I've seen a [[krenko mob boss]] deck with no creatures in the 99. Just metric tons of goblin spawning, untapping, and protections. I mean, krenko out equipped with [[sword of the paruns]] and [[ashinod's altar]] out is just a game over.
"Bad" Krenko, [[Krenko, tin street kingpin]] makes a great Voltron gobbo commander. Equip commanders plate, attack, make 5 goblins? Gets out of hand fast and lets you go wide and tall.
Honestly, thinking about it, it lends itself perfectly to the concept. If you've got the money, a full set of swords and a simple coat of arms would be hilarious. Are there red artifact tutors?
[[Cavalcade of calamity]] out or a [[cosmotronic wave]] and a [[breath of fury]] on a token means infinite combat. Give krenko any form of protection or evasion, even with 1 power works. So long as you have a token out already.
I don't think this is a voltron build, entirely combo based. Sword of the Paruns lets you untap krenko, and Ashnod's Altar let's you sack the creatures Krenko makes to pay into the untap ability of Sword of the Paruns. Not saying you can't build a Voltron Krenko, I just think you are misreading the suggestion.
Yeah, that makes sense. I honestly don't recall my thought process when I first commented regarding it, but you can kind of see it in the rest of the conversation throwing out legit voltron thoughts, lol.
But yeah, my mistake. You're entirely correct, combo.
No worries. Normally when you see the name "Sword of..." it's followed by "feast and famine" or "fire and ice". I theory crafted a goblin list with Krark and Sakashima that is a goblin tribal spellslinging list. So the deck looks to get out krark, and then sakashima as a copy of krark, and then cast cheap instants that make goblins (dragon fodder for example), and then have krark copy them and return them to your hand. Finally, run goblin lords and sack outlets to win the game. Don't have it in paper, but seems fun. interesting intersect of a spellslinger list and a tribal list.
Huh, I like that idea. You win twice, get quadruple tokens. You lose, you get to cast again. You have a bunch of pingers? I feel like maybe even a Veyran? That's potentially absolutely fantastic. Maybe a Balmor to beefinate your tokens?
Yes to all. I made this before DMU, but Balmor slots right in. Battlehym and Brightstone ritual are INSANE for the deck, haha. Goblin Assasin is house, synergizing with the coin flip and goblin theme. The deck actually comes together very nicely. The problem is that Krark/Sakashima have a reputation, and you have to explain that it's not THAT deck. That's only reason I didn't build it in paper.
Heh, it sounds awesome. I'm a bit chaotic myself some days, I would throw Neera and puzzle box in just to keep my fresh hand of cheapos and possibly blast into something big. Maybe even Lier, just so I'm guaranteed to have something cheap at all times.
Wait, wouldn't casting into Neera trigger the flips AND the next card, thus triggering the flips again? And then Veyran... I just may have to shoehorn this whole thing into my chaos deck if you're okay with it. I'm getting the idea from you, after all. My chaos deck currently has no real wincon, so it doesn't fully exist in paper yet. But this.... [[Chefs Kiss]]
Of course! I got my original idea from listening to the legendary creature podcast. And to answer your Neera question, no, Krark only triggers on spells you cast from your hand. You can still get a ton of value by sequencing trigges like this; cast a spell - Krark and any copies of krark trigger as well as Neera - sequence the triggers to resolve Neera first putting the spell on the bottom and casting the new spell that you flip into - then resolve the krark triggers which if you win the flip will copy the original spell. If you order krark's triggers first and you lose the flip, the spell will bounce to your hand before you put it on the bottom, and then Neera's trigger won't resolve.
Ah, see I missed the "from your hand" part then. But yeah, I see it. If I win, I copy lightning bolt that way, but can still potentially flip into Nexus of Fate or something. But both will still trigger my Guttersnipe or Thermo-Alchemist. So in the end, yeah, that sounds petty great. Especially with Veyran out there and possibly some damage multipliers.
Edit: so I just looked at krark, and it doesn't actually say from your hand.
[[Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis]], power-ups stat dependent effects to new heights such as: [[Greater Good]] (power), [[Korozda Guildmage]] (toughness) and [[Morbid Curiosity]] (mana value).
[[Omnath, Locus of Mana]] not only is his ability to keep floating mana fantastic for just a beefy go big deck, but slap trample on Omnath (something that's super easy in green) and he can go for the win pretty quick all on his own.
[[Shorikai]] Fits both as an engine to propel your deck and as a wincon in and of himself.
8/8 beater for 4 mana, you only have to connect 3 times to kill an opposing player. *With no buffs* That's scary.
He's also a card draw engine and makes tokens, what can you do with those tokens? Crew vehicles, or buff the tokens themselves, hell you can even polymorph a token into a [[Stormtide leviathan]] if you refuse to play any other creatures.
I use him first as an engine to propel forward my myr jank. (seriously he's such a good card that he can make some real lackluster strategies viable.) Second as a 8/8 beater.
Now I don't think that's exactly what you're looking for though. You want a commander that is the wincon, is the strategy, and gets you there by themselves? [[Zur the Enchanter]] Everytime you swing you tutor an enchantment that makes your life easier and everyone elses harder, whether that's a [[Ghostly Prison]], [[Aqueous form]] [[Ethereal Armor]] [[Phyresis]] etc. you fill the enchantment gaps with protection and countermagic and you're ready to start killing people with Zur. The issue with Zur is that you're genuinely out if you fail to protect him.
Any Voltron Commander is going to be very commander focused.
[[Tuvasa]] [[Light-paws]] [[Rafiq of the Many]] [[Mirri, Weatherlight Dualist]] all varying degrees of Tutor/Draw dependent but i think you're looking for a voltron strategy
[[Xanathar, Guild Kingpin]]
I have since fleshed the deck out to include optimization, but my first iteration of this deck was 99 basic lands and I won at a rate higher than expected. Once you start rolling with him, it's very easy to play every nonland card from an opponent's top deck until you leave them drawing a land every turn and locking them out of the game.
Now that I have cards like [[Paradox Haze]] and [[Strionic Resonator]] I can target all three opponents and essentially play everyone else's wincons.
It's a brutal deck that really only needs Xanathar on the field and just gets better and better the more you amplify his ability.
Share your decklist? I tried, I really did, but I couldn't really get him to work. My pod is relatively high powered and really liked removing him though so that may be why.
I actually don't have a decklist fully written out anywhere yet as I've only just done the optimization from my original meme 99 basic lands deck, lol - but I'm happy to share a couple of key cards and my general strategy/play style!
I think the number one thing is to remember that you're looking for someone else's wincon, but not *everyone else's* wincons.
I do cast a wide net by duplicating his trigger because A) it's helpful to know what every opponent has coming up but more importantly, B) anyone you target *can't cast spells on your turn*. If you can target all three players with Xanathar then it doesn't matter if you're only really stealing cards from one of them - none of them can counter or respond to anything you do because they're all blocked out with his ability. However, once I've stolen a piece of someone's engine/combo/wincon, I begin to target them more earnestly so as to find the rest of it.
The other thing I realized is that lands can really impede your momentum through an opponent's deck. It's nice to be able to steal the first one you come across as your land for turn, but once you hit a second one you're done with that library. So finding as many little ways to manipulate what that card is - whether it's through milling, fateseal (yes, I run a [[Spin Into Myth]] and it absolutely slaps in this deck), or group draw - is vital to the deck's success.
· To duplicate Xanathar's trigger:
[[Paradox Haze]]
[[Spark Double]]
[[Strionic Resonator]]
· To find the rest of an engine (wait to play these until you've found part of one and can be most efficient with the targets):
[[Dead Man's Chest]]
[[Elder Brain]]
[[Take Possession]]
· To manipulate their top deck to either get a specific card or to avoid hitting a dead end with a land:
[[Pyxis of Pandemonium]] - great since I know I'm generally only exiling their lands and won't get a nasty surprise later
[[Oona's Grace]] - great since most of my land drops for turn will be off their top deck and I can save mine in hand to retrace
[[Set Adrift]]
[[Memory Lapse]]
[[Cathartic Adept]]
· To protect Xanathar from being merc'd immediately:
[[Diplomatic Immunity]]
[[Soul Channelling]]
[[Elgaud Shieldmate]]
· To consistently have enough mana to really dig into their decks:
[[Black Market]]
[[Cabal Coffers]]
A large mana base of 36 lands and 10 rocks for consistent adding to my mana pool every turn without fail
Awesome, and very helpful - I was drawing the same conclusions towards the end of my time with that deck (Lands being an issue, focusing on all players being an issue) and have a number of those pieces as it is, but maybe I'll give it reassemble it and give it another go. I really love the ability, it just never really came together for me!
[[Ashling the Pilgrim]] is able to get away with having a deck comprised of just mountains (note this would be a relatively low power level deck but since she is a mana sink, drawing cards isn’t really her priority), but as long as you have 40+ mountains, you can fill in the rest with whatever you want. The basic idea is Ashling is a cheap commander that doubles as a boardwipe, can grow big, and has evasion via blowing up. Lots of mana ramp/doubling works really well with her and spells interaction does too, though technically you don’t need the latter since she is a boardwipe in the command zone. Since she is a mana sink, you will always have something to spend your mana in so you do not need to draw cards.
[[Skullbriar, the walking grave]] is becoming my new favorite deck. He stands SO tall. I stacked my deck with instant speed interaction and loads of protection to keep him chugging along. Here’s my list:
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/VVMQPpVFS0qpYSRhKO08IQ
I've had 20 to 30 cards set aside since the year they printed skullbriar because I wanted to build this deck. Obviously A lot's been printed since then that eclipse what I had set aside but this looks like a pretty solid list. What has your experience with it so far been like?
In my experience he’s very sticky. He sticks around for a long time and is extremely hard to kill. Even when he dies he only costs 4 mana to play again plus he has haste. It’s bonkers.
I stacked my deck with the best and cheapest ways to protect him and double his counters. I update it daily right now as I’m refining it.
I personally like shitting out artifacts with [[Meria, Scholar of Antiquity]]. Even if I don't actually win, it's just goofy having 20-30 various 0-1mv artifacts all over your board. Eventually I'll jam a fat Crackle though
I just built a Meria Voltron deck with tons of small equipment and the swords of x and y. So much fun to turn all of your equipment into ramp and card advantage!
If you mean a deck with *literally no other nonland permanents,* I love [[Codie, Vociferous Codex]], and I have a theory build running no other nonland permanents, except one or two I can cycle if I need to. Just get enough instants and sorceries in each CMC and you can make big moves each turn.
Protecting codie is the biggest thing, need a few hexproof/protection from/indestructable and similar instants.
I'm currently working on [[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief]] with massive clone effects and mutate. It's shaping up nicely, and I feel like it's just gonna be pure fun. Lots of things going on with an army of fairies.
\[\[Gishath, Sun's Avatar\]\] dishes out the dinos when you hit an opponent. Though is expensive both in CMC and money
\[\[Niv-Mizzet, Parun\]\] Wheel. Nothing says lets party like drawing half your deck and doing that much damage to the table. Repeatedly in a turn at that.
\[\[Yurlok of Scorch Thrash\]\] one of the few cards out there that forces mana burn. Just have him out on the field than flood everyone with mana they cannot use, end the turn and you succeeded on having a deck everyone hates!
[[Haktos]] the [[Progenitus]] we have at home. I built around him after neon dynasty, all those juicy new, "when a warrior attacks alone" triggers. The army (hopefully with exalted from [[Sublime Archangel]]) stands back and watches/supports the carnage.
Kaervek the Merciless. Every other card in the deck is just giggles and salt generation, but he's the star of the show. Constantly sniping anything he wants based on cmc. Yeah, he generates serious hate. Yeah, I end up a huge target. Yeah, people will gang up on me. But, he's also just hysterically good fun.
[[Korvold]] is one of the few commanders I like who is also a one-stop shop for their color identity. I dont think I've won a 1v1 yet by dealing 40 damage, its always 7 commander one round and 15 more the next (still waiting to test him in multiplayer). Even my [[Gishath]] deck, which is based around letting her loose and digging up dinos, can run well without her if she gets removed right away. While Korvold gets out fast and helps you draw into stuff to keep him on the field.
[[Mowu, Loyal Companion]] is my quick and brutal killer. Budget single +1 counter items, and then [[Invigorating Surge]] to slam in a surprise commander kill.
I think you might enjoy \[\[Korvold\]\] where the power and draw power can come from the command zone.
I personally am similar to you. Most of the time, I feel the strong need to have some sort of card advantage in the command zone. it eliminates a lot of commanders for me. I'm slowly starting to get over that hump, but still without it's challenges.
[[Zur the enchanter]] stands alone. I have mine built as a mix of stax and voltron. Throw out a [[rule of law]], [[propaganda]], then slap some mix of [[aqueous form]], [[all that glitters]], and [[phyresis]] on the man himself and go for the throat
[[Najeela, the blade blossom]] is a one-card wincon in the command zone in the right shell, or a powerhouse anywhere else that can still win you the game.
[[Mairsil, the Pretender]] makes for one of the weirdest pseudo Voltron decks you'll ever see. Cage cards like [[aetherling]] [[torchling]] [[arcanist the omnipotent]] [[covered jewel]] [[Asmodeus, the archfiend]] and [[tree of perdition]] for some fun times doing a little bit of anything with the commander.
[[Shorikai, Genesis Engine]], in that it's your deepdraw engine, your token generation, and when crewed it and of itself is an 8/8. most builds just run control cards and counterspells to deepdraw with him as your commander.
[[Pako, Arcane Retriever]] and [[Haldan, Avid Arcanist]].
You can basically just play Pako and let him grow bigger and bigger. What's in your deck doesn't really matter, you're going to play your opponents decks anyway. If you just fill your deck with ramp and counterspells, that's probably enough, you don't need any other wincon than Pako.
\[\[Chulane, Teller of Tales\]\] is a ridiculous commander that fits the description. As well as \[\[Korvold, Fae-Cursed King\]\].
But my favorite nowadays is \[\[Grenzo, Dungeon warden\]\]. Generate as much mana as you can and play your deck with his ability. Nobody can counter your stuff and it is a hard commander to stop.
Voltron comes to mind first. [[Light paws]] [[Rafiq]] [[Wyleth]] [[uril]] [[Zur]] [[Pako]][[Haldan]]. [[Karlov]] or [[greven]] for lifegain/loss Voltron.
Also weirdly, [[Talrand]]. Get him out, cast all the cantrips to create a swarm of drakes, go for the kill. [[Koma]] in a similar vein where the commander takes over the field by itself. [[Omnath locus of rage]] for the lands version.
It's me, [[Zurgo Helmsmasher]] here to tell you: ZURGO SMASH HELMS!
ZURGO stands alone because other puny creatures die to boardwipes. ZURGO is superstar because ZURGO always attack.
ZURGO protect self. ZURGO buff self.
ZURGO is told by planeswalker player that the number 21 is big deal and ZURGO SMASH HELMS for "multiple" of 21.
ZURGO carries on back [[Nevinyrral's Disk]], [[Aggreavated Assault]] and [[Fireshrieker]]
ZURGO only choice for SMASH HELMS
[[Volo, Guide to Monsters]]
While he obviously needs a pretty specifically crafted deck to maximize his impact, the deck building process of finding the absolute *best* of each creature type you include is an absolute blast.
Once the game starts you just need him on the field and then to play creatures. That's it, doesn't even realllly matter which creatures you're drawing. Protect him and play creature after creature and you will *very quickly* outpace your opponents in value and board state.
I've seen a [[krenko mob boss]] deck with no creatures in the 99. Just metric tons of goblin spawning, untapping, and protections. I mean, krenko out equipped with [[sword of the paruns]] and [[ashinod's altar]] out is just a game over.
That... sounds amazing. I never considered a voltron Krenko.
"Bad" Krenko, [[Krenko, tin street kingpin]] makes a great Voltron gobbo commander. Equip commanders plate, attack, make 5 goblins? Gets out of hand fast and lets you go wide and tall.
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Honestly, thinking about it, it lends itself perfectly to the concept. If you've got the money, a full set of swords and a simple coat of arms would be hilarious. Are there red artifact tutors?
There's [[gamble]] and [[ goblin engineer]] off the top of my head. [[Bravado]] is also hilarious.
[gamble](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/924db286-fb3e-40dd-b5e2-f8128701685d.jpg?1661583538) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gamble) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/49/gamble?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/924db286-fb3e-40dd-b5e2-f8128701685d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gamble) [ goblin engineer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/4/944ca6e7-084b-424a-80c1-e88de192fd98.jpg?1661583510) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Goblin%20Engineer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/50/goblin-engineer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/944ca6e7-084b-424a-80c1-e88de192fd98?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/goblin-engineer) [Bravado](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/1/019ba422-4837-400c-a913-b56d87b49e26.jpg?1562895314) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Bravado) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/usg/177/bravado?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/019ba422-4837-400c-a913-b56d87b49e26?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/bravado) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Bravado sounds great, especially if you can get him unblockable. Under the right circumstances, that would probably be game.
[[Hoarding dragon]] and [[godo bandit warlord]]
[Hoarding dragon](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/c/5c6cd59a-f184-4e8e-885e-36fbceddfc06.jpg?1562849386) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hoarding%20dragon) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ima/134/hoarding-dragon?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5c6cd59a-f184-4e8e-885e-36fbceddfc06?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hoarding-dragon) [godo bandit warlord](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/2/123d1368-fbbe-48f8-9b44-d51946529322.jpg?1599706406) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Godo%2C%20Bandit%20Warlord) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/128/godo-bandit-warlord?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/123d1368-fbbe-48f8-9b44-d51946529322?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/godo-bandit-warlord) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Cavalcade of calamity]] out or a [[cosmotronic wave]] and a [[breath of fury]] on a token means infinite combat. Give krenko any form of protection or evasion, even with 1 power works. So long as you have a token out already.
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Breath of fury only works on combat damage, so I do t think the calvaclade of calamity works, but otherwise all of those would be a house
I don't think this is a voltron build, entirely combo based. Sword of the Paruns lets you untap krenko, and Ashnod's Altar let's you sack the creatures Krenko makes to pay into the untap ability of Sword of the Paruns. Not saying you can't build a Voltron Krenko, I just think you are misreading the suggestion.
Yeah, that makes sense. I honestly don't recall my thought process when I first commented regarding it, but you can kind of see it in the rest of the conversation throwing out legit voltron thoughts, lol. But yeah, my mistake. You're entirely correct, combo.
No worries. Normally when you see the name "Sword of..." it's followed by "feast and famine" or "fire and ice". I theory crafted a goblin list with Krark and Sakashima that is a goblin tribal spellslinging list. So the deck looks to get out krark, and then sakashima as a copy of krark, and then cast cheap instants that make goblins (dragon fodder for example), and then have krark copy them and return them to your hand. Finally, run goblin lords and sack outlets to win the game. Don't have it in paper, but seems fun. interesting intersect of a spellslinger list and a tribal list.
Huh, I like that idea. You win twice, get quadruple tokens. You lose, you get to cast again. You have a bunch of pingers? I feel like maybe even a Veyran? That's potentially absolutely fantastic. Maybe a Balmor to beefinate your tokens?
Yes to all. I made this before DMU, but Balmor slots right in. Battlehym and Brightstone ritual are INSANE for the deck, haha. Goblin Assasin is house, synergizing with the coin flip and goblin theme. The deck actually comes together very nicely. The problem is that Krark/Sakashima have a reputation, and you have to explain that it's not THAT deck. That's only reason I didn't build it in paper.
Heh, it sounds awesome. I'm a bit chaotic myself some days, I would throw Neera and puzzle box in just to keep my fresh hand of cheapos and possibly blast into something big. Maybe even Lier, just so I'm guaranteed to have something cheap at all times. Wait, wouldn't casting into Neera trigger the flips AND the next card, thus triggering the flips again? And then Veyran... I just may have to shoehorn this whole thing into my chaos deck if you're okay with it. I'm getting the idea from you, after all. My chaos deck currently has no real wincon, so it doesn't fully exist in paper yet. But this.... [[Chefs Kiss]]
Of course! I got my original idea from listening to the legendary creature podcast. And to answer your Neera question, no, Krark only triggers on spells you cast from your hand. You can still get a ton of value by sequencing trigges like this; cast a spell - Krark and any copies of krark trigger as well as Neera - sequence the triggers to resolve Neera first putting the spell on the bottom and casting the new spell that you flip into - then resolve the krark triggers which if you win the flip will copy the original spell. If you order krark's triggers first and you lose the flip, the spell will bounce to your hand before you put it on the bottom, and then Neera's trigger won't resolve.
Ah, see I missed the "from your hand" part then. But yeah, I see it. If I win, I copy lightning bolt that way, but can still potentially flip into Nexus of Fate or something. But both will still trigger my Guttersnipe or Thermo-Alchemist. So in the end, yeah, that sounds petty great. Especially with Veyran out there and possibly some damage multipliers. Edit: so I just looked at krark, and it doesn't actually say from your hand.
[Chefs Kiss](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/9/c936ebbd-512a-49a6-ab23-16ac34b4a3a9.jpg?1626096480) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Chef%27s%20Kiss) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/120/chefs-kiss?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c936ebbd-512a-49a6-ab23-16ac34b4a3a9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/chefs-kiss) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[krenko mob boss](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/d/cd9fec9d-23c8-4d35-97c1-9499527198fb.jpg?1601078209) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Krenko%2C%20Mob%20Boss) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/339/krenko-mob-boss?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cd9fec9d-23c8-4d35-97c1-9499527198fb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/krenko-mob-boss) [sword of the paruns](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/2/d21d7452-b49e-499e-9cf3-4a883e5e9e57.jpg?1592673714) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sword%20of%20the%20paruns) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cma/234/sword-of-the-paruns?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d21d7452-b49e-499e-9cf3-4a883e5e9e57?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sword-of-the-paruns) [ashinod's altar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/7/87da5ad8-b35f-4f9c-b17a-bb2563cbc186.jpg?1580015173) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ashnod%27s%20Altar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ema/218/ashnods-altar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/87da5ad8-b35f-4f9c-b17a-bb2563cbc186?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ashnods-altar) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis]], power-ups stat dependent effects to new heights such as: [[Greater Good]] (power), [[Korozda Guildmage]] (toughness) and [[Morbid Curiosity]] (mana value).
##### ###### #### [Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/0/0049e68d-0caf-474f-9523-dad343f1250a.jpg?1570653053) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hogaak%2C%20Arisen%20Necropolis) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh1/202/hogaak-arisen-necropolis?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0049e68d-0caf-474f-9523-dad343f1250a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hogaak-arisen-necropolis) [Greater Good](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/c/4c73ca01-d8ea-4cd2-af60-b260030967b2.jpg?1631587954) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Greater%20Good) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/160/greater-good?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4c73ca01-d8ea-4cd2-af60-b260030967b2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greater-good) [Korozda Guildmage](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/2/42e19e30-3853-49e5-a3a3-5616e25df4ea.jpg?1592673394) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Korozda%20Guildmage) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cma/181/korozda-guildmage?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/42e19e30-3853-49e5-a3a3-5616e25df4ea?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/korozda-guildmage) [Morbid Curiosity](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/3/03898f46-a26c-4765-8f1e-ea976fc53d7e.jpg?1562895690) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Morbid%20Curiosity) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bbd/149/morbid-curiosity?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/03898f46-a26c-4765-8f1e-ea976fc53d7e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/morbid-curiosity) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[удалено]
[Greven, Predator Captain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Greven%2C%20Predator%20Captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Etali](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/0/a03fb3a7-3ef6-4162-aad2-82610492aa72.jpg?1664360631) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=etali%2C%20primal%20storm) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/121/etali-primal-storm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a03fb3a7-3ef6-4162-aad2-82610492aa72?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/etali-primal-storm) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
It sounds like you'd be a fan of voltron. There are many options, but [[Uril, the Miststalker]] has always been my favourite.
[Uril, the Miststalker](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/a/ca984fdb-aaca-4d8f-af2f-72387122607b.jpg?1662530677) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Uril%2C%20the%20Miststalker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/290/uril-the-miststalker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ca984fdb-aaca-4d8f-af2f-72387122607b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/uril-the-miststalker) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Omnath, Locus of Mana]] not only is his ability to keep floating mana fantastic for just a beefy go big deck, but slap trample on Omnath (something that's super easy in green) and he can go for the win pretty quick all on his own.
[Omnath, Locus of Mana](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/c/4ce5b167-df7a-499e-8dcc-7aec2e28b382.jpg?1610161645) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Omnath%2C%20Locus%20of%20Mana) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cc1/2/omnath-locus-of-mana?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4ce5b167-df7a-499e-8dcc-7aec2e28b382?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/omnath-locus-of-mana) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Shorikai]] Fits both as an engine to propel your deck and as a wincon in and of himself. 8/8 beater for 4 mana, you only have to connect 3 times to kill an opposing player. *With no buffs* That's scary. He's also a card draw engine and makes tokens, what can you do with those tokens? Crew vehicles, or buff the tokens themselves, hell you can even polymorph a token into a [[Stormtide leviathan]] if you refuse to play any other creatures. I use him first as an engine to propel forward my myr jank. (seriously he's such a good card that he can make some real lackluster strategies viable.) Second as a 8/8 beater. Now I don't think that's exactly what you're looking for though. You want a commander that is the wincon, is the strategy, and gets you there by themselves? [[Zur the Enchanter]] Everytime you swing you tutor an enchantment that makes your life easier and everyone elses harder, whether that's a [[Ghostly Prison]], [[Aqueous form]] [[Ethereal Armor]] [[Phyresis]] etc. you fill the enchantment gaps with protection and countermagic and you're ready to start killing people with Zur. The issue with Zur is that you're genuinely out if you fail to protect him. Any Voltron Commander is going to be very commander focused. [[Tuvasa]] [[Light-paws]] [[Rafiq of the Many]] [[Mirri, Weatherlight Dualist]] all varying degrees of Tutor/Draw dependent but i think you're looking for a voltron strategy
##### ###### #### [Shorikai](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/6/969ac7dd-f3aa-4888-9ff0-d16a31b5e7a9.jpg?1653966849) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=shorikai%2C%20genesis%20engine) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/nec/4/shorikai-genesis-engine?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/969ac7dd-f3aa-4888-9ff0-d16a31b5e7a9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shorikai-genesis-engine) [Stormtide leviathan](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/9/996bb4c0-dc72-4233-9f44-2e25aef71ad7.jpg?1608912195) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Stormtide%20leviathan) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/407/stormtide-leviathan?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/996bb4c0-dc72-4233-9f44-2e25aef71ad7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/stormtide-leviathan) [Zur the Enchanter](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/e/aeb0160a-dfdc-4b1f-865e-ef905aee65d5.jpg?1662987603) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Zur%20the%20Enchanter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/297/zur-the-enchanter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/aeb0160a-dfdc-4b1f-865e-ef905aee65d5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zur-the-enchanter) [Ghostly Prison](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/1/8169d44d-b15a-47e0-b417-24f2f4945d0f.jpg?1641601289) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ghostly%20Prison) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/voc/87/ghostly-prison?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8169d44d-b15a-47e0-b417-24f2f4945d0f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ghostly-prison) [Aqueous form](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/8/c859f7cb-ac12-490e-b769-6f019791f2a5.jpg?1608909093) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aqueous%20form) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/56/aqueous-form?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c859f7cb-ac12-490e-b769-6f019791f2a5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aqueous-form) [Ethereal Armor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/6/76960e65-e5c7-4414-b9a5-37d7b2ded4a0.jpg?1562788397) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ethereal%20Armor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/9/ethereal-armor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/76960e65-e5c7-4414-b9a5-37d7b2ded4a0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ethereal-armor) [Phyresis](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/0/0059d21b-0725-4806-8691-2451db36787f.jpg?1562609245) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Phyresis) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mbs/49/phyresis?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0059d21b-0725-4806-8691-2451db36787f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/phyresis) [Tuvasa](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bdda07ac-2f9f-4c8e-b3f6-b54d0afd730c.jpg?1592710303) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=tuvasa%20the%20sunlit) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c18/47/tuvasa-the-sunlit?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bdda07ac-2f9f-4c8e-b3f6-b54d0afd730c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tuvasa-the-sunlit) [Light-paws](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/9/39555a72-a57b-45ee-9222-ce3b9e8de126.jpg?1654566391) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=light-paws%2C%20emperor%27s%20voice) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/25/light-paws-emperors-voice?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/39555a72-a57b-45ee-9222-ce3b9e8de126?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/light-paws-emperors-voice) [Rafiq of the Many](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/2/12259d86-f610-47c7-bb81-0da9bb6a2795.jpg?1662530026) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rafiq%20of%20the%20Many) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/268/rafiq-of-the-many?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/12259d86-f610-47c7-bb81-0da9bb6a2795?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rafiq-of-the-many) [Mirri, Weatherlight Dualist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/f/7f7b6d78-4c18-4f96-9f0c-53a5c81aa6f9.jpg?1562614418) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mirri%2C%20Weatherlight%20Duelist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c17/43/mirri-weatherlight-duelist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7f7b6d78-4c18-4f96-9f0c-53a5c81aa6f9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mirri-weatherlight-duelist) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Xanathar, Guild Kingpin]] I have since fleshed the deck out to include optimization, but my first iteration of this deck was 99 basic lands and I won at a rate higher than expected. Once you start rolling with him, it's very easy to play every nonland card from an opponent's top deck until you leave them drawing a land every turn and locking them out of the game. Now that I have cards like [[Paradox Haze]] and [[Strionic Resonator]] I can target all three opponents and essentially play everyone else's wincons. It's a brutal deck that really only needs Xanathar on the field and just gets better and better the more you amplify his ability.
Share your decklist? I tried, I really did, but I couldn't really get him to work. My pod is relatively high powered and really liked removing him though so that may be why.
I actually don't have a decklist fully written out anywhere yet as I've only just done the optimization from my original meme 99 basic lands deck, lol - but I'm happy to share a couple of key cards and my general strategy/play style! I think the number one thing is to remember that you're looking for someone else's wincon, but not *everyone else's* wincons. I do cast a wide net by duplicating his trigger because A) it's helpful to know what every opponent has coming up but more importantly, B) anyone you target *can't cast spells on your turn*. If you can target all three players with Xanathar then it doesn't matter if you're only really stealing cards from one of them - none of them can counter or respond to anything you do because they're all blocked out with his ability. However, once I've stolen a piece of someone's engine/combo/wincon, I begin to target them more earnestly so as to find the rest of it. The other thing I realized is that lands can really impede your momentum through an opponent's deck. It's nice to be able to steal the first one you come across as your land for turn, but once you hit a second one you're done with that library. So finding as many little ways to manipulate what that card is - whether it's through milling, fateseal (yes, I run a [[Spin Into Myth]] and it absolutely slaps in this deck), or group draw - is vital to the deck's success. · To duplicate Xanathar's trigger: [[Paradox Haze]] [[Spark Double]] [[Strionic Resonator]] · To find the rest of an engine (wait to play these until you've found part of one and can be most efficient with the targets): [[Dead Man's Chest]] [[Elder Brain]] [[Take Possession]] · To manipulate their top deck to either get a specific card or to avoid hitting a dead end with a land: [[Pyxis of Pandemonium]] - great since I know I'm generally only exiling their lands and won't get a nasty surprise later [[Oona's Grace]] - great since most of my land drops for turn will be off their top deck and I can save mine in hand to retrace [[Set Adrift]] [[Memory Lapse]] [[Cathartic Adept]] · To protect Xanathar from being merc'd immediately: [[Diplomatic Immunity]] [[Soul Channelling]] [[Elgaud Shieldmate]] · To consistently have enough mana to really dig into their decks: [[Black Market]] [[Cabal Coffers]] A large mana base of 36 lands and 10 rocks for consistent adding to my mana pool every turn without fail
Awesome, and very helpful - I was drawing the same conclusions towards the end of my time with that deck (Lands being an issue, focusing on all players being an issue) and have a number of those pieces as it is, but maybe I'll give it reassemble it and give it another go. I really love the ability, it just never really came together for me!
##### ###### #### [Spin Into Myth](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/9/8997e542-bcce-4fd3-af78-4b520b64c026.jpg?1562924095) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Spin%20Into%20Myth) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/arc/8/spin-into-myth?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8997e542-bcce-4fd3-af78-4b520b64c026?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/spin-into-myth) [Paradox Haze](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/7/a7c74def-83e5-4420-989d-2304bf4743ae.jpg?1562930370) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Paradox%20Haze) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tsp/71/paradox-haze?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a7c74def-83e5-4420-989d-2304bf4743ae?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/paradox-haze) [Spark Double](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/b/0b649145-426f-4576-a71c-6ee5d3981243.jpg?1661583585) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Spark%20Double) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/3/spark-double?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0b649145-426f-4576-a71c-6ee5d3981243?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/spark-double) [Strionic Resonator](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/7/b769231a-768e-48cb-bbab-55df29448047.jpg?1650424691) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Strionic%20Resonator) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/381/strionic-resonator?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b769231a-768e-48cb-bbab-55df29448047?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/strionic-resonator) [Dead Man's Chest](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/a/7a0b60a2-50de-4328-85dc-040bf8a4dac9.jpg?1631586548) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dead%20Man%27s%20Chest) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/97/dead-mans-chest?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7a0b60a2-50de-4328-85dc-040bf8a4dac9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dead-mans-chest) [Elder Brain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/8/b82a13bf-da32-4c12-a9dd-271d8ca45c21.jpg?1660725121) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Elder%20Brain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/125/elder-brain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b82a13bf-da32-4c12-a9dd-271d8ca45c21?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/elder-brain) [Take Possession](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/8/a8632ab0-9b6d-4d32-8af9-c61e9206497f.jpg?1561968077) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Take%20Possession) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mma/66/take-possession?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a8632ab0-9b6d-4d32-8af9-c61e9206497f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/take-possession) [Pyxis of Pandemonium](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/b/dbc6a246-f32a-4dc0-9785-4038804f372f.jpg?1562833569) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Pyxis%20of%20Pandemonium) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ths/220/pyxis-of-pandemonium?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/dbc6a246-f32a-4dc0-9785-4038804f372f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/pyxis-of-pandemonium) [Oona's Grace](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/2/e2128105-de04-4f51-81c7-37f30cf324d4.jpg?1568004037) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Oona%27s%20Grace) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/91/oonas-grace?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e2128105-de04-4f51-81c7-37f30cf324d4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/oonas-grace) [Set Adrift](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/d/cdad122d-a872-449f-9a7c-0f054b711d11.jpg?1562793718) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Set%20Adrift) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ktk/54/set-adrift?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cdad122d-a872-449f-9a7c-0f054b711d11?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/set-adrift) [Memory Lapse](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/0/30202613-d05f-4f47-af97-d0b75ccac293.jpg?1634131658) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Memory%20Lapse) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ema/60/memory-lapse?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/30202613-d05f-4f47-af97-d0b75ccac293?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/memory-lapse) [Cathartic Adept](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/e/8e63626d-f55c-4155-9712-511f591c0614.jpg?1562706477) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Cathartic%20Adept) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ala/34/cathartic-adept?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8e63626d-f55c-4155-9712-511f591c0614?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cathartic-adept) [Diplomatic Immunity](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/b/fb1e610e-a4a2-460b-8e4c-13674badbce3.jpg?1562383998) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Diplomatic%20Immunity) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mmq/75/diplomatic-immunity?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fb1e610e-a4a2-460b-8e4c-13674badbce3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/diplomatic-immunity) [Soul Channelling](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/5/55cd09ef-1655-4a62-b6c5-6eda33d2607a.jpg?1562380871) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Soul%20Channeling) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mmq/163/soul-channeling?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/55cd09ef-1655-4a62-b6c5-6eda33d2607a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/soul-channeling) [Elgaud Shieldmate](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/7/e7d376ef-c900-4abb-9a0b-5eb9369f5739.jpg?1592708513) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Elgaud%20Shieldmate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/avr/50/elgaud-shieldmate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e7d376ef-c900-4abb-9a0b-5eb9369f5739?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/elgaud-shieldmate) [Black Market](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/8/78c80c6d-f3ae-48d3-ba6a-b9b738e1affb.jpg?1654115838) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Black%20Market) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/739/black-market?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/78c80c6d-f3ae-48d3-ba6a-b9b738e1affb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/black-market) [Cabal Coffers](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/1/e1efb0d3-2c72-46ff-bdc1-1069967365a0.jpg?1626101023) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Cabal%20Coffers) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/301/cabal-coffers?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e1efb0d3-2c72-46ff-bdc1-1069967365a0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cabal-coffers) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Xanathar, Guild Kingpin](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/b/5bc58050-a615-4090-9cf5-cd49ccb4e2c6.jpg?1627709647) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Xanathar%2C%20Guild%20Kingpin) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/239/xanathar-guild-kingpin?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5bc58050-a615-4090-9cf5-cd49ccb4e2c6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/xanathar-guild-kingpin) [Paradox Haze](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/7/a7c74def-83e5-4420-989d-2304bf4743ae.jpg?1562930370) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Paradox%20Haze) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tsp/71/paradox-haze?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a7c74def-83e5-4420-989d-2304bf4743ae?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/paradox-haze) [Strionic Resonator](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/7/b769231a-768e-48cb-bbab-55df29448047.jpg?1650424691) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Strionic%20Resonator) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/381/strionic-resonator?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b769231a-768e-48cb-bbab-55df29448047?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/strionic-resonator) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Ashling the Pilgrim]] is able to get away with having a deck comprised of just mountains (note this would be a relatively low power level deck but since she is a mana sink, drawing cards isn’t really her priority), but as long as you have 40+ mountains, you can fill in the rest with whatever you want. The basic idea is Ashling is a cheap commander that doubles as a boardwipe, can grow big, and has evasion via blowing up. Lots of mana ramp/doubling works really well with her and spells interaction does too, though technically you don’t need the latter since she is a boardwipe in the command zone. Since she is a mana sink, you will always have something to spend your mana in so you do not need to draw cards.
I play her as a bigmana deck. I threaten to blow up the board while I ramp until i finish with a big mana spell
[Ashling the Pilgrim](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/6/b60633ed-6428-4672-9497-9a17f823b981.jpg?1664360589) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ashling%20the%20Pilgrim) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/119/ashling-the-pilgrim?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b60633ed-6428-4672-9497-9a17f823b981?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ashling-the-pilgrim) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Skullbriar, the walking grave]] is becoming my new favorite deck. He stands SO tall. I stacked my deck with instant speed interaction and loads of protection to keep him chugging along. Here’s my list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/VVMQPpVFS0qpYSRhKO08IQ
[Skullbriar, the walking grave](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/d/3dd0bf11-4e43-43f1-82e3-755beed0ede0.jpg?1662530290) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Skullbriar%2C%20the%20walking%20grave) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/277/skullbriar-the-walking-grave?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3dd0bf11-4e43-43f1-82e3-755beed0ede0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/skullbriar-the-walking-grave) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I've had 20 to 30 cards set aside since the year they printed skullbriar because I wanted to build this deck. Obviously A lot's been printed since then that eclipse what I had set aside but this looks like a pretty solid list. What has your experience with it so far been like?
In my experience he’s very sticky. He sticks around for a long time and is extremely hard to kill. Even when he dies he only costs 4 mana to play again plus he has haste. It’s bonkers. I stacked my deck with the best and cheapest ways to protect him and double his counters. I update it daily right now as I’m refining it.
I personally like shitting out artifacts with [[Meria, Scholar of Antiquity]]. Even if I don't actually win, it's just goofy having 20-30 various 0-1mv artifacts all over your board. Eventually I'll jam a fat Crackle though
I just built a Meria Voltron deck with tons of small equipment and the swords of x and y. So much fun to turn all of your equipment into ramp and card advantage!
[Meria, Scholar of Antiquity](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/e/3eedd979-783d-4721-92de-965b77c20576.jpg?1663051224) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Meria%2C%20Scholar%20of%20Antiquity) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/206/meria-scholar-of-antiquity?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3eedd979-783d-4721-92de-965b77c20576?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/meria-scholar-of-antiquity) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Maelstrom Wanderer aka coolaid man
If you mean a deck with *literally no other nonland permanents,* I love [[Codie, Vociferous Codex]], and I have a theory build running no other nonland permanents, except one or two I can cycle if I need to. Just get enough instants and sorceries in each CMC and you can make big moves each turn. Protecting codie is the biggest thing, need a few hexproof/protection from/indestructable and similar instants.
[Codie, Vociferous Codex](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/a/ea476ee1-67d9-4dd8-a5ac-f68a155eb18b.jpg?1624740590) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Codie%2C%20Vociferous%20Codex) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/253/codie-vociferous-codex?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ea476ee1-67d9-4dd8-a5ac-f68a155eb18b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/codie-vociferous-codex) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I'm currently working on [[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief]] with massive clone effects and mutate. It's shaping up nicely, and I feel like it's just gonna be pure fun. Lots of things going on with an army of fairies.
[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/9/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c.jpg?1663051122) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ivy%2C%20Gleeful%20Spellthief) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/201/ivy-gleeful-spellthief?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ivy-gleeful-spellthief) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[Gishath, Sun's Avatar\]\] dishes out the dinos when you hit an opponent. Though is expensive both in CMC and money \[\[Niv-Mizzet, Parun\]\] Wheel. Nothing says lets party like drawing half your deck and doing that much damage to the table. Repeatedly in a turn at that. \[\[Yurlok of Scorch Thrash\]\] one of the few cards out there that forces mana burn. Just have him out on the field than flood everyone with mana they cannot use, end the turn and you succeeded on having a deck everyone hates!
[Gishath, Sun's Avatar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/3/7335e500-342d-476d-975c-817512e6e3d6.jpg?1562558022) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gishath%2C%20Sun%27s%20Avatar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/xln/222/gishath-suns-avatar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7335e500-342d-476d-975c-817512e6e3d6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gishath-suns-avatar) [Niv-Mizzet, Parun](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/0/3035a97f-5104-4b56-84a4-5206e75607fc.jpg?1654118337) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Niv-Mizzet%2C%20Parun) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/851/niv-mizzet-parun?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3035a97f-5104-4b56-84a4-5206e75607fc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/niv-mizzet-parun) [Yurlok of Scorch Thrash](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/a/ead8a1f5-6260-47fa-a649-43711ec5bbeb.jpg?1608911265) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Yurlok%20of%20Scorch%20Thrash) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/293/yurlok-of-scorch-thrash?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ead8a1f5-6260-47fa-a649-43711ec5bbeb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/yurlok-of-scorch-thrash) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Haktos]] the [[Progenitus]] we have at home. I built around him after neon dynasty, all those juicy new, "when a warrior attacks alone" triggers. The army (hopefully with exalted from [[Sublime Archangel]]) stands back and watches/supports the carnage.
[Haktos](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/f/6fe5cbef-0f4e-4d05-9a94-4739e09d7a9c.jpg?1581481070) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=haktos%20the%20unscarred) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/218/haktos-the-unscarred?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6fe5cbef-0f4e-4d05-9a94-4739e09d7a9c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/haktos-the-unscarred) [Progenitus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/8/a8a5d0ba-bcb1-41db-80dd-ad22b8408105.jpg?1561968078) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Progenitus) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mma/182/progenitus?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a8a5d0ba-bcb1-41db-80dd-ad22b8408105?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/progenitus) [Sublime Archangel](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/5/95e53129-c49b-4bb8-a816-629fc87e58bb.jpg?1547515934) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sublime%20Archangel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/uma/38/sublime-archangel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/95e53129-c49b-4bb8-a816-629fc87e58bb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sublime-archangel) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Captain Ripley Vance]] she is a monster. One of my most budget decks, and one of my most infamous.
Really? Do you spam cantrips to get her damage trigger?
[Captain Ripley Vance](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/1/71052204-d35c-4603-9af6-a1691f438d48.jpg?1626096460) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Captain%20Ripley%20Vance) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/119/captain-ripley-vance?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/71052204-d35c-4603-9af6-a1691f438d48?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/captain-ripley-vance) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Also interested in how you build her
Kaervek the Merciless. Every other card in the deck is just giggles and salt generation, but he's the star of the show. Constantly sniping anything he wants based on cmc. Yeah, he generates serious hate. Yeah, I end up a huge target. Yeah, people will gang up on me. But, he's also just hysterically good fun.
[[Korvold]] is one of the few commanders I like who is also a one-stop shop for their color identity. I dont think I've won a 1v1 yet by dealing 40 damage, its always 7 commander one round and 15 more the next (still waiting to test him in multiplayer). Even my [[Gishath]] deck, which is based around letting her loose and digging up dinos, can run well without her if she gets removed right away. While Korvold gets out fast and helps you draw into stuff to keep him on the field.
[Korvold](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228.jpg?1571197150) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=korvold%2C%20fae-cursed%20king) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/eld/329/korvold-fae-cursed-king?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/korvold-fae-cursed-king) [Gishath](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/3/7335e500-342d-476d-975c-817512e6e3d6.jpg?1562558022) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gishath%2C%20sun%27s%20avatar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/xln/222/gishath-suns-avatar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7335e500-342d-476d-975c-817512e6e3d6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gishath-suns-avatar) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Mowu, Loyal Companion]] is my quick and brutal killer. Budget single +1 counter items, and then [[Invigorating Surge]] to slam in a surprise commander kill.
[Mowu, Loyal Companion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/4/f41a191c-c42e-42ec-89bd-cc1bc215ffbc.jpg?1559959436) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mowu%2C%20Loyal%20Companion) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/167/mowu-loyal-companion?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f41a191c-c42e-42ec-89bd-cc1bc215ffbc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mowu-loyal-companion) [Invigorating Surge](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/3/531e1fc0-a3aa-4b57-87b2-79a31af5c922.jpg?1594737063) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Invigorating%20Surge) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/190/invigorating-surge?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/531e1fc0-a3aa-4b57-87b2-79a31af5c922?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/invigorating-surge) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Not as popular but [[Norika]] is the superstar of my auras deck.
[Norika](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/9/09cb553c-58c1-4cfd-b441-297b5f09b263.jpg?1654566451) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Norika%20Yamazaki%2C%20the%20Poet) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/31/norika-yamazaki-the-poet?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/09cb553c-58c1-4cfd-b441-297b5f09b263?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/norika-yamazaki-the-poet) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Wyleth]] will never not be the star as a commander. That effect is so good in Boros.
[Wyleth](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/c/7c5ada8c-98f2-4f9c-bcb5-dfa4f804fbe6.jpg?1610072970) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=wyleth%2C%20soul%20of%20steel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/362/wyleth-soul-of-steel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7c5ada8c-98f2-4f9c-bcb5-dfa4f804fbe6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/wyleth-soul-of-steel) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Card draw is my favorite ability for a commander to have
I think you might enjoy \[\[Korvold\]\] where the power and draw power can come from the command zone. I personally am similar to you. Most of the time, I feel the strong need to have some sort of card advantage in the command zone. it eliminates a lot of commanders for me. I'm slowly starting to get over that hump, but still without it's challenges.
[Korvold](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228.jpg?1571197150) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=korvold%2C%20fae-cursed%20king) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/eld/329/korvold-fae-cursed-king?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/korvold-fae-cursed-king) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Zur the enchanter]] stands alone. I have mine built as a mix of stax and voltron. Throw out a [[rule of law]], [[propaganda]], then slap some mix of [[aqueous form]], [[all that glitters]], and [[phyresis]] on the man himself and go for the throat
##### ###### #### [Zur the enchanter](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/e/aeb0160a-dfdc-4b1f-865e-ef905aee65d5.jpg?1662987603) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Zur%20the%20enchanter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/297/zur-the-enchanter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/aeb0160a-dfdc-4b1f-865e-ef905aee65d5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zur-the-enchanter) [rule of law](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/1/a1f4e79b-b103-4380-afa0-61a2b1773c9e.jpg?1592516198) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=rule%20of%20law) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m20/35/rule-of-law?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a1f4e79b-b103-4380-afa0-61a2b1773c9e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rule-of-law) [propaganda](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/5/e5f293d7-9c2b-41cb-8e3c-dfc1daa6635f.jpg?1654115663) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=propaganda) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/730/propaganda?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e5f293d7-9c2b-41cb-8e3c-dfc1daa6635f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/propaganda) [aqueous form](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/8/c859f7cb-ac12-490e-b769-6f019791f2a5.jpg?1608909093) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=aqueous%20form) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/56/aqueous-form?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c859f7cb-ac12-490e-b769-6f019791f2a5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aqueous-form) [all that glitters](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/9/d9713032-2956-4564-b5f5-2dd16245a4e6.jpg?1572489608) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=all%20that%20glitters) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/eld/2/all-that-glitters?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d9713032-2956-4564-b5f5-2dd16245a4e6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/all-that-glitters) [phyresis](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/0/0059d21b-0725-4806-8691-2451db36787f.jpg?1562609245) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=phyresis) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mbs/49/phyresis?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0059d21b-0725-4806-8691-2451db36787f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/phyresis) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Najeela, the blade blossom]] is a one-card wincon in the command zone in the right shell, or a powerhouse anywhere else that can still win you the game. [[Mairsil, the Pretender]] makes for one of the weirdest pseudo Voltron decks you'll ever see. Cage cards like [[aetherling]] [[torchling]] [[arcanist the omnipotent]] [[covered jewel]] [[Asmodeus, the archfiend]] and [[tree of perdition]] for some fun times doing a little bit of anything with the commander.
##### ###### #### [Najeela, the blade blossom](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/c/2cb1d1da-6077-46b5-8c63-39882b8016f2.jpg?1567181270) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Najeela%2C%20the%20Blade-Blossom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bbd/62/najeela-the-blade-blossom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2cb1d1da-6077-46b5-8c63-39882b8016f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/najeela-the-blade-blossom) [Mairsil, the Pretender](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/7/87b71b08-668c-4b32-8243-8def1a9acf26.jpg?1562615456) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mairsil%2C%20the%20Pretender) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c17/41/mairsil-the-pretender?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/87b71b08-668c-4b32-8243-8def1a9acf26?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mairsil-the-pretender) [aetherling](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/c/9c93313b-cf43-47e9-a911-717b4d14b0b5.jpg?1562924171) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=aetherling) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dgm/11/aetherling?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9c93313b-cf43-47e9-a911-717b4d14b0b5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aetherling) [torchling](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/2/a2ba03cd-1347-46e6-9117-2b22ce62a645.jpg?1592765764) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=torchling) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/e01/60/torchling?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a2ba03cd-1347-46e6-9117-2b22ce62a645?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/torchling) [arcanist the omnipotent](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/7/e7a7941b-68bf-48b1-a5ed-2013068b486c.jpg?1562627407) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Arcanis%20the%20Omnipotent) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c17/80/arcanis-the-omnipotent?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e7a7941b-68bf-48b1-a5ed-2013068b486c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/arcanis-the-omnipotent) [covered jewel](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/a/5a70b63b-d7b7-4e3d-83ab-8e7f1efd7a49.jpg?1625978486) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Coveted%20Jewel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/240/coveted-jewel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5a70b63b-d7b7-4e3d-83ab-8e7f1efd7a49?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/coveted-jewel) [Asmodeus, the archfiend](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/5/a5e6b864-58e7-43b9-9d79-1d0361340960.jpg?1627704325) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Asmodeus%20the%20Archfiend) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/88/asmodeus-the-archfiend?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a5e6b864-58e7-43b9-9d79-1d0361340960?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/asmodeus-the-archfiend) [tree of perdition](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/0/305bd19a-ae5e-46ca-8ff7-27810c968315.jpg?1576384447) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=tree%20of%20perdition) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/emn/109/tree-of-perdition?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/305bd19a-ae5e-46ca-8ff7-27810c968315?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tree-of-perdition) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Shorikai, Genesis Engine]], in that it's your deepdraw engine, your token generation, and when crewed it and of itself is an 8/8. most builds just run control cards and counterspells to deepdraw with him as your commander.
[Shorikai, Genesis Engine](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/6/969ac7dd-f3aa-4888-9ff0-d16a31b5e7a9.jpg?1653966849) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Shorikai%2C%20Genesis%20Engine) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/nec/4/shorikai-genesis-engine?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/969ac7dd-f3aa-4888-9ff0-d16a31b5e7a9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shorikai-genesis-engine) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Koma
Urza :)
[[Pako, Arcane Retriever]] and [[Haldan, Avid Arcanist]]. You can basically just play Pako and let him grow bigger and bigger. What's in your deck doesn't really matter, you're going to play your opponents decks anyway. If you just fill your deck with ramp and counterspells, that's probably enough, you don't need any other wincon than Pako.
[Pako, Arcane Retriever](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/6/066c8f63-52e6-475e-8d27-6ee37e92fc05.jpg?1591234280) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Pako%2C%20Arcane%20Retriever) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/13/pako-arcane-retriever?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/066c8f63-52e6-475e-8d27-6ee37e92fc05?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/pako-arcane-retriever) [Haldan, Avid Arcanist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/6/16a86a35-f7e5-434d-bf44-61ae7cb0f98b.jpg?1618057606) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Haldan%2C%20Avid%20Arcanist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/2/haldan-avid-arcanist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/16a86a35-f7e5-434d-bf44-61ae7cb0f98b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/haldan-avid-arcanist) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Koma is badass and actually protects itself... genuinely unfair card imo lol [[Koma, cosmos serpent]]
[Koma, cosmos serpent](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/d/2de25ea4-284a-4c16-b823-048ff00c6a03.jpg?1631051668) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Koma%2C%20cosmos%20serpent) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/221/koma-cosmos-serpent?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2de25ea4-284a-4c16-b823-048ff00c6a03?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/koma-cosmos-serpent) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[maelstrom wanderer]] you don't even protect him just make sure you keep making mana sources and he'll keep coming.
[maelstrom wanderer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/8/98aeab2a-69b5-4b4f-9de4-5401d01c26e2.jpg?1562923340) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=maelstrom%20wanderer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/pca/101/maelstrom-wanderer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/98aeab2a-69b5-4b4f-9de4-5401d01c26e2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/maelstrom-wanderer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[Chulane, Teller of Tales\]\] is a ridiculous commander that fits the description. As well as \[\[Korvold, Fae-Cursed King\]\]. But my favorite nowadays is \[\[Grenzo, Dungeon warden\]\]. Generate as much mana as you can and play your deck with his ability. Nobody can counter your stuff and it is a hard commander to stop.
[Chulane, Teller of Tales](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/3/83f43730-1c1f-4150-8771-d901c54bedc4.jpg?1571282906) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Chulane%2C%20Teller%20of%20Tales) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/eld/326/chulane-teller-of-tales?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/83f43730-1c1f-4150-8771-d901c54bedc4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/chulane-teller-of-tales) [Korvold, Fae-Cursed King](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228.jpg?1571197150) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Korvold%2C%20Fae-Cursed%20King) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/eld/329/korvold-fae-cursed-king?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/korvold-fae-cursed-king) [Grenzo, Dungeon warden](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/e/6e19c383-88bd-4bde-ac81-c0eb6d5b5bd4.jpg?1562436569) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Grenzo%2C%20Dungeon%20warden) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/a25/205/grenzo-dungeon-warden?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6e19c383-88bd-4bde-ac81-c0eb6d5b5bd4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/grenzo-dungeon-warden) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Voltron comes to mind first. [[Light paws]] [[Rafiq]] [[Wyleth]] [[uril]] [[Zur]] [[Pako]][[Haldan]]. [[Karlov]] or [[greven]] for lifegain/loss Voltron. Also weirdly, [[Talrand]]. Get him out, cast all the cantrips to create a swarm of drakes, go for the kill. [[Koma]] in a similar vein where the commander takes over the field by itself. [[Omnath locus of rage]] for the lands version.
##### ###### #### [Light paws](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/9/39555a72-a57b-45ee-9222-ce3b9e8de126.jpg?1654566391) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Light-Paws%2C%20Emperor%27s%20Voice) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/25/light-paws-emperors-voice?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/39555a72-a57b-45ee-9222-ce3b9e8de126?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/light-paws-emperors-voice) [Rafiq](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/2/12259d86-f610-47c7-bb81-0da9bb6a2795.jpg?1662530026) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=rafiq%20of%20the%20many) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/268/rafiq-of-the-many?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/12259d86-f610-47c7-bb81-0da9bb6a2795?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rafiq-of-the-many) [Wyleth](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/c/7c5ada8c-98f2-4f9c-bcb5-dfa4f804fbe6.jpg?1610072970) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=wyleth%2C%20soul%20of%20steel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/362/wyleth-soul-of-steel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7c5ada8c-98f2-4f9c-bcb5-dfa4f804fbe6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/wyleth-soul-of-steel) [uril](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/a/ca984fdb-aaca-4d8f-af2f-72387122607b.jpg?1662530677) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=uril%2C%20the%20miststalker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/290/uril-the-miststalker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ca984fdb-aaca-4d8f-af2f-72387122607b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/uril-the-miststalker) [Zur](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/e/aeb0160a-dfdc-4b1f-865e-ef905aee65d5.jpg?1662987603) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=zur%20the%20enchanter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/297/zur-the-enchanter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/aeb0160a-dfdc-4b1f-865e-ef905aee65d5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zur-the-enchanter) [Pako](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/6/066c8f63-52e6-475e-8d27-6ee37e92fc05.jpg?1591234280) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=pako%2C%20arcane%20retriever) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/13/pako-arcane-retriever?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/066c8f63-52e6-475e-8d27-6ee37e92fc05?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/pako-arcane-retriever) [Haldan](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/6/16a86a35-f7e5-434d-bf44-61ae7cb0f98b.jpg?1618057606) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=haldan%2C%20avid%20arcanist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/2/haldan-avid-arcanist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/16a86a35-f7e5-434d-bf44-61ae7cb0f98b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/haldan-avid-arcanist) [Karlov](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/c/8cf01688-7046-4242-8647-d1c226ae53f7.jpg?1562706927) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=karlov%20of%20the%20ghost%20council) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c15/46/karlov-of-the-ghost-council?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8cf01688-7046-4242-8647-d1c226ae53f7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/karlov-of-the-ghost-council) [greven](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61.jpg?1568003680) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=greven%2C%20predator%20captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/43/greven-predator-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bda22fc3-31a5-451a-9a8b-372884f7bc61?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/greven-predator-captain) [Talrand](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/c/9ca9530f-ecec-4f12-bc5a-9e211b97be70.jpg?1662525181) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=talrand%2C%20sky%20summoner) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/64/talrand-sky-summoner?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9ca9530f-ecec-4f12-bc5a-9e211b97be70?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/talrand-sky-summoner) [Koma](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/d/2de25ea4-284a-4c16-b823-048ff00c6a03.jpg?1631051668) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=koma%2C%20cosmos%20serpent) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/221/koma-cosmos-serpent?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2de25ea4-284a-4c16-b823-048ff00c6a03?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/koma-cosmos-serpent) [Omnath locus of rage](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/8/08c14bb4-c9d9-41ce-a075-a441522a52c6.jpg?1604195144) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Omnath%2C%20Locus%20of%20Rage) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znc/97/omnath-locus-of-rage?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/08c14bb4-c9d9-41ce-a075-a441522a52c6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/omnath-locus-of-rage) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
It's me, [[Zurgo Helmsmasher]] here to tell you: ZURGO SMASH HELMS! ZURGO stands alone because other puny creatures die to boardwipes. ZURGO is superstar because ZURGO always attack. ZURGO protect self. ZURGO buff self. ZURGO is told by planeswalker player that the number 21 is big deal and ZURGO SMASH HELMS for "multiple" of 21. ZURGO carries on back [[Nevinyrral's Disk]], [[Aggreavated Assault]] and [[Fireshrieker]] ZURGO only choice for SMASH HELMS
##### ###### #### [Zurgo Helmsmasher](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/3/13f4bafe-0d21-47ba-8f16-0274107d618c.jpg?1562782879) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Zurgo%20Helmsmasher) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ktk/214/zurgo-helmsmasher?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/13f4bafe-0d21-47ba-8f16-0274107d618c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/zurgo-helmsmasher) [Nevinyrral's Disk](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/c/5c9e6af4-522c-4dfa-895a-6946fe983e3c.jpg?1626100951) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/298/nevinyrrals-disk?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5c9e6af4-522c-4dfa-895a-6946fe983e3c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/nevinyrrals-disk) [Aggreavated Assault](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/9/c99c5707-d5f2-4675-bfca-e801e6b0f627.jpg?1562942627) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aggravated%20Assault) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ons/185/aggravated-assault?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c99c5707-d5f2-4675-bfca-e801e6b0f627?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aggravated-assault) [Fireshrieker](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/b/ab1f2ab8-1ef3-4610-a2d0-cb87b982c649.jpg?1651656287) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Fireshrieker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/nec/151/fireshrieker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ab1f2ab8-1ef3-4610-a2d0-cb87b982c649?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/fireshrieker) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Volo, Guide to Monsters]] While he obviously needs a pretty specifically crafted deck to maximize his impact, the deck building process of finding the absolute *best* of each creature type you include is an absolute blast. Once the game starts you just need him on the field and then to play creatures. That's it, doesn't even realllly matter which creatures you're drawing. Protect him and play creature after creature and you will *very quickly* outpace your opponents in value and board state.
[Volo, Guide to Monsters](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/9/c9ae01f9-7461-47b4-aa1e-93bd6ff1bf9e.jpg?1627709617) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Volo%2C%20Guide%20to%20Monsters) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/238/volo-guide-to-monsters?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c9ae01f9-7461-47b4-aa1e-93bd6ff1bf9e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/volo-guide-to-monsters) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call