TheFanatic says... #2
@LMnd] I like Dual Nature, it seems very cool! However, my meta is full of decks that take advantage of ETB effects even more than this one does (Roon, Purphoros, Prime Speaker, etc.), so I think I'll have to leave it out for now.
@Ravolt and @DerpGusta321 There are only 5 zombies (or creatures that produce zombies) in the deck, so Gravecrawler seems rather lackluster.
@TwerkForSubway I have two pact effects in the deck right now, with Dictate of Erebos and Savra, Queen of the Golgari. Actual Grave Pact is left out right now because it can be difficult to cast, but I'll throw it in the maybe board.
Thanks for your input, everyone!
November 22, 2015 4:08 p.m.
ABadMagicPlayer100 says... #3
I'm running Deathreap Ritual in my Meren build, and I really like it. In addition to drawing cards, if you overflow, discarding to hand size can help fill up the graveyard.
November 22, 2015 9:01 p.m.
When you get the funds, maybe Genesis or Volrath's Stronghold for more recursion? After making Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest as my commander, I feel like he'll be a better side card to Meren of Clan Nel Toth. Nice deck +1
November 23, 2015 8:32 p.m.
alex105008 says... #5
Ooh, something for my brother. kevin105008, get over here!
November 24, 2015 7:23 a.m.
TetrAggressive says... #6
Nether Traitor is a good extra Bloodghast / Reassembling Skeleton that isn't as hard to make useful in your list as Gravecrawler. There's also always the OG Nether Shadow if you're feeling nostalgic haha.
November 24, 2015 5:16 p.m.
November 27, 2015 9 a.m.
November 27, 2015 12:03 p.m.
Have you ever tried Bitterblossom, Awakening Zone or From Beyond? These token generators are excellent since the tokens can be used as fodder. It can also be used as an early defensive card while you set up.
Survival of the Fittest is hefty on the price tag but it can tutor any creature card you want consistently with only the price of a discard, which can easily get obtained with Meren.
November 27, 2015 2:24 p.m.
I second the suggestion for Survival of the Fittest. I run it in my Meren build, and with enough green mana you can fill your 'yard with all your favorite reanimation targets. My favorite thing to do with this is combo it with a Living Death.
November 27, 2015 2:35 p.m.
bradtheimpaler13 says... #11
Awesome Smothering Abomination is really good with meren. Love the Fauna Shaman @mehngo love the lLiving Death idea.
December 1, 2015 2:48 a.m.
Jeremiah_Von_Pringleton says... #12
When Meren of Clan Nel Toth was spoiled I knew I was going to have to make a deck with her. But tokens are my thing not reanimator. This is just what I need for the base of my deck.
+1
December 1, 2015 12:52 p.m.
May I suggest Centaur's Herald and Renowned Weaver?
December 1, 2015 12:56 p.m.
alucard2636 says... #14
my deck is very close to yours try checking mine out might give you some ideas
December 1, 2015 4:54 p.m.
wavesport001 says... #15
Some cards that work really well in my Meren deck:
Greater Good Thragtusk Wurmcoil Engine Survival of the Fittest Solemn Simulacrum Kokusho, the Evening Star
here's my deck:
http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/18-11-15-mgT-meren/?cat=custom
December 3, 2015 1:53 p.m.
Have you considered Culling Dais ? It isn't able to sac repeatedly like Dimir House Guard, but being able to pop it at a relevant time for card draw is very valuable. My build likes it a lot.
December 3, 2015 7:13 p.m.
Faiths_Guide says... #17
Hey, as a relative newbie I was wondering, could you give me some pointers on my (only) decklist: Elder Dragon Derp? Its another Meren of Clan Nel Toth list. Your list looks pretty bonkers btw, +1! Thanks for the read, best of luck!
December 10, 2015 7 p.m.
Ssnowwhunter says... #18
this looks pretty nice, I am also a newbie Meren player, my theme is more about endlessly forcing my opponent to sac creatures, while i do so myself and tutor whatever i need to win, rather than tutoring and pumping. would love advice on my build as well Meren endless sacrifice into tutor
December 11, 2015 2:25 a.m.
I would say put one or two field wipes?? Black Sun's Zenith would really help against indestructible creatures
December 12, 2015 3:17 p.m.
Did you ever feel the need to put in Merciless Executioner along with Fleshbag? I feel like they are both good, but I can't decide on one or both.
December 12, 2015 6:58 p.m.
BX223Hunter says... #21
Phyrexian Tower is another Awesome ramp/sac outlet.
Volrath's Stronghold to potentially save something from gy hate or get back another critter.
Gaea's Cradle cuz you'll likely always have a critter out.
December 12, 2015 11:38 p.m.
Since you are running Jarad have you considered Lord of Extinction?
December 19, 2015 5:23 a.m.
Lilbrudder says... #24
Excellent list. +1. Your Meren deck makes me want to dust off my old Glissa, the Traitor stax reanimator deck. Just out of curiosity, have you considered Wake the Dead. I have found the card to be game breaking and it definitely fits your sacrafice theme along with excessive etb abuse especially with something like Mikaeus, the Unhallowed in play.
DerpGusta321 says... #1
What about a Gravecrawler? Some of the best fodder along with Bloodghast in my opinion. The zombie condition might get you though.
November 22, 2015 11:39 a.m.