Hydra Proliferate!

Commander / EDH* Darkmagi1131

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Smeagol says... #1

Nice first build. I would love to see a Contagion Clasp in this deck. It's a cheap spell that can target any creature and slowly whittle it down to nothing with -1/-1 counters while you proliferate your +1/+1s.

Another must-have (in my opinion) is Doubling Season. In any of my token or counters Commander decks, it has been a huge boon and I've never regretted having one on the battlefield.

Best of luck!

July 16, 2015 6:11 a.m.

ozzar says... #2

I agree with Smeagol on Doubling Season you could also go with Primal Vigor, it only doubles +1/+1 counters and could help your opponents, but costs less $. Beastmaster Ascension could also be good, another target for your proliferate and makes even your smallest creatures a threat.

Also, Skyshroud Elf wouldn't be legal in your deck, it has a white mana symbol in the rules text, which isn't in your commander's color identity. You could replace it with Wood Elves Keeps your elf count the same, and helps with ramp and mana fixing... can get Stomping Ground or Breeding Pool (if you get one)

July 16, 2015 8:20 a.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #3

Thanks for the help guys!!! I will definitely look into Primal Vigor unfortunately Doubling Season is outta my price range. I didn't realize that Skyshroud Elf was illegal because it could filter outside the commander colors... will look into a replacement! I have been attempting to find a Contagion Clasp but no one seems to have one for trade... might have to break down and buy it! Thanks for all the help! Any other ideas and suggestions are welcome! Also curious if Vigor would fit this deck

July 16, 2015 9:12 a.m.

alecm says... #4

Vigor would definitely do well in here, if you have one. Here are some other suggestions:

July 16, 2015 10:01 a.m.

nobu_the_bard says... #5

You have access to green land acceleration; you don't need these second-rate artifacts. They're less useful and more vulnerable to removal.

I'd flat-out remove: Wayfarer's Bauble, Simic Keyrune. I'd reconsider Temur Banner, but it is themey. Coalition Relic and Darksteel Ingot are okay but they wouldn't be at the top of my list for this deck. All of these are effectively 3-mana rocks or accelerators.

Look into some things like: Cultivate, Kodama's Reach, Rampant Growth, Peregrination, Explosive Vegetation, Search for Tomorrow. I tend to prefer 2-for-1 land tutors; most of them are better than your artifacts.

July 16, 2015 10:28 a.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #6

Well I like the mana rocks as they can be sacrificed to Throne of Geth though the Astral Cornucopia looks really nice. Will definitely be trying some of these suggestions!! Will update the list soon with improvements!

July 16, 2015 11:58 a.m.

alecm says... #7

Sacrificing the rocks to Throne of Geth seems like a pretty bad trade-off to me. Throne taps to do its thing, meaning you only get one a turn cycle, barring shenanigans.

Maybe consider things that proliferate as mana sinks. One I can think of is Viral Drake (infect as alternate win con, too), but there are more. If you switched some of the rocks to straight ramp and ditched Throne, I think you'd be a lot better off. Proliferating as many times as you can afford, more resiliant mana sources, not sac'ing them, etc.

July 16, 2015 12:26 p.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #8

Yea I need a Viral Drake and Plaguemaw Beast are 2 things I'm still looking for as well as Contagion Clasp they seem to be difficult to find I might have to buy them from troll and toad or something

July 16, 2015 12:39 p.m.

K34 says... #9

Except for the "salamander" creature type, Thassa, God of the Sea beats the pants off of Amphin Pathmage

July 16, 2015 1:35 p.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #10

Holy crap I hadn't seen that one!!! Your right it is much better.... it's goin on the list!

July 16, 2015 4:22 p.m.

nobu_the_bard says... #11

I'm not a big fan of Burst Lightning. I'd rather use one of these: Fissure; Punishing Fire; Turn / Burn; Aftershock. The gist of it here is I think you can do better, I'm just not sure what you want to prioritize.

July 17, 2015 12:09 a.m.

ozzar says... #12

...also Blasphemous Act is usually a board wipe at the cost of 1 red mana, and some of your hydras should be big enough to survive the 13 damage...

July 17, 2015 10:31 a.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #13

That's the first time I've seen Blasphemous Act what set is that?

July 17, 2015 2:22 p.m.

nobu_the_bard says... #14

Gatherer link

The current image on TO is from Commander 2014, the most recent Commander special set. It's a very popular card in Commander for the aforementioned use.

July 17, 2015 2:51 p.m.

kristensen says... #15

Hi Darkmagi1131. Seems like a very fun deck! I don't have that many suggestions tbh :-)

If you ever decide to change your commander, it has to be Progenitus! xD the mest awesome hydra...ever! But, your mana pool would need some serious work, and it won't fit the proliferate theme as well as your current. Mostly suggested for fun.

Ever considered Kalonian Hydra? One of the hydras I've personally had the most fun with. Especially if you combine it with Xenagos, God of Revels.

I could, if you'd like, suggest a ton a non-budget options? But I don't see the point, especially not when the deck is as fun as it is, in its current state.

August 5, 2015 1:23 a.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #16

Wow holy crap I just realized that I haven't updated the deck to its latest incarnation!!! Wow I feel dumb lol! I'll post an update later today when I have my deck in front of me!

August 5, 2015 2:38 a.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #17

Hey kristensen here's the update I mentioned

August 6, 2015 12:20 a.m.

kristensen says... #18

Just playtested the deck. Seems like a lot of fun! Kalonian Hydra could still be an option? Same goes for Xenagos, God of Revels.

August 7, 2015 2:52 a.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #19

I do like Kalonian Hydra and Xenagos, God of Revels will have to try and find them.

August 7, 2015 6:53 a.m.

miampizza says... #20

Garruk Wildspeaker instead of Sarkhan Unbroken for faster an better ramp?

August 9, 2015 11:15 a.m.

shinLoki says... #21

Garruk, Caller of Beast, Hardened Scales, Progenitor Mimic

August 10, 2015 8:01 p.m.

shinLoki says... #22

August 10, 2015 8:21 p.m.

Darkmagi1131 says... #23

That Progenitor Mimic looks sweet. As does Garruk Wildspeaker

August 11, 2015 2:17 a.m.

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