Xenagos Savageborn EDH

Commander / EDH* NiTRoBoX

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Soul's Fire could finish off an opponent if you can power high enough. Cool deck, +1

November 29, 2015 3:41 p.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #2

Jimmy_Chinchilathanks man, I did think in that direction, I thought Soulblast would be a fine finisher, along with Fling but I like Soul's Fire more as I get to keep the creature. For multiplayer games Soulblast is tricky, could leave myself open, but for 1vs1 BOOM, gg.

As with the card r_type_one suggested, this makes a good sideboard and having flexibility is important :)

November 29, 2015 8:38 p.m.

Hey you have Kiki-Jiki in your maybe and main board FYI.

Was thinking, you could improve your mana base with more dual lands and utility lands, here are some that would fit well: Stomping Ground, Cinder Glade, Wooded Foothills, Copperline Gorge, Cavern of Souls (makes all your dragons uncounterable!), Reflecting Pool, Winding Canyons, Homeward Path, Flamekin Village, Oran-Rief, the Vastwood, Rugged Highlands, Vivid Crag, Arcane Lighthouse, Temple of Abandon, Tectonic Edge, Temple of the False God. See if you like any of those!

November 29, 2015 10:38 p.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #4

Jimmy_Chinchila Thank you! will definitely consider some of those, I wish Cavern of Souls would cost less.. like much less xD heh..

I didn't know all of those cards so thanks :)
I've ordered (still waiting for the package) few of the cheap one actually a week or so ago, and will added them as I get them and decide what to put in.

Took out Kiki from the maybe :P! thanks.

November 29, 2015 11:20 p.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #5

Changed quite a lot of cards, wanted to give the deck more draw\ramp and utility.

Comments suggestions are always welcomed!

November 23, 2017 2:26 p.m.

backinajiffy says... #6

nice deck, looks like fun!

Love the featured card art too :)

December 12, 2017 5:25 p.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #7

backinajiffy thanks! :) need to update the description thou as it is outdated now '..

December 13, 2017 2 a.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #8

Made few changes, added some new cards, deck feels stronger :) comments and suggestions are appreciated and welcomed!

November 3, 2020 4:30 a.m.

Profet93 says... #9

I got some ideas for this deck. What do you feel your biggest weakness is?

December 29, 2020 7:06 p.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #10

Profet93 I didn't test it yet, just got the last order today, after 3 months of waiting...gee.. won't be ordering cards from mtgmintcards till the epidemic is over..
Please feel free to share any ideas suggestions, always happy to hear.
Just note, I'm usually playing with my wife or some friends so its 1vs1 or 3 players group. I'm sure there is quite a lot of things that can be improved for 5-6 players game.. And sorry for the long reply.

January 22, 2021 9:39 a.m.

Profet93 says... #11

I feel some of your creatures aren't that impactful and your land count is a bit too low. Your avg CMC is a good for a Xenagos deck nevertheless. Before I start, what is your budget per card?

January 22, 2021 8:16 p.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #12

Profet93 Budget per card, I would say up to $20.
Land count is on the lower end (35) that is true, but thanks to the ramp-green creatures and artifacts rarely had any problems. Although I need to re-evaluate all the non basic lands that I use again..

January 23, 2021 5 a.m.

Profet93 says... #13

Without discussing creatures...

Ancient Tomb > Temple of false. Out of budget, not needed, but nice to have

Yavimaya Hollow - See above

Castle Garenbrig - Ramp

Dread Statuary - Manland used for drawspells

Raging Ravine - See above

Reliquary Tower - Utility

Skyshroud Claim - Ramp that provides tempo needed in Xenagos

Harmonize - Draw, not the best, not the worst. I like it personally

Green Sun's Zenith - Since many of your dragons are green, not needed but nice

If you listen to any suggestion of mine, this is it, hands down, most important card in a Xenagos deck.... Greater Good - It provides you with draw and a reward for when your big creatures inevitably get removed

Rancor - Nice but not needed, think with Selvala to add lots of mana, with a dork to get 6 power trample. Can even give to an opponent's creature for politics.

Beast Within - Removal

Berserk - Finisher with a huge beater, nice to use on opponent's creature/commanders as well. Never underestimate instant speed interaction (see above)

Deflecting Swat - Counter counterspells, redirect targetted removal, draw, extra turns, etc.... for free. Not needed but VERY nice to have. Bluffing interaction while tapped out!

Momentous Fall - Might not be the best, but has saved my ass countless times. You need a way to maintain card draw in Xenagos

Return of the Wildspeaker - See above

The Great Henge - Draw, ramp, lifegain for cheap

January 23, 2021 1:05 p.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #14

Profet93 thanks for the suggestions much appreciated.
Out of those I will consider to add the following:
Raging Ravine - in case of no creature on the board and only with Xenagos this is 7/7 for 4mana.
Greater Good - for some reason I always thought it to be a sorcery. That for sure can be a great draw engine.
Berserk - can be a good finisher, if I find it for lower price.
Deflecting Swat - seems sweet but quite situational. Same as above might include if I find it for lower price.
Return of the Wildspeaker - I have it in the deck already, was one of the latest changes I've made to the deck.
The Great Henge - Got one copy of it in a different deck, sadly (thought expectable.) it spiked it price, I won't be getting another one for that price.. but it sure is a great card.

I would gladly hear any of your creature suggestions. Thank you.

January 25, 2021 5:56 a.m.

NiTRoBoX says... #15

Added Mage Slayer as it has a triggered ability after doubling dragons power with xenagos it can be a nice combo.
Took out Dragon Tempest for it, have other means to get haste, although the other ability is nice but in comparison to other cards feels weaker..

Might be a good idea to include one of this planeswalkers:
Domri Rade
Arlinn Kord  Flip
Samut, the Tested
but not sure what to take out for any of them.. they for sure have a good synergy with the deck but have no idea atm what to exclude...

February 11, 2021 7:01 a.m.

dritchie says... #16

Another +1 from me it looks really fun to play

March 26, 2021 5:27 a.m.

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