Handy Manny is on the job, I've got my toolbox all ready and I just need to break some chords.
Card Choices:
The Workbench:
Elvish Mystic,
Sylvan Caryatid
, and Burning-Tree Emissary all work to produce as much mana as possible in as short a time as possible. Good for big Chord of Callings and Genesis Hydras
Courser of Kruphix - Pretty self explanatory, shuts down aggro and helps me reach all my land drops
Nissa, Worldwaker
- This card is fantastic, either for ramping up big, creating blockers, or inevitably overwhelming the opponent. Easily can get out by turn 3, and sometimes can be practically free with a Courser of Kruphix following it up on the same turn
Polukranos, World Eater - This can be considered a workbench OR part of the toolbox. Either it helps you get some more devotion early on and blocks aggro, or can be brought forth to completely wipe the board if needed
The Refreshments:
Prime Speaker Zegana - Every handyman gets a little tired. This here serves as our water to replenish our exhaustion after a hard day's work
Genesis Hydra - Sometimes we can't find our water, so this guy helps us with that
The Toolbox:
Chord of Calling - You need something to carry your tools in
The Tools:
Stormbreath Dragon - Use this tool when you're working with control or other white majority decks
Arbor Colossus
- Does your contractor think he can just get around you with his Stormbreath Dragon or Desecration Demon? This tool serves just the purpose you need
Hornet Nest
- Facing any huge Polukranos, World Eaters or other ramped up dudes? Flash this utility in and enjoy.....
Soul of New Phyrexia
- Man, boardwipes suck! Flash this in on their endstep, untap and you're ready to go. Sometimes this helps when your opponent is laughing at your
Hornet Nest
as they just Trample past you... Lol....
Nylea's Disciple
- Are you feeling a little burned working out in that hot, fiery sun? This can help replenish your life, (unexpectedly, with Chord of Calling)
Nylea, God of the Hunt - Don't you wish you had a drill instead of just a screwdriver? This'll help you get past tough surfaces
Spare / Replacement Toolbox:
Mistcutter Hydra
- Sometimes you need a screw instead of a nail
Blood Baron of Vizkopa - Galvanized steel nails
Sylvan Primordial - Pretty good as a Jack Hammer when you need it
Primeval Bounty
- Sometimes you need a hose for that pesky MBD
Temple of Plenty - Nice pair of gloves to help you handle your tools comfortably
Temple of Malice - Maybe you want to hold your tools without the help of a Chord
