Deck # 9: Kylie's Herbal Remedy Kit (EDH / Commander) [Revisión 53]

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. Now, Quillspike, with its strange mana cost, forced me to make two deck compromises in order to balance the deck. The normally useless Nature's Chant, and the medicated and controlled clone of the horrific Kaya, Bane of the Dead suffice to keep the three colors equalized. Which is the only thing this form of Kaya seems to be good for.

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. He even conscripts any one person of his choosing (if Pharika isn't available) to serve as an Eldrazi.

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 Ghuildmage, 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.

Dragonlord Dromoka doesn't belong in this deck. She wanted to be with her sister, Dromoka the Eternal. But she was the only card I had that would make creatures uncounterable by shutting opponents' spellcasting off during my turn. Thus, it's safe to play Avacyn or the Archetype of Endurance with Dromoka around.

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.