Deck based on Lucas from MTGHeadquarters on Youtube; this version is built for post-rotation. Based around getting a bunch of creatures in your bin, then suddenly casting a bunch of
Strength from the Fallen
s and crushing the opponent. From the gameplay I've seen of this deck, it's really explosive, and I hope that it will still fare well post-rotation. The loss of
Mana Bloom
is a true shame. Card by card analysis:
-Self Mill-
Commune with the Gods - Primary resource for self-mill. Hits on average 2 - 3 creatures, and lets me nab any enchantments (or creatures, if I need them that badly) that I might accidentally hit. Wonderful card, would be even better if it were instant speed.
Satyr Wayfinder - I prefer these guys early game as they provide a nice chumper to stall my opponent's progress, and they help me find land that I might be starving for. Hit on average 1 - 3 creatures, which is nice.
Nyx Weaver - A slower type of mill, but still helpful nonetheless. For some reason, it seems like I always hit my Garruk with this guy... oh well. Nice chumper, too, if things get too rough. Nice early game play, though nine times out of ten I'll play a Courser of Kruphix instead.
-Pumpers/Wincons-
Strength from the Fallen
- If you play it right, this thing can really explode, especially if you play multiple in a turn. Casting two of these is already three triggers in one turn, without any other enchantments dropping. That'll at least be +6/+6 you're getting right there, assuming you know what you're doing. Every one in a while you'll get the beautiful scenario where you'll play four copies of this on the same turn, getting you 10 triggers... it's happened before in playtesting. It's absolutely beautiful.
Nighthowler - This guy is more of a backup in case you can't draw or play your Strengths, though he's still strong both on his own and especially with Strengths. The bestow is very nice to have, especially when you put him on something like a Courser of Kruphix or Doomwake Giant.
Garruk, Apex Predator - He has nothing to do with the whole self-mill shebang, though he's still a nice wincon. Mainly running him because I pulled a foil copy on release day, and I have to show him off somehow. Besides, 3/3 deathtouchers is nothing to scoff at, and he's all the removal I'll ever need. Must I even mention his ultimate?
-Helpers/Bashers-
Courser of Kruphix - Wonderful turn two/three play as it stops most aggro decks, and helps offset any life I might have lost earlier or from painlands. Also thins the deck and scouts for land, which is always welcome. Late game, he's just a three mana constellation trigger, which is fine.
Eidolon of Blossoms - Wonderful card draw engine that is activated by the majority of the cards in this deck. Absolutely beautiful once you've got multiple going. They can even be used to bash in once you've got your Strength triggers off.
Elvish Mystic - Turn one/two accelerator and mill fodder. Not much else to say here, other than I'm eternally grateful that Wizards reprinted this in M15. Thank you.
Nylea, God of the Hunt - Absolutely love her. She's active over half the time thanks to Courser of Kruphix and Eidolon of Blossoms each having GG in their costs, she lets my Strength and Nighthowler pumps trample over, and when I don't have anything to cast (which is rare, thanks to Eidolon of Blossoms), she pumps my dudes. Glad to be using her as I think she's an underrated god.
Boon Satyr
- Turns my Coursers into 6/6's, turns into a nice 4/2 when it falls off, and triggers constellation. Not always the best draw as I'm usually too busy casting other enchantments to flash him in at my opponent's end step, but he certainly is a big help, especially once I've got Nylea's trample going on and my Strength triggers out.
Sylvan Caryatid - Extra acceleration when I need it, and helps me cast the double-black spells. Also helps slow down aggro. She's only a one-of because otherwise she'd be taking up valuable constellation-trigger room, and she just isn't good enough outside of the first few turns. Considering adding a second, though probably not because of the reasons I just stated, and I have a horrible budget.
Doomwake Giant - Wonderful body (like a bigger, badder Courser), wonderful ability (hoses aggro like a boss), and sometimes just is an Eidolon or Strength trigger. Just all around love this guy.
Herald of Torment
- An awesome suggestion I received in the comments... Evasion is very useful in this deck, and the flying also helps against any flyers my opponents might have. I have enough life gain in this deck to offset the 1 damage that this guy pings me for each upkeep, and the bestow just makes it all even better.
Whip of Erebos - Offsets my life loss, hoses aggro, and is just downright brutal when I get Strength out. In a pinch, the second ability can be helpful, though I'd much rather spend the mana on other things.
-Manabase-
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx - Most of the time gets me 5 - 7 green mana, which is wonderful for comboing off with Strength. Also helps in a pinch when I only have one black land and a Doomwake Giant out and I need to cast a double black spell.
Temple of Malady - Scry is nice to see if I'm okay with milling away what's on the top of my library.
Llanowar Wastes - Helps in a pinch when I need extra colors.
Mana Confluence - Being a newer player, life in exchange for mana makes me uneasy, but I'll have to see how this deck plays outside of solitaire before I can judge it. It's a one of due to the reasons I just stated, and, as I mentioned before, I have a crappy budget and can barely afford the rest of this deck as it is.
Forest - This deck is green. No swamps because the rest of the lands fix enough as it is, though I might replace one forest for a swamp. I guess it couldn't hurt.
-Sideboard-
Bow of Nylea - Good against other decks running high toughness creatures like Courser or Doomwake. The second ability is just really nice in general due to its versatility.
Doomwake Giant - In case I need extra removal with his ability.
Garruk, Apex Predator - Oh, Elspeth, you think you're so cute with your wall of blockers and high loyalty...
Hero's Downfall - In case spot removal is a must and Doomwake's trigger isn't enough.
Mistcutter Hydra
- Wonderful counter against blue decks. The haste is just a sugar-coated rainbow cherry on the top.
Naturalize - In case I'm not the only one who decided to run a Constellation deck.
Nylea's Disciple
- Counter against burn to get me a bunch of life.
Feedback is always appreciated :)
