Savage Cheeks
Commander / EDH
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Improvements —Jan. 2, 2018
Hello! I acquired a few interesting cards to add to the deck. This remains my favorite deck to play, but I often am testing different new decks out so I don't get to as often as I'd like.
I acquired an Anvil of Bogardan, which has been a long time pimp target. I added it in cutting Otherworld Atlas as 4-drops often feel awkward and clunky and I don't go infinite with the Atlas based on house rules.
I also acquired a handful of Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir after Iconic Masters dropped, another long-time acquisition target. He replaces Leyline of Anticipation for now. Less versatile as a Flash enabler, but stronger card overall allowing us to be #1 Blue player and enables Flash shenanigans by virtue of.... having Flash himself.
Philoctetes says... #2
Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you like the name - I just think Kami of the Crescent Moon is such a trickster it felt right to be a little goofy. Also happy to hear that this deck and play style fits your play group!
I had considered AEtherspouts and will add it to my notable exclusions in the removal pane for discussion. It very well could warrant inclusion, as it's a great card. The reason I currently don't have it in the list is because I feel it is just slightly worse than my other board wipe type effects. It doesn't return to hand, which is actually desirable in a lot of cases for this deck, and I prefer the wipe effects I've included to hit everyone, as usually once you draw aggro it is table wide.
That being said, sometimes you'd rather not wipe the whole board so it is worth talking about for sure! In a heavy aggro meta game I think you are totally right it needs to be in there.
September 21, 2017 10:01 a.m.
The_Notebook says... #3
I wonder how this would play against my seton deck that is meant to hit the ground quick anx sprint down until ive charged to victory of death. Especially with Aluren, Quest for Renewal, and Throne of the God-Pharaoh leading me down a very easy way to flood, smash, and scorch the enemy. Playing effects that stop counter magic as well helps.
September 22, 2017 11:43 a.m.
The_Notebook says... #4
I also run Recycle and ~28 basics and 6 non-basics because of how rare it is to not have at least 5 mana by turn 3.
September 22, 2017 11:48 a.m.
Philoctetes says... #5
That deck sounds awesome! You just piqued my interest in a big way, that is super unique and interesting!
It sounds like your Seton deck would really dig the extra cards, and short of a board wipe Kami would get slammed.
September 22, 2017 2:18 p.m.
The_Notebook says... #6
My Marton Stromgald deck would also love this deck as it runs low on steam quickly seeing as it functions as a ticking timebomb.
Marton is a bit confusing, but essentially he gives all creatures attacking by his side +X/+X where X is the number of attacking creatures. So it plays a lot of small creatures, haste enablers and ramps like its trying to be mono-green. Usually if I win via Marton I have about 15 creatures swing 5 at each player, give them trample or something of the sort and call it a game as I like just hit them with at least 85 damage.
I think the problem I'm seeing with my decks vs. Something like your Cheeks deck here is speed. My decks are designed to play a long and short game. Being low to the ground is dangerous for decks like yours, especially when I cant run out of my clock if my hand is constantly filling back to full when I empty it.
For this I suggest Forced Fruition as its an easy way to counteract people dropping their hands out.
September 24, 2017 11:50 a.m.
Philoctetes says... #7
My main issue with Forced Fruition is the mana cost. I won't deny it is a powerful effect, but a 6 mana spell that helps opponents draw into answers for the situation it places them in is not where this deck wants to be I don't think. It also leaves them better off in the aftermath, which is sort of a feelbad moment.
That being said, I appreciate the suggestion! and Marton Stromgald is an obscure one, sounds like a blast to play.
Rivenor says... #1
I was genuinely curious about the deck name when I saw it on the front page. It suits Kami perfectly. I feel like our playgroups could get along quite well honestly, I really like the idea of home ruling infinites to 5 cycles only. I find infinite combos quite dull as well.
As for the rest of the deck it looks pretty solid all around, the only addition I would consider with the deck as it is would be AEtherspouts to assist in protecting you but honestly Sunstone + the rest of your bounce might be plenty. Depends on how aggro loving is your play group.
September 20, 2017 4:18 p.m.