Bonsai: Doran the tiny tree leader!

Tiny Leaders Aefinn

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Bnon says... #1

what do you think about Banishing Light

January 31, 2015 5:14 p.m.

Bnon says... #2

I feel like you could use ramp like Arbor Elf or Elvish Mystic

January 31, 2015 5:15 p.m.

Aefinn says... #3

Bnon, I think Oblivion Ring is better. I really don't understand what people see on Arbor Elf. I mean, maybe if there is some land enchantments in play too but not without. Personally I think that there is no real reason for ramping. Of course it is always helpful but there just isn't any room for them.

January 31, 2015 5:45 p.m.

Aefinn says... #4

Still, thanks for suggesting :)

January 31, 2015 5:47 p.m.

Arctyr says... #5

February 3, 2015 1:41 a.m.

Aefinn says... #6

ArcturusFrost, it already is in this deck.

February 3, 2015 1:53 a.m.

Aefinn says... #8

Spencerbot15, in tiny leaders you can only have cards with converted mana cost of 3 or less. Thus, most of the suggestions were not legal in tiny leaders, some of those that were legal were also already included in this deck and then there was couple of legal suggestion but I don't think those fitted the theme of this deck that well. Ensouled Scimitar beign maybe the only exception but even that is inferior to those that already are included, imho. Still, thanks for suggesting!

February 4, 2015 10:14 a.m.

Rodfjell says... #9

I love your deck.+1

Here's some suggestions: Ajani, Caller of the Pride, Bushi Tenderfoot, Ordeal of Heliod, Martyr of Sands (b/c 1/3rd of your deck is white), Battle Mastery, Silverblade Paladin, Priests of Norn (could help with Necroskitter and even end the game quicker than anticipated [though I've playtested this deck and the first time it won on turn 4 so wtg], and Ravaging Riftwurm.

February 6, 2015 3:34 p.m.

Aefinn says... #10

Thanks, slemulv! Ajani could be a valid idea. I already have couple of those in my lifelink deck and I think I could swap something for it if my friends decide to start playing tiny leaders and I would really build this deck.

February 6, 2015 3:57 p.m.

Have you given any thought to Anafenza, the Foremost ? She helps make your guys even bigger when you swing

February 7, 2015 5:43 a.m.

Aefinn says... #12

ManiacMike0643. Yes. I had her listed for some time but I took her out mostly because the pricetag. It is nice card, but I think it doesn't give that big of an edge. If it would give a counter to every atacking creature, then we would talk business for sure.

February 7, 2015 5:48 a.m.

Rodfjell says... #13

"If it would give a counter to every atacking creature, then we would talk business for sure." Curse of Predation.

February 7, 2015 1:22 p.m.

Aefinn says... #14

slemulv but with that it is the only thing it does :) still, valid suggestion but I don't think there is room for it just as it is.

February 7, 2015 1:31 p.m.

MooneBoyIrish says... #15

I love the Bonsai part of the title

February 8, 2015 5:53 a.m.

Bnon says... #16

I think you should reconsider Ornithopter and Phyrexian Walker in this deck you can get them as a 2/2 with flying for 0 and a 3/3 for 0 so they don't take any mana and they have decent bodies

February 9, 2015 8:33 p.m.

Aefinn says... #17

Bnon true. I just don't know what to take out to make room for them.

February 9, 2015 11:44 p.m.

Bnon says... #18

maybe Haazda Snare Squad and Toxic Deluge I feel like Haazda Snare Squad isn't very good and Toxic Deluge seems like a waste of life

February 10, 2015 6:47 p.m.

Aefinn says... #19

Those are way better cards for this deck than small 0 droppers.

February 11, 2015 12:50 a.m.

drop Eidolon of Countless Battles, it has 0 Synergy with the deck, and it takes up a precious 3 mana spot, also being a 1/1 with only 4 Auras in the deck, and much better creatures to play for 3 mana, you're better off running... say Phyrexian Walker

February 11, 2015 3:04 a.m.

Aefinn says... #21

ManiacMike0643 I think you missed that it also gives +1/+1 from every creatures, not just from auras. Not only that, it can be used as an aura for other creatures making it more versitale.

February 11, 2015 4:55 a.m.

winterflame6 says... #22

ManiacMike0643 Luutamo also its bestow is 4 mana which curves beautifully if placed on Doran t4 then you're swinging for 7+ with Doran which is a lot of pressure.

February 11, 2015 10:52 p.m.

Katsudon says... #23

I ran this deck in the local tournament, and came in 4th. In the swiss rounds I lost 1-2 against a very strong ESPer deck, one lost was to their infinite life combo, the other lost was to their infinite mana/draw all cards to cast against me combo. I went on 2-0 against my next 2 opponents, and made it to the final four and got crushed against an Anax and Cymede deck. All the winners were running legacy staples. including myself with 3 dualands. I attributed my lost to lack of experience with piloting a new deck. so +1 here! I'm going to copy this deck and make it a more "expensive" deck for people who have legacy cards that they're not using. However, I think the deck is perfect as is. the only expensive part i can add is to find room for dualands (easy), replace few cards with Lotus Petal, Mox Opal, Birds of Paradise. I want to try to get Doran out in the first round

February 12, 2015 8:18 a.m.

Aefinn says... #24

Katsudon thanks! Always nice to get some major feedback :) Yeah, I build this keeping budget on my mind, especially because none of my friends (nor anyone on my local store) plays tiny leaders yet. It would be kind of stupid to spend tons of money and then never even use the deck :) I will definitely check out your deck to see what you can do without budget limitations :)

February 12, 2015 8:39 a.m.

Dman389 says... #25

The only thing i would add is Abrupt Decay because it can destroy any permanent in this format. I believe it would be a good investment because its such a versatile card.

February 14, 2015 8:45 a.m.

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