Hidden Gems for Captain America, First Avenger
Even though copies of the Marvel Secret Lair legendary creatures aren’t yet readily available, they’re already proving to be quite popular as commanders. Over at EDHREC, the most popular commander of the past month is
Strategies diverge down different paths, from equipment to voltron to aggro to combo. As you consider your own brew and reevaluate after playtesting, there are bound to be cards to go in and out of your build. Here are five recommendations that might get overlooked or underappreciated - at least when it comes to maximizing the fun and not necessarily the win rate.
#1. Bludgeon Brawl
Flinging random equipment can already create entertaining images, like using
| Bludgeon Brawl |
#2. Akki Battle Squad
Whenever you build a deck around Auras, Equipment, or artifacts, don’t forget to search for cards that care about modified creatures. This little battle squad works great with Captain America, since his second ability triggers at the beginning of combat and will most likely be modified. It’s like doubling up on his leadership skills! Plus, why wouldn’t he want to lead a battalion of Goblin Samurai? It just makes sense.
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| Akki Battle Squad (Extended Art) |
#3. Rohirrim Chargers (Borderless)
While we’re venturing into the world of Universes Beyond, let’s add a little Lord of the Rings to the mix. This Human Knight fetches up Equipment whenever it attacks, but only if it exerts, meaning it probably won’t be attacking every turn. That is, unless you find ways to untap it, like the aforementioned Akki Battle Squad. At four mana, it starts with a decent body of 4/4, plus whatever Equipment you happen to fetch and attach to it right away. It’s a great way to keep up the pressure while also gaining card advantage. For Rohan!
| Rohirrim Chargers (Borderless) |
#4. Karn, Legacy Reforged
Karn does it all! Since we’re already loading up on Equipment, his power and toughness scales upwards as whatever Equipment you find comes into play. Hello
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| Karn, Legacy Reforged (Foil Etched) | ||
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| Karn, Legacy Reforged (Future Sight) |
#5. Copy Artifact
It’s not the most obvious copy ability for artifact synergies, since we have the likes of
| Copy Artifact | ||
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| Copy Artifact |
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Adam Berg
Adam started playing Magic on his 14th birthday, when Judgment just released and the game's first Gorgon was born (It's a girl!). Since then, he's delved deep into Commander, written for television and film, and learned how to drive. He's published two YA Fantasy novels, Rainbringer and The Broken Pantheon. His favorite card is Repay In Kind, which is really all you need to know.