{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sharing is Caring – An Etali, Primal Storm Primer"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Introduction"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWelcome to Jurassic Pa... Erm EDH night. This deck focuses on ramping out our commander, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Etali, Primal Storm"}},{"insert":", then using her ability to play cards off the top of not only our deck but our opponent's decks as well!\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Game Plan & Strategy"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n🔹 "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Early Game"},{"insert":" – During the early parts of the game we are looking to do two things, ramp and play haste enablers. There is a big difference between casting "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Etali, Primal Storm"}},{"insert":" on turn 6 then swinging turn 7, and casting her on turn 4/5 and swinging the same turn. For ramp we are running a pretty standard rock package with cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sol Ring"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Arcane Signet"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mind Stone"}},{"insert":". Special shoutout to "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Liquimetal Torque"}},{"insert":" that is not only a rock but can be used with the many artifact destruction spells in the deck to remove problem permanents. Alongside the ramp we ideally want to find some sort of haste enabler so we can take advantage of our commander's ability the same turn we cast her. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Fervor"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Flamekin Village"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Hall of the Bandit Lord"}},{"insert":", are all great options. Even better, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Generator Servant"}},{"insert":" is a great early drop because it not only ramps our commander but can provide haste as well.\n\n🔹 "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mid-Game"},{"insert":" – During the mid-game we are looking to protect our commander and see what goodies we can pull off everybody's libraries. Protection is important to establish if possible because "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Etali, Primal Storm"}},{"insert":" tends to be a removal magnet. Of course we have things like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Swiftfoot Boots"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lightning Greaves"}},{"insert":", but there are also several cards in the deck that are a bit more reactionary in their protection. There is a whole group of cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Return the Favor"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Untimely Malfunction"}},{"insert":" that allow us to change the targets of spells or abilities, that are likely pointed at our commander, and point them back at our opponents. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mithril Coat"}},{"insert":" also allows us to flash in protection in response to a threat as well. With protection hopefully established, we are looking to attack as much as possible to get triggers from "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Etali, Primal Storm"}},{"insert":". In a perfect world we have cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sensei's Divining Top"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scroll Rack"}},{"insert":" that allows us to stack the top of our deck for "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Etali, Primal Storm"}},{"insert":" triggers but no worries if not. Swing away and see what things people will \"let\" you borrow from their deck. You may even get an extra combat or two from cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"World at War"}},{"insert":".\n\n🔹 "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Late-Game"},{"insert":" – Eventually the fun needs to end. When that is needed we can usually knock players out of the game using a couple different combo packages, commander damage, or even just normal damage. The few combo lines we are running are shown below in the synergies section. Combos aside, many of our large creatures like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre"}},{"insert":" can swing for large amounts of damage with backbreaking effects like annihilator 4. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blightsteel Colossus"}},{"insert":" is also great player removal as well if you are ok with skirting the moral line of playing infect...\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Key Cards & Synergies"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Helm of the Host"}},{"insert":" + A Ham Sandwich– This card can go infinite with so many things. In this deck we use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Combat Celebrant"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scourge of the Throne"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Godo, Bandit Warlord"}},{"insert":". All three of these cards can result in infinite combats in the right scenarios. For explanations on these combo lines take a look here - https://edhrec.com/combos/etali-primal-storm"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Neheb, the Eternal"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Aggravated Assault"}},{"insert":" – If you manage to do enough damage during combat you can use these two cards to keep repeating combats to kill your opponents."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blightsteel Colossus"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Chandra's Ignition"}},{"insert":" - Easy way to deal 11 infect damage to each opponent... if you are a monster."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strengths & Weaknesses"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n✔️ "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strengths:"},{"insert":" Most importantly, this deck is a lot of fun. Not only to pilot, but many people find playing against the deck fun too. It adds a bit of a random element that people enjoy. Sometimes you'll get the big scary dragon off the top of somebody's deck and the next time you'll get the "},{"insert":{"card-link":"One with Nothing"}},{"insert":" off your buddies deck that they run to troll with. This deck is pretty resilient in the long run. While we love using our commander's ability, it is not needed to pull off any of the end game combos or win conditions we have. This deck also tends to rebuild from board wipes pretty quickly as well. \n❌ "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Weaknesses:"},{"insert":" While I have tried to include ways to "},{"attributes":{"underline":true,"bold":true},"insert":"draw"},{"insert":" cards (not just filter with looting effects) it can be easy to find yourself short on cards in a mono red deck. This deck also tends to run cards with higher mana costs so sometimes you may have a hand with high cost creatures. You'll need to be smart about your mulligans and hopefully get a lucky "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scroll Rack"}},{"insert":" if you find yourself in this situation. \n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Budget Considerations"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nRemove: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wheel of Fortune"}},{"insert":" Add: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Wheel of Fate"}},{"insert":" - This will save you about $330 and these cards serve the same purpose. You sacrifice having to wait a few turns for your wheel effect but it is well worth the price decrease in casual groups! "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Remove: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Void Winnower"}},{"insert":", and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blightsteel Colossus"}},{"insert":" Add: Large stompies of your choice - These three creatures are in there just to be large threats. With the exception of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blightsteel Colossus"}},{"insert":", none of them really play a large role in the game plan either, so you could remove all three to save about $140 total."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Remove: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Homeward Path"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle"}},{"insert":" Add: "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mountain"}},{"insert":" - These lands are nice to have, but removing them can save about $90 with no major change to the deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"}]}