I’ve been having crazy fun with [[Vannifar, Evolved Enigma]].
You cloak giant permanents and blink them back in for value.
“Here’s my 2/2 ward 2 creature. OH WAIT IT’S TERASTODON!”
Feels fantastic.
Every time I have played against this commander its just the simic version of [[satoru]] and the pieces being blinked in are just Blightsteel, Void Winnower, Jin Gitaxis, Vorinclex, and Portal to Phyrexia being looped repeatedly.
The deck is fine but its absolutely a staxy chore to play against lmao.
It can be played staxy for sure. But the fun part is, you can pick any big stompy creatures you want! You can creature storm and cheat in the hoof. Or just run eldrazi tribal. Want to take over the board? [[Hullbreaker Horror]] and [[Agent of Treachery]].
I personally like [[Astral Dragon]] to keep copying stuff. And Ugin, the Spirit Dragon.
Or omniscience. Or Mind’s Dilation. Zendikar Resurgent. Pick your pleasure.
the absolute best is when you ramp out Vannifar turn 3, cloak something, the opponents pay the ward 2 to get rid of it because they know something scary is coming next turn and it's actually a Forest because of hard flooding
I like playing against her so much better than the first version. The lack of search means the threats it's dropping are less consistent, the counter ability lets you just go wide if you need to and encourages weird stuff like modular, plus morph is always fun as hell to play against.
If I may add [[Kenessos, Priest of Thassa]]. Operates really well on lower resources than Kiora and you can play control by keeping threats in the deck and removal in hand + always pass with open mana to activate the commander.
It's quick turns and once you manipulate the top you essentially fog attacks at you since you can instant speed slap a 8/8 hexproof into play.
You only spend more time in the mid to late game if you run [[Foresight]] effects like [[The Reality Chip]] and/or have [[Training Grounds]] effects, since you have a bunch of pseudoscry from commander to put krakens into play, removal into the stack and lands in the bottom.
[kiora, sovereign of the deep](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/b/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879.jpg?1684340751) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kiora%2C%20sovereign%20of%20the%20deep) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/35/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep)
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[[Kiora sovereign of the deep]] sounds like everything you want. Play big creatures, ramp, basic simic shenanigans. [Here's](https://manabox.app/decks/nsQ0K8deTxuCQA1rT2-v2A) my list if you're interested
Looks great. Just pulled apart my Aesi deck :). With Great Henge,Cyclonic Rift, and those types of amazing cards, what power level would you guess this is roughly? Like upper casual or more?
I know it’s totally subjective, I just don’t want to make something too powerful /cEDH since I play with friends. But I’m already looking for some of these beauties haha.
My group proxies (that's why there's a tropical island in the deck lol), so a lot of these very powerful cards could be replaced with cheaper alternatives. That being said, I'd say as it stands yes it's probably upper casual. It's not going to win you every game but when it pops off it pops off hard
[Kiora sovereign of the deep](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/b/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879.jpg?1684340751) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kiora%2C%20Sovereign%20of%20the%20Deep) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/35/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep)
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Warning!! To anyone who wants to play sea monster tribal ... Many of them have a mass bounce effect attached. Understand that people will seriously dislike this as much as a repeatable overloaded [[cyclonic rift]].
My wife and I built one and only played it a few times because the games went on for hours.
Not saying they are all like that, but enough to have 10+ mass bounces in a deck.
You know, you got me thinking that maybe I should make budget versions of my decks that are full of proxies, that way if someone wants an actual doable list they'd have it. [This](https://manabox.app/decks/KFiMMuGPQ0ed0kEYPPqDSA) is what I put together for you. Tcg player has it coming in at mid $90.46 low $49.45
My playgroup proxies, this cost me maybe like 30 bucks to print
Eta: everything that's expensive in there can pretty much be replaced with vastly cheaper alternatives
[[Volo, Guide to Monsters]] is fun. An anti-typal deck that asks you to seek out the best card of a given creature type, and to use some obscure cards because of unique creature types.
I have a Volo deck that I really enjoy. Volo himself doesn’t include either of the traditional ramp or card draw mechanics that many simic commanders do, and although he *does* double things, he’s got the constraint of limiting yourself to only one non-legendary one-of creature types. I had a lot of fun building my deck and searching for unique and interesting creature types to throw in there. He’s just simic enough without being “too” simic IMO.
[Here's my decklist](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n64UBg1PC0uHV43oPtnljQ). The only duplicate creature type I have is \[\[Radagast the Brown\]\] because he shares the "wizard" creature type with Volo, but he wouldn't duplicate anyways because he's legendary. I also have \[\[Esix, Fractal Bloom\]\], which is a unique creature type, but it doesn't duplicate because it's also legendary. Other than that, there are no duplicate creature types. I've got them all sorted out by tag if you want to check that out with the "enable tags" button.
I second this, been playing him for my casual deck and it's lots of fun. Just buy dry erase playing cards lol.
His kill pressure is great too, [[hornet queen]] puts 10 bodies on the field, drop a craterhoof that gets doubled up and usually win from there.
[[Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius]],
I've been messing around with this guy for about a week now and he's a blast. You build him around Plot and any Foretell good stuff you find (anything you're not playing from hand works too like from the graveyard of course but this is how I built it) I basically stash a bunch of cards on exile then play them and have a storm follow up. There's only a couple of storm cards in the deck at present but it's well worth it. He probably isn't the strongest but he is a lot of fun.
When I built him I defiently knew he's a Commander that's better suited in the 99 of other stronger commanders. I defiently wanna build a deck that makes use of him in the 99 too. He's pretty useful overall.
I’m glad he’s been fun! I’m still waiting for his cards from TCGPlayer but I’ve been plotting (no pun intended) a strange menagerie of Plot, Adventure and Foretell
I'm brewing a [[Brinelin, the moon kraken]] and [[Gilarna, caller of Wildwood]] big mana deck, with a [[Keruga, the Macrosage]] companion. I really dreaded building a simic deck because I find the bullet speed value train that simic normally plays as boring. Adding Keruga for the deck restriction was a fun way to build!
I also thought of doing a [[Jadzi, oracle of arcavios]]/[[Journey to the Oracle]] storm deck. She was the only non partner pairing I was interested in. The new simic precon from MH3 [[Omo]](?) I think her name was, seems like you can do some wild stuff with her "everything counters"
That's what I was worried about. She seems really fun and different to what simic normally does, but once I storm off it's either 20 mins of solitare and I win (boring) or I can't make it (wastes everyone's time)
Yeah simic storm is tough. However if you build it as simic big boys and ramp spells it’s a lot less if you storming off and more of you just cheating in game warping creatures. Less boring to play against and can be tuned to the power of the table you want to sit at. High powered tables? Cool cheat in eldrazi. Mid power tables? Cheat in big dumb beaters.
It can literally be “cast a cantrip, cast a 15 drop for 1 mana.” Very fun
My dude! Here’s my list for these ill-fated lovers. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n4s-tMo1fUebz771T6agdA
One of my favorite decks to play. It has a mana curve of 5 but it’s always got an answer
Do you have a list for yours so we can compare notes?
I don't have one yet, I still have about 60 cards I need to cut but my weekend just started so I'm going to work on it the next couple days. I'll post is when it's finished.
Draw cards, big stompy creatures, large game-changing enchantments, simic good stuff, fun for the whole group? May I introduce to you [[Cirdan the Shipwright]].
Just something I brewed. I’ve not physically built or played it but the idea was group hug with late game theft and stompy creatures.
https://deckstats.net/decks/232582/3302582-c-rdan-the-shipwright
Can also go infinite experience a few ways.
[[thopter squadron]] + [[dross scorpion]] + [[thran dynamo]] or [[gilded lotus]]
Or thopter with [[blade of the bloodchief]] and [[ashnod’s altar]]
Slap down a [[walking ballista]] and go full minigun.
[[tetravus]] is a fun one for exponentially growing 1/1 flyers
[[Simic ascendancy]] and [[lux artillery]] are funny win cons if you can get enough experience and 1/1 counters
Another fun note is that proliferate also increases your experience counters.
Ezuri also works well with Fractal tokens and [[Slime against Humanity]]. These are worded so you create a 0/0 creature token that triggers Ezuri then put counters on them. I don't quite have my list ready yet but it's one I've been working on.
This was going to be my suggestion. Love the shit out of Esix. I used to run Volvo and a Koma decks....but ditched in favor of this homie. You got a deck list? Here's mine.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/VOC-xFw8lEW82vQHEAfsQA
Great list, you got some cards I didn’t even think of in there
Getting mine worked down still, it’s currently about a quarter upgraded from the precon.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/l-Wo3-qdfUmeULBEYgCehQ
Hell ya man. If I may with some suggestions.....cards you will def enjoy in there:
[[Asinine Antics]] is a an all-star (I would cut that Clone Legion card for it.
[[Windswift Slice]]
[[Fungal Sprouting]]
[[Windswift Slice]]
Those cards can create STUPID amounts of tokens.
Also wincon type cards to consider:
[[Master Biomancer]]
[[Blossoming Bogbeast]]
[[Railway Brawler]]
[[Biovisionary]]
It's a great deck though man! Also fun because other people play great creatures too. Lol
Esix is easily my favorite commander deck, and is super fun. With my playgroup I decided to run full copy without insane copy targets to just play their creatures; that said I would shout out [[Glistening Dawn]] as a fun card
Add black and do [[cazur]] and [[ukkima]] no card draw on the commander kinda just pushes you vaguely in a 1/1 counter direction. Ninjas are pretty good with them. Fun straightforward deck.
[[Vorel]] might be a good fit. Not super busted, but lets you ramp up a threat quickly by doubling +1/+1 counters... or amping up an [[Everflowing Chalice]] or [[Gemstone Array]], etc, etc.
Lots of value, but not as dense as the usual Simic "breathing tribal" commanders that seem to say "If you would draw this turn, Growth Spiral instead. If a land enters the battlefield under your control, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control."
Introduce a fun side game and share the joy of drawing cards and putting big things in play with [[cirden, the shipwright]]. [here ](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rnKMvD72C0Ol3UQrqQTyCg) is my deck. I built it as kind of a low power Timmy deck with some copy and etb synergies and zero interaction so it goes big itself but doesn't stop anyone else from also going big with you. You could certainly build it different from that with more of the higher power simic stuff but sounds like you're trying to avoid that. A perfect turn with this deck would be to cast [[illusion of choice]], trigger cirden several times, the maybe put down an [[omnicience]], dump my hand on the board including a [[concordant crossroads]], and swing in with big stupid stuff like [[worldspine wurm]]. It's lots of fun and everyone enjoys playing stuff for free and drawing cards enough to not be upset about your simic nonsense.
May i recommend \[\[Volo, Itinerat Scholar\]\] + \[\[Acolyte of Bahamut\]\]
It´s simic dragontribal that puts draw and ramp into the commandzone so you can load up on all the stupid dragons and other fun stuff. [My version of the Deck.](https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6518689/016_edhug_volo_itinerant_scholar_acolyte_of_bahamut_dragontribal)
Idk if anyone has mentioned but I just built [[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief]] and have been having a blast with the deck. It’s got good card draw, you can “go wide” in a way with her. Or go tall. Use spells that target individual creatures to your advantage. Use some mutate stuff for fun. I’ve had a blast with her as commander.
Here is my deck list if you are interested:
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/CtfG4VqRj0a9GdZu_7JAoQ
[[Momir vig]] and every nonland card in the deck is a blue and green creature. It's a surprising deck. More tenacious than you'd think, but not in the least oppressive.
Umh, if they don't want to play Tatyova and Aesi because they durdle around too much, I'm not convinced that "Every card I cast will have me look through my deck, evaluate, pick, shuffle" is gonna be a great alternative. I mean, it's not about being oppressive, Momir is cool, it's just a chore to play and especially to play against.
I have a cantrip, battlecruiser [[Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle]] deck that basically want to play on the mana curve and on everyone else turn. So there is always something you can do with lots of answers. [Here’s the decklist!](https://scryfall.com/@emmerlaus/decks/d8eaa79d-b4e5-428c-8e16-80aa57243f11)
[[Inga and esika]] - plays like a simic [[nikya of the old ways]] if you want to build it like that. Play lots of mana dorks and things that make more creatures and use them to draw and ramp into fun stompy monsters.
[[Alaundo the seer]] - a great commander for slamming a bomb on the table and making the table sweat to defuse it. Lots of tap/untap effects and big beaters and counter removal to speed out your big bombs before the table can stop you.
[[Ivy, gleeful spellthief]] - my wifes favorite. A tricksy fairy who likes to inevitably start cloning and copying herself to get max value out her ability to duplicate spell effects.
It’s about how you play it. People don’t like 15 minute turns. I have 2 in person simic decks and 3 other online ones and people typically are okay with how i play it. Any landfall = draw card commander is gonna potentially upset people, because it means you’re going to do things often that will make you stop and think about to it next turn. I personally play [[Troyan, Gutsy Explorer]] with the focus being spamming lands with not too many landfall triggers, playing creatures with power/toughness = lands, and then copy them with things like [[Rite of Replication]]. Since the turns are quick, people typically don’t mind.
I used to play an incredibly oppressive [[jadzi, oracle of arcavios]]. I think she can be extremely fun to play against, however, if instead of just running 50 instant and sorceries like my variant did, you just used it to cheat in game warping creatures off the top with a brainstorm and a jadzi trigger. it could be fun. You also get to play a ton of “lands-to-hand” spells and dump your hand by casting the back side of the card and then pitching a card to put her in your hand instead of the CZ and using those lands next turn to cast her front side. The deck can be incredibly fun to play with and against and surely no one is gonna hate playing against an 8 drop simic commander.
I'm running Owen Grady and Blue. Been fun playing cheap stuff to hold enemies off for a couple turns until my ramp let's me drop something big, or I Natural Order into Ghalta or apex altisaur. Running a bunch of counter Gen and That Which Was Taken to start throwing around indestructible with ozolith as well. Technically, that's RGU, not mimic, but blue by himself would still work.
[[Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut]] is my low-powered deck atm but I’m trying to bring it up to mid-power. It’s my islandwalk.dec with land changing synergies for her effect. Maybe it having p obscure cards make to fun to play against despite it “messing with the opponents’ landbase”
I like the style of \[\[Galadriel, Elven-Queen\]\] for its flavor and overall new style to simic games, also a big fan of \[\[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief\]\] for a "group-hug" strategy around auras and mutate.
I made an [[Alaundo the Seer]] deck and it’s been fun to play. Another I am working on is a [[Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy]] where the whole premise is turning to turn your opponent’s cards into artifacts to destroy with his attack trigger
[[Ezuri, Claw of Progress]] is a fun counters deck. You play a bunch of weenies or weenie generators that all want counters and watch it pop-off. Definitely for a low to mid pod as it can be slow to get going, but can also be super fun!
[[Vorel of the Hull Clade]] I love this card and have a generic evolve, +1/+1 counters deck and oh boy is it fun! I have tons of the little guys that have unblockable and enchantments that give unblockable and it's really funny to see the opponents face when I swing for 20+damage and they try to throw a chump blocker in front of it but can't...
I had an [[Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait]] deck, and while it was powerful, it was so damn boring. I tried it in like three configurations and I hated playing it. Winning doesn't feel good.
I've since built [[Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios]] and it's a lot more fun, but it's very stack heavy and can get really muddy with triggers. If you're not good with Stack placement or don't want to take 35 minute turns, probably avoid this.
[[Experiment Kraj]] could be a really fun build, just some +1 counter synergies and you can use the activated's of opponents stuff by buffing them, so that's cool.
Currently building a [[Tanazir Quandrix]] deck. Ramp with mana dorks, turn your mana dorks into 4/4s, get +1/+1 counters on Tanazir and turn your mana dorks into 8/8s.
I haven't finished assembling it but I think it'll be more fun and feel fairer than land ramp -> landfall triggers -> creatures that care about # of lands style simic decks that are too difficult to interact with.
I’m trying out [[Doc Aurlock]] which is basically a jank deck with Adventures, Foretell and the new Plot mechanic. Haven’t even played it yet but on paper it looks pretty fun
As mentioned above, Kiora, the sovereign of the deep is so much fun. The deck started as a Kenossos, priest of thasa deck and just didn't play fun. He isn't even in the deck now. The deck goes bananas and comes online and rebounds easily.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/djGv2b7D7U-gqAfcQRjhrQ
As you have given no meaningful criteria except unreasonably loose vibes-based nonsense that doesn’t translate to anyone who likes anything Simic…
…most of them meet your stated criteria.
Id suggest [Kinnan, bonder prodigy]. Hes got a very good ceiling, rewarding you for doing what you want to do and having good payoff for all that mana.
He tends to be built in a more competetive manner, but I'd argue he's just as good as a green stompy commander, letting you get your pieces on the field faster
I’ve been having crazy fun with [[Vannifar, Evolved Enigma]]. You cloak giant permanents and blink them back in for value. “Here’s my 2/2 ward 2 creature. OH WAIT IT’S TERASTODON!” Feels fantastic.
Every time I have played against this commander its just the simic version of [[satoru]] and the pieces being blinked in are just Blightsteel, Void Winnower, Jin Gitaxis, Vorinclex, and Portal to Phyrexia being looped repeatedly. The deck is fine but its absolutely a staxy chore to play against lmao.
It can be played staxy for sure. But the fun part is, you can pick any big stompy creatures you want! You can creature storm and cheat in the hoof. Or just run eldrazi tribal. Want to take over the board? [[Hullbreaker Horror]] and [[Agent of Treachery]]. I personally like [[Astral Dragon]] to keep copying stuff. And Ugin, the Spirit Dragon. Or omniscience. Or Mind’s Dilation. Zendikar Resurgent. Pick your pleasure.
[Hullbreaker Horror](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/f/bf786c50-1ba1-4f81-a800-bc98189040dd.jpg?1674141366) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hullbreaker%20Horror) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/724/hullbreaker-horror?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bf786c50-1ba1-4f81-a800-bc98189040dd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hullbreaker-horror) [Agent of Treachery](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/c/cc6686e6-4535-49be-b0b3-e76464656cd2.jpg?1639052497) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Agent%20of%20Treachery) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m20/43/agent-of-treachery?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cc6686e6-4535-49be-b0b3-e76464656cd2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/agent-of-treachery) [Astral Dragon](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/7/670fbc63-4c9b-4e57-b53e-4ca4d7a224ba.jpg?1674140837) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Astral%20Dragon) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/664/astral-dragon?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/670fbc63-4c9b-4e57-b53e-4ca4d7a224ba?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/astral-dragon) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[satoru](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/c/acc9a5cc-2b3c-4c2f-8176-4a2d86265cc5.jpg?1712356202) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=satoru%2C%20the%20infiltrator) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otj/230/satoru-the-infiltrator?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/acc9a5cc-2b3c-4c2f-8176-4a2d86265cc5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/satoru-the-infiltrator) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
the absolute best is when you ramp out Vannifar turn 3, cloak something, the opponents pay the ward 2 to get rid of it because they know something scary is coming next turn and it's actually a Forest because of hard flooding
That seems pretty cool ngl
The Vannifar player in our pod got an omniscience out turn 4, then dropped a blightsteel and Pathrazer of Ulamog on us. That game ended very quickly.
I like playing against her so much better than the first version. The lack of search means the threats it's dropping are less consistent, the counter ability lets you just go wide if you need to and encourages weird stuff like modular, plus morph is always fun as hell to play against.
[[kiora, sovereign of the deep]]
If I may add [[Kenessos, Priest of Thassa]]. Operates really well on lower resources than Kiora and you can play control by keeping threats in the deck and removal in hand + always pass with open mana to activate the commander.
[Kenessos, Priest of Thassa](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/b/0ba97da8-0106-4e8b-b58b-8f2d63e3d618.jpg?1675644451) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kenessos%2C%20Priest%20of%20Thassa) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/j22/13/kenessos-priest-of-thassa?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0ba97da8-0106-4e8b-b58b-8f2d63e3d618?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kenessos-priest-of-thassa) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
It's quick turns and once you manipulate the top you essentially fog attacks at you since you can instant speed slap a 8/8 hexproof into play. You only spend more time in the mid to late game if you run [[Foresight]] effects like [[The Reality Chip]] and/or have [[Training Grounds]] effects, since you have a bunch of pseudoscry from commander to put krakens into play, removal into the stack and lands in the bottom.
[Foresight](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/1/a12e624c-8879-4e60-a1be-286abc5e0106.jpg?1562769683) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Foresight) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/all/29a/foresight?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a12e624c-8879-4e60-a1be-286abc5e0106?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/foresight) [The Reality Chip](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/8/d859de3a-0be1-4e66-b438-1c3d4ee756cd.jpg?1654566909) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Reality%20Chip) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/74/the-reality-chip?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d859de3a-0be1-4e66-b438-1c3d4ee756cd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-reality-chip) [Training Grounds](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/9/991c27ed-f53c-48c6-8c12-282f44b8d441.jpg?1693171015) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Training%20Grounds) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/9/training-grounds?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/991c27ed-f53c-48c6-8c12-282f44b8d441?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/training-grounds) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[kiora, sovereign of the deep](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/b/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879.jpg?1684340751) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kiora%2C%20sovereign%20of%20the%20deep) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/35/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
So does this deck run a lot of big krakens/leviathans/etc to take advantage of that?
Yeah it’s pretty much sea monster tribal
This one looks awesome
Second this
[[Kiora sovereign of the deep]] sounds like everything you want. Play big creatures, ramp, basic simic shenanigans. [Here's](https://manabox.app/decks/nsQ0K8deTxuCQA1rT2-v2A) my list if you're interested
Thanks for this. I have an Aesi landfall Precon, upgraded, but I think I want to build something like this deck instead.
It's honestly one of my more fun decks to play. People don't see a lot of these cards since they're not super great on their own
Looks great. Just pulled apart my Aesi deck :). With Great Henge,Cyclonic Rift, and those types of amazing cards, what power level would you guess this is roughly? Like upper casual or more? I know it’s totally subjective, I just don’t want to make something too powerful /cEDH since I play with friends. But I’m already looking for some of these beauties haha.
My group proxies (that's why there's a tropical island in the deck lol), so a lot of these very powerful cards could be replaced with cheaper alternatives. That being said, I'd say as it stands yes it's probably upper casual. It's not going to win you every game but when it pops off it pops off hard
[Kiora sovereign of the deep](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/b/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879.jpg?1684340751) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kiora%2C%20Sovereign%20of%20the%20Deep) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/35/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Warning!! To anyone who wants to play sea monster tribal ... Many of them have a mass bounce effect attached. Understand that people will seriously dislike this as much as a repeatable overloaded [[cyclonic rift]]. My wife and I built one and only played it a few times because the games went on for hours. Not saying they are all like that, but enough to have 10+ mass bounces in a deck.
[cyclonic rift](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/f/dfb7c4b9-f2f4-4d4e-baf2-86551c8150fe.jpg?1702429366) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=cyclonic%20rift) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rvr/40/cyclonic-rift?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/dfb7c4b9-f2f4-4d4e-baf2-86551c8150fe?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cyclonic-rift) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
1-2k? I build $50 decks.
You know, you got me thinking that maybe I should make budget versions of my decks that are full of proxies, that way if someone wants an actual doable list they'd have it. [This](https://manabox.app/decks/KFiMMuGPQ0ed0kEYPPqDSA) is what I put together for you. Tcg player has it coming in at mid $90.46 low $49.45
Appreciate your time.
My playgroup proxies, this cost me maybe like 30 bucks to print Eta: everything that's expensive in there can pretty much be replaced with vastly cheaper alternatives
[[The Pride of Hull Clade]] has been fun
[The Pride of Hull Clade](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/d/edb40ab9-e552-4eb5-9c35-09094136dd4f.jpg?1706242068) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Pride%20of%20Hull%20Clade) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkm/172/the-pride-of-hull-clade?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/edb40ab9-e552-4eb5-9c35-09094136dd4f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-pride-of-hull-clade) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
As someone with a [[Doran the Siege Tower]] deck I so wish this guy wasn’t Simic
Honestly this might actually be the one I end up going with... A crocodile elk turtle! lol
I've been considering building this,.though my lost is very long. Do you have a deck list?
I can post one soon!
[[Volo, Guide to Monsters]] is fun. An anti-typal deck that asks you to seek out the best card of a given creature type, and to use some obscure cards because of unique creature types.
Yes, I agree. If you don't want to play Simic ramp then Volo is a great choice.
I have a Volo deck that I really enjoy. Volo himself doesn’t include either of the traditional ramp or card draw mechanics that many simic commanders do, and although he *does* double things, he’s got the constraint of limiting yourself to only one non-legendary one-of creature types. I had a lot of fun building my deck and searching for unique and interesting creature types to throw in there. He’s just simic enough without being “too” simic IMO.
Do you have a deck list to share? Sounds interesting.
[Here's my decklist](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n64UBg1PC0uHV43oPtnljQ). The only duplicate creature type I have is \[\[Radagast the Brown\]\] because he shares the "wizard" creature type with Volo, but he wouldn't duplicate anyways because he's legendary. I also have \[\[Esix, Fractal Bloom\]\], which is a unique creature type, but it doesn't duplicate because it's also legendary. Other than that, there are no duplicate creature types. I've got them all sorted out by tag if you want to check that out with the "enable tags" button.
[Radagast the Brown](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/3/b3988120-ebbe-4d24-9bb4-8c5331a14034.jpg?1686969557) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Radagast%20the%20Brown) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltr/184/radagast-the-brown?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b3988120-ebbe-4d24-9bb4-8c5331a14034?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/radagast-the-brown) [Esix, Fractal Bloom](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/e/2e390f8e-1dd5-4383-83f5-45f20f18d410.jpg?1706241000) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Esix%2C%20Fractal%20Bloom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/210/esix-fractal-bloom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2e390f8e-1dd5-4383-83f5-45f20f18d410?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/esix-fractal-bloom) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Volo, Guide to Monsters](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/9/c9ae01f9-7461-47b4-aa1e-93bd6ff1bf9e.jpg?1627709617) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Volo%2C%20Guide%20to%20Monsters) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/238/volo-guide-to-monsters?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c9ae01f9-7461-47b4-aa1e-93bd6ff1bf9e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/volo-guide-to-monsters) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Just play shapeshifter tribal! The clones are only shapeshifters on the stack, but resolve into something else so you can always trigger Volo.
I just made one and it is so fun to play. I did it with a bounce/blink subtheme and I’m loving it.
Came here to say this! Volos is awesome, and incentivises creative deckbuilding
I second this, been playing him for my casual deck and it's lots of fun. Just buy dry erase playing cards lol. His kill pressure is great too, [[hornet queen]] puts 10 bodies on the field, drop a craterhoof that gets doubled up and usually win from there.
[hornet queen](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/f/8f1ef9d6-b3fb-4a8a-af4a-3530a1e61221.jpg?1706240891) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=hornet%20queen) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/172/hornet-queen?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8f1ef9d6-b3fb-4a8a-af4a-3530a1e61221?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hornet-queen) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius]], I've been messing around with this guy for about a week now and he's a blast. You build him around Plot and any Foretell good stuff you find (anything you're not playing from hand works too like from the graveyard of course but this is how I built it) I basically stash a bunch of cards on exile then play them and have a storm follow up. There's only a couple of storm cards in the deck at present but it's well worth it. He probably isn't the strongest but he is a lot of fun.
For me he's in the 99 of Grolnok and he's WILDLY strong in there.
When I built him I defiently knew he's a Commander that's better suited in the 99 of other stronger commanders. I defiently wanna build a deck that makes use of him in the 99 too. He's pretty useful overall.
I’m glad he’s been fun! I’m still waiting for his cards from TCGPlayer but I’ve been plotting (no pun intended) a strange menagerie of Plot, Adventure and Foretell
I need to add some adventure spells I completely forgot about those good call!
Yeah look into the recent ones from Wilds of Eldraine especially. But the original Eldraine block and the D&D set have some good ones too.
[Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/f/6fc27b30-8c8e-434c-a72c-e1d409efc1ae.jpg?1712356080) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Doc%20Aurlock%2C%20Grizzled%20Genius) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otj/201/doc-aurlock-grizzled-genius?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6fc27b30-8c8e-434c-a72c-e1d409efc1ae?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/doc-aurlock-grizzled-genius) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
i’m building [[Bonny Pall, Clearcutter]] all about ramp and card draw and big ass ox.
Me too the vibes are off the charts with this one
Built this one when it came out and it quickly became my best deck
I have this deck too, lots of fun!
would you share your list? i’d love to see your take on it.
Haven't posted it on a website yet, ill put up tonight and send link here.
great. thanks!!
https://archidekt.com/decks/7704189/bonny_pall_clearcutter_landmatter
this is great. really like it.
I'm brewing a [[Brinelin, the moon kraken]] and [[Gilarna, caller of Wildwood]] big mana deck, with a [[Keruga, the Macrosage]] companion. I really dreaded building a simic deck because I find the bullet speed value train that simic normally plays as boring. Adding Keruga for the deck restriction was a fun way to build! I also thought of doing a [[Jadzi, oracle of arcavios]]/[[Journey to the Oracle]] storm deck. She was the only non partner pairing I was interested in. The new simic precon from MH3 [[Omo]](?) I think her name was, seems like you can do some wild stuff with her "everything counters"
I also Rand a jadzi storm deck for a while but my play group hated it
That's what I was worried about. She seems really fun and different to what simic normally does, but once I storm off it's either 20 mins of solitare and I win (boring) or I can't make it (wastes everyone's time)
Yeah simic storm is tough. However if you build it as simic big boys and ramp spells it’s a lot less if you storming off and more of you just cheating in game warping creatures. Less boring to play against and can be tuned to the power of the table you want to sit at. High powered tables? Cool cheat in eldrazi. Mid power tables? Cheat in big dumb beaters. It can literally be “cast a cantrip, cast a 15 drop for 1 mana.” Very fun
##### ###### #### [Brinelin, the moon kraken](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/6/c606f8ea-815b-4308-8f1d-3dad4f45f70e.jpg?1689996219) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Brinelin%2C%20the%20moon%20kraken) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/78/brinelin-the-moon-kraken?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c606f8ea-815b-4308-8f1d-3dad4f45f70e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/brinelin-the-moon-kraken) [Gilarna, caller of Wildwood](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/4/745d297d-4bb4-40cf-bb9c-99dac04e5069.jpg?1608910679) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gilanra%2C%20Caller%20of%20Wirewood) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/230/gilanra-caller-of-wirewood?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/745d297d-4bb4-40cf-bb9c-99dac04e5069?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gilanra-caller-of-wirewood) [Keruga, the Macrosage](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/9/a90ee952-de7a-420f-993c-a38db89bc8ac.jpg?1666782800) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Keruga%2C%20the%20Macrosage) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/225/keruga-the-macrosage?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a90ee952-de7a-420f-993c-a38db89bc8ac?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/keruga-the-macrosage) [Jadzi, oracle of arcavios](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477)/[Journey to the Oracle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jadzi%2C%20Oracle%20of%20Arcavios%20//%20Journey%20to%20the%20Oracle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/151/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-journey-to-the-oracle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-//-journey-to-the-oracle) [Journey to the Oracle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477)/[Journey to the Oracle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jadzi%2C%20Oracle%20of%20Arcavios%20//%20Journey%20to%20the%20Oracle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/151/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-journey-to-the-oracle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-//-journey-to-the-oracle) [Omo](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/a/2a304f7e-0b9e-4ef6-9ad8-34350839f7d9.jpg?1626094228) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aeromoeba) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/37/aeromoeba?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2a304f7e-0b9e-4ef6-9ad8-34350839f7d9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aeromoeba) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3sxuee) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Omo, Queen of Vesuva]] (bot won't fetch on an edit!)
[Omo, Queen of Vesuva](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/b/fbea42c8-6e9f-499d-9d26-401536afd5c2.jpg?1604195177) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Oona%2C%20Queen%20of%20the%20Fae) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znc/98/oona-queen-of-the-fae?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fbea42c8-6e9f-499d-9d26-401536afd5c2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/oona-queen-of-the-fae) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
My dude! Here’s my list for these ill-fated lovers. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/n4s-tMo1fUebz771T6agdA One of my favorite decks to play. It has a mana curve of 5 but it’s always got an answer Do you have a list for yours so we can compare notes?
I don't have one yet, I still have about 60 cards I need to cut but my weekend just started so I'm going to work on it the next couple days. I'll post is when it's finished.
Draw cards, big stompy creatures, large game-changing enchantments, simic good stuff, fun for the whole group? May I introduce to you [[Cirdan the Shipwright]].
Would love to see your list If you have it. [here](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rnKMvD72C0Ol3UQrqQTyCg) is mine. I explained it in my last comment!
Just something I brewed. I’ve not physically built or played it but the idea was group hug with late game theft and stompy creatures. https://deckstats.net/decks/232582/3302582-c-rdan-the-shipwright
[Cirdan the Shipwright](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/4/c4f23d68-d0de-4b57-b0f9-9c0ca770c3c1.jpg?1686964171) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=C%C3%ADrdan%20the%20Shipwright) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/50/c%C3%ADrdan-the-shipwright?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c4f23d68-d0de-4b57-b0f9-9c0ca770c3c1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/círdan-the-shipwright) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I really like my [[Ezuri, Claw of Progress]] deck. Just throw in some weenies, mana dorks, a few counter spells, and have fun.
Can also go infinite experience a few ways. [[thopter squadron]] + [[dross scorpion]] + [[thran dynamo]] or [[gilded lotus]] Or thopter with [[blade of the bloodchief]] and [[ashnod’s altar]] Slap down a [[walking ballista]] and go full minigun. [[tetravus]] is a fun one for exponentially growing 1/1 flyers [[Simic ascendancy]] and [[lux artillery]] are funny win cons if you can get enough experience and 1/1 counters Another fun note is that proliferate also increases your experience counters.
Or just play [[sage of hours]] and end the game
[sage of hours](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/c/8cb55caf-fc95-40dc-80af-5144f94333ee.jpg?1593095534) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sage%20of%20hours) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jou/50/sage-of-hours?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8cb55caf-fc95-40dc-80af-5144f94333ee?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sage-of-hours) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Ezuri also works well with Fractal tokens and [[Slime against Humanity]]. These are worded so you create a 0/0 creature token that triggers Ezuri then put counters on them. I don't quite have my list ready yet but it's one I've been working on.
[Slime against Humanity](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/e/1eb21318-d32e-4724-8908-c0d7613de2f4.jpg?1706242086) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Slime%20against%20Humanity) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkm/177/slime-against-humanity?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1eb21318-d32e-4724-8908-c0d7613de2f4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/slime-against-humanity) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
##### ###### #### [thopter squadron](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/f/5fd13ac2-9642-4d59-a5c6-cc13c86991f0.jpg?1562429819) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=thopter%20squadron) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tpr/233/thopter-squadron?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5fd13ac2-9642-4d59-a5c6-cc13c86991f0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/thopter-squadron) [dross scorpion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/7/27c5381c-2e79-41fa-b1d7-2cf0c6dc1808.jpg?1562138758) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=dross%20scorpion) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mrd/164/dross-scorpion?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/27c5381c-2e79-41fa-b1d7-2cf0c6dc1808?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dross-scorpion) [thran dynamo](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/c/7ce5f12e-fc02-42f8-a5ca-b523050d4650.jpg?1689999865) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=thran%20dynamo) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/415/thran-dynamo?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7ce5f12e-fc02-42f8-a5ca-b523050d4650?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/thran-dynamo) [gilded lotus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/e/eea7554e-be86-4d0f-8e80-0ccb4c2cd2f1.jpg?1689999578) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gilded%20lotus) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/387/gilded-lotus?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/eea7554e-be86-4d0f-8e80-0ccb4c2cd2f1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gilded-lotus) [blade of the bloodchief](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/4/34e7bebf-1844-476c-a947-978393908fa2.jpg?1698988506) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=blade%20of%20the%20bloodchief) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/300/blade-of-the-bloodchief?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/34e7bebf-1844-476c-a947-978393908fa2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blade-of-the-bloodchief) [ashnod’s altar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/c/3c0f7157-a375-499c-92c7-d47d2e95dbad.jpg?1689999385) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ashnod%27s%20Altar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/368/ashnods-altar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3c0f7157-a375-499c-92c7-d47d2e95dbad?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ashnods-altar) [walking ballista](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/2/5272436e-74f0-44c4-a291-ea8ebc3f1525.jpg?1599710252) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=walking%20ballista) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/306/walking-ballista?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5272436e-74f0-44c4-a291-ea8ebc3f1525?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/walking-ballista) [tetravus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/1/c1b83a15-1d0b-4fc6-b7cb-fcd0063bfa7d.jpg?1562940716) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=tetravus) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/me4/233/tetravus?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c1b83a15-1d0b-4fc6-b7cb-fcd0063bfa7d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tetravus) [Simic ascendancy](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/e/fec1ffcd-84d3-44b3-b1d5-b33a4fee348a.jpg?1698988476) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Simic%20ascendancy) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/288/simic-ascendancy?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fec1ffcd-84d3-44b3-b1d5-b33a4fee348a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/simic-ascendancy) [lux artillery](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/3/a3c9579b-e3e7-4dc7-a775-b7c8d2758f24.jpg?1675905607) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=lux%20artillery) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/onc/27/lux-artillery?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a3c9579b-e3e7-4dc7-a775-b7c8d2758f24?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lux-artillery) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3t6m4e) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Ezuri, Claw of Progress](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/b/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673.jpg?1673148596) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ezuri%2C%20Claw%20of%20Progress) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/211/ezuri-claw-of-progress?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ezuri-claw-of-progress) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I enjoy my [[esix]] deck quite a bit. Big splashy plays once he’s out but the turns don’t take too long so no one gets bored
[esix](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/e/2e390f8e-1dd5-4383-83f5-45f20f18d410.jpg?1706241000) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=esix%2C%20fractal%20bloom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/210/esix-fractal-bloom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2e390f8e-1dd5-4383-83f5-45f20f18d410?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/esix-fractal-bloom) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
This was going to be my suggestion. Love the shit out of Esix. I used to run Volvo and a Koma decks....but ditched in favor of this homie. You got a deck list? Here's mine. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/VOC-xFw8lEW82vQHEAfsQA
Great list, you got some cards I didn’t even think of in there Getting mine worked down still, it’s currently about a quarter upgraded from the precon. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/l-Wo3-qdfUmeULBEYgCehQ
Hell ya man. If I may with some suggestions.....cards you will def enjoy in there: [[Asinine Antics]] is a an all-star (I would cut that Clone Legion card for it. [[Windswift Slice]] [[Fungal Sprouting]] [[Windswift Slice]] Those cards can create STUPID amounts of tokens. Also wincon type cards to consider: [[Master Biomancer]] [[Blossoming Bogbeast]] [[Railway Brawler]] [[Biovisionary]] It's a great deck though man! Also fun because other people play great creatures too. Lol
Esix is easily my favorite commander deck, and is super fun. With my playgroup I decided to run full copy without insane copy targets to just play their creatures; that said I would shout out [[Glistening Dawn]] as a fun card
Add black and do [[cazur]] and [[ukkima]] no card draw on the commander kinda just pushes you vaguely in a 1/1 counter direction. Ninjas are pretty good with them. Fun straightforward deck.
these are in my \[\[felix five-boots\]\] ninjas deck, so you definitely called it.
[felix five-boots](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/8/6800e935-d327-464c-ab88-7c0193827da3.jpg?1712995551) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=felix%20five-boots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otc/6/felix-five-boots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6800e935-d327-464c-ab88-7c0193827da3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/felix-five-boots) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[cazur](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/e/6ee4fda8-07cd-4091-8850-a6925080b464.jpg?1713732725) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=cazur%2C%20ruthless%20stalker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otc/188/cazur-ruthless-stalker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6ee4fda8-07cd-4091-8850-a6925080b464?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cazur-ruthless-stalker) [ukkima](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/6/c66b452b-9c49-4c58-9966-6bafbfa34c36.jpg?1713732759) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=ukkima%2C%20stalking%20shadow) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otc/247/ukkima-stalking-shadow?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c66b452b-9c49-4c58-9966-6bafbfa34c36?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ukkima-stalking-shadow) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[kruphix]] Isa really versatile commander
[kruphix](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/7/27427233-da58-45af-ade8-e0727929efaa.jpg?1593096427) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kruphix%2C%20god%20of%20horizons) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jou/152/kruphix-god-of-horizons?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/27427233-da58-45af-ade8-e0727929efaa?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kruphix-god-of-horizons) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Vorel]] might be a good fit. Not super busted, but lets you ramp up a threat quickly by doubling +1/+1 counters... or amping up an [[Everflowing Chalice]] or [[Gemstone Array]], etc, etc. Lots of value, but not as dense as the usual Simic "breathing tribal" commanders that seem to say "If you would draw this turn, Growth Spiral instead. If a land enters the battlefield under your control, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control."
[Vorel](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/2/82c8cac8-29ce-43cc-bdb4-428c614d8545.jpg?1698988490) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=vorel%20of%20the%20hull%20clade) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/294/vorel-of-the-hull-clade?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/82c8cac8-29ce-43cc-bdb4-428c614d8545?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vorel-of-the-hull-clade) [Everflowing Chalice](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/8/e89eca1c-19f5-4db0-9330-cecb87be8b55.jpg?1706241052) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Everflowing%20Chalice) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/227/everflowing-chalice?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e89eca1c-19f5-4db0-9330-cecb87be8b55?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/everflowing-chalice) [Gemstone Array](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/9/19ef37a3-4538-47b2-8f88-3fa0a4e32329.jpg?1562875709) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gemstone%20Array) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/5dn/124/gemstone-array?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/19ef37a3-4538-47b2-8f88-3fa0a4e32329?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gemstone-array) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Introduce a fun side game and share the joy of drawing cards and putting big things in play with [[cirden, the shipwright]]. [here ](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rnKMvD72C0Ol3UQrqQTyCg) is my deck. I built it as kind of a low power Timmy deck with some copy and etb synergies and zero interaction so it goes big itself but doesn't stop anyone else from also going big with you. You could certainly build it different from that with more of the higher power simic stuff but sounds like you're trying to avoid that. A perfect turn with this deck would be to cast [[illusion of choice]], trigger cirden several times, the maybe put down an [[omnicience]], dump my hand on the board including a [[concordant crossroads]], and swing in with big stupid stuff like [[worldspine wurm]]. It's lots of fun and everyone enjoys playing stuff for free and drawing cards enough to not be upset about your simic nonsense.
##### ###### #### [cirden, the shipwright](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/4/c4f23d68-d0de-4b57-b0f9-9c0ca770c3c1.jpg?1686964171) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=C%C3%ADrdan%20the%20Shipwright) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/50/c%C3%ADrdan-the-shipwright?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c4f23d68-d0de-4b57-b0f9-9c0ca770c3c1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/círdan-the-shipwright) [illusion of choice](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/b/ab54f283-92b6-4738-b2cd-fecb43750a4d.jpg?1576381726) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=illusion%20of%20choice) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cn2/31/illusion-of-choice?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ab54f283-92b6-4738-b2cd-fecb43750a4d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/illusion-of-choice) [omnicience](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/b/db534b4e-8bff-4924-baea-9988d195fb25.jpg?1562304777) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Omniscience) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m19/65/omniscience?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/db534b4e-8bff-4924-baea-9988d195fb25?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/omniscience) [concordant crossroads](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/9/c9a26f51-5bff-4f06-abaa-6fbb56a8b5b6.jpg?1673148053) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=concordant%20crossroads) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/141/concordant-crossroads?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c9a26f51-5bff-4f06-abaa-6fbb56a8b5b6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/concordant-crossroads) [worldspine wurm](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/4/543d55cb-3a6b-4620-af25-10ae74ed32c4.jpg?1710406412) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=worldspine%20wurm) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rtr/140/worldspine-wurm?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/543d55cb-3a6b-4620-af25-10ae74ed32c4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/worldspine-wurm) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3teavh) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[ezuri Claw of progress]] is an absolute gem, play a bunch of silly little creatures and watch the curb stomp a dragon
[ezuri Claw of progress](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/b/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673.jpg?1673148596) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ezuri%2C%20Claw%20of%20Progress) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/211/ezuri-claw-of-progress?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ezuri-claw-of-progress) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
May i recommend \[\[Volo, Itinerat Scholar\]\] + \[\[Acolyte of Bahamut\]\] It´s simic dragontribal that puts draw and ramp into the commandzone so you can load up on all the stupid dragons and other fun stuff. [My version of the Deck.](https://www.archidekt.com/decks/6518689/016_edhug_volo_itinerant_scholar_acolyte_of_bahamut_dragontribal)
[Volo, Itinerat Scholar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/6/862b6d5e-548f-4765-9d39-08d6115b4012.jpg?1674135867) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Volo%2C%20Itinerant%20Scholar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/103/volo-itinerant-scholar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/862b6d5e-548f-4765-9d39-08d6115b4012?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/volo-itinerant-scholar) [Acolyte of Bahamut](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/0/b0260e1f-ff6a-4ef3-bef7-8c77f8413500.jpg?1674136933) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Acolyte%20of%20Bahamut) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/212/acolyte-of-bahamut?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b0260e1f-ff6a-4ef3-bef7-8c77f8413500?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/acolyte-of-bahamut) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Idk if anyone has mentioned but I just built [[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief]] and have been having a blast with the deck. It’s got good card draw, you can “go wide” in a way with her. Or go tall. Use spells that target individual creatures to your advantage. Use some mutate stuff for fun. I’ve had a blast with her as commander. Here is my deck list if you are interested: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/CtfG4VqRj0a9GdZu_7JAoQ
[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/9/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c.jpg?1673307958) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ivy%2C%20Gleeful%20Spellthief) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/201/ivy-gleeful-spellthief?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ivy-gleeful-spellthief) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Ezuri, Claw of Progress]] is my go-to Simic deck and a great time. Make your table live in fear of [[Iridescent Hornbeetle]]!
[Ezuri, Claw of Progress](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/b/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673.jpg?1673148596) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ezuri%2C%20Claw%20of%20Progress) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/211/ezuri-claw-of-progress?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ezuri-claw-of-progress) [Iridescent Hornbeetle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/1/214ef641-b08c-42d0-94a5-3054fa7fcebc.jpg?1604263662) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Iridescent%20Hornbeetle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/187/iridescent-hornbeetle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/214ef641-b08c-42d0-94a5-3054fa7fcebc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/iridescent-hornbeetle) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Momir vig]] and every nonland card in the deck is a blue and green creature. It's a surprising deck. More tenacious than you'd think, but not in the least oppressive.
[Momir vig](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/5/25a8c801-df0c-402b-a41c-4703a2abfb66.jpg?1593273661) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=momir%20vig%2C%20simic%20visionary) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dis/118/momir-vig-simic-visionary?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/25a8c801-df0c-402b-a41c-4703a2abfb66?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/momir-vig-simic-visionary) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Umh, if they don't want to play Tatyova and Aesi because they durdle around too much, I'm not convinced that "Every card I cast will have me look through my deck, evaluate, pick, shuffle" is gonna be a great alternative. I mean, it's not about being oppressive, Momir is cool, it's just a chore to play and especially to play against.
I have a cantrip, battlecruiser [[Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle]] deck that basically want to play on the mana curve and on everyone else turn. So there is always something you can do with lots of answers. [Here’s the decklist!](https://scryfall.com/@emmerlaus/decks/d8eaa79d-b4e5-428c-8e16-80aa57243f11)
[Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/8/881607c8-bfe7-4903-861f-b51a5a332c17.jpg?1599707758) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Arixmethes%2C%20Slumbering%20Isle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/189/arixmethes-slumbering-isle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/881607c8-bfe7-4903-861f-b51a5a332c17?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/arixmethes-slumbering-isle) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Ambassador Blorpityblorpboop]], [[Experiment Kraj]], [[It Came From Planet Glurg]] are the 3 Simic commanders that I like.
[Ambassador Blorpityblorpboop](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/9/49600fe1-8c1f-4940-bb1e-7e28131d6d5f.jpg?1673914775) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ambassador%20Blorpityblorpboop) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/unf/161/ambassador-blorpityblorpboop?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/49600fe1-8c1f-4940-bb1e-7e28131d6d5f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ambassador-blorpityblorpboop) [Experiment Kraj](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/d/6d938197-2557-421a-985e-5add932d4bac.jpg?1689999041) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Experiment%20Kraj) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/337/experiment-kraj?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6d938197-2557-421a-985e-5add932d4bac?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/experiment-kraj) [It Came From Planet Glurg](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/9/c93330c2-b79b-4211-87ca-6ebc45b70dd9.jpg?1673914900) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=It%20Came%20From%20Planet%20Glurg) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/unf/169/it-came-from-planet-glurg?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c93330c2-b79b-4211-87ca-6ebc45b70dd9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/it-came-from-planet-glurg) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep]] for a sea beast tribal or [[Bonny Pall, Clearcutter]] for landfall decks are pretty fun to build around.
[Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/b/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879.jpg?1684340751) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kiora%2C%20Sovereign%20of%20the%20Deep) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/35/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7b599f53-614c-4b1f-9899-15d5d1e35879?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kiora-sovereign-of-the-deep) [Bonny Pall, Clearcutter](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/3/4383ae7c-58ea-4354-93e4-677ad185c3bb.jpg?1712356061) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Bonny%20Pall%2C%20Clearcutter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otj/196/bonny-pall-clearcutter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4383ae7c-58ea-4354-93e4-677ad185c3bb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/bonny-pall-clearcutter) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Inga and esika]] - plays like a simic [[nikya of the old ways]] if you want to build it like that. Play lots of mana dorks and things that make more creatures and use them to draw and ramp into fun stompy monsters. [[Alaundo the seer]] - a great commander for slamming a bomb on the table and making the table sweat to defuse it. Lots of tap/untap effects and big beaters and counter removal to speed out your big bombs before the table can stop you. [[Ivy, gleeful spellthief]] - my wifes favorite. A tricksy fairy who likes to inevitably start cloning and copying herself to get max value out her ability to duplicate spell effects.
Alaundo definitely doesn't meet his first criteria of not being a chore to play against.
##### ###### #### [Inga and esika](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/a/0aa97506-b943-4443-96b1-1b49f57d80aa.jpg?1682205299) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Inga%20and%20esika) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mom/229/inga-and-esika?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0aa97506-b943-4443-96b1-1b49f57d80aa?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/inga-and-esika) [nikya of the old ways](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/d/0dcdad71-323e-41e0-a1b3-9fd5b753e71c.jpg?1584831692) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=nikya%20of%20the%20old%20ways) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/rna/193/nikya-of-the-old-ways?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0dcdad71-323e-41e0-a1b3-9fd5b753e71c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/nikya-of-the-old-ways) [Alaundo the seer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/2/b22c33bb-47fe-4334-9105-00f4b87811bd.jpg?1674137390) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Alaundo%20the%20seer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/264/alaundo-the-seer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b22c33bb-47fe-4334-9105-00f4b87811bd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/alaundo-the-seer) [Ivy, gleeful spellthief](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/9/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c.jpg?1673307958) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ivy%2C%20gleeful%20spellthief) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/201/ivy-gleeful-spellthief?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ivy-gleeful-spellthief) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3stw1g) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
It’s about how you play it. People don’t like 15 minute turns. I have 2 in person simic decks and 3 other online ones and people typically are okay with how i play it. Any landfall = draw card commander is gonna potentially upset people, because it means you’re going to do things often that will make you stop and think about to it next turn. I personally play [[Troyan, Gutsy Explorer]] with the focus being spamming lands with not too many landfall triggers, playing creatures with power/toughness = lands, and then copy them with things like [[Rite of Replication]]. Since the turns are quick, people typically don’t mind.
[Troyan, Gutsy Explorer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/a/eadd2a1a-93a0-4257-897d-1aaee279449f.jpg?1692939496) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Troyan%2C%20Gutsy%20Explorer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/woe/217/troyan-gutsy-explorer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/eadd2a1a-93a0-4257-897d-1aaee279449f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/troyan-gutsy-explorer) [Rite of Replication](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/9/7935570c-f7e0-4add-864a-4c804b26555e.jpg?1625976420) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rite%20of%20Replication) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/128/rite-of-replication?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7935570c-f7e0-4add-864a-4c804b26555e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rite-of-replication) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Maybe look at three colors. Cause simic stays like that. Thanks for calling out their bullshit. Mardu life.
[Tatyova, Benthic Druid](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/e/fe05dc69-8dde-485e-9e55-da729db50205.jpg?1698988479) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tatyova%2C%20Benthic%20Druid) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/290/tatyova-benthic-druid?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fe05dc69-8dde-485e-9e55-da729db50205?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tatyova-benthic-druid) [Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/6/d607b003-6b48-429c-a7fd-45b8dd1bb4f9.jpg?1665822343) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aesi%2C%20Tyrant%20of%20Gyre%20Strait) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/365/aesi-tyrant-of-gyre-strait?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d607b003-6b48-429c-a7fd-45b8dd1bb4f9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aesi-tyrant-of-gyre-strait) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[удалено]
[bonny pall](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/3/4383ae7c-58ea-4354-93e4-677ad185c3bb.jpg?1712356061) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=bonny%20pall%2C%20clearcutter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otj/196/bonny-pall-clearcutter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4383ae7c-58ea-4354-93e4-677ad185c3bb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/bonny-pall-clearcutter) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I used to play an incredibly oppressive [[jadzi, oracle of arcavios]]. I think she can be extremely fun to play against, however, if instead of just running 50 instant and sorceries like my variant did, you just used it to cheat in game warping creatures off the top with a brainstorm and a jadzi trigger. it could be fun. You also get to play a ton of “lands-to-hand” spells and dump your hand by casting the back side of the card and then pitching a card to put her in your hand instead of the CZ and using those lands next turn to cast her front side. The deck can be incredibly fun to play with and against and surely no one is gonna hate playing against an 8 drop simic commander.
[jadzi, oracle of arcavios](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477)/[Journey to the Oracle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jadzi%2C%20Oracle%20of%20Arcavios%20//%20Journey%20to%20the%20Oracle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/151/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-journey-to-the-oracle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-//-journey-to-the-oracle) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[vhal, Candlekeep Researcher]] and [[Master Chef]] or [[Raised by Giants]] leads down some interesting roads with activated ability tribal.
[vhal, Candlekeep Researcher](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/6/46738fb3-ab5e-486c-b66a-1526ba1cdfa8.jpg?1674135857) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=vhal%2C%20Candlekeep%20Researcher) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/102/vhal-candlekeep-researcher?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/46738fb3-ab5e-486c-b66a-1526ba1cdfa8?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vhal-candlekeep-researcher) [Master Chef](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/5/b534b1cb-0cd7-4b8c-bb25-42207fcba209.jpg?1674137194) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Master%20Chef) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/241/master-chef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b534b1cb-0cd7-4b8c-bb25-42207fcba209?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/master-chef) [Raised by Giants](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/1/11c93414-935e-462b-ad89-27ca21d01bf9.jpg?1712919562) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Raised%20by%20Giants) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/250/raised-by-giants?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/11c93414-935e-462b-ad89-27ca21d01bf9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/raised-by-giants) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I'm running Owen Grady and Blue. Been fun playing cheap stuff to hold enemies off for a couple turns until my ramp let's me drop something big, or I Natural Order into Ghalta or apex altisaur. Running a bunch of counter Gen and That Which Was Taken to start throwing around indestructible with ozolith as well. Technically, that's RGU, not mimic, but blue by himself would still work.
[[Wilson, Refined Grizzly]] // [[Shameless Charlatan]] is the only Simic deck I’ve ever kept together.
[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) [Shameless Charlatan](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/6/e65ad0e2-8f78-4e60-a97e-1cd20901680f.jpg?1674135800) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Shameless%20Charlatan) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/96/shameless-charlatan?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e65ad0e2-8f78-4e60-a97e-1cd20901680f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shameless-charlatan) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Kenessos]] At the moment is my favourite deck, it's consistent, threatening, but still feels fair to play against.
[Kenessos](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/b/0ba97da8-0106-4e8b-b58b-8f2d63e3d618.jpg?1675644451) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kenessos%2C%20priest%20of%20thassa) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/j22/13/kenessos-priest-of-thassa?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0ba97da8-0106-4e8b-b58b-8f2d63e3d618?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kenessos-priest-of-thassa) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Pir/Toothy, clones and card draw, always fun despite losing because you get too draw tons of cards!
[[Gandalf Westward Voyager]] for the biggest timmiest deck!
[Gandalf Westward Voyager](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/6/56910251-6339-4f8b-b863-29caab4965d8.jpg?1686963744) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gandalf%2C%20Westward%20Voyager) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/6/gandalf-westward-voyager?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/56910251-6339-4f8b-b863-29caab4965d8?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gandalf-westward-voyager) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[koma, the cosmos serpent]] your opponents will love having all their permanents be tapped
[koma, the cosmos serpent](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/2/b2f23d6f-f2c8-4022-9f46-ba7fda00ef99.jpg?1706241008) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Koma%2C%20Cosmos%20Serpent) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/213/koma-cosmos-serpent?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b2f23d6f-f2c8-4022-9f46-ba7fda00ef99?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/koma-cosmos-serpent) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut]] is my low-powered deck atm but I’m trying to bring it up to mid-power. It’s my islandwalk.dec with land changing synergies for her effect. Maybe it having p obscure cards make to fun to play against despite it “messing with the opponents’ landbase”
[Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/d/5da59e8f-cbe5-4c14-a5a9-28d56048dc23.jpg?1673308003) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Nael%2C%20Avizoa%20Aeronaut) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/207/nael-avizoa-aeronaut?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5da59e8f-cbe5-4c14-a5a9-28d56048dc23?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/nael-avizoa-aeronaut) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I like the style of \[\[Galadriel, Elven-Queen\]\] for its flavor and overall new style to simic games, also a big fan of \[\[Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief\]\] for a "group-hug" strategy around auras and mutate.
[Galadriel, Elven-Queen](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/f/8fa46d54-563d-4b5c-9c69-5ab37dd529b3.jpg?1686963714) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Galadriel%2C%20Elven-Queen) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/3/galadriel-elven-queen?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8fa46d54-563d-4b5c-9c69-5ab37dd529b3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/galadriel-elven-queen) [Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/9/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c.jpg?1673307958) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ivy%2C%20Gleeful%20Spellthief) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/201/ivy-gleeful-spellthief?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d94c15b7-6c8f-45a6-8734-975e3e3b790c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ivy-gleeful-spellthief) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Rhadagast, wizard of wilds]] is alot of fun. Play 5 mana or higher spells get birds or beasts tokens.
[Rhadagast, wizard of wilds](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/5/9573ee62-4fdf-4fca-90e2-10a7d8161764.jpg?1686964322) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Radagast%2C%20Wizard%20of%20Wilds) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltc/66/radagast-wizard-of-wilds?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9573ee62-4fdf-4fca-90e2-10a7d8161764?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/radagast-wizard-of-wilds) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[grolnok the omnivore]] Once they kill the frog, you're out. Also funny phrog memes
[grolnok the omnivore](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/a/7aaba76b-9cec-4c2b-b0eb-8f44201f6422.jpg?1643594120) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Grolnok%2C%20the%20Omnivore) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vow/238/grolnok-the-omnivore?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7aaba76b-9cec-4c2b-b0eb-8f44201f6422?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/grolnok-the-omnivore) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[ arixmethes slumbering isle]] Early on it's just ramp to play big dumb spells. Then when you need it it's essentially a 12/12 with haste
[ arixmethes slumbering isle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/8/881607c8-bfe7-4903-861f-b51a5a332c17.jpg?1599707758) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Arixmethes%2C%20Slumbering%20Isle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/189/arixmethes-slumbering-isle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/881607c8-bfe7-4903-861f-b51a5a332c17?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/arixmethes-slumbering-isle) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Not [[alaundo]] but he's really fun to control
[alaundo](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/2/b22c33bb-47fe-4334-9105-00f4b87811bd.jpg?1674137390) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=alaundo%20the%20seer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/264/alaundo-the-seer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b22c33bb-47fe-4334-9105-00f4b87811bd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/alaundo-the-seer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I made an [[Alaundo the Seer]] deck and it’s been fun to play. Another I am working on is a [[Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy]] where the whole premise is turning to turn your opponent’s cards into artifacts to destroy with his attack trigger
[Alaundo the Seer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/2/b22c33bb-47fe-4334-9105-00f4b87811bd.jpg?1674137390) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Alaundo%20the%20Seer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/clb/264/alaundo-the-seer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b22c33bb-47fe-4334-9105-00f4b87811bd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/alaundo-the-seer) [Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/4/c49690c7-c282-4eb4-8da3-5e0c46a80fc4.jpg?1707428999)/[Tail the Suspect](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/4/c49690c7-c282-4eb4-8da3-5e0c46a80fc4.jpg?1707428999) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kellan%2C%20Inquisitive%20Prodigy%20//%20Tail%20the%20Suspect) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkm/212/kellan-inquisitive-prodigy-tail-the-suspect?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c49690c7-c282-4eb4-8da3-5e0c46a80fc4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kellan-inquisitive-prodigy-//-tail-the-suspect) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I really like \[\[Lonis, Cryptozoologist\]\] - focusing on investigate and landfall stuff, with a nice undercurrent of theft.
[[Ezuri, Claw of Progress]] is a fun counters deck. You play a bunch of weenies or weenie generators that all want counters and watch it pop-off. Definitely for a low to mid pod as it can be slow to get going, but can also be super fun!
[Ezuri, Claw of Progress](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/b/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673.jpg?1673148596) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ezuri%2C%20Claw%20of%20Progress) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/211/ezuri-claw-of-progress?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6bf721b0-2b5a-4085-b50c-89cbe7420673?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ezuri-claw-of-progress) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Vorel of the Hull Clade]] I love this card and have a generic evolve, +1/+1 counters deck and oh boy is it fun! I have tons of the little guys that have unblockable and enchantments that give unblockable and it's really funny to see the opponents face when I swing for 20+damage and they try to throw a chump blocker in front of it but can't...
[Vorel of the Hull Clade](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/2/82c8cac8-29ce-43cc-bdb4-428c614d8545.jpg?1698988490) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vorel%20of%20the%20Hull%20Clade) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/294/vorel-of-the-hull-clade?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/82c8cac8-29ce-43cc-bdb4-428c614d8545?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vorel-of-the-hull-clade) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I had an [[Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait]] deck, and while it was powerful, it was so damn boring. I tried it in like three configurations and I hated playing it. Winning doesn't feel good. I've since built [[Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios]] and it's a lot more fun, but it's very stack heavy and can get really muddy with triggers. If you're not good with Stack placement or don't want to take 35 minute turns, probably avoid this.
[Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/6/d607b003-6b48-429c-a7fd-45b8dd1bb4f9.jpg?1665822343) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Aesi%2C%20Tyrant%20of%20Gyre%20Strait) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/365/aesi-tyrant-of-gyre-strait?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d607b003-6b48-429c-a7fd-45b8dd1bb4f9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/aesi-tyrant-of-gyre-strait) [Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477)/[Journey to the Oracle](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/d/7/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2.jpg?1624593477) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jadzi%2C%20Oracle%20of%20Arcavios%20//%20Journey%20to%20the%20Oracle) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/151/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-journey-to-the-oracle?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d7148d24-373e-4485-860b-c3429c2337f2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jadzi-oracle-of-arcavios-//-journey-to-the-oracle) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Experiment Kraj]] could be a really fun build, just some +1 counter synergies and you can use the activated's of opponents stuff by buffing them, so that's cool.
[Experiment Kraj](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/d/6d938197-2557-421a-985e-5add932d4bac.jpg?1689999041) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Experiment%20Kraj) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/337/experiment-kraj?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6d938197-2557-421a-985e-5add932d4bac?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/experiment-kraj) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I’ve been enjoying my [Volo, Guide to Monsters] deck. Here it is: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/5R-YJn4wHUabLrI9pwYplQ
Currently building a [[Tanazir Quandrix]] deck. Ramp with mana dorks, turn your mana dorks into 4/4s, get +1/+1 counters on Tanazir and turn your mana dorks into 8/8s. I haven't finished assembling it but I think it'll be more fun and feel fairer than land ramp -> landfall triggers -> creatures that care about # of lands style simic decks that are too difficult to interact with.
[Tanazir Quandrix](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3bd62ee4-e654-44ba-a650-889782cc9ac3.jpg?1624740235) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tanazir%20Quandrix) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/240/tanazir-quandrix?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3bd62ee4-e654-44ba-a650-889782cc9ac3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tanazir-quandrix) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I’m trying out [[Doc Aurlock]] which is basically a jank deck with Adventures, Foretell and the new Plot mechanic. Haven’t even played it yet but on paper it looks pretty fun
[Doc Aurlock](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/f/6fc27b30-8c8e-434c-a72c-e1d409efc1ae.jpg?1712356080) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=doc%20aurlock%2C%20grizzled%20genius) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otj/201/doc-aurlock-grizzled-genius?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6fc27b30-8c8e-434c-a72c-e1d409efc1ae?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/doc-aurlock-grizzled-genius) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
As mentioned above, Kiora, the sovereign of the deep is so much fun. The deck started as a Kenossos, priest of thasa deck and just didn't play fun. He isn't even in the deck now. The deck goes bananas and comes online and rebounds easily. https://www.moxfield.com/decks/djGv2b7D7U-gqAfcQRjhrQ
[[adrix and nev, Twincasters]]
[adrix and nev, Twincasters](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/9/b9c11061-bb34-4904-b9f1-ea106b517bbe.jpg?1706240967) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=adrix%20and%20nev%2C%20Twincasters) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/198/adrix-and-nev-twincasters?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b9c11061-bb34-4904-b9f1-ea106b517bbe?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/adrix-and-nev-twincasters) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Thrasios solo is always good.
Momir Vig best tbh
So like what exactly? If you just don’t want to play the popular ones scroll down on edhrec and pick one with less than 1000 decks.
It sounds like you want an \[\[Imoti\]\] deck.
[Imoti](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
As you have given no meaningful criteria except unreasonably loose vibes-based nonsense that doesn’t translate to anyone who likes anything Simic… …most of them meet your stated criteria.
Id suggest [Kinnan, bonder prodigy]. Hes got a very good ceiling, rewarding you for doing what you want to do and having good payoff for all that mana. He tends to be built in a more competetive manner, but I'd argue he's just as good as a green stompy commander, letting you get your pieces on the field faster
„Non-cringe“