@Zephiel

While I have to admit that Seraph of the Sword is not as good as Restoration Angel , that doesnt make her a bad card. In fact her ability to block and remain intact is awesome. Besides the downside of low toughness, I see no downside to the recluse either. Deathtouch and reach is a blocker from hell if the enemy wants to keep a key attacker alive. The only card I can agree that is bad is Lay of the Land I do wish the had a better land fetch. Nothing personal but I dont see any validity in what you said about the other two cards.

In fact her ability to block and remain intact is awesome.

That would be true if she had Vigilance, but she doesn't.

Besides the downside of low toughness, I see no downside to the recluse either. Deathtouch and reach is a blocker from hell if the enemy wants to keep a key attacker alive.

No, it's a bad combat trick is what it is. Recluse's power is too low to use it as an attacker and, as a blocker, it's effectively the same as a Celestial Flare they can see coming and can plan around.

Finally, if you have any remaining doubts, look at any competitive list that runs the Recluse. It's run either in sideboard or in mono green where options for creatures are limited. It may be too early to tell for Seraph of the Sword but, if Cho-Manno, Revolutionary is any indication, that sort of ability isn't good enough for Standard.

I think you both have good points. Seraph of the Sword is a 3/3 flyer for 4 mana, which is a fair cost. Add to that the fact that she can be a wonderful blocker makes her a decent card, in my opinion. You are right, Zephiel, that vigilance would make her a phenomenal creature, but I don't think that without it, she is useless.

As for Deadly Recluse , I personally run it in a 4-color deck that focuses on G/W weenies. I like the recluse for it's removal ability, but also for its abillity to evolve my experiment one, and (if need really be) deal an extra point of damage. So I think it has its place in decks that aren't always mono-green. That being said, I can see how Celestial Flare could actually be more reasonable in this particular deck. double white cost, yes, but you probably can handle that given your colors and land. The only downside is its inability for you to choose (like when declaring blockers), but both seem reasonable.

You are right, Zephiel, that vigilance would make her a phenomenal creature, but I don't think that without it, she is useless.

Oh I'm not saying she's useless. I'm saying she's not constructed playable.

I suppose Wasteland Viper would be much better than Deadly Recluse

I would recommend putting Deadly Recluse in the sideboard and mainboarding Selesnya Charm . Also, use Arrest over Pacifism in the sideboard.

@antystenes

Recluse over the viper hands down. While the bloodrush is there, the recluse has reach.

@meecht

Dont see the logic behind putting the recluse in the sidboard over the charm. The charm is better suited to come out of the sideboard to address a problem.

If you're looking for life everyone over looked Trostani, Selesnya's Voice

@NeoCowboy

Actually just saw a deck that used trostani and it looked very good. Id have to see if I can fit it. Good suggestion that I will try to implement, thanks.

Also, use Arrest over Pacifism in the sideboard.

Bad idea. Detaining activated abilities is not worth the extra mana.

Elvish Mystic instead because it is a one drop and does the same effect. Since you do not have any other Slivers the

*Facepalm *

Please don't tell me you added Manaweft Sliver, Soulmender, Voracious Wurm, and Divine Favor to your deck since I last posted. Doing so would be admitting that you are willingly making your deck even worse and I don't want to believe anyone is that stupid.

@exiledwolf1203

Though having the one drop elf is nice it puts me in a bind if I am in need of white mana. The sliver is a mana fixer that is nice to have whether im in need of green or white.

That's not worth running a mana dork that costs 2. Mana dorks should always cost 1. You're actively making your deck worse as time passes. Stop it.

I don't quite understand all the color fixing you put into your deck. Two color decks tend to be consistent even if it was just forests and plains the odds would be in your favor. If duals get reprinted then Sunpetal Grove will make your deck not need the Lay of the Land or as many Manaweft Sliver s. I could be wrong but that's just what I think

If duals get reprinted then Sunpetal Grove will make your deck not need the Lay of the Land or as many Manaweft Sliver s. I could be wrong but that's just what I think

It's not going to be reprinted, but Wizards has told us that there will be a set of dual lands in Theros.

You may consider Trading Post in place of Bubbling Cauldron . CMC os 2 more, but you don't have to sacrifice a creature for lifegain.

I would not remove Bubbling Cauldron , the synergy with Angelic Accord is almost too good to pass up, all you need is 1 4/4 angel, then on your turn you sacrifice the token to the cauldron, gain 4 life, Angelic Accord triggers, replace the token, have it as a blocker if needed, wash, rinse, repeat. my only issue is Putrefy splashing black for 2 removal cards seems a waste...though I understand you have no other option for removal, and I'm curious as to the synergy of Gladecover Scout ? the only thing I can see is a body to safely put Unflinching Courage onto, then have her buff up later once Archangel of Thune hits the field, but I'm assuming more often then not this does not happen this way