I personally don't think Hermit druid would break the format, but it's more likely to be broken than not so I can see why they would err on the safe side
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I personally don't think Hermit druid would break the format, but it's more likely to be broken than not so I can see why they would err on the safe side
It would be a rather odd UG Combo Tempo deck. I don't think it would be a lot of fun to play against consistency but I think it would be cool to see now and again.
That's said, a top tier deck that can't run basics seems like pushing us back to the late DRS days. Where Lands and Red Stompy where looking to be top dogs. With Six in the format it might go that way anyway.
I think the card is broken in half, but is that really uncommon these days?
I agree, but I don't think we need Dark Ritual to make Plague Engineer good. I think Nic-Fit could really streamline it's game plan into straight BG considering the recent new toys like the Elvish land tutor and Yawgmoth. I would play the shit out of Mind Twist Nic-Fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Megadeus
I play hermit druid in EDH, and I can tell you that it is pretty broken. The deck is able to fight off three other decks and come out the victor within the first few turns on a consistent basis. Granted you have access to some of the most broken tutors and such, I think a legacy port of the deck would still be busted good. - tutors + consistency and protection.Quote:
Originally Posted by Megadeus
Im sure the format could deal with it but it is very very resilient. I dont imagine it being healthy for the format either.
Legacy also gets to play 4 ofs answers to combo decks. Lite I said, I think the format could deal with it, but I think they'd rather be safe about itQuote:
Originally Posted by apple713
Turn 1: https://i.imgur.com/bwLxYd6.pngQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Safety
Turn 2: https://i.imgur.com/xDK39Zq.png
https://i.imgur.com/KTtOixx.png
But those bad late-game topdecks...
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Fiine, do it with Phyrexian Tower if you want to be no fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Secretly.A.Bee
It's also worth mentioning that it is a 1 card combo. Additionally, Killing hermit druid is almost worse than letting him live because of hasted reanimation. RFGis just another hoop to jump through. See the list in my sig.Quote:
Originally Posted by Megadeus
Postmortem Lunge
Shallow Grave
Pull From Eternity
Culling the Weak is pretty cool, I like the synergy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
bolas's citadelQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Safety
Legacy also gets to play 4ofs protection, tutors, combo pieces, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Megadeus
Simic Druid
//Spells: 23
4 Force of Will
4 Brainstorm
4 Ponder
4 Green Sun's Zenith
3 Thoughtseize
3 Cabal Therapy
1 Dread Return
//Creatures: 19
4 Noble Hierarch
3 Tarmogoyf
1 Scavenging Ooze
4 Hermit Druid
4 Narcomoeba
1 Leovold, Emissary of Trest
1 Laboratory Maniac
1 Azami, Lady of Scrolls
1 Angel of Glory's Rise
//Lands: 18
4 Misty Rainforest
3 Verdant Catacombs
3 Polluted Delta
3 Tropical Island
2 Bayou
2 Underground Sea
1 Dryad Arbor
That doesn't look broken, but it's probably consistent enough to win through hate often.
GB versions based around Shallow Grave might be more explosive, but less consistent.
//Creatures: 20
4 Putrid Imp
1 Sylvan Safekeeper
3 Tarmogoyf
4 Hermit Druid
4 Narcomoeba
1 Laboratory Maniac
1 Azami, Lady of Scrolls
1 Angel of Glory's Rise
1 Griselbrand
//Spells: 21
4 Green Sun's Zenith
4 Entomb
4 Thoughtseize
4 Cabal Therapy
4 Shallow Grave
1 Dread Return
//Mana: 19
4 Lotus Petal
4 Verdant Catacombs
4 Misty Rainforest
2 Marsh Flats
4 Bayou
1 Dryad Arbor
i'd probably go with some mox diamond build with wren and six. this lets you cast a turn 1 druid with potential force backup. would be 4 colors, but in a deck that doesn't play basics i don't think it's an issue.
Announcement is on Monday, these are my predictions:
Standard- no change
Modern- Alter of Dementia banned, Stoneforge Mystic unbanned
Legacy- Earthcraft and Mind Twist unbanned
https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/...rr08jv_500.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Safety
I wouldn't object in the slightest, but I anticipate no changes
I don’t think they’re gonna unban anything in legacy if they aren’t going to ban something. Seem to have a bit of a give and take attitude, and they wanna keep a stockpile of ‘goodies’ to feed us with.
....but hopefully, they’d unban frantic search. If I’m gonna hope, gotta hope big!
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After recently seeing a list of GB depth splashing Blue just for 4 Brainstorms and a stifle. I think we are at a point when BS must go.
Also if Echos of Eons exist. Why not unban Memory Jar? Lets go for the big fuck up, instead of durdling with Earthcraft, Mind twist or Survival.
I really want something big for this summer.
The BUG depths lists with BS and stifle have been around for awhile. Popularized by the guy who created the Topdecked app. Baxter something can't remember his nameQuote:
Originally Posted by Matsu
Stuart Baxter Lincoln III or something like that. Unsure about first name.
Yeah I think that could be pretty safe, and maybe will give more space to solidarity and spiral tideQuote:
Originally Posted by schweinefettmann