A Budget Sigarda Human Deck

Commander / EDH Budget Tokens Tribal

TildeGunderson

Creature (34)

• 1x Angel of Glory's Rise
• 1x Archetype of Courage
• 1x Avacyn's Pilgrim
• 1x Banisher Priest
• 1x Captain of the Watch
• 1x Champion of the Parish
• 1x Dearly Departed
• 1x Deranged Outcast
• 1x Devout Chaplain
• 1x Duskwatch Recruiter  ^Flip
• 1x Elder of Laurels
• 1x Fiend Hunter
• 1x Frontline Medic
• 1x Geist-Honored Monk
• 1x Goldnight Commander
• 1x Hanweir Militia Captain  ^Flip
• 1x Heron's Grace Champion
• 1x Hidden Dragonslayer
• 1x Juniper Order Ranger
• 1x Karametra's Acolyte
• 1x Mayor of Avabruck  ^Flip
• 1x Mentor of the Meek
• 1x Mikaeus, the Lunarch
• 1x Odric, Master Tactician
• 1x Primal Druid
• 1x Riders of Gavony
• 1x Silverblade Paladin
• 1x Soul of Theros
• 1x Thalia, Heretic Cathar
• 1x Thalia's Lieutenant
• 1x Thraben Doomsayer
• 1x Tireless Tracker
• 1x Veteran Cathar
• 1x Wild Beastmaster

Land (36)

• 1x Blossoming Sands
• 1x Canopy Vista
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Evolving Wilds
• 7x Forest
• 1x Fortified Village
• 1x Graypelt Refuge
• 1x Krosan Verge
• 16x Plains
• 1x Selesnya Guildgate
• 1x Selesnya Sanctuary
• 1x Sunpetal Grove
• 1x Temple of Plenty
• 1x Terramorphic Expanse
• 1x Tranquil Expanse

Enchantment (8)

• 1x Cathars' Crusade
• 1x Collective Blessing
• 1x Foster
• 1x Glare of Subdual
• 1x Mirari's Wake
• 1x Seal of Primordium
• 1x Symbiotic Deployment
• 1x Ulvenwald Mysteries

Artifact (6)

• 1x Butcher's Cleaver
• 1x Culling Dais
• 1x Dragon Throne of Tarkir
• 1x Gallows at Willow Hill
• 1x Slayer's Plate
• 1x Stoneforge Masterwork

Instant (4)

• 1x Deglamer
• 1x Natural Connection
• 1x Naturalize
• 1x Sundering Growth

Sorcery (11)

• 1x Collective Effort
• 1x Explosive Vegetation
• 1x Fumigate
• 1x Gather the Townsfolk
• 1x Increasing Devotion
• 1x Mulch
• 1x Nissa's Renewal
• 1x Overrun
• 1x Overwhelming Stampede
• 1x See the Unwritten
• 1x Shamanic Revelation

Commander (1)

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Maybeboard

Creature (6)

• 1x Bastion Protector
• 1x Champion of Lambholt
• 1x Herald of War
• 1x Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
• 1x Mother of Runes
• 1x Thalia's Lancers

Enchantment (1)

• 1x Parallel Lives

Artifact (1)

• 1x Swiftfoot Boots

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Shadows Over Innistrad gave us a good pile of effective EDH Commanders, and Sigarda's one of them that doesn't need to burn a whole in your pocket (now, at least). At about $2, Sigarda's a good commander for a tribe that doesn't necessarily have a good tribal commander (although, you are able to make a good Human Tribal deck in Green/White or White without Sigarda).

This deck is primarily a Human tribal deck with some token support, a bit of both creature and enchantment/artifact removal. It has done well for me in two and four player games.

Pros:

• Inexpensive: Most expensive cards are Mirari's Wake and Mayor of Avabruck, and Mayor's been on the chopping block for a while (he has been both really good and troublesome, since opponents have in the past skipped their turns so he transforms, losing the +1/+1 to Humans)

• Creature Protection: Hexproof makes it easier for you to get the job done, and since (almost) every creature in this deck is a human, you don't have to worry too much about targeting abilities.

• Player Protection: Sigarda not only protects your humans, but you as well. Avoid effects, ranging from Sen Triplets, to Bribery, to many Planeswalker ultimate abilities (such as Garruk, Apex Hunter; Ob Nixilis Reignited; Sorin Markov ; etc.)

• Boardwipe-Resilient: Since having a full graveyard is what Sigarda wants, boardwipes aren't as detrimental as they can be for most tribal decks.

Cons:

• Low Curve: Many humans fit between 1 and 5 converted mana cost and aren't much than 3/3s. While that does mean you can win quickly, it also means that you might struggle dealing with big, fat creatures.

• Limited Resources: Sigarda's ability relies on you having things in your grave, so if you're having trouble getting stuff in there, she may not be making as many tokens as you'd like (can be remedied with a few 'self-mill' cards)

• Creature-Reliant: Spells that stop creatures from attacking ruin this deck, such as Propaganda. Keep a few Naturalize-effects around to remedy those.

Considerations (things you might want to find as well: Explains the Maybeboard):

• Champion of Lambholt : difficult to find locally; already in another deck; great addition otherwise.

• Bastion Protector: Same as above.

• Mother of Runes: Same as above.

• Kamahl, Fist of Krosa: Same as above.

• Parallel Lives: Same as above, a little expensive (very worthwhile, though)

• Herald of War : I know I have one lying around, I just need to find it (will add when I find it).

• Thalia's Lancers: Same as above.

• Swiftfoot Boots: Same as above.

Date added	8 years
Last updated	8 years
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	4 - 0 Mythic Rares 40 - 0 Rares 19 - 0 Uncommons 14 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	3.44
Tokens	Clue, Human 1/1 W, Human 2/2 G, Human Cleric 1/1 BW, Human Soldier 1/1 W, Morph 2/2 C, Soldier 1/1 W, Spirit 1/1 W, Wolf 2/2 G
Folders	Decks for later, want decks, White creatures