England rather than distort it. Though meant for the Slippery Bogbonder, the Minion Reflector works on him just as easily.

Under the protection of the Fountain Watch, the alliance of Infernal Tribute and Nightmare Shepherd has proven to be an effective extra means of both draw and tokens. All that's required is any one of Vitu-Ghazi Guildmage, Trostani, Selesnya's Voice, or Selesnya Eulogist. It's like sacrificing, but not only not losing anything, but having tokens that take on a life of their own.

Minion Reflector is also helpful in creating cards that come with tokens, though again, it only works if one of the populators is around.

Kylie and Pharika protect Avacyn, Kozilek, and the Archetype of Endurance. All three protect themselves rather well when they hit the ground, but during the casting part, they are vulnerable. Except for the introduction of a clone of Dragonlord Dromoka. She isn't happy, and she doesn't want to be here. But she is the only way I could turn off opponent counterspells for my creatures while keeping green and white balanced. Leyline of Vitality is too green for the deck to be stable.

Speaking of safe to play, Shalai has returned to this deck with Slippery Bogbonder at her side. The Helm of the Host never worked for her, but Slippery Bogbonder does, and with so many ways to make tokens of it, Shalai only needs wait until a populater is ready to shelter her.

The deck just keeps defying my intentions and returning to being a deck based on bringing the graveyard back to the hand or the field.