Golgari Constellation Mid Range

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Astromancer42 says... #1

I actually really like this deck! The balance between everything is quite well done, but may I suggest Dictate of Erebos ? All your bestow and such will lead to creatures dying, so this will just smooth the playing field a little, and it's an enchantment for your constellation triggers!

August 19, 2014 11:51 a.m.

Apeth88 says... #2

Astromancer42 Interesting suggestion - not sure what I would take out for it though.

August 20, 2014 6:13 a.m.

iloled says... #3

I really like this!
+1 from me.

Now as much as i think Bile Blight is great, i think its more of a sideboard card as it really has only 1 purpose.
I'd take those 2 out for 1 more Golgari Charm and 1 more Abrupt Decay (Out to sideboard, in from sideboard).

You should also consider Putrefy against regen / Artifacts (and Artifacts are making a comeback with m15 in MTGO atleast).

Other than that - really nice!

August 20, 2014 6:22 a.m.

Apeth88 says... #4

iloled - thanks for the comment - I like Bile Blight mainly because of the meta atm - lots of Blue and Black devotion.

I like to try and keep the main deck able to cope with a range of decks and then sideboard for specific decks in round 2.

So against control etc would side out Blight for Charm tec.

Putrefy is nice however I am trying to keep the deck as rotation friendly as possible.

Abrupt Decay and Golgari Charm are both kind of essential only reason they are in currently.

August 20, 2014 7:30 a.m.

nighthawk101 says... #5

I'm currently running a similar deck in terms of the goal, but it splashes white for Abzan/Junk colors.

Some cards that might help are Grim Guardian , Kruphix's Insight , and Mana Bloom . A couple copies of Nighthowler in the main and a couple more in the side help a lot. Extinguish All Hope is expensive, but it can pay off.

How has Stain the Mind been doing? Do you ever side it in?

I personally prefer Erebos over Nylea, his card draw may help you more in the main.

Non budget suggestion... I can't really think of anything, so Mana Confluence ?

August 20, 2014 5:05 p.m.

Asher18 says... #6

Garruk, Apex Predator and Liliana Vess . IK the first is high cost but he's BAD ASS. Vess allows more control and fun times

August 20, 2014 10:51 p.m.

notoriousaza says... #7

August 21, 2014 4:42 a.m.

AlphaAuthority says... #8

Alright, first off, I really like the deck Idea. However, there are a few things/cards that I don't agree with fits in this deck. I'll point out which cards, and then give a short explanation :-)

Cards that don't fit in (by my opinion): Pharika, God of Affliction , Doomwake Giant , Nylea, God of the Hunt , Hero's Downfall , Eidolon of Blossoms and Golgari Charm .

Hero's Downfall & Doomwake Giant is sideboard options in this kind of deck.

Pharika, God of Affliction isn't really that good, unless you're milling yourself. If your creatures is in your yard, you can't benefit from their constellation. Simple.

Nylea, God of the Hunt too expensive, and you don't need trample. Curves wrong.

Eidolon of Blossoms too expensive, there's other better ways to get card advantage.

Golgari Charm you already have Abrupt Decay and Bile Blight. Sideboard if you realllllllly must have it.


For current mainboard changes: 1+ Sylvan Caryatid , 2+ Abrupt Decay (move from sideboard). 2/3+ Bow of Nylea (move from sideboard), +2 Extinguish All Hope (move from sideboard) and 2+ Mana Confluence .

Alright, you might not agree with all, but ask away and ill try to clarify :-)

For cards you would want to have in deck, ill suggest: Athreos, God of Passage (as a 3 of if you want to run him), Grim Guardian , Noble Quarry (use it for a swing to win, or wait for it to have deathtouch and bestowed). Hunter's Prowess ,

August 21, 2014 9:45 a.m.

SnowLeo says... #9

This is a very painful deck, between 6 pain lands, Thoughtseize and Herald of Torment if you get stuck with pain lands, it would hurt alot. Consider taking out the 2 Mana Confluence for 1 Forest and 1 Swamp . 8 dual lands should be enough to help you cover your colours as well be less painful overall. If you have to have dual lands, go for the Golgari Guildgate .

August 21, 2014 1:48 p.m.

Apeth88 says... #10

@ AlphaAuthority

Thanks for the comment although I'm not really understanding the reasoning for your cuts. (gutting half the deck)

Pharika, God of Affliction - I agree she is not amazing however she triggers constellation is cheap cmc and create DT blockers cheaply and at instant speed. As a 1 of I think she does a Job.

Doomwake Giant - This is the heavy hitter and the sweeper. Constellation trigger and my only real BIG dude.

Nylea, God of the Hunt - Again as a 1 of I think she does a job giving trample to the big hitters. I also like having 1 of each god to counter Deicide hitting multiple copies. 4 cmc is really not that much and she has a low devotion requirement.

Eidolon of Blossoms - one of the best cards in this block imo will not be replacing this as its the main card draw. You say there are better ways but you suggest no ways of drawing cards?

Golgari Charm - Comparing it to Bile Blight and Abrupt Decay is not really relevent its mainly for the regen.

August 22, 2014 8:15 a.m.

Apeth88, I'll gladly clarify, but sweeping my suggestions off that easy won't benefit my time trying to explain. It's your deck, your decisions to make.

It's looks like you didn't read my entire comment. Or you would defo see the reason behind my idea to cutting those cards, and making the mainboard changes I suggested.

It's standard, you have no form of tutoring, so a one off of any card is a waste, unless you're playing control or late midgame, which you are not.

August 22, 2014 12:40 p.m.

SkRiGeR says... #12

Not a bad deck. you pretty much a block constructed deck here if you just took out abrupt decay and the Charms. I would highly suggest just make it block and later add some Takir cards if they suit the build. I know he is expensive but Garruk, Apex Predator would fit here for midrange bomb. Also, Indulgent Tormentor is another great card for draw and control since it's what you're going for a bit here. Either of them are enchantments but still have great control.

Just remember one card can wipe you out really bad, Back to Nature and Merciless Eviction simple and cheap SB for these types of decks, this is the only time those Charms would be useful.

August 22, 2014 2:16 p.m.

SkRiGeR says... #13

Another comment. If you keep with RTR involved. Splash white for Sphere of Safety Then sit back and laugh :D

August 22, 2014 2:25 p.m.

if you are trying to run the deck using constellation with Pharika, God of Affliction you will need a better flow of stuff into your graveyard. For this, Nyx Weaver fits the bill nicely

August 29, 2014 1:04 p.m.

ARandomGuy says... #15

I got second at gameda ywith a list like this. I ran more removal with murderous cut and extinguish all hope, and less creatures4x eidolon 4x courser3 brain maggot4 caryatid3 elvish mystic3 doomwake

November 4, 2014 6:59 a.m.

Apeth88 says... #16

@ArandomGuy would be interested to see your deck?

November 4, 2014 7:21 a.m.

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