Mr.Toasty 5 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Hey All.\n\nhttps://archidekt.com/decks/9535581/aragorn_11\n\nI wanted to build a commander deck around the following cards.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Bristly Bill, Spine Sower"}},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Innkeeper's Talent"}},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Quirion Beastcaller"}},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kami of Whispered Hopes"}},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heartfire Hero"}},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Seedglaive Mentor"}},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nMy thought was to build a mid-range +1/+1 Counter deck, to make cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heartfire Hero"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Seedglaive Mentor"}},{"insert":" massive threats. Continuing with this idea I took apart the \"Call for Backup\" Precon and decided to utilize "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Aragorn, Hornburg Hero"}},{"insert":" as my commander. I'm not convinced Aragorn was the best choice, but I liked the protection and removal provided by white. I have "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Shalai and Hallar"}},{"insert":" in my deck but not sure I want to have counters matter commander that deals direct damage, as opposed to a commander that makes my creatures scarier by giving them first strike, double strike, vigilance, etc. \n\nI've played the deck a few times and here are some of the problems I'm running into.\nI don't get to see the cards I want to play (above) often enough or on curve. "},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck easily gets derailed, especially against Dimir control decks."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck feels like it stagnates."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck doesn't always do the thing. I'll often have a bunch of counters matter cards w/o having cards that provide counters, or vice versa."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nI'd appreciate feed back on how I can improve this deck.\n\n-Jake\n\n\n"}]}
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darkconfidnt 5 months{"ops":[{"insert":"Aragorn feels like you want to be the aggro and keep the pressure on your opponents while you snowball. I'd look closely at removing any of the high-MV cards without immediate impact (i.e. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Juniper Order Ranger"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ajani, Mentor of Heroes"}},{"insert":") in favor of cheaper creatures or interaction.\nI would cut "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Brawn"}},{"insert":" and 1-2 of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Abzan Battle Priest"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Abzan Falconer"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Pridemalkin"}},{"insert":" (1-2 general evasion effects should suffice).\nMeta-dependent: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heaven // Earth"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hindervines"}},{"insert":" (I'd save yourself the mana and include a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fog"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tangle"}},{"insert":", or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mandate of Peace"}},{"insert":"), "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Crystal Barricade"}},{"insert":" \n\nSome ideas to consider:\nDraw: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dusk Legion Duelist"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tributary Instructor"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Trash the Town"}},{"insert":" \nProtection: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tyrant Guard"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cathedral Acolyte"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Invasion of Gobakhan // Lightshield Array"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Silkguard"}},{"insert":" \nMore counters: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Evolutionary Escalation"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rhythm of the Wild"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Noble Heritage"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Botanical Brawler"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ozolith, the Shattered Spire"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Faithful Watchdog"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Conclave Sledge-Captain"}},{"insert":" \nRemoval: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Damning Verdict"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Elite Scaleguard"}},{"insert":" (helps ensure your creatures connect; similarly, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Greatsword of Tyr"}},{"insert":")\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cacophony Scamp"}},{"insert":" could be a "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Heartfire Hero"}},{"insert":"-at-home backup effect\nAn interesting take would be to pivot towards Hydras or modular creatures, though those might depart too much from your current intent\nGood luck!\n"}]}
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