Ridiculously Threatening Auras [Bruna EDH]
Commander / EDH
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shermanido37 says... #2
Ohthenoises, personally I prefer Unquestioned Authority since it generates card advantage if you bring it repeatedly. The minor bonus of +2/+2 on Holy Mantle is ineffective unless it comes with other proper additions like evasion, not to mention the +1/+1 on Spirit Mantle .
hunter9000, as for Entangler I think Pariah is pretty much strictly better in this case: it's cheaper, can be used as a creature removal + small damage protection on its own, and along with Indestructibility generates a better effect since it also absorbs noncombat damage and unblockable creatures.
June 2, 2013 1:30 p.m.
@Crivaro; Entangler is insanely great in the meta I play 3 decks of my friends run tokens and once you get any protection aura it completely shut them down. And even without tokens it's a great tool to block any group of attackers, I rarely have more than 1 guy on the board.
@Ohthenoises: I'm currently thinking I have too much aura on this deck and tried to thin it a bit, Holy Mantle is only a worse Spirit Mantle , I'd rather have Unquestioned Authority than the Holy Mantle most of the time.
@Epochalyptik: I'd prefer not to reduced the number of creature my deck runs, I want to have as much alternate plan to go if Bruna get tucked or similar. Both of these creature can act as Enchantment wearer and are harder to deal with. Geist of Saint Traft have hexproof, while Archon of Justice can be quite detrimental to remove. Yeah I don't know why I forgot the Greater Auramancy
@KevinLS: Scout's Warning is quite a nice idea, I like that it also serves as a cantrip.
@shermanido37: I'll try to find a spot for Pariah , but I'm probably keeping the Entangler .
June 2, 2013 1:46 p.m.
Ohthenoises says... #4
The difference between Spirit Mantle and Holy Mantle actually is quite significant. You're cheating them both out so mana cost is irrelevant and the +2/+2 does make a difference in that +1/+1 means, lacking any other enchantments, Bruna swings 4 times for lethal whereas the +2/+2 means 3 turns. That may not make a difference to you but it certainly does to me. All that being said, the cantrip of Unquestioned Authority does make it a much better choice.
June 2, 2013 1:55 p.m.
@Ohthenoises; I can't actually always cheat the enchantment; once Bruna is either out because her cost is too much or she's been tucked or I'm simply mana screwed and can't get to 7 mana by that time, I have to rely on other enchantment and at 4 mana there are much better option out there.
June 2, 2013 2:24 p.m.
What to do against a Land Destroyer Deck with Crucible of worlds in the third round?
June 23, 2013 6:59 p.m.
guerillarage says... #7
I think Kor Spiritdancer would go nice in here with all the aura's.
July 4, 2013 1:18 a.m.
shermanido37 says... #8
I would replace Scout's Warning with Flash . Also are you aware that your deck is currently at 107 cards? Which 6 are you going to cut?
July 6, 2013 11:57 a.m.
Flash says from hand, otherwise it would probably be better.
July 7, 2013 4:21 a.m.
I think you are overlooking Cathedral of War . Seems like a staple for any Voltron deck .
December 7, 2013 3:50 p.m.
definately add Dragon Breath for Bruna, Light of Alabaster and Sovereigns of Lost Alara .
February 22, 2014 10:45 p.m.
Saucealicious says... #14
What do you think about using Traumatize on yourself before attacking with Bruna, Light of Alabaster ?
March 21, 2014 9:20 a.m.
Necrachilles says... #15
Needs more tutors. You should run Diplomatic Immunity . There are quite a few other options. Chariot of Victory is a new great haste option.
You should also note that you can get auras from your hand, your gy and any in play when you Attack OR Block. Makes for interesting combat tricks when your downplay the power of Bruna, Vigilance leaving her open to block and then slapping something big on her.
May 11, 2014 12:14 a.m.
Minamo, School at Water's Edge would be pretty neat here after you do attack.
May 14, 2014 11:35 p.m.
SeductiveWubz says... #20
would you really want Kira, Great Glass-Spinner in this deck? Her ability counts for you as well, so the first aura you attempt to enchant onto Bruna would be countered..
July 31, 2015 5:24 p.m.
@SeductiveWubz It's really sad because when an enchantment gets countered it goes to the graveyard. :( I really wish Bruna, Light of Alabaster had some sort of ability that would check enchantment in graveyard. Sarcasm aside. It's a great ability for protection and it might hose off a few things, you're the one in control of your decision; meaning if it's not advantageous to play a card, don't play it. I mean, I also play Dovescape, never had a problem with it.
And same goes for Torpor Orb in a deck with Stoneforge Mystic. In the end it's simply a matter of how much you consider the risk. I've played Kira for a bit now and honestly I haven't much problem with that.
July 31, 2015 5:31 p.m.
SeductiveWubz says... #22
okay i feel a little stupid. been reading so many uril aura decks i forgot. carry on sir haha
July 31, 2015 6:44 p.m.
Open The Armory from shadows over innistrad seems like it would be a solid tutor for any aura/equipment in this deck.
May 28, 2016 7:23 a.m.
Very nice +1. Could you review and upvote my St Traft Azorius Control?
August 7, 2016 5:54 p.m.
Here. Check out my deck Bruna fun!. It's mainly based on drawing and extra turns but it worked out very well and I was able to mostly win with her.
Ohthenoises says... #1
Which... isn't here... Any reason why?
June 2, 2013 10:06 a.m.