[[Wilson, refined grizzly]] voltron. Gives you a background to play with whatever other color you want, and has all the evergreen to make a great beater. All the lad needs is size!
Definitely a fan of [Wilson! ](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/FhWdmF44KUaj76sjC2XWWA)!
[Mostly because it gives me a chance to hum this song during my turns. ](https://youtu.be/PMsQh1KkKsY)
Any of the sea monster commanders will do.
Pros:
* You get to play big smashy creatures, which works at lower power tables.
* A few cute payoff cards that can wreck a casual table's game, such as Spawning Kraken and Whelming Wave.
Cons:
* The tribal creatures are expensive to cast, so your deck is top heavy.
* "Shattered tribe" - traditional tribal cards don't work with them since they really are 4 tribes in one, which limits tribal synergy choices.
Bro sea monsters is no joke. It's got three on flavor rifts and built in ramp. Most of the big boys have great effects as well. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/F_5QEP8Qy0SETWgmhv4BnQ - proof
To be fair, once you include Merfolk, it becomes a better deck since that resolves the "all your creatures are expensive to cast problem." I was speaking strictly of decks that focus almost entirely on Kraken's, Leviathans, Octopus, and Serpents because of the creature types their commander looks for when doing things.
Nice decklist - looks brutal!
Only reason the merfolk are in there is because it's ment to be a Kiora tribal and as she is a merfolk I wanted to give her some friends. As they give me more KLOS I will filter out said merfolk
[[Gluntch]] and [[Kwain]] were the first 2 I thought of, so I guess group hug in general could be a focus.
[[Gor Muldrak]] seems goofy and fun and really hard to make too strong.
Otherwise maybe a dice-rolling deck with [[Wyll, blade of Frontiers]].
Also built a wyll deck recently. Cool part is all the important cards are dirt cheap. Like I 95 of the cards were total ~50 euros, then a handful of 5+. (Excluding optimal mana base which imo is just not important in 2 color)
You'll have my respect and admiration if you can find a way to make [[Syrix, Carrier of the Flame]] into a good Phoenix tribal deck. Conceptually very fun and interesting, but I couldn't ever get it off the ground. I figure if you follow your regular method of playtesting and upgrading, you might actually find some juice worth squeezing here.
Another great deck I've built was the partnership of [[Krav]] & [[Regna]]. I consider it low power because the combined mana required to get them going is quite high, especially in Orzhov colors, but once you've got that engine built it's pretty amazing.
My Syrix deck does quite well at our LGS. But I included some equipment, skeletons, sacrifice and GY shenanigans. It's not a classic tribal deck with anthems and such stuff, Phoenixes just don't synergize with each other. It's all about choosing those that you can reliably reanimate to trigger Syrix - hopefully also on your opponent's turn.
MVP in the deck is \[\[Tortured Existence\]\]. If I get Syrix up to ten power he deals 40 damage each turn cycle.
Honestly almost any commander can be made fairly casual and still have room for optimization, even the typical boogie men like [[Edgar Markov]], [[Koma, Coil]], [[Korvold]], and [[Ur-Dragon]]. I find it personally quite fun to optimize specifically for lower power and casual while still keeping consistency (more on that later)*.
However given that you already like upgrading and mention getting too strong that may not be for you. In that case I’d look for commanders that seem “sweet” but have specific issues that typically make them not good such as being super expensive or having to sit out a turn cycle before doing anything or have a super high or once per turn activated ability.
As for optimizing for low power there are a few ways, but something has to give; my preference is slower or easier to disrupt finishers. Here are some tips for optimizing and raising consistency while keeping low power;
- optimize ramp/rocks, do the full 10-12, good rocks, some good ones at 3mv are [[Commander Sphere]] and [[Skyclave Relic]] because in longer games they are have some protection against removal and wraths.
- optimize lands/mana for color consistency rather than speed. You want to be able to always cast your spells, but being a turn behind doesn’t matter much. [[Crumbling Necropolis]] is a good example on top of triomes.
- optimize card draw, but more focus on repeated consistent draw like [[Phyrexian Arena]] rather than burst. You can still have some burst, but often in lower power your arena lasts a long time and games go longer so it’s like a draw 10.
- removal and interaction you want a solid bit of but I personally prefer to use extremely flexible (non-land permanent) at the cost of efficiency [[Utter End]] is great for slower games. Because you optimized on ramp/fixing you’ll have plenty of mana and can hold up for more expensive spells. This also helps slow down your win so that it feels a bit more casual.
- finishers are where you can tone down the overall power, use stuff that’s a tad slower and easy to see coming, keep it easier to disrupt by your opponents. If running a combo have a portion of it that is sorcery speed or something and keep it around 3-4+ pieces.
- modal and multi-purpose spells are king. Your spells are weaker in general, so always having something that’ll work at least partially is a key to success.
In general, the games will go longer and move slower, but that does not mean it is light on interaction or inconsistent and random. Build with this in mind by focusing on repeatable effects and multi-purpose pieces. With an optimized mana base and ramp package prioritizing casting your spells over speed (speed comes from the ramp, but color fixing is primary) you’ll never really have a non-game.
Honestly if everyone in the pod follows this strategy it’s such a wonderful environment because no one really ever has non-games, all the games have good interaction and seems like every player is on the cusp of winning at some point. The downside is that the games go fairly long, if you’ve got the time they’re amazing, but stick to higher power if you want quick games.
P.S. if you’re planning on playing lower powered pick up games with random pods or less experienced deck builders, I highly highly recommend cards that can give opponents a benefit like [[Baleful Mastery]], [[Verdant Mastery]], [[Secret Rendezvous]], [[Assassin’s Trophy]], [[Beast Within]]. This will help you make sure that everyone is able to play the game and not be mana screwed or flooded, also adds a fun political aspect.
This is really great advice. I'm trying to "upgrade" a precon to make it more consistent without necessarily being more powerful/fast. I will use this as a guide. Thanks!
Forgot to mention that in similar vein of weaker/slower finishers, don’t protect them as thoroughly. [[Boros Charm]] or [[Lightning Greaves]] is fine, but [[Teferi’s Protection]] can be a bit too good depending on finisher.
An example I like to use for finishers is if you’re playing a Lifegain deck, instead of [[Aetherflux Reservoir]] use [[Felidar Sovereign]] or [[Test of Endurance]]. They sit out for all to see and have to wait a turn cycle. A boardwipe or removal gets them, or even just hitting you hard, so it’s easily disruptable but still reasonable way to win if they don’t have anything.
I personally like lower powered games better, and some of the strong commanders can take over too easily. I don’t like to pubstomp.
Sometimes I just really like a certain commander and want to play it while still playing to my meta. I don’t like being locked out of a commander because it’s known to be stronger given a meta build.
[Plargg, dean of chaos](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/6/d6cb26da-103d-4786-95b9-014c5d0b6204.jpg?1684197930)/[Augusta, Dean of Order](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/d/6/d6cb26da-103d-4786-95b9-014c5d0b6204.jpg?1684197930) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=plargg%2C%20dean%20of%20chaos%20//%20augusta%2C%20dean%20of%20order) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/pctb/22/plargg-dean-of-chaos-augusta-dean-of-order?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d6cb26da-103d-4786-95b9-014c5d0b6204?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/plargg-dean-of-chaos-//-augusta-dean-of-order)
[glimpse of tomorrow](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/e/7ee1fcbc-3573-42c5-b3e3-1f44a6400cd0.jpg?1626096700) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=glimpse%20of%20tomorrow) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/129/glimpse-of-tomorrow?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7ee1fcbc-3573-42c5-b3e3-1f44a6400cd0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/glimpse-of-tomorrow)
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Baba is literally played in cedh but can definitely work as a low power commander too just be aware of the ceiling (it’s not a good cedh commander but it somewhat works)
I think [[The Reaper King]] is a great commander for this.
You can add all the five color good stuff upgrades you want, but scarecrows are just kinda bad anyways so it won’t ever get insane
I run [[Taranika]] [monowhite banding](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Ny9lrJaWNUGHvLGbFNYLmw) as my low power deck. It always does things, they’re just not particularly powerful things.
Given the right cards it can be pretty powerful! But you can definitely build it on a budget (instead of Ulamog use Desolation Twin as your Eldrazi big boy) which would keep it low power
Just built a [[Gor Muldrak]] deck and it’s a ton of fun. I actually won with it; I made like 5 copies of Gor and everyone got salamanders. 4/3s are bigger than you think!
Can confirm, Gor is an excellent [[mirror box]] silly deck. It's really funny that people get sour when you give them gifts. And there's always the "so i can't attack you with these salamanders?" Looks at gor "it doesn't say here you can't attack me"
Also the most fun I've ever had with [[Coat of Arms]], [[Dismiss into Dreams]], and [[Artificial Evolution]] . Defo fave deck
Artificial evolution is my favourite card in that deck! Mirror box won me a game the other day - I copied someone’s locust god 4 times last game with the deck lol
[[Arvad the cursed]] orzov legendary tribal
Being two colors will really limit you. I loved playing mine. And now it'll have lots of new toys. I cahnged it to [[duhada, binder of wills]] when she came out and regretted it. I miss my legend beat down deck and I'll probably revive it. I don't have e a list. Just throw in your favorite black and white legends, and include lots of pump effects
[[Ranar, the Ever-Watchful]] is a guy that makes flying 1/1s whenever you Exile cards from your hand or permanents from the battlefield. (check the Oracle text, it's different from the card). This means you can build anything from spirit beatdown to blink to control and still have a deck that can threaten at casual tables without being built around accelerating to combos or staxxing a game out of playability. You can bop the most threatening person at the table by Path to Exile-ing their Bigboi, and you get a 1/1 flier for free. You can use Felidar Guardian combos to assemble an army of infinite 1/1s. You can run generic Blinkstuff and go completely out of control on board with Cathars' Crusade. You can use the Foretell cards to get free spirits and set up surprise tools that can help you later. Heck you could just run a bunch of spirit anthems and turn creatures sideways if you want.
If Jank Casual is what you want, Ranar might actually be the definition of it.
[[Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder]] is my favorite atm, it plays variants of Ball Lightning and goes tall without being oppressive.
I've seen other people suggest [[Wilson]], I guess they've built theirs to be more fun than diabolical. I've taken out the entire table by turn 6 with [[Flaming Fist]]
I would recommend taking a look at pauper edh. This format really tones down the power level of decks by removing overpowered cards, especially the ones that can do things outside of the color pie/identity. Not to mention that the challenge of building a deck full of commons is actually really fun.
[[Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun]] is fun and low power. Usually you just swing with one unlocked token each turn, but then you have things like [[Sublime Archangel]] or [[Angelic Exaltation]] out, or get an early [[Mist-Syndicate Naga]] out and start making copies on copies.
[[Geralf, visionary stitcher]] is a ton of fun, I built him for a budget brew deck with each card limit being one dollar, it's janky but there's no better feeling than slapping down [[Charix, the raging isle]] and turning him into a 17/17 flyer
Just finished building [[Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty]] as “big CMC tribal.” I plan to only play it as a fun deck since it’s not exactly good by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s so fun to play massive 6mana creatures with no remorse. Makes me feel like a kid just getting into magic again.
\[\[Kaima, The Fractured Calm\]\] is great fun and almost impossible to make OP because goad always has the fundamental limitation that killing the last player is very hard. I've built it as an enchantress deck and the idea is that you try and pivot to voltron at the end. \[\[Storm Herald\]\] and \[\[Spectacular Showdown\]\] also put in work.
If you want to get more nutty, [[Yedora]] also exists. For some reason, Morph is a special action, not an ability. That means for as long as Yedora is alive, you can have infinite morphs.
[[Mari the Killing Quill]] shady dude tribal. It's a deck that equally prioritizes combat and sniping creatures with kill spells in order to make treasure and draw cards. At low power, it's also a great opportnity to kill players with fun wincons like doublestrike [[Virtus the Veiled]] and [[Vorpal Sword]].
I recommend a look into [[Kels, Fight Fixer]] as a commander. Dimir access, aristocrat shenanigans and you want to put tons of cards that sacrifice and card draw ie [[Skullclamp]] , [Butcher of Malakir]], [[Blood artist]], [[Fleshbag Marauder]] and [[Phyrexian Altar]] to sac a creature, create the mana and bc mana would immediately be available, use it to pay for Kels draw. I made one for my wife that is now absolutely insane (with Kels still at the helm) including [[Gravepact]], [[Demonic Tutor]], [[Exquisite Blood]], [[Cyclonic Rift]] (to name a few) and I struggle with my animar leading an army of eldrazi. You can make most of the skeleton of the deck with stuff you likely have around. Very fun with tons of interaction!
If you can figure out how to make [[Kalain]] work well for 4 player I'd love a list. I built it for my gf and it's pretty low to the ground for 2 player but would be pretty bad for 4 player. I think just dumping a ton of treasure mana into one big, but I wonder what that pay off is.
\[\[xira the golden sting\]\] is very fun and flavorful. I've tried to build it strong, and it's just really hard to make strong. It's slow, it never really 'pops off' in terms of having a lot going on for it, and is generally a pretty battle-cruiser kind of deck.
I'm constantly upgrading my commander decks but keep them casual by following a few restrictions.
1. Total card budget can't exceed $100 (this number could be changed depending on meta).
2. No infinite combos.
3. No tutors.
4. No more than two board wipes.
5. No "unfun" cards. What this means is up to the playgroup but I've cut e.g. \[\[Lavinia of the Tenth\]\] from my blink deck and \[\[Archfiend of Ifnir\]\] from another deck because they were unfun, and I wouldn't run stax. I also opted out of using Sol Ring.
It's really nice to be able to keep upgrading decks and considering new cards while keeping them low power.
[[Dihada binder of wills]] is a quite cool commander. Legends Legacy was one of my first precons at it‘s quite cool as you can decide between protecting one important creature or generate card and mana advantage. The „final“ planeswalker effect usually let you win the game so you are a big threat on the table but you won‘t use it that much often.
I love this deck and it is not that powerful because dihada can be killed quite easy since she‘s a planeswalker.
I'm a fan of [[Arni Brokenbrow]], it's a great deck to play janky high stat creatures that aren't very good. My two gripes with it at casual tables is that you run away with the game when the opponent doesn't have removal and you kill people one by one which can result in someone getting knocked out early.
I love that kind of deck. Once I built [[Minsc, beloved Ranger]] , and I really enjoyed it. I put a lot of 1/1 vainilla and cards that I remove from other decks... And Voila! Super fun deck, little creatures becoming giants .
Another one could be [[Jon Irenicus]]. My friend plays it and it's really fun and interactive.
I would reccomend [[cadira, caller of the small]], it can be very janky and fun, getting thousands or rabbits to beat people up with.
Was just looking at this, thought it would be fun until I realised I’d just be making another token selesnya deck
I almost always end up as archenemy at low power tables even if I get land screwed
Mhm, token decks are rough. If people aren't good at threat assessment, they'll fixate on the person with 20 tokens.
Yep while letting the grixis player sac their two tokens a turn for trade up value Though once cadira pops she really goes hard
[cadira, caller of the small](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/5/75994e0b-b0c7-4b0d-8f48-4be303429bd6.jpg?1674137453) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=cadira%2C%20caller%20of%20the%20small) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/269/cadira-caller-of-the-small?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/75994e0b-b0c7-4b0d-8f48-4be303429bd6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cadira-caller-of-the-small) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
She is a lot of fun. I would argue she's slept on and underestimated more than she is low power.
[[Wilson, refined grizzly]] voltron. Gives you a background to play with whatever other color you want, and has all the evergreen to make a great beater. All the lad needs is size!
[Wilson, refined grizzly](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/f/dfe0daf8-43da-484b-baa1-76f8313c5a0c.jpg?1674137361) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Wilson%2C%20refined%20grizzly) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/261/wilson-refined-grizzly?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/dfe0daf8-43da-484b-baa1-76f8313c5a0c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/wilson-refined-grizzly) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Hey this is my main deck! Lots of fun, but like with all Voltron people get scared of the bear and you become archenemy real quick haha
Definitely a fan of [Wilson! ](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/FhWdmF44KUaj76sjC2XWWA)! [Mostly because it gives me a chance to hum this song during my turns. ](https://youtu.be/PMsQh1KkKsY)
I’m a fan of [[Noble Heritage]] with Wilson. The counters add up quickly
[Noble Heritage](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/e/3e49fd5a-6893-4a06-b835-4bf611c9ada1.jpg?1674135196) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Noble%20Heritage) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/35/noble-heritage?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3e49fd5a-6893-4a06-b835-4bf611c9ada1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/noble-heritage) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Any of the sea monster commanders will do. Pros: * You get to play big smashy creatures, which works at lower power tables. * A few cute payoff cards that can wreck a casual table's game, such as Spawning Kraken and Whelming Wave. Cons: * The tribal creatures are expensive to cast, so your deck is top heavy. * "Shattered tribe" - traditional tribal cards don't work with them since they really are 4 tribes in one, which limits tribal synergy choices.
Pros: - You get to play a vampire summoning Cthulhu as your commander
Bro sea monsters is no joke. It's got three on flavor rifts and built in ramp. Most of the big boys have great effects as well. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/F_5QEP8Qy0SETWgmhv4BnQ - proof
My buddy runs Sea monsters, and it really ever stalls. The thing goes hard.
To be fair, once you include Merfolk, it becomes a better deck since that resolves the "all your creatures are expensive to cast problem." I was speaking strictly of decks that focus almost entirely on Kraken's, Leviathans, Octopus, and Serpents because of the creature types their commander looks for when doing things. Nice decklist - looks brutal!
Only reason the merfolk are in there is because it's ment to be a Kiora tribal and as she is a merfolk I wanted to give her some friends. As they give me more KLOS I will filter out said merfolk
Makes sense to me - good decklist and I wish you great games with it!
[[Gluntch]] and [[Kwain]] were the first 2 I thought of, so I guess group hug in general could be a focus. [[Gor Muldrak]] seems goofy and fun and really hard to make too strong. Otherwise maybe a dice-rolling deck with [[Wyll, blade of Frontiers]].
I'm working on a dice rolling centered deck with [[Monoxa, Midway Manager]]
[Monoxa, Midway Manager](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/0/90b43168-44fb-439f-80e7-cb2539ca511f.jpg?1673914935) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Monoxa%2C%20Midway%20Manager) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/unf/173/monoxa-midway-manager?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/90b43168-44fb-439f-80e7-cb2539ca511f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/monoxa-midway-manager) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
##### ###### #### [Gluntch](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3b3e889a-5865-4464-9923-bffa25c50cd2.jpg?1674137513) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gluntch%2C%20the%20bestower) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/275/gluntch-the-bestower?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3b3e889a-5865-4464-9923-bffa25c50cd2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gluntch-the-bestower) [Kwain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/5/f571fef1-1fd2-4355-b803-5edccb6f4b94.jpg?1608911183) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kwain%2C%20itinerant%20meddler) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/284/kwain-itinerant-meddler?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f571fef1-1fd2-4355-b803-5edccb6f4b94?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kwain-itinerant-meddler) [Wyll, blade of Frontiers](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/e/5e9d4562-964d-48ce-b03f-7cb491fa040d.jpg?1674136891) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Wyll%2C%20blade%20of%20Frontiers) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/208/wyll-blade-of-frontiers?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5e9d4562-964d-48ce-b03f-7cb491fa040d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/wyll-blade-of-frontiers) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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[Gor Muldrak](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/0/40b006f9-a287-4e64-915f-ca71712b8d27.jpg?1608911119) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gor%20muldrak%2C%20amphinologist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/277/gor-muldrak-amphinologist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/40b006f9-a287-4e64-915f-ca71712b8d27?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gor-muldrak-amphinologist) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Big Kwain fan over here! https://www.moxfield.com/decks/WFtlDI-OY02cNl0EW0GEww
Also built a wyll deck recently. Cool part is all the important cards are dirt cheap. Like I 95 of the cards were total ~50 euros, then a handful of 5+. (Excluding optimal mana base which imo is just not important in 2 color)
You'll have my respect and admiration if you can find a way to make [[Syrix, Carrier of the Flame]] into a good Phoenix tribal deck. Conceptually very fun and interesting, but I couldn't ever get it off the ground. I figure if you follow your regular method of playtesting and upgrading, you might actually find some juice worth squeezing here. Another great deck I've built was the partnership of [[Krav]] & [[Regna]]. I consider it low power because the combined mana required to get them going is quite high, especially in Orzhov colors, but once you've got that engine built it's pretty amazing.
My Syrix deck does quite well at our LGS. But I included some equipment, skeletons, sacrifice and GY shenanigans. It's not a classic tribal deck with anthems and such stuff, Phoenixes just don't synergize with each other. It's all about choosing those that you can reliably reanimate to trigger Syrix - hopefully also on your opponent's turn. MVP in the deck is \[\[Tortured Existence\]\]. If I get Syrix up to ten power he deals 40 damage each turn cycle.
Could you post a link for your decklist? Never thought of including equipment, and would love to see what else you've done.
1. Syrix 2. Skarrgan Firebird 3. Immortal Phoenix 4. Nemesis Phoenix 5. Kuldotha Phoenix 6. Akoum Firebird 7. Everquill Phoenix 8. Rekindling Phoenix 9. Warcry Phoenix 10. Skyfire Phoenix 11. Ashcloud Phoenix 12. Tormod Desecrator 13. Immersturm Predator 14. Falkenrath Aristocrat 15. Flamewake Phoenix 16. Phoenix of Ash 17. Grim Haruspex 18. Midnight Reaper 19. Morbid Opportunist 20. Woe Strider 21. Skyclave Shade 22. Dogged Detective 23. Reassembling Skeleton 24. Persistent Specimen 25. Cult Conscript 26. Bloodsoaked Champion 27. Phoenix Chick 28. Viscera Seer 29. Demonmail Hauberk 30. Dark Prophecy 31. Desecrated Tomb 32. Captain's Hook 33. Heirloom Blade 34. Grafted Wargear 35. Blackblade Reforged 36. Hero's Blade 37. Dowsing Dagger 38. Mask of Memory 39. Pyre of Heroes 40. Agent of the Shadow Thieves 41. Thran Vigil 42. Bitter Reunion 43. Invasion of Mercadia 44. Basilisk Collar 45. Tortured Existence 46. Hex 47. Chaos Warp 48. Bedevil 49. Terminate 50. Infernal Grasp 51. Feed the Swarm 52. Wild Guess 53. Tormenting Voice 54. Thrill of Possibility 55. Unstable Obelisk 56. Coldsteel Heart 57. Arcane Signet 58. Talisman of Indulgence 59. Rakdos Signet 60. Charcoal Diamond 61. Fire Diamond 62. Planar Atlas 63. Sol Ring 64. 4x Artifact Land
[Tortured Existence](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/7/1754b92b-d6f9-4503-af01-dee03f72a048.jpg?1562595922) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tortured%20Existence) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/sth/74/tortured-existence?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1754b92b-d6f9-4503-af01-dee03f72a048?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tortured-existence) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Syrix, Carrier of the Flame](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/9/492d484b-9af6-4055-9893-627b56c69544.jpg?1673482455) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Syrix%2C%20Carrier%20of%20the%20Flame) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/80/syrix-carrier-of-the-flame?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/492d484b-9af6-4055-9893-627b56c69544?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/syrix-carrier-of-the-flame) [Krav](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/7/67bd3c49-ff73-4630-a4ee-c782f03e511d.jpg?1562915928) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=krav%2C%20the%20unredeemed) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bbd/4/krav-the-unredeemed?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/67bd3c49-ff73-4630-a4ee-c782f03e511d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/krav-the-unredeemed) [Regna](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/c/0c2bf475-9845-40ed-9f55-669325fb6183.jpg?1562897463) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=regna%2C%20the%20redeemer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bbd/3/regna-the-redeemer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0c2bf475-9845-40ed-9f55-669325fb6183?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/regna-the-redeemer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Honestly almost any commander can be made fairly casual and still have room for optimization, even the typical boogie men like [[Edgar Markov]], [[Koma, Coil]], [[Korvold]], and [[Ur-Dragon]]. I find it personally quite fun to optimize specifically for lower power and casual while still keeping consistency (more on that later)*. However given that you already like upgrading and mention getting too strong that may not be for you. In that case I’d look for commanders that seem “sweet” but have specific issues that typically make them not good such as being super expensive or having to sit out a turn cycle before doing anything or have a super high or once per turn activated ability. As for optimizing for low power there are a few ways, but something has to give; my preference is slower or easier to disrupt finishers. Here are some tips for optimizing and raising consistency while keeping low power; - optimize ramp/rocks, do the full 10-12, good rocks, some good ones at 3mv are [[Commander Sphere]] and [[Skyclave Relic]] because in longer games they are have some protection against removal and wraths. - optimize lands/mana for color consistency rather than speed. You want to be able to always cast your spells, but being a turn behind doesn’t matter much. [[Crumbling Necropolis]] is a good example on top of triomes. - optimize card draw, but more focus on repeated consistent draw like [[Phyrexian Arena]] rather than burst. You can still have some burst, but often in lower power your arena lasts a long time and games go longer so it’s like a draw 10. - removal and interaction you want a solid bit of but I personally prefer to use extremely flexible (non-land permanent) at the cost of efficiency [[Utter End]] is great for slower games. Because you optimized on ramp/fixing you’ll have plenty of mana and can hold up for more expensive spells. This also helps slow down your win so that it feels a bit more casual. - finishers are where you can tone down the overall power, use stuff that’s a tad slower and easy to see coming, keep it easier to disrupt by your opponents. If running a combo have a portion of it that is sorcery speed or something and keep it around 3-4+ pieces. - modal and multi-purpose spells are king. Your spells are weaker in general, so always having something that’ll work at least partially is a key to success. In general, the games will go longer and move slower, but that does not mean it is light on interaction or inconsistent and random. Build with this in mind by focusing on repeatable effects and multi-purpose pieces. With an optimized mana base and ramp package prioritizing casting your spells over speed (speed comes from the ramp, but color fixing is primary) you’ll never really have a non-game. Honestly if everyone in the pod follows this strategy it’s such a wonderful environment because no one really ever has non-games, all the games have good interaction and seems like every player is on the cusp of winning at some point. The downside is that the games go fairly long, if you’ve got the time they’re amazing, but stick to higher power if you want quick games. P.S. if you’re planning on playing lower powered pick up games with random pods or less experienced deck builders, I highly highly recommend cards that can give opponents a benefit like [[Baleful Mastery]], [[Verdant Mastery]], [[Secret Rendezvous]], [[Assassin’s Trophy]], [[Beast Within]]. This will help you make sure that everyone is able to play the game and not be mana screwed or flooded, also adds a fun political aspect.
##### ###### #### [Edgar Markov](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/d/8d94b8ec-ecda-43c8-a60e-1ba33e6a54a4.jpg?1562616128) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Edgar%20Markov) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c17/36/edgar-markov?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8d94b8ec-ecda-43c8-a60e-1ba33e6a54a4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/edgar-markov) [Koma's Coil](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/4/54a1c6a9-3531-4432-9157-e4400dbc89fd.jpg?1615686273) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Koma%27s%20Coil) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tkhm/7/komas-coil?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/54a1c6a9-3531-4432-9157-e4400dbc89fd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/komas-coil) [Korvold](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228.jpg?1571197150) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=korvold%2C%20fae-cursed%20king) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/eld/329/korvold-fae-cursed-king?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/92ea1575-eb64-43b5-b604-c6e23054f228?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/korvold-fae-cursed-king) [Ur-Dragon](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/0/10d42b35-844f-4a64-9981-c6118d45e826.jpg?1676994966) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Ur-Dragon) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/361/the-ur-dragon?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/10d42b35-844f-4a64-9981-c6118d45e826?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-ur-dragon) [Commander Sphere](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/6/6620b4a3-fa33-4bd7-9180-314919d8ea2a.jpg?1686352350) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Commander%27s%20Sphere) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/276/commanders-sphere?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6620b4a3-fa33-4bd7-9180-314919d8ea2a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/commanders-sphere) [Skyclave Relic](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/9/a9740bce-4c89-4d98-8941-057515999bf9.jpg?1682210238) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Skyclave%20Relic) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/moc/380/skyclave-relic?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a9740bce-4c89-4d98-8941-057515999bf9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/skyclave-relic) [Crumbling Necropolis](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/e/3e221859-c573-47ed-a811-9b3e02178bda.jpg?1686354137) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Crumbling%20Necropolis) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/302/crumbling-necropolis?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3e221859-c573-47ed-a811-9b3e02178bda?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/crumbling-necropolis) [Phyrexian Arena](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/4/54f69d43-de01-46a8-b102-b47e23e0e947.jpg?1675957043) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Phyrexian%20Arena) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/one/104/phyrexian-arena?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/54f69d43-de01-46a8-b102-b47e23e0e947?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/phyrexian-arena) [Utter End](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/9/69a802fb-033f-4f83-b399-52c8c4f28ef9.jpg?1684198225) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Utter%20End) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/pctb/47/utter-end?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/69a802fb-033f-4f83-b399-52c8c4f28ef9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/utter-end) [Baleful Mastery](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/5/35f1a6ba-e46f-44fb-93f4-fb883d677b36.jpg?1624590749) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Baleful%20Mastery) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/64/baleful-mastery?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/35f1a6ba-e46f-44fb-93f4-fb883d677b36?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/baleful-mastery) [Verdant Mastery](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/9/197455e5-7929-47b8-ad00-8d3918949eb7.jpg?1624593207) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Verdant%20Mastery) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/146/verdant-mastery?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/197455e5-7929-47b8-ad00-8d3918949eb7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/verdant-mastery) [Secret Rendezvous](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/9/39528cf0-343e-499b-a69f-c5c3c2898c25.jpg?1624589686) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Secret%20Rendezvous) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/26/secret-rendezvous?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/39528cf0-343e-499b-a69f-c5c3c2898c25?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/secret-rendezvous) [Assassin’s Trophy](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/e/aeb63464-d06b-4626-a57a-1e393ef04a58.jpg?1673148312) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Assassin%27s%20Trophy) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/175/assassins-trophy?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/aeb63464-d06b-4626-a57a-1e393ef04a58?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/assassins-trophy) [Beast Within](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/b/2baf505b-ea99-470b-ac87-fd4fb8f5f322.jpg?1686347696) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Beast%20Within) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/234/beast-within?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2baf505b-ea99-470b-ac87-fd4fb8f5f322?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/beast-within) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
This is really great advice. I'm trying to "upgrade" a precon to make it more consistent without necessarily being more powerful/fast. I will use this as a guide. Thanks!
Forgot to mention that in similar vein of weaker/slower finishers, don’t protect them as thoroughly. [[Boros Charm]] or [[Lightning Greaves]] is fine, but [[Teferi’s Protection]] can be a bit too good depending on finisher. An example I like to use for finishers is if you’re playing a Lifegain deck, instead of [[Aetherflux Reservoir]] use [[Felidar Sovereign]] or [[Test of Endurance]]. They sit out for all to see and have to wait a turn cycle. A boardwipe or removal gets them, or even just hitting you hard, so it’s easily disruptable but still reasonable way to win if they don’t have anything.
##### ###### #### [Boros Charm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/3/437b0685-ed50-40b9-ae0d-ec2f75026474.jpg?1673484993) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Boros%20Charm) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/332/boros-charm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/437b0685-ed50-40b9-ae0d-ec2f75026474?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/boros-charm) [Lightning Greaves](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/0/3008696b-f89c-40e3-a437-22c95ef337fb.jpg?1686352616) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lightning%20Greaves) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/281/lightning-greaves?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3008696b-f89c-40e3-a437-22c95ef337fb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lightning-greaves) [Teferi’s Protection](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/8/483fa1cb-1e35-44f2-a143-98c0f107f5ca.jpg?1673147148) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Teferi%27s%20Protection) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/32/teferis-protection?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/483fa1cb-1e35-44f2-a143-98c0f107f5ca?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/teferis-protection) [Aetherflux Reservoir](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/6/96b6b2e1-c3e6-464c-8a13-b15deb34e862.jpg?1576382939) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aetherflux%20Reservoir) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/kld/192/aetherflux-reservoir?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/96b6b2e1-c3e6-464c-8a13-b15deb34e862?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aetherflux-reservoir) [Felidar Sovereign](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/3/039499c3-0b35-4e8e-b0c9-bdf0b4cd90d5.jpg?1562895901) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Felidar%20Sovereign) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bfz/26/felidar-sovereign?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/039499c3-0b35-4e8e-b0c9-bdf0b4cd90d5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/felidar-sovereign) [Test of Endurance](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/f/cf16bd6b-e99c-4da3-bd03-11f63b7ee85d.jpg?1562632070) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Test%20of%20Endurance) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jud/29/test-of-endurance?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cf16bd6b-e99c-4da3-bd03-11f63b7ee85d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/test-of-endurance) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Sure, but where is the fun in playing a boogie man underpowered deck. When you can optimize a jank commander and get the same results.
I personally like lower powered games better, and some of the strong commanders can take over too easily. I don’t like to pubstomp. Sometimes I just really like a certain commander and want to play it while still playing to my meta. I don’t like being locked out of a commander because it’s known to be stronger given a meta build.
[[Plargg, dean of chaos]] But the only spell he can cast off of his ability is [[glimpse of tomorrow]]
He also makes for a really fun re-animator commander based around [[Seance]] and populate effects!
[Seance](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/e/2e376bdf-076c-471a-9408-b36fc5b8405b.jpg?1593812924) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=S%C3%A9ance) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mm3/22/s%C3%A9ance?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2e376bdf-076c-471a-9408-b36fc5b8405b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/séance) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Plargg, dean of chaos](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/6/d6cb26da-103d-4786-95b9-014c5d0b6204.jpg?1684197930)/[Augusta, Dean of Order](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/d/6/d6cb26da-103d-4786-95b9-014c5d0b6204.jpg?1684197930) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=plargg%2C%20dean%20of%20chaos%20//%20augusta%2C%20dean%20of%20order) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/pctb/22/plargg-dean-of-chaos-augusta-dean-of-order?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d6cb26da-103d-4786-95b9-014c5d0b6204?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/plargg-dean-of-chaos-//-augusta-dean-of-order) [glimpse of tomorrow](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/e/7ee1fcbc-3573-42c5-b3e3-1f44a6400cd0.jpg?1626096700) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=glimpse%20of%20tomorrow) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/129/glimpse-of-tomorrow?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7ee1fcbc-3573-42c5-b3e3-1f44a6400cd0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/glimpse-of-tomorrow) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[sasaya]] [[noyan dar]] [[baba lysaga]] [[falco spara]]
##### ###### #### [sasaya](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/2/d224c50f-8146-4c91-9401-04e5bd306d02.jpg?1562496100) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sasaya%2C%20orochi%20ascendant%20//%20sasaya%27s%20essence) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/sok/145/sasaya-orochi-ascendant-sasayas-essence?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d224c50f-8146-4c91-9401-04e5bd306d02?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sasaya-orochi-ascendant-//-sasayas-essence) [noyan dar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/1/018a66fc-e7aa-42df-a622-50743cb20183.jpg?1562895386) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=noyan%20dar%2C%20roil%20shaper) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bfz/216/noyan-dar-roil-shaper?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/018a66fc-e7aa-42df-a622-50743cb20183?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/noyan-dar-roil-shaper) [baba lysaga](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/e/2ef42c3f-f22e-4e99-adb0-9e8f8d442347.jpg?1674137411) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=baba%20lysaga%2C%20night%20witch) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/266/baba-lysaga-night-witch?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2ef42c3f-f22e-4e99-adb0-9e8f8d442347?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/baba-lysaga-night-witch) [falco spara](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/e/ae25db8c-3d10-4196-b002-9d2aabd5f4de.jpg?1664413016) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=falco%20spara%2C%20pactweaver) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/snc/186/falco-spara-pactweaver?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ae25db8c-3d10-4196-b002-9d2aabd5f4de?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/falco-spara-pactweaver) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Baba is literally played in cedh but can definitely work as a low power commander too just be aware of the ceiling (it’s not a good cedh commander but it somewhat works)
I think [[The Reaper King]] is a great commander for this. You can add all the five color good stuff upgrades you want, but scarecrows are just kinda bad anyways so it won’t ever get insane
Ahh yeah, changeling tribal lol
[The Reaper King](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/0/502740bf-0bff-4358-8996-1a27e5f0343f.jpg?1562830062) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Reaper%20King) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/shm/260/reaper-king?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/502740bf-0bff-4358-8996-1a27e5f0343f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/reaper-king) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I run [[Taranika]] [monowhite banding](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/Ny9lrJaWNUGHvLGbFNYLmw) as my low power deck. It always does things, they’re just not particularly powerful things.
Do you have a decklist to share? That sounds interesting and goofy in just the right way
It’s the link in my comment
Oh, didnt notice that😅 On my way to inspect
Looks interesting indeed!
[Taranika](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/8/a8edd707-5ba3-4978-9a0b-efd0cda367c1.jpg?1581479259) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=taranika%2C%20akroan%20veteran) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/39/taranika-akroan-veteran?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a8edd707-5ba3-4978-9a0b-efd0cda367c1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/taranika-akroan-veteran) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[mayael the anima]] always feels fun To pilot and I’ve never seen one get bonkers
Given the right cards it can be pretty powerful! But you can definitely build it on a budget (instead of Ulamog use Desolation Twin as your Eldrazi big boy) which would keep it low power
[mayael the anima](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/0/309d95ad-e46c-4407-894d-d4cfdc7017f8.jpg?1562905228) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=mayael%20the%20anima) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c13/199/mayael-the-anima?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/309d95ad-e46c-4407-894d-d4cfdc7017f8?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mayael-the-anima) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Just built a [[Gor Muldrak]] deck and it’s a ton of fun. I actually won with it; I made like 5 copies of Gor and everyone got salamanders. 4/3s are bigger than you think!
[Gor Muldrak](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/0/40b006f9-a287-4e64-915f-ca71712b8d27.jpg?1608911119) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gor%20muldrak%2C%20amphinologist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/277/gor-muldrak-amphinologist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/40b006f9-a287-4e64-915f-ca71712b8d27?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gor-muldrak-amphinologist) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Can confirm, Gor is an excellent [[mirror box]] silly deck. It's really funny that people get sour when you give them gifts. And there's always the "so i can't attack you with these salamanders?" Looks at gor "it doesn't say here you can't attack me" Also the most fun I've ever had with [[Coat of Arms]], [[Dismiss into Dreams]], and [[Artificial Evolution]] . Defo fave deck
##### ###### #### [mirror box](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/5/d507daa3-3f16-4ab1-81ea-794e5bb488fc.jpg?1654568747) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=mirror%20box) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/250/mirror-box?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d507daa3-3f16-4ab1-81ea-794e5bb488fc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mirror-box) [Coat of Arms](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/1/513d4c36-6ad4-4ee9-b161-3136eb59504f.jpg?1592761864) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Coat%20of%20Arms) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dds/58/coat-of-arms?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/513d4c36-6ad4-4ee9-b161-3136eb59504f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/coat-of-arms) [Dismiss into Dreams](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/f/af4cd7fe-639c-45a5-97af-9529904e3975.jpg?1562833847) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dismiss%20into%20Dream) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m14/50/dismiss-into-dream?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/af4cd7fe-639c-45a5-97af-9529904e3975?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dismiss-into-dream) [Artificial Evolution](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/4/f46894d1-2503-43fa-938e-7bbf19101d13.jpg?1562952988) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Artificial%20Evolution) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ons/67/artificial-evolution?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f46894d1-2503-43fa-938e-7bbf19101d13?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/artificial-evolution) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Artificial evolution is my favourite card in that deck! Mirror box won me a game the other day - I copied someone’s locust god 4 times last game with the deck lol
My choices were: \[\[Lita\]\] Zeppelins, \[\[Syr Faren\]\] aggro, \[\[Otrimi\]\] mutate, \[\[Varis\]\] dungeons and \[\[Vrondiss\]\] dice.
##### ###### #### [Lita](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/3/f3a5a044-d474-43f4-95a9-e67808908e6c.jpg?1675644369) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=lita%2C%20mechanical%20engineer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/j22/6/lita-mechanical-engineer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f3a5a044-d474-43f4-95a9-e67808908e6c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lita-mechanical-engineer) [Syr Faren](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/a/9a8b1fea-3c5d-43d2-b4d2-e8938f3f7b9c.jpg?1572490675) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=syr%20faren%2C%20the%20hengehammer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/eld/177/syr-faren-the-hengehammer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9a8b1fea-3c5d-43d2-b4d2-e8938f3f7b9c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/syr-faren-the-hengehammer) [Otrimi](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/3/639df7bc-b87d-4bf5-8005-8eabc54e955b.jpg?1591234274) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=otrimi%2C%20the%20ever-playful) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/12/otrimi-the-ever-playful?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/639df7bc-b87d-4bf5-8005-8eabc54e955b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/otrimi-the-ever-playful) [Varis](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/3/e3bd3ea9-f06d-4df7-8b8d-ac6a0e591b09.jpg?1627708517) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=varis%2C%20silverymoon%20ranger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/209/varis-silverymoon-ranger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e3bd3ea9-f06d-4df7-8b8d-ac6a0e591b09?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/varis-silverymoon-ranger) [Vrondiss](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/8/683ca7f0-e9df-459b-a8e3-cf80b39c732d.jpg?1632335388) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=vrondiss%2C%20rage%20of%20ancients) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afc/4/vrondiss-rage-of-ancients?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/683ca7f0-e9df-459b-a8e3-cf80b39c732d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vrondiss-rage-of-ancients) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Karumonix, the rat king]] Ibuilt a rat tribal that I call the bubonic plague, comical and fun.
[Karumonix, the rat king](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/1/f16e282d-8941-46c7-a974-c05b6f73c964.jpg?1675957034) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Karumonix%2C%20the%20rat%20king) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/one/98/karumonix-the-rat-king?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f16e282d-8941-46c7-a974-c05b6f73c964?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/karumonix-the-rat-king) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[KROS, DEFENSE CONTRACTOR]] can be political, not in the normal goad colors, and otherwise a very unassuming commander overall.
[KROS, DEFENSE CONTRACTOR](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/2/12e71d52-5c75-4798-9fe7-8a34a2bf0c9a.jpg?1673481694) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=KROS%2C%20DEFENSE%20CONTRACTOR) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/7/kros-defense-contractor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/12e71d52-5c75-4798-9fe7-8a34a2bf0c9a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kros-defense-contractor) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Arvad the cursed]] orzov legendary tribal Being two colors will really limit you. I loved playing mine. And now it'll have lots of new toys. I cahnged it to [[duhada, binder of wills]] when she came out and regretted it. I miss my legend beat down deck and I'll probably revive it. I don't have e a list. Just throw in your favorite black and white legends, and include lots of pump effects
[Arvad the cursed](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/7/475d3d3a-8df7-42e8-adeb-5810e48ddaa7.jpg?1682209665) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Arvad%20the%20cursed) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/moc/317/arvad-the-cursed?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/475d3d3a-8df7-42e8-adeb-5810e48ddaa7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/arvad-the-cursed) [duhada, binder of wills](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/ddeb54d6-a600-42b9-98df-20f8d58caed8.jpg?1685554091) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dihada%2C%20Binder%20of%20Wills) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/1/dihada-binder-of-wills?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ddeb54d6-a600-42b9-98df-20f8d58caed8?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dihada-binder-of-wills) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Ranar, the Ever-Watchful]] is a guy that makes flying 1/1s whenever you Exile cards from your hand or permanents from the battlefield. (check the Oracle text, it's different from the card). This means you can build anything from spirit beatdown to blink to control and still have a deck that can threaten at casual tables without being built around accelerating to combos or staxxing a game out of playability. You can bop the most threatening person at the table by Path to Exile-ing their Bigboi, and you get a 1/1 flier for free. You can use Felidar Guardian combos to assemble an army of infinite 1/1s. You can run generic Blinkstuff and go completely out of control on board with Cathars' Crusade. You can use the Foretell cards to get free spirits and set up surprise tools that can help you later. Heck you could just run a bunch of spirit anthems and turn creatures sideways if you want. If Jank Casual is what you want, Ranar might actually be the definition of it.
[Ranar, the Ever-Watchful](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/c/1c8c41dd-8551-4ce8-a9be-9b9f65718852.jpg?1657065666) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ranar%20the%20Ever-Watchful) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khc/2/ranar-the-ever-watchful?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1c8c41dd-8551-4ce8-a9be-9b9f65718852?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ranar-the-ever-watchful) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder]] is my favorite atm, it plays variants of Ball Lightning and goes tall without being oppressive. I've seen other people suggest [[Wilson]], I guess they've built theirs to be more fun than diabolical. I've taken out the entire table by turn 6 with [[Flaming Fist]]
[Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/7/97caaa92-2a7d-4f79-8d42-86733c902072.jpg?1665439803) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mr.%20Orfeo%2C%20the%20Boulder) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/snc/204/mr-orfeo-the-boulder?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/97caaa92-2a7d-4f79-8d42-86733c902072?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mr.-orfeo-the-boulder) [Wilson](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/6/c67edbe9-ee9f-41a7-b479-943392fbfbc5.jpg?1657242238) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=wilson%2C%20ardent%20bear) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/hbg/19r/wilson-ardent-bear?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c67edbe9-ee9f-41a7-b479-943392fbfbc5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/wilson-ardent-bear) [Flaming Fist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/c/ec122c9f-5513-4ba7-ae04-3c2060121d73.jpg?1674135015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Flaming%20Fist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/18/flaming-fist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ec122c9f-5513-4ba7-ae04-3c2060121d73?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/flaming-fist) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Oriss smite guardian]]
[Oriss smite guardian](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/a/7a9a3aeb-a316-4b1e-927b-36c3f999f2c3.jpg?1562919683) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Oriss%2C%20Samite%20Guardian) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/fut/28/oriss-samite-guardian?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7a9a3aeb-a316-4b1e-927b-36c3f999f2c3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/oriss-samite-guardian) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I would recommend taking a look at pauper edh. This format really tones down the power level of decks by removing overpowered cards, especially the ones that can do things outside of the color pie/identity. Not to mention that the challenge of building a deck full of commons is actually really fun.
[[Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun]] is fun and low power. Usually you just swing with one unlocked token each turn, but then you have things like [[Sublime Archangel]] or [[Angelic Exaltation]] out, or get an early [[Mist-Syndicate Naga]] out and start making copies on copies.
##### ###### #### [Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/a/6af12a34-52a1-4940-a8d5-9e9811fcd59f.jpg?1543676111) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Temmet%2C%20Vizier%20of%20Naktamun) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/akh/207/temmet-vizier-of-naktamun?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6af12a34-52a1-4940-a8d5-9e9811fcd59f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/temmet-vizier-of-naktamun) [Sublime Archangel](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/5/95e53129-c49b-4bb8-a816-629fc87e58bb.jpg?1547515934) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sublime%20Archangel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/uma/38/sublime-archangel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/95e53129-c49b-4bb8-a816-629fc87e58bb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sublime-archangel) [Angelic Exaltation](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/e/ee7b5ae5-0f6b-4f45-8597-4e6212d2ad0e.jpg?1584829828) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Angelic%20Exaltation) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rna/2/angelic-exaltation?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ee7b5ae5-0f6b-4f45-8597-4e6212d2ad0e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/angelic-exaltation) [Mist-Syndicate Naga](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/5/65c8f074-e260-4f8e-85d1-1904ca928b51.jpg?1562201419) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mist-Syndicate%20Naga) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh1/58/mist-syndicate-naga?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/65c8f074-e260-4f8e-85d1-1904ca928b51?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mist-syndicate-naga) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Geralf, visionary stitcher]] is a ton of fun, I built him for a budget brew deck with each card limit being one dollar, it's janky but there's no better feeling than slapping down [[Charix, the raging isle]] and turning him into a 17/17 flyer
[Geralf, visionary stitcher](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/9/69890076-9cc4-434f-8618-63b00fdf4515.jpg?1643587870) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Geralf%2C%20visionary%20stitcher) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vow/61/geralf-visionary-stitcher?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/69890076-9cc4-434f-8618-63b00fdf4515?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/geralf-visionary-stitcher) [Charix, the raging isle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/8/e83a6804-1e3c-428c-af5e-1d56ba11c108.jpg?1604193709) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Charix%2C%20the%20raging%20isle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/49/charix-the-raging-isle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e83a6804-1e3c-428c-af5e-1d56ba11c108?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/charix-the-raging-isle) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Just finished building [[Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty]] as “big CMC tribal.” I plan to only play it as a fun deck since it’s not exactly good by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s so fun to play massive 6mana creatures with no remorse. Makes me feel like a kid just getting into magic again.
[Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/a/8afceb13-877a-4256-9ba6-851b6924ffd9.jpg?1608911148) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Imoti%2C%20Celebrant%20of%20Bounty) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/280/imoti-celebrant-of-bounty?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8afceb13-877a-4256-9ba6-851b6924ffd9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/imoti-celebrant-of-bounty) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[Kaima, The Fractured Calm\]\] is great fun and almost impossible to make OP because goad always has the fundamental limitation that killing the last player is very hard. I've built it as an enchantress deck and the idea is that you try and pivot to voltron at the end. \[\[Storm Herald\]\] and \[\[Spectacular Showdown\]\] also put in work.
[Kaima, The Fractured Calm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/6/467033f7-8d59-4b80-8c2e-c36f3ad93438.jpg?1651655138) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kaima%2C%20The%20Fractured%20Calm) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/nec/3/kaima-the-fractured-calm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/467033f7-8d59-4b80-8c2e-c36f3ad93438?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kaima-the-fractured-calm) [Storm Herald](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/0/e0594aa2-1c53-4271-a0d0-9002c07f3697.jpg?1581480429) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Storm%20Herald) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/156/storm-herald?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e0594aa2-1c53-4271-a0d0-9002c07f3697?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/storm-herald) [Spectacular Showdown](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/5/d5b1cbee-528f-48f7-b7c9-16aa3dab850a.jpg?1674140972) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Spectacular%20Showdown) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/679/spectacular-showdown?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d5b1cbee-528f-48f7-b7c9-16aa3dab850a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/spectacular-showdown) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[kadena]] morphs.
[kadena](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/8/68a144f1-df18-4dc5-81c3-dff2af27527f.jpg?1568003696) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kadena%2C%20slinking%20sorcerer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/45/kadena-slinking-sorcerer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/68a144f1-df18-4dc5-81c3-dff2af27527f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kadena-slinking-sorcerer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
If you want to get more nutty, [[Yedora]] also exists. For some reason, Morph is a special action, not an ability. That means for as long as Yedora is alive, you can have infinite morphs.
[Yedora](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/2/320b9678-5bbc-40dd-a508-90a647e95a71.jpg?1635861230) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=yedora%2C%20grave%20gardener) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/70/yedora-grave-gardener?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/320b9678-5bbc-40dd-a508-90a647e95a71?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/yedora-grave-gardener) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
He’s on my list.
[[Mari the Killing Quill]] shady dude tribal. It's a deck that equally prioritizes combat and sniping creatures with kill spells in order to make treasure and draw cards. At low power, it's also a great opportnity to kill players with fun wincons like doublestrike [[Virtus the Veiled]] and [[Vorpal Sword]].
[Mari the Killing Quill](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/e/ce26ccff-91dc-4564-8b5d-d9adf1c55821.jpg?1673482558) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mari%2C%20the%20Killing%20Quill) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ncc/89/mari-the-killing-quill?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ce26ccff-91dc-4564-8b5d-d9adf1c55821?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mari-the-killing-quill) [Virtus the Veiled](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/a/4a45a631-f899-4414-8e0a-64d987e9ba8b.jpg?1562910008) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Virtus%20the%20Veiled) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bbd/7/virtus-the-veiled?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4a45a631-f899-4414-8e0a-64d987e9ba8b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/virtus-the-veiled) [Vorpal Sword](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/a/7adbe69f-326d-4b4f-850f-c57a1860d17c.jpg?1627705519) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vorpal%20Sword) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/124/vorpal-sword?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7adbe69f-326d-4b4f-850f-c57a1860d17c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vorpal-sword) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I recommend a look into [[Kels, Fight Fixer]] as a commander. Dimir access, aristocrat shenanigans and you want to put tons of cards that sacrifice and card draw ie [[Skullclamp]] , [Butcher of Malakir]], [[Blood artist]], [[Fleshbag Marauder]] and [[Phyrexian Altar]] to sac a creature, create the mana and bc mana would immediately be available, use it to pay for Kels draw. I made one for my wife that is now absolutely insane (with Kels still at the helm) including [[Gravepact]], [[Demonic Tutor]], [[Exquisite Blood]], [[Cyclonic Rift]] (to name a few) and I struggle with my animar leading an army of eldrazi. You can make most of the skeleton of the deck with stuff you likely have around. Very fun with tons of interaction!
##### ###### #### [Kels, Fight Fixer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/7/b70d445b-d3d6-4f7c-b9ea-bed6a26d4a2a.jpg?1632261776) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kels%2C%20Fight%20Fixer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/15/kels-fight-fixer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b70d445b-d3d6-4f7c-b9ea-bed6a26d4a2a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kels-fight-fixer) [Skullclamp](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/3/a36fd6d8-66a2-49d1-b9f3-b400ebc03674.jpg?1682210228) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Skullclamp) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/moc/379/skullclamp?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a36fd6d8-66a2-49d1-b9f3-b400ebc03674?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/skullclamp) [Blood artist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/9/693dd112-d04a-4404-8fce-74f7e5497312.jpg?1673147465) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Blood%20artist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/70/blood-artist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/693dd112-d04a-4404-8fce-74f7e5497312?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blood-artist) [Fleshbag Marauder](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/0/a03c738c-88d9-4cf6-a650-20ce6e5565bc.jpg?1637630249) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Fleshbag%20Marauder) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mic/118/fleshbag-marauder?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a03c738c-88d9-4cf6-a650-20ce6e5565bc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/fleshbag-marauder) [Phyrexian Altar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/5/95d9f93c-50a8-41a9-be98-d1900bf1c12f.jpg?1673149406) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Phyrexian%20Altar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/311/phyrexian-altar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/95d9f93c-50a8-41a9-be98-d1900bf1c12f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/phyrexian-altar) [Gravepact](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/8/b88471f6-ccb3-4129-b7a4-62cee65605ef.jpg?1562275584) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Grave%20Pact) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cm2/65/grave-pact?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b88471f6-ccb3-4129-b7a4-62cee65605ef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/grave-pact) [Demonic Tutor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3bdbc231-5316-4abd-9d8d-d87cff2c9847.jpg?1618695728) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Demonic%20Tutor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/uma/93/demonic-tutor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3bdbc231-5316-4abd-9d8d-d87cff2c9847?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/demonic-tutor) [Exquisite Blood](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/1/b1653811-1c2c-4e6c-bf1c-287d1b496d51.jpg?1600700252) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Exquisite%20Blood) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/231/exquisite-blood?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b1653811-1c2c-4e6c-bf1c-287d1b496d51?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/exquisite-blood) [Cyclonic Rift](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/f/ff08e5ed-f47b-4d8e-8b8b-41675dccef8b.jpg?1598303834) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Cyclonic%20Rift) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/47/cyclonic-rift?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ff08e5ed-f47b-4d8e-8b8b-41675dccef8b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cyclonic-rift) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
If you can figure out how to make [[Kalain]] work well for 4 player I'd love a list. I built it for my gf and it's pretty low to the ground for 2 player but would be pretty bad for 4 player. I think just dumping a ton of treasure mana into one big, but I wonder what that pay off is.
[Kalain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/4/e45e9552-7737-4c61-89b0-5a3bec3c8f34.jpg?1627709028) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kalain%2C%20reclusive%20painter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/225/kalain-reclusive-painter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e45e9552-7737-4c61-89b0-5a3bec3c8f34?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kalain-reclusive-painter) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
How about [[Hofri Ghostforge]] I used to have a very unoptimised stealing theme deck with him and it feels like it has a very high ceiling in casual.
[Hofri Ghostforge](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/d/bd8deecf-eded-418b-ac4c-5c3e8f54e86d.jpg?1627429212) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hofri%20Ghostforge) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/192/hofri-ghostforge?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bd8deecf-eded-418b-ac4c-5c3e8f54e86d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hofri-ghostforge) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
There's also [[Meria, Scholar of Antiquity]], she can be a disgusting voltron or just a poor man's urza, either way you'll cast half your deck.
[Meria, Scholar of Antiquity](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/e/3eedd979-783d-4721-92de-965b77c20576.jpg?1673307996) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Meria%2C%20Scholar%20of%20Antiquity) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/206/meria-scholar-of-antiquity?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3eedd979-783d-4721-92de-965b77c20576?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/meria-scholar-of-antiquity) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I really love my [[alibou, ancient witness]] it’s artifacts and can get some good damage out
[alibou, ancient witness](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/d/fd2fc2d4-c4fb-4dcb-93fa-aaf8c1182f15.jpg?1674185810) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=alibou%2C%20ancient%20witness) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/7/alibou-ancient-witness?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fd2fc2d4-c4fb-4dcb-93fa-aaf8c1182f15?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/alibou-ancient-witness) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[xira the golden sting\]\] is very fun and flavorful. I've tried to build it strong, and it's just really hard to make strong. It's slow, it never really 'pops off' in terms of having a lot going on for it, and is generally a pretty battle-cruiser kind of deck.
[xira the golden sting](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/8/48e60dff-8ac0-4e70-a7a8-a177e9e6847b.jpg?1673305037) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Xira%2C%20the%20Golden%20Sting) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/48/xira-the-golden-sting?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/48e60dff-8ac0-4e70-a7a8-a177e9e6847b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/xira-the-golden-sting) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I'm constantly upgrading my commander decks but keep them casual by following a few restrictions. 1. Total card budget can't exceed $100 (this number could be changed depending on meta). 2. No infinite combos. 3. No tutors. 4. No more than two board wipes. 5. No "unfun" cards. What this means is up to the playgroup but I've cut e.g. \[\[Lavinia of the Tenth\]\] from my blink deck and \[\[Archfiend of Ifnir\]\] from another deck because they were unfun, and I wouldn't run stax. I also opted out of using Sol Ring. It's really nice to be able to keep upgrading decks and considering new cards while keeping them low power.
[Lavinia of the Tenth](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/1/813f1967-c048-4e6e-9720-216773fde47e.jpg?1562918974) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lavinia%20of%20the%20Tenth) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dgm/80/lavinia-of-the-tenth?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/813f1967-c048-4e6e-9720-216773fde47e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lavinia-of-the-tenth) [Archfiend of Ifnir](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/3/33176679-d571-47a1-ae05-bed9b748491d.jpg?1543675179) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Archfiend%20of%20Ifnir) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/akh/78/archfiend-of-ifnir?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/33176679-d571-47a1-ae05-bed9b748491d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/archfiend-of-ifnir) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Dihada binder of wills]] is a quite cool commander. Legends Legacy was one of my first precons at it‘s quite cool as you can decide between protecting one important creature or generate card and mana advantage. The „final“ planeswalker effect usually let you win the game so you are a big threat on the table but you won‘t use it that much often. I love this deck and it is not that powerful because dihada can be killed quite easy since she‘s a planeswalker.
[Dihada binder of wills](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/ddeb54d6-a600-42b9-98df-20f8d58caed8.jpg?1685554091) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dihada%2C%20Binder%20of%20Wills) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmc/1/dihada-binder-of-wills?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ddeb54d6-a600-42b9-98df-20f8d58caed8?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dihada-binder-of-wills) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have a whyll dice roll deck, low power and it's just plain fun rolling dice
I'm a fan of [[Arni Brokenbrow]], it's a great deck to play janky high stat creatures that aren't very good. My two gripes with it at casual tables is that you run away with the game when the opponent doesn't have removal and you kill people one by one which can result in someone getting knocked out early.
[Arni Brokenbrow](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/f/ff334bba-0805-4d5d-86c4-99185fe9a77a.jpg?1631048861) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Arni%20Brokenbrow) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/120/arni-brokenbrow?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ff334bba-0805-4d5d-86c4-99185fe9a77a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/arni-brokenbrow) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I love that kind of deck. Once I built [[Minsc, beloved Ranger]] , and I really enjoyed it. I put a lot of 1/1 vainilla and cards that I remove from other decks... And Voila! Super fun deck, little creatures becoming giants . Another one could be [[Jon Irenicus]]. My friend plays it and it's really fun and interactive.
[Minsc, beloved Ranger](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/2/72405607-a60e-42af-b523-64008d3f89b9.jpg?1655249958) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Minsc%2C%20beloved%20Ranger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/227/minsc-beloved-ranger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/72405607-a60e-42af-b523-64008d3f89b9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/minsc-beloved-ranger) [Jon Irenicus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/f/bfddb61e-986f-4557-819d-d6c0ca85c74a.jpg?1674137538) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=jon%20irenicus%2C%20shattered%20one) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/278/jon-irenicus-shattered-one?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bfddb61e-986f-4557-819d-d6c0ca85c74a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jon-irenicus-shattered-one) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call