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The problem with moving Rhythm mainboard is space. The more non-elf cards I have mainboard, the less Elves I have to trigger Vanquisher's Banner and Beast Whisperer.

I shall do some testing at FNM this weekend and I may tweak the list afterwards.

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Posted 11 February 2019 at 10:12 in reply to #621945 on ElfBane (Standard)

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You seem to be all in on the extra damage granted by [[High Alert]]. Sadly with it being the only effect in the deck, and no reliable way to search for it outside of pure draw (in Standard at least), you'll be inconsistent with the overall performance of the deck.

My suggestion: Add green.
Green gives access to [[Arcades, the Strategist]] to double up on [[High Alert]]'s main effect.
You also get access to [[Saruli Caretaker]] to help with mana fixing.
And [[Tower Defense]] gives you a good amount of burst damage.

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Posted 08 February 2019 at 08:35 as a comment on High Alert Standard Tournament

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Ye, it's all about the combat tricks here.

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Posted 08 February 2019 at 06:12 in reply to #621923 on Rebinding Bonds

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Holy crap, someone made a comment on a deck I haven't looked at in just over 4 years.

And yes, I know of [[Lumbering Battlement]]. Sadly the delay on returning my cretures is counterproductive.

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Posted 07 February 2019 at 17:27 in reply to #621923 on Rebinding Bonds

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[[Hero's Downfall]] may be a necessary evil vs Planeswalkers. While the games where close, I've beaten a similar deck off planeswalker ulti's. Downfall should earn at least a few sideboard slots.

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Posted 07 February 2019 at 05:49 as a comment on Hmm This card!

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With enough low power creatures, [[Mentor of the Meek]] can draw you a lot, especially during the loop.
Similarly, [[Militia Bugler]] can help you dig for non-Battlement creatures.
[[Sailor of Means]] can help you ramp into Battlement.
[[Shield Mare]] would be an awesome sideboard option.

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Posted 06 February 2019 at 19:55 as a comment on Lumbering infinity

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[[Aviation Pioneer]] is already filling the required role.

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Posted 06 February 2019 at 16:00 in reply to #621898 on Lumbering infinity

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And it's ideas like this that make me consider splashing white into my Gruul deck for Knight of Autumn (also because of how versatile it is).

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Posted 06 February 2019 at 14:09 in reply to #621883 on Lumbering infinity

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The links don't work with all cards, but: "[["card name"]]" (without the quotation marks). It won't show the linked cards for you immediately (need to reload the page) and I don't think it works in Deck Description and How to Play.

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Posted 06 February 2019 at 09:50 in reply to #621882 on Lumbering infinity

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Looks like a fun deck. And with all those ETB triggers, [[Mirror Image]] has many worthwhile targets.
Only suggestion I could maybe add is an obvious one: [[Hallowed Fountain]]

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Posted 06 February 2019 at 09:07 as a comment on Lumbering infinity

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[[Metallic Mimic]] (calling Ooze) can get you even more use out of [[Hardened Scales]].

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Posted 05 February 2019 at 11:39 as a comment on Lord of the Ooze

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Interesting. Reminds me of my Selesnya multicolour deck:
https://www.mtgvault.com/dedwards/decks/liege-and-glass/
Which is a remake of a deck I've had some FNM success with:
http://www.mtgvault.com/dedwards/decks/yes-my-liege/

Here's hoping these will help give you ideas for the Selesnya part of your hybrid series.

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Posted 30 January 2019 at 05:49 as a comment on Hybrid Theory: Orzhov

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I like the idea, but I have 1 concern: Torment of Hailfire requires {B}{B}, and you only have 4 Blooming Marsh. Yes, Elves of Deep Shadow can add {B}, but only if not suffering from summoning sickness, which means you'll have a lot of games where you can combo off but not have enough {B} for Torment.
I recommend looking at adding a lot more GB duals, especially ones that enter the battlefield untapped, to help with this {B}{B} problem.

I do like the addition of Throne of the God-Pharaoh, gives a good alt win.

You may also want to tweak the number of mana dorks (Llanowar Elves, Elvish Mystic, and Elves of Deep Shadow) to make room for something like [[Lead the Stampede]] or [[Collected Company]]. These cards help you get more Elves sooner and give a way to rebuild after a board sweep.

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Posted 28 January 2019 at 05:45 as a comment on Torment of Hailfire combo

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[[Utopia Sprawl]] + [[Arbor Elf]] ramps pretty fast (potential 4 mana on turn 2).
[[Garruk Wildspeaker]]'s [+1] untaps 2 lands. This is good for untapping Nykthos and / or an enchanted land.

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Posted 06 January 2019 at 08:40 as a comment on Green Devotion

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[[Forbidden Orchard]]

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Posted 03 January 2019 at 20:05 as a comment on Repercussion

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- [[Foul Orchard]]
+ [[Woodland Cemetery]]

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Posted 17 December 2018 at 09:05 as a comment on Golgari Elves

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Why swap the [[Smoldering Marsh]], which is a mountain, for a non mountain? [[Koth of the Hammer]] works better the more Mountains you have. And the fetches help me get the duals and trigger Revolt for [[Fatal Push]].

[[Cavern of Souls]] is a little too expensive for my liking (Currently $60+ on Star City Games). Besides, I don't need the mana fixing as I'm (mostly) mono red. And if you read the comments above, control isn't really a problem in my meta.

Honestly, I don't feel like I need [[Sarkhan, Fireblood]]. Like I said already, I'm mono red, so the colour fixing isn't needed, I have 6 walkers and 6 mana rocks that provide mana that can be used on any spell, and my dragons don't have super high mana costs.

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Posted 15 December 2018 at 06:04 in reply to #620546 on Through the Fire and the Flame

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Besides the lack of walkers in my meta, I don't have any [[Dreadbore]].
The problem decks in my meta are 8 Whack, an aggro [[Arclight Phoenix]] mono red, Storm, Grishoalbrand, [[Tooth and Nail]] Tron, and Valakut. Not many planeswalkers there.

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Posted 14 December 2018 at 13:20 in reply to #620546 on Through the Fire and the Flame

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Not so smart, just well read. I have a Modern Dragon deck I've been working on, so most of this is me speaking from experience.

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Posted 13 December 2018 at 05:30 in reply to #620435 on Hasty Dragon Deck

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[[Sheltered Thicket]]

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Posted 12 December 2018 at 20:32 as a comment on Valakut Ramp

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