Aurelia's Spicy Knuckle Sandwich
Commander / EDH
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Sept. 5, 2015
Lightning Axe --> Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran
Loxodon Warhammer --> Faith's Shield
I had lightning axe for when I would have Defy Death and an angel in my hand and either the axe itself in my hand or Sunforger on the field. (Or Angel of Glory's Rise and some human in my hand, but that's less helpful.) The thought was I would use the axe to discard an angel to the graveyard and pop a creature at the same time, but while the scenario isn't all that rare, it's a very specific use-case. Agrus has always been useful and bolsters my human count for Champion of the Parish, Angel of Glory's Rise, etc.
The warhammer was just an underwhelming card, and would almost always be my last choice when tutoring. (I'd rather be unblockable than have trample.) My deck needed more protection anyway.
KCisSICKnasty says... #2
Definitely Avacyn, Angel of Hope if you can get your hands on her! Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite would be great too.
August 27, 2015 9:19 p.m.
ChozoMufin says... #3
Haha those would definitely be bombs, if I end up with some extra scratch then those would definitely go in. Thanks!
August 29, 2015 9 p.m.
ChozoMufin says... #4
I want to find replacements for Odric, Master Tactician and Loxodon Warhammer. I feel like Odric is a bit too hard to activate in this deck, and the warhammer is always going to be my last choice when tutoring.
September 4, 2015 5:47 p.m.
KCisSICKnasty says... #5
I personally would keep Odric. Being able to decide what blocks is very broken. Especially if you have two combats. Assemble the Legion could help. Token generating is always nice in an aggro deck.
September 4, 2015 5:51 p.m.
ChozoMufin says... #6
Thanks for the reply! I'm really happy that someone is finally taking an interest in the deck, and I really appreciate your help!
I've played with Odric and Assemble the Legion in my deck for a long time, and I've always found that my legion always gets hated before it has a chance to assemble, and I almost never get to 4+ creatures with odric on the board.
I actually used to have a lot more token generation in the deck, but I decided to focus more on a voltron approach with the equipment subtheme and less on battalion-ish effects. So instead of Odric, I'm relying more on things like Whispersilk Cloak to get my damage through to faces, and banking more on commander damage for my primary wincon. I'm leaning towards putting Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran back in, in place of Odric, and on the fence whether or not to have Assemble the Legion in place of the warhammer. That, or maybe Rage Reflection. (A cruddier version of True Conviction, but I need more than one card that gives my critters double strike.)
September 4, 2015 9:59 p.m.
KCisSICKnasty says... #7
If you're worried about hate, you should run some protection. More things to give indestructible. Elspeth, Knight-Errant is a long shot since you have to work for it, but she's an indestructible emblem and token generation in one package! (: Maybe try the white counters like Mana Tithe or Lapse of Certainty. They seem unappealing, but hey, a counter's a counter and I guarantee you'll use them. xP
More planeswalkers are always nice in EDH. Takes some of the focus off of damaging you. Gideon Jura is probably one of my favorite white planeswalkers. The rings of protections are kinda..eh, but sideboarding them is always a good idea if you're playing white. Just throw in the ones you need for each game.
Voltron sounds like a good idea and if that works in your playgroup, then heck yeah! But I've found that an overwhelming board presence is a great path with Aurelia so, I apologize if my suggestions kinda steer you towards that. That's just how I've seen her go off. x) Hence why I suggest you don't drop Odric.
R/W is one of my favorite combinations so, I'm always eager to discuss. :P
ChozoMufin says... #1
Basandra may shoot me in the foot a bit too much, she pretty much hoses condemn, savage beating, and angel of the dire hour. Haven't played any games with her in it yet so we'll see!
December 29, 2014 5:42 p.m.