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Deck Reviews / Re: [EDH / Commander] Xantcha, Cursed Agent

« on: November 05, 2019, 03:39:22 pm »

For Molting Snakeskin and Skeletal Grimace, keep in mind that they give Xantcha a new ability, which means her controller needs to pay for this effects.
Strands of Undeath works, since the aura offers the ability directly.

*mind blown*  That is a very subtle distinction that I was unaware of.  Thanks!

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Deck Reviews / Re: [EDH / Commander] Xantcha, Cursed Agent

« on: November 05, 2019, 02:11:43 pm »

Removed the Zombie sub-theme and added some Aura-regen protection for Xantcha, Sleeper Agent.

Revision 25

Added/removed cards:
-1 Act of Aggression
-1 Frenzied Arynx
-1 General's Kabuto
-1 Tainted Strike
-1 Thaumatic Compass
+1 Molting Snakeskin
+1 Skeletal Grimace
+1 Soul Channeling
+1 Strands of Undeath
-1 (SB) Aggravated Assault
+1 (SB) Curse of Death's Hold

Changed amounts:
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Blood Reckoning
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Circle of Flame
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Cruel Reality
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) Frenzied Fugue
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Koskun Falls
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Revenge of Ravens
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) Sanctum of Eternity
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) Volatile Claws
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) Wall of Shadows

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Deck Comments / Re: Sydri, Galvanic Podracer - Comments

« on: November 04, 2019, 05:21:57 pm »

Added a sideboard for paper upgrades that I want/need to upgrade my rocks and protection for Sydri.  The maybeboard are other options that I might consider papering in as well.

Revision 3

Added/removed cards:
-1 Dimir Locket
-1 Mind Stone
+1 Orzhov Signet
+1 (SB) Staff of Nin

Changed amounts:
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Terrarion

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Deck Reviews / Re: [EDH / Commander] Xantcha, Cursed Agent

« on: August 27, 2019, 09:28:48 pm »

Okay, Okay Okay, my zombie tribal sub-theme sucks.  Can't blame a guy for trying.  I'm going to start taking out the Zomb's and their support cards, I'll fix the manabase and add more kill spells/"rakdos goodstuff".  I'm still going to try and not be "too meta" but dammit if the meta doesn't exist for a reason.

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Deck Comments / Re: Mairsil, Voltron Pretender - Comments

« on: August 07, 2019, 04:02:58 pm »

Not sure I should risk the Mimic Vat, but if protected properly the ability to pop out a hasty Mairsil, the Pretender at instant speed could be fun.

Revision 7

Added/removed cards:
-1 (SB) Urza's Incubator
+1 (SB) Mimic Vat

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Deck Comments / Re: Admiral Beckett Brass - Comments

« on: July 25, 2019, 09:19:15 pm »

You made me go looking for more flavor.  With your ability to steal things from players you might want to add Captain's Hook and Kukemssa Pirates to keep the spice flowing...

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Deck Comments / Re: Admiral Beckett Brass - Comments

« on: July 25, 2019, 09:11:55 pm »

I just love the flavor on this deck.  Kudos.

If you want to increase the chances of triggering the Admiral's second ability you might try adding more evasion into the deck, such as Whispersilk Cloak, Rogue's Passage, and Suspicious Bookcase.

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Deck Comments / Re: Mairsil, Voltron Pretender - Comments

« on: July 19, 2019, 02:16:11 pm »

Mana tweaks and combat tricks.

Revision 5

Added/removed cards:
-1 Cyclonic Rift
+1 Archetype of Imagination
+1 Blood Mist
+1 Fervor
+1 Ring of Evos Isle

Changed amounts:
-1 Island
-1 Mountain
-1 Swamp

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Deck Comments / Re: Mairsil, Voltron Pretender - Comments

« on: July 18, 2019, 10:11:27 pm »

Major overhaul to add more Wizzards, and a bit more evasion/control.

Revision 4

Added/removed cards:
-1 Avarice Amulet
-1 Chain Reaction
-1 Chariot of Victory
-1 Clear the Mind
-1 Cranial Archive
-1 Crimson Mage
-1 Cunning Evasion
-1 Damnation
-1 Day's Undoing
-1 Dimir Doppelganger
-1 Elixir of Immortality
-1 Enhanced Surveillance
-1 Escape Routes
-1 Fleetfeather Sandals
-1 Grave Betrayal
-1 Hammer of Purphoros
-1 Haunted Cloak
-1 Lich Lord of Unx
-1 Minion of Leshrac
-1 Necropouncer
-1 Obsidian Battle-Axe
-1 Razaketh, the Foulblooded
-1 Ring of Evos Isle
-1 Silver-Inlaid Dagger
-1 Slayer's Plate
-1 Sunken Hope
-1 Swiftfoot Boots
-1 The Scarab God
+1 Blockade Runner
+1 Complicate
+1 Confirm Suspicions
+1 Cursecatcher
+1 Daring Apprentice
+1 Escape Artist
+1 Fireshrieker
+1 Glen Elendra Archmage
+1 Harbor Bandit
+1 Jodah's Avenger
+1 Mantis Engine
+1 Marchesa's Smuggler
+1 Mistfolk
+1 Muddle the Mixture
+1 Passwall Adept
+1 Perplex
+1 Reality Shift
+1 Rogue's Passage
+1 Siren Stormtamer
+1 Spell Swindle
+1 Trespassing Souleater
+1 Vector Asp
+1 Vraska's Contempt
-1 (SB) Arcane Adaptation
-1 (SB) Bane Alley Broker
-1 (SB) Bladed Bracers
-1 (SB) Butcher's Cleaver
-1 (SB) Chainer, Dementia Master
-1 (SB) Conspiracy
-1 (SB) Darksteel Ingot
-1 (SB) Diminishing Returns
-1 (SB) Echo of Eons
-1 (SB) Feldon's Cane
+1 (SB) Disciple of the Ring
+1 (SB) Ink Dissolver
+1 (SB) Kindred Discovery
+1 (SB) Lullmage Mentor
+1 (SB) Nightshade Schemers
+1 (SB) Shared Animosity
+1 (SB) Stoneforge Masterwork
+1 (SB) Urza's Incubator
+1 (SB) Vanquisher's Banner
+1 (SB) Waterspout Weavers

Changed amounts:
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Cyclonic Rift
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Evacuation
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) Havengul Lich
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) House Guildmage

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Deck Reviews / Re: [EDH / Commander] Xantcha, Cursed Agent

« on: July 12, 2019, 09:50:26 pm »

Um, guys, why didn't anyone tell me about Assault Suit?

Revision 21

Added/removed cards:
+1 Assault Suit
-1 (SB) Waste Not

Changed amounts:
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) Unbreathing Horde

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Deck Comments / Re: Jhoira Suspend - Comments

« on: July 12, 2019, 09:38:04 pm »

Couple of creatures that are on flavor to consider are Chronozoa and Epochrasite.

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Deck Reviews / Re: [EDH / Commander] Xantcha, Cursed Agent

« on: July 12, 2019, 03:26:38 pm »

You're not wrong.

The Vanquisher's Banner was in more for the buff than the draw, but I definitely see your point.  The Zombies (mostly their tokens) are not just chump blockers, they are also potential fodder for Ashnod's Altar and Xantcha, Sleeper Agent 's second ability.  Same with  Varchild and her survivors (kill her and then sac a bunch of survivors to the altar).

You might be random, but you're input and attention is appreciated.  I truthfully didn't expect to see more than one or 2 (if any) feedback responses to my silly build. Thanks for taking the time. (Everyone)

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Deck Reviews / Re: [EDH / Commander] Xantcha, Cursed Agent

« on: July 12, 2019, 02:14:20 pm »

I added the lantern because I had on on hand (surprisingly) as well as the Sower of Discord and Crawlspace.  I always start my decks with the 40/60 split on mana, because there is nothing I hate more than taking something out to make room for more land/mana.  It's much easier on my mental state to take out a land.  I wish I had more Rakdos flavored lands (I have the Guild Kit but I'm not ready to take it apart yet) and I prefer not to spend money on land unless it's completely necessary.

As far as my Tribal cards, you may be right. It may be just wishful thinking on my part that the few token generating cards will come to the surface to gain the benefit of those artifacts.  I have visions of giant beefcake tokens popping up.

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Deck Comments / Re: Mairsil, Voltron Pretender - Comments

« on: July 11, 2019, 08:47:51 pm »

This first iteration is complete crap, but we have to start somewhere, right?

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Deck Reviews / Re: [EDH / Commander] Xantcha, Cursed Agent

« on: July 11, 2019, 04:33:15 am »

Other tweaks I forgot about.

Revision 20

Added/removed cards:
-1 Crystal Chimes
+1 Disrupt Decorum

Changed amounts:
+1 (Main) -1 (SB) Crown of Doom
-1 (Main) +1 (SB) Kindred Dominance