Hot had a chance to get a game in with the terror of my playgroup but I agree with all of your changes. We'll see what's what hopefully this Wednesday. Still to di through duskmorn for more goodies.

What are we replacing Mana Crypt with now that they banned it today? Some that come to mind that we could do include Mana Vault, Grim Monolith, Mind Stone or Arcane Signet.

@gzusvictory

I'm looking at Springleaf Drum or Paradise Mantle.

Sigarda's Aid could possibly replace the Mana Crypt (RIP).

@Last_Laugh

I'm sticking with another Mana Rock for Mana Crypt's replacement.

They both serve the same function here (minus explosive starts) but in different ways. Free equips may be virtual mana saved but from Crypt was 1 equip anyways. Flash speed for auras/equipment allow you to hold up mana for answers and then play equipment right before your turn if no interaction was needed, which is a much safer play pattern anyways.

To each their own, I just wanted to point out the parallels of ramp and cost discounting.

NensouHiebara, i think Springleaf Drum or Arcane Signet would be better than Paradise Mantle if you're looking for another mana rock. I agree with Last_Laugh that Sigarda's Aid isn't bad also, i know you ran it in the past.

What about adding something like Land Tax back for when playing against green ramp?

@Savaaage

Paradise Mantle being an Equipment is a significant quality. Mana ramp drawn late isn't great, but a Mantle can still draw a card with Puresteel Paladin and is a cheap, inconsequential way for another creature to have double strike when Halvar  ^Flip is out. The drawback for this synergy is that Mantle is less consistent at mana production. I haven't decided on what Mana Crypt's replacement will be yet. There's plenty of time for discussion.

I had issues with Sigarda's Aid doing nothing for Equipment that's already in play. I could give it another try, but it's not replacing a mana source.

Land Tax isn't a ramp effect, and I don't understand the current appeal of it. Weathered Wayfarer is a much better repeatable land tutor when behind. Claim Jumper closes the gap against Green better. There's also Sword of the Animist and Sword of Hearth and Home to keep pace with the ramp player and gradually build a resource advantage. I see Land Tax as an outdated staple from the old days of the format before most of the new tools came along, and it sticks around largely out of habit and high-profile reprintings drawing fresh attention to it.

So yes I our commander already enables doublestrike but a potrential free play and a source of trample seems neat.

Celestial Armor

Better than Silver Shroud Costume? Or do I use both?

It's functionality is superior as it also provides indestructible not to mention a power boost and permanent evasion, not to sure if I have space for another dedicated protection item so I'll probably make the switch.

I approve of the swap between shroud unblockable for indestructible hexproof +2/+0 and flying. Just beware that it does not work wel with our pro white equipment and our opponents flyers can definitely exist. Beefing up the power speeds up the commander damage clock. Better protection against Board wipes, if well timed, is really what wins it for me.

Thoughts on putting in The One Ring in place of Karn, Scion of Urza?

@gzusvictory

I honestly thought The One Ring was a banworthy card and never bothered with it.

Another thing is the lifeloss. I've died to Mana Crypt triggers before, and The One Ring's damage is more consistent and at a much higher rate once there's enough burden counters. And if you're not drawing cards from it, it burns you for nothing. Even with multiple sources of lifelink available in the deck, I don't wouldn't want to press my luck with it.

Silver Shroud Costume helped me win a game today, and the flash/shroud has been critical for removal protection. I think the card is a sure keep for now until some further power creep down the road.