AI Upgrade (3): Whispering Leaves [Lathril + Vivien + Tyvar + Rishkar + Surrak]
Deck Size: 100
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Est deck cost: $112.39
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Lathril, Blade of the Elves
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Whenever Lathril deals combat damage to a player, create that many 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. {T}, Tap ten untapped Elves you control: Each opponent loses 10 life and you gain 10 life.
Creature
Commander
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Draw
Hide in Plain Sight
Look at the top five cards of your library, cloak two of them, and put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. (To cloak a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature with ward {2}. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)
Sorcery
Draw
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Protection
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Counters
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Evasion
Evasion
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Ramp
Ramp
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Tokens
Tokens
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Finisher
Finisher
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Recursion
Nullpriest of Oblivion
Kicker {3}{B} (You may pay an additional {3}{B} as you cast this spell.) Lifelink Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Creature
Recursion
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Tutor
Tutor
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Drain
Drain
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Land
Plaza of Heroes
{T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a legendary spell. {T}: Add one mana of any color among legendary permanents you control. {3}, {T}, Exile this land: Target legendary creature gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.
Land
Land
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Removal
Meathook Massacre II
When Meathook Massacre II enters, each player sacrifices X creatures of their choice. Whenever a creature you control dies, you may pay 3 life. If you do, return that card under your control with a finality counter on it. Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, they may pay 3 life. If they don't, return that card under your control with a finality counter on it.
Enchantment
Vivien Reid
+1: Look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal a creature or land card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. −3: Destroy target artifact, enchantment, or creature with flying. −8: You get an emblem with "Creatures you control get +2/+2 and have vigilance, trample, and indestructible."
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Afterwards use any Card of the following List to Upgrade the Deck in order to better reach it's goals and don't hold back to make the Deck a little bit darker and fiercer than just the Elf Theme using those Cards. Tell me which Cards of the original Deck you have replaced with which Card of the given new List. You don't have to replace any Card if you believe that none of the Cards in the new List would make the Deck any better. Here is the new List: Persistent Constrictor, Leyline of the Void, Grievous Wound, \"Tyvar, the Pummeler\", Hedge Shredder, Meathook Massacre II, Saw, Keys to the House, Bear Trap, Drag to the Roots, Overgrown Zealot, Omnivorous Flytrap, Monstrous Emergence, Insidious Fungus, \"Kona, Rescue Beastie\", House Cartographer, Horrid Vigor, Greenhouse // Rickety Gazeboo, Enduring Vitality, Cautious Survivor, Coordinated Clobbering, Cathartic Parting, Balustrade Wurm, Vile Mutilator, Unstoppable Slasher, Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber, Sporogenic Infection, Miasma Demon, Final Vengeance, Fear of the Dark, Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk, Cracked Skull, Commune with Evil.\n\nAnswer"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe Green-Black Lathril, Blade of the Elves deck aims to create a large board presence of Elves, utilizing their synergy to generate overwhelming combat power and drain the opponent's life total. It employs ramp to accelerate mana development, recursion to bring back key creatures, and removal to control the board.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Top 5 Cards:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lathril, Blade of the Elves (Commander):"},{"insert":" The core of the strategy, generating massive power boosts for each Elf that dies."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Overrun:"},{"insert":" A powerful finisher that can quickly overwhelm opponents with a large board state."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Elvish Archdruid:"},{"insert":" Provides significant ramp, accelerating the deck's ability to cast large creatures and Overrun."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Rishkar, Peema Renegade:"},{"insert":" Another excellent ramp creature that synergizes well with the Elf theme."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Macabre Waltz:"},{"insert":" A crucial recursion spell that allows the deck to repeatedly utilize its powerful Elves and generate additional value from Lathril's ability."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strengths:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Powerful Synergies:"},{"insert":" The deck leverages the strong synergies between Elves, ramp, and recursion."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Overwhelming Board State:"},{"insert":" It can quickly develop a large board presence that is difficult for opponents to deal with."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Life Drain:"},{"insert":" Cards like Nadier's Nightblade and Spiteful Shadows provide additional ways to win the game."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Recursion:"},{"insert":" The deck's ability to repeatedly bring back key creatures makes it resilient to board wipes."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Weaknesses:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Vulnerable to Board Wipes:"},{"insert":" A single board wipe can significantly disrupt the deck's strategy."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Reliance on Elves:"},{"insert":" The deck's success is heavily dependent on having Elves on the battlefield."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lack of Targeted Removal:"},{"insert":" The removal suite is somewhat limited and lacks consistent ways to deal with specific threats."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Upgrades using the provided card list:"},{"insert":"\nTo make the deck darker, fiercer, and more resilient, the following changes are recommended:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Replace:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Nadier's Nightblade"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"With:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Meathook Massacre II"},{"insert":". While Nadier's Nightblade provides life drain, Meathook Massacre II offers a more impactful board wipe effect that synergizes with the deck's Elf-heavy strategy. It's a more efficient way to clear the board and set up for a lethal Overrun."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Replace:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Nullpriest of Oblivion"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"With:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Leyline of the Void"},{"insert":". This significantly improves the deck's resilience against graveyard strategies, a common threat in many formats. Nullpriest is a situational card, while Leyline is a proactive measure."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Add:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Tyvar, the Pummeler"},{"insert":". This card fits perfectly into the deck's strategy. It provides a powerful, resilient threat that synergizes with the deck's ability to generate a large number of creatures. It doesn't replace any existing card, but rather adds another powerful win condition."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Replace:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Hide in Plain Sight"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"With:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Horrid Vigor"},{"insert":". This card adds a significant amount of damage output, especially when combined with a large number of Elves. It turns the deck's already strong board presence into a lethal threat."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThese changes enhance the deck's ability to control the board, deal with graveyard strategies, and deliver lethal damage more consistently. The addition of "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Tyvar, the Pummeler"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Horrid Vigor"},{"insert":" significantly increases the deck's power level and aligns it more with a darker, fiercer playstyle.\n\n-----\n\nOut of personal preference i then elected to instead replace the formerly \"left out\" weakest Cards in this Deck's strategy:\nFeral Encounter => Tyvar, the Pummeler"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Lothlórien Blade => Meathook Massacre II"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Clear Shot => Horrid Vigor"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Imperious Perfect => Leyline of the Void"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nI removed 2 Forests and added 2 Swamps for Mana Color Balance.\n"}]}
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