I Need Help Making Edric More Casual
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Posted on Jan. 14, 2023, 8:16 a.m. by Asgeren
Hello fellow spellslingers!
So I have this Edric deck without extra turns. I love how he plays, but I want it more casual for a playgroup I'm joining. So I've put more 2-drops in it, some cipher spells, and a couple of bombs. Here's the deck as it stands now:
A Vast Network of Spies
Commander / EDH
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Would this be okay for casual? Should I remove ALL 1-drops? Would love some ideas and suggestions on how to make it even more casual? I'd rather bring a too low powered deck than a too high powered deck:)
FormOverFunction says... #3
My opinion here, your mileage may vary, and it will surprise no one. One surefire way to make a deck weaker is to focus more on theme. Replace some of the less-spy-like stuff (Trygon Predator for example) with things like Spy Kit or whatever. You have a ton of great flavor in there already, and the theme is going to position you well for victory anyways. It might really bother you to take value cards like Spore Frog out, but replacing value with fun conversation pieces is the point of the exercise; try to position yourself to be the person that people are excited to see what weird thing they’re going to cast next. It’s a lot of fun, surprising people with themely cards that no one at the table had ever seen played before (because they’re “not good”). I closed out a game killing one of my friends with a Banshee this Wednesday. One of the other people had never seen that card to begin with, and the other had never seen it used successfully like that... because it’s a crappy old card. But it fits perfectly in my crappy haunted house deck, and it’s refreshing to be casual! I’m a fan of your deck, and I’m excited at your attempt here!
January 14, 2023 10:35 a.m.
RNR_Gaming, thanks that's not a bad idea, yeah I know it might be tricky but I really like the way he plays ;)
January 14, 2023 11:38 p.m.
Thanks for the tips, FormOverFunction, I will put on my thinking cap and see what I can come up with! And very nice anecdote - that sounds like a great game xD
January 14, 2023 11:45 p.m.
RNR_Gaming says... #6
Its my main and even at lower power getting a full grip is child's play. Barring a wrath dense meta you'll likely dunk on casuals with ease.
RNR_Gaming says... #2
I mean you could just make it pauper with a Notorious Throng and call it a day. A 1/1 for 1 unblockable shouldn't pose that large of an issue if you're not snowballing with a ton of extra turns; like I understand wanting to downgrade to play at lower power but Edric isn't a great commander to make that pivot with.
January 14, 2023 9:46 a.m.