A Better Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion cEDH Primer - Part Two - Inclusions/Exclusions & Competitive? 

New spoiled dockside extortionist seems strong

Dreadhoard arcanist can do this however.

I am always appreciative of any viable, mono-colored Commander. It’s rare we receive one that synergies perfectly with it’s piece of the color pie (Selvala), but Neheb does an excellent job and can keep up with the best of them. Even run away with a few games. -Patrick

This can be problematic. My vote: play even *more* aggressively. Neheb only has one speed, don’t let other’s change that. 🤘 -Neheb, 2020

🤘 Can do. -Patrick

Soon, yes! I do love Teshar. Easily my favorite deck. It performs so well... I’m always updating that list as well. I will discuss it soon. -Patrick

Neheb is also just more fun to play. The latest Neheb is excellent. Going to be playing it VS the boiz this coming week! Looking to share that gameplay with you all as well. -Patrick

Oh, Justin followed Shaper’s strategy... The most consistent build I’ve seen as of yet is Five-Colored Food Chain. Extremely resilient and tough to built. Here’s that list... tappedout.net/mtg-decks/food-chain-niv/ -Patrick

I love the prospective advantage from the Dragon Mage, but he/she is rather slow... The Combat Celebrant rarely takes priority over other spells within his cmc range: he too is rather slower and can only commit to providing the additional combat once before a game is over (whether I’ve won or someone else at the point I’ve had him swing). The deck is looking to press the attack as quick aa it can, with as flush a hand as possible. It’s odd strategy that often leaves us passive for turns, but so long as Neheb sticks there’s a good chance we can annihilate the board. -Patrick

Hmm, yeah, that’s a tricky question... I do love Yuriko. So, various factors come to mind, but to name just two: 1. Budgeting: Mono-Color - in particular, Red - is always more affordable to brew; 2. The game plans vary, but Neheb is easier to tune down (imo). With Neheb, you can have a tweaked, cEDH worthy list and be able to swap out a few of it’s core components to play a more casual table without hurting too much of your game plan. I think Neheb would be a safe route to go. Red’s inherent weakness against Enchantments may become a nuisance in longer games though. Either way, I’d make both lists! Haha, I’ve been wanting to brew Yuriko for some time, but I’m waiting for just a few more *Ninjas* to release first. Hope this helps. Be well and Happy Brewing! -Patrick

Yeah, fought against Niv a bit! That... Is a fun/resilient deck. We’ll talk on the list soon. -Patrick

I know I have a copy of that from my recent M25 box... It’s definitely a worthwhile consideration. 3cmc is a bit on the high end, but two attacks and we’ve Commander dmg’d someone out? Not bad at all. -Patrick

If you go to my Tapped Out page (Dragon Lord Jippy), you’ll see I have constructed a Mono-White for you to enjoy. 👌 It is my favorite list and easily one of the most competitive I run. We’ll be talking *Teshar* here very soon. -Patrick

@@LocalGameGroup Thank you! I just recently found you guys and I am hooked, definitely the best commander deck profiles out there. I am wanting to build 6 commander decks, I already have competitive slivers, and now I want one for each color, your naru meha, selvala, naheb, and teshar have been so helpful on decks that I can build and put my own spin on it. Now all I need to find is mono black

I’ll be Brewing Black next... Haha, revisiting an old favorite. -Patrick

I do enjoy the Newheb strategy, the 4cmc 5/4 Trampling body & effect are fun to play. Consistent, no... No mono red deck (aside from Godo) is that consistent, sadly. However! This is my “fun” deck, up until it gets more gas. -Patrick

👹 -Patrick

I’ve won my fair share of games with Master Neheb: what were you hoping for though? Mono Red is the most difficult color to pilot. What the Deck needs is: more wheel effects, more protection and a few more cheap, Double Strike effects for Mana gain and Card Quality once rolling into Attacks (heck, a few more Extra Combats at non-absurd Costs would be great too). It’s definitely not as linear as Godo, but it’s a hell of a lot more fun to play and master.

@@LocalGameGroup yeah, I think I just in the end wanted it to pan out better than it did. I'm still building it seeing as it's a very interesting and fun looking build. It'll also be my first taste at cEDH so that's pretty fun.

@@LocalGameGroup also is berserkers onslaught just too slow to run as an additional double strike effect?

@@LocalGameGroup I have the same question with Embercleave as well.

@@NateFromYellowfin Here's my suggestion: try the Deck as it is, learn how it functions and these questions will begin to answer themselves, haha. It's mid-range Combo, play for Neheb to be swinging anywhere between Turn 3-5.

I have a Defense Grid in the wings if it comes down to it, yeah. Generally speaking, it’s a fast-paced, “now or never” kinda deck. Def. Grid is one less card to drop & draw/ramp from. We’ll hold a Bolt Bend for those instances instead. Although, Grid is an excellent side option. Still, loving this deck. Far more fun to pilot than Godo. -Patrick

None yet. Big anniversary coming up, so I’ve had little time to think on it! However, going to comb over both my Channels tomorrow and catch up on filming/editing/starting various other Multi-Media channels for us to chat on. 👌 I have been thinking of it though! Soon, very soon. I’ll make an announcement here. -Patrick

That... Is a good question. I’m referring to however Tapped Out calculates it. I don’t know if that’s with/without. 🤔 -Patrick

@@LocalGameGroup Ohh, ok, i'll figure it out :P

@@LocalGameGroup Mystery solved: without lands!

It does! I did a study abroad there... All I remember was drinking a lot of wine. Those were good times. -Patrick

@@LocalGameGroup Ahhhhh, so cool! I never went to Perugia (yet) (i'm from the north of Italy). What did you study?

Food & Culture! Needed those general electives and (mostly) a break from NY. Now though? Full-time NY’er. -Patrick

@@LocalGameGroup Ohh, i see, i see :3 Glad you liked it!

I also think you should consider a reshuffle effect, it would hopefully let you keep going through the deck and give you better odds to hit extra combat if you've already gone through a few of them

I cannot tell you how many times Neheb has fallen on his face because of that one card. We don’t speak of (whispers) *alhammarrett’s archive* ... Anymore. To be blunt, it’s garbage in this build. *Mask of Memories* does more to fuel our hand for *Aggravated Assault* and for less (actually cast-able/useable on that same turn). Only if I did use (whispers) *archive* ... Would I consider a reshuffle. I have never decked myself, nor found a need to reshuffle. Again, *Recoup, Past in Flames & Finale* are all here to help us replay those effects: reshuffling and crossing our fingers is not the plan. Also, it’s important to note, with the various +Atk’s, Double Strikes, Extra Combats/Turns, we often only need 2-to-3 hits on one Player to destroy them. As we’ve concluded: this list needs more gas by way of Extra Combats, Double Strike Effects and mana efficient Wheels. As it stands, it performs well enough to hold it’s own. Which! Will be showcased very soon. -Patrick