Golgari Archimas (Suggestions Needed)

Commander / EDH kryptobrodie

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Splatt_A_Matt says... #1

If you're running a pure green commander, you can't run ANY cards that have black in their mana costs or abilities costs. To do this, you'll have to switch to a Black/Green legendary creature, maybe Glissa, Savra or Shaman of the Pack.

July 22, 2015 1:54 p.m.

AlmondReport says... #2

Splatt_A_Matt Rhys the Exiled has black in his ability I believe that makes you able to use black cards in a deck with him as a commander.

July 22, 2015 2:10 p.m.

Splatt_A_Matt says... #3

Mitchman55043 I've just checked, you are correct. Very sorry about that. It looks like a very good deck. :)

July 22, 2015 2:15 p.m.

kryptobrodie says... #4

Thanks for checking. Rhys the Exiled and any mono color card like this throws a lot of people off but I think its great when it comes to playing EDH. People will see a mono commander and not expect If you liked this deck please +1

July 22, 2015 4:36 p.m.

Maringam says... #5

Also - Shaman of the Pack isn't legendary - though it seems VERY good in this deck :)

August 23, 2015 4 p.m.

put in some big guys and the one creature that lets you tutor for creatures i run the same deck

September 15, 2015 1:51 p.m.

albert1212 says... #7

you need more card draw i say either Necropotence or Sylvan Library the rest looks pretty good.

i have a rafiq deck which needs help, i'd really apreciate it if you'd check it out: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/09-04-15-rafiq-of-the-many/

September 15, 2015 3:03 p.m.

JaceNordark says... #8

October 7, 2015 6 p.m.

kryptobrodie says... #9

I understand the Cloudstone Curio and I think I will put that in if I find a copy.The Temur Sabertooth wouldn't work because I am trying to stick with the Tribal theme. The Concordant Crossroads would be nice if it was only my creatures but if affects the entire board and I am not willing to help out all creatures. Thank you for the suggestions if you think of any other cards let me know.

October 8, 2015 6:01 p.m.

JaceNordark says... #10

more often than not, the turn you play Concordant Crossroads is the turn you win, and even then, giving everyone haste REALLY isn't that bad.

October 8, 2015 8:59 p.m.

Lanzo493 says... #11

Genesis Wave does fun stuff. Can easily be powered up by Elvish Guidance and Wirewood Channeler in addition to your other ramp. Elvish Harbinger is good tutor. Timberwatch Elf can get a lot of damage in, especially when that creature is made unblockable. Voice of the Woods gets downright broken, but it might be going against your tribal theme (unless you think of the elementals as elf pets).

Good draw for elves is always Slate of Ancestry and Skullclamp.

Eyeblight's Ending just has so much of a tribal feel to it.

October 9, 2015 8:15 p.m.

kryptobrodie says... #12

Thank you. I really like the Elvish Guidance and Wirewood Channeler. I will look into findong a copy of these for this deck. I have a copy of Elvish Harbinger and I will need to put it in, now I just find a card to take out for these ones. Voice of the Woods will go nicely here if I decide to go away from the tribal feel. Thank you for the draw ideas I have been looking for better draw cards Slate of Ancestry will work perfectly.

Thank you again.

October 12, 2015 4:38 p.m.

This is exactly what I'm looking for in an elf tribal, as I invested in the briefly relevant B/G elves standard deck that was around during Origins. Thanks!

February 18, 2016 1:44 p.m.

kryptobrodie says... #14

Thank you Bizarro_Stormy I love playing this deck. It can be quick you just have to watch out for board wipes and remember all of your triggers.

February 18, 2016 2:08 p.m.

Matrixxx999 says... #15

June 10, 2016 1:13 a.m.

kryptobrodie says... #16

Thank you! I like the Nature's Claim for the Naturalize. It does seem faster even if they are getting 4 life. Heritage Druid is one of those cards that i just cant seem to find a good English copy. Now that we have Eternal Masters I should be able to find one.

Thanks for the advise and the +1.

June 10, 2016 3:59 p.m.

kryptobrodie says... #17

Thank you! I like the Nature's Claim for the Naturalize. It does seem faster even if they are getting 4 life. Heritage Druid is one of those cards that i just cant seem to find a good English copy. Now that we have Eternal Masters I should be able to find one.

Thanks for the advise and the +1.

June 10, 2016 3:59 p.m.

Faerion says... #18

No Nissa Revane ? She is quite good to give you life and if you manage to get her last ability, it can be an end for your opponent(s) (just be careful, a Wrath of God or Damnation as it happen so fast in commander...).If giving a pet to Rhys doesn't bother you, give a look at Wirewood Symbiote as a full board savior in case of mass kill.Elvish Vanguard can be a real threat to your opponent too...Flavorful and really good if your playgroup doesn't play green, Hunter's AmbushMaybe you want to play like blue players, during other player's turns ? Here come Yeva, Nature's Herald :)Oh and sometimes, heroes fall... as a black elf player, using a Victimize on a token which really want to help can be usefull.And for last... Bow of Nylea ! It does stuff but mostly, it sends a little arrow of fear on each of your attack step

Have fun :)

June 11, 2016 2:41 p.m.

Eiti3 says... #19

A suggestion or two:

  • Aluren
  • You currently run only 7 non-'3 or less' CMC creatures. Sure, it may help others out, but seeing as not only your commander, but the majority of your creatures are super cheap, you could easily cut a ramp spell for Aluren. This card is 100% personal preference.
  • Pack's Disdain
  • Great vs anyone who runs Indestructible creatures.
  • Caller of the Hunt
  • I know you are head over heels going for tribal, and this is a human, so I'm not expecting you to accept this suggestion, but it's still worth a try. Never can really know how lenient people are from the screen of a computer. And if you kind of like it but the non-elf part is really getting you, Conspiracy always works, making everything in your deck, battlefield, graveyard, hand, etc Elves.
  • Alpha Status
  • Is a possible win con.
  • Descendants' Path
  • A way slower Aluren, kind of... But it still works amazingly well in tribal decks. I see you have Sylvan Library in that maybe board (thanks to albert), but I wouldn't add Descendant's Path until you have Sylvan Library, Mirri's Guile, Sensei's Divining Top, or some other way to make sure you can always get the trigger.
  • Steely Resolve
  • As a final suggestion vs players who tend to target your own creatures. I would always have this in a sideboard, especially in a tournament setting. It's a much cheaper Asceticism that doesn't have the regenerate, and could potentially hurt you seeing as you have a couple things that target your own Elves. But adding it is your decision.

    July 15, 2016 9:58 p.m.

    kryptobrodie says... #20

    Thank you. I will look in to all of your suggestions. I really appreciate you taking the time to check it out and give pointers.

    July 16, 2016 11:49 p.m.

    PTsmitty says... #21

    Hey, two cards that would probably work really great in this deck is Phyrexian Arena and Phyrexian Reclamation. That way you will get some more card draw as well as creature recursion. Not sure if you were trying to stick to a certain budget.

    August 30, 2016 8:13 p.m.

    kryptobrodie says... #22

    Thank you I just picked up a copy of Phyrexian Arena I was thinking of where I could use it and this would be a great deck I will have to find room for it.

    August 30, 2016 8:25 p.m.

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