The Scarab God: Not Zombies, just Value

Commander / EDH ClassicCox

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PistonPower says... #1

Try out Grave Betrayal , Extract from Darkness , or Graf Harvest . If you want to push more of a mill strategy, Fleet Swallower or Traumatize will get you some good targets. Paradox Haze seems a bit narrow with it effecting only 4 cards, one of which will make you burn through your deck very quickly.

September 30, 2019 4:52 p.m.

fragarach97 says... #2

Always love to see a Scab God list that isn't tribal zombies. My build isn't up here yet, so I can't link you to it, but if you're going for a reanimator strategy then two cards that are invaluable are Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur as a powerful win condition that can fuel further reanimation plays, and Champion of Wits is a phenomenal early body that digs you deeper, fuels reanimation, and has great reach if Scab God himself keeps getting answered with his own Eternalize. Other than that, I can reccomend Venser, Shaper Savant as a strong tempo play that, of course, is a damn fine target to reanimate to get that instant speed disruption twice. I'd also reccomend finding a way to slot in Baleful Strix , as I feel your curve is a bit top-heavy and the Strix is a solid value card (that you can get twice). A personal staple of mine in 90% of the blue decks I play and build is Thada Adel, Acquisitor as she has powerful utility at every point in the game to pur you ahead at virtually no cost in resources to yourself and can stop powerful artifact-based combos before they happen if you happen to find those troubling you over in your playgroup. At the very least, she's a repeatable ramp spell, though I do understand she makes people VERY salty so if you're worried about that feel free to disregard her. One last suggestion I have that isn't exactly budget friendly is Vendilion Clique for a combination reason between Venser and Strix. It's repeatable and powerful interruption in your deck and is lower to the ground, but I understand that they're a bit out of some people's price range. She also works great as a one-two punch with Venser himself to have your opponent "put that thing back where it came from or so help me".

Anyways, +1 from me for the Scab God representation! He's a hell of a fun deck.

January 19, 2020 3:52 p.m.

fragarach97 says... #3

Just saw you liked my comment, seeing your build kicked my ass into gear to put mine up, so check it out for inspiration.

...To Rise Eternal

January 22, 2020 4:12 a.m.

ClassicCox says... #4

fragarach97 yes, your comment was very helpful! As soon as i get a copy, i will add Baleful Strix and maybe Thada Adel, Acquisitor. I was also considering Thief of Sanity as an evasive early drop that mills and gets you cards to play when you may need them. Your list is very nice and some cards are really interesting, though many are momentairly out of my budget, upvoted.

January 22, 2020 5:42 a.m.

Rasaru says... #5

As I'm looking around the site, I'm seeing the majority of mill decks focus on self mill and reanimation. This one looks pretty cool! I just finished building a deck, Drawing Dead, that focuses on milling the opponent. However, I can see from your deck list that there are probably a couple of cards to consider. i.e. Geth, Lord of the Vault. If you get a second, check out my deck. I'd really appreciate your thoughts!

January 22, 2020 12:18 p.m.

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