As basic as it is, I’d probably take out Hornet queen. I’d definitely put in the 500-year journal from the Blast From The Past Dr. Who deck, adding a blue for every clue while being a legendary clue itself!
Excellent! This precon looks so good. I think I would like to take a look at the main set and see Forensic Gadgeteer put in this deck, and take out Fumigate. Keep up with the great videos, and thank you!
What’s really sad is that I think this precon is so good as is, so I’m tempted to pull Farewell out (this deck already has the power, no need to make myself public enemy #1 with the most hated board wipe) and replace it with Sunfall. Slight reduction in power level, but still lets me clear bodies out of the way and leaves me with a potentially massive beater after the fact.
This deck is really good out of the box. I would take out Jolrael and replace with Briarbridge Patrol. Gives you a nice payoff for using clues and can happen each turn.
This video was great. So well put together and showcased the cards and reasons for making changes perfectly. You know, for cards I'd cut, my first card I'd cut would be Jolrael. Any time I've gone up against a Jolrael on the board she's never been able to do much, so she just never impressed me even if her ability is a game-ender. And there are a LOT of cards that care about ETBing, so I'd seriously think about putting a Panharmonicon in here. Maybe even Gandalf the White, since he cares about when things leave, too. Surprises me that Hornet Queen is in here, so maybe there's room for some Gruff Triplets shenanigans? So many ways to change things up, haha.
Love the video! There are some great cards in this deck, but an east cut os magnifying glass. Swap it out with Nights Sweet Revenge to take more advantage of the food synergies in the deck!
Great video! I would personally cut Chulane, Teller of Tales and add in Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth! He seems like a ton of fun to use with the clue and detective theme in this deck :)
Taking out aerial extortionist and adding in cyberdrive awakener! Always fun turning clues into flying beat downs. Definitely adding in a few counter spells (an offer you can’t refuse, arcane denial) and rise and shine! Selvala and psychosis crawler come out too
Awesome video. The one precon I’m considering buying. As for the swap, take out Koma and add in Duggan from the WHO set. Most of that bant deck could go in here let’s be honest.
I think I'd take out Adrix and Nev simply because it could slot better into the Merfolk precon from Ixalan. Tamiyo's journal would be a great replacement for clue payoffs.
I think I have to go with the group and cut Koma, as it doesn't help the deck a bunch. I'd put in The Goose Mother, as you can sac a clue for free when it attacks.
I would likely cut the 5 mana counterspell Confirm Suspisions and swap in Furtive Courier (also from MKM) which is a 3/2 for 2U that gets unblockable as long you have sacrificed an artifact this turn and Whenever this creature attacks, draw a card and discard a card.
This precon looks sick! But I'd probably cut the Innocuous Researcher and add in All That Glitters. If I'm making all these Clues, might as well make then useful!
I love a good theme deck, definitely taking out Tezzeret for the SLD Tamiyo, Field Researcher who is decked out in detective gear lol. Aesthetic over Efficiency
I really wanted this precon for its value, but I am trying to pull away from 3 color decks. I think they are being over printed and I feel like mana base is the first thing I have to fix. I hope they do monocolored precons.
Loved the upgrades! I would take out Coralhelm Commander and replace it with Voldarian Hexcatcher from Dominaria United because it is a better Merfolk lord card with flash and built in counterspell!
I would remove the ransom note, cause I think it's simply not worth it and add instead an chasm skulker as an additional threat to help your Commander out.
I've been wanting more clue support for forever! For upgrading the deck I'd honestly take out Koma as they are scary but don't fit the clue theme. I'd like to replace them with Proft for the fun of sphinx's revelationing a bunch :>
Id remove a tap duel and add some shock lands myself like tbh this deck seems solid out of the box so I think making the mana better would be a great way to give it an easy improvement
Nice upgrades. I'd cut Ransom Note (very weak as design and not so impactful with its sac effect) for Tamiyo's Journal (more synergic with the Clue tokens).
Good stuff here. Regardless of how it's built, Koma gets the axe from me. It just feels like an unfair card and makes for 'feels bad' games once it hits the board.
Im not a fan of the hornet, its a bit to much for what it is. I'd probably throw tidecaller in, feel like its a pretty include and it has the blue and sea theme at least lol
What, you don't want to blow the budget on "The Ozolith"! 😄 How about "Ozolith, the Shattered Spire" instead of "Hardened Scales" if it fits, since it allows you to use stray mana to add more counters? If people get scared off about "Koma, Cosmos Serpent", maybe you could let "The Third Doctor" make a visit instead?
Took 24 minutes for this "upgrade" video to get to its first upgrade. The people watching this most likely know the decks original list, you don't have to spend 80% of the video reading every card in the original list. Spend more time on the upgrades and the thought process behind them!
It does say review and upgrade, and there are also chapters in the video description to skip on ahead but I will keep that in mind and maybe include that information in the actual video intro! Thanks for the suggestion!!
As basic as it is, I’d probably take out Hornet queen. I’d definitely put in the 500-year journal from the Blast From The Past Dr. Who deck, adding a blue for every clue while being a legendary clue itself!
I'd go with adding Gylwain, feels like the roles would add to the Scooby-Doo theme!
You have won the commander deck!!! Congratulations!!! 🎁🎉🥳
Kappa cannoneer has to go in here. Would probably cut Kim’s just because it doesn’t really fit with the deck’s artifact theme
Kappa is goated
Mystic Reflection is my new favorite card and could do some work in this deck. Really like the video!
Excellent! This precon looks so good. I think I would like to take a look at the main set and see Forensic Gadgeteer put in this deck, and take out Fumigate. Keep up with the great videos, and thank you!
What’s really sad is that I think this precon is so good as is, so I’m tempted to pull Farewell out (this deck already has the power, no need to make myself public enemy #1 with the most hated board wipe) and replace it with Sunfall. Slight reduction in power level, but still lets me clear bodies out of the way and leaves me with a potentially massive beater after the fact.
This deck looks awesome - I'd probably swap Tezzeret for Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim, but that's just more to my playstyle
This deck is really good out of the box. I would take out Jolrael and replace with Briarbridge Patrol. Gives you a nice payoff for using clues and can happen each turn.
I totally agree with the Graf mole drop; I kinda want to add in 500 year Diary just to get even more crazy ramp potential
This video was great. So well put together and showcased the cards and reasons for making changes perfectly.
You know, for cards I'd cut, my first card I'd cut would be Jolrael. Any time I've gone up against a Jolrael on the board she's never been able to do much, so she just never impressed me even if her ability is a game-ender. And there are a LOT of cards that care about ETBing, so I'd seriously think about putting a Panharmonicon in here. Maybe even Gandalf the White, since he cares about when things leave, too. Surprises me that Hornet Queen is in here, so maybe there's room for some Gruff Triplets shenanigans? So many ways to change things up, haha.
I'd probably remove sol ring and add in The Goose Mother? Not a fan of sol ring, massive fan of geese. Great video!
Love the video! There are some great cards in this deck, but an east cut os magnifying glass. Swap it out with Nights Sweet Revenge to take more advantage of the food synergies in the deck!
Great video! I would personally cut Chulane, Teller of Tales and add in Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth! He seems like a ton of fun to use with the clue and detective theme in this deck :)
Sol Ring out - Amulet of Vigor in. The deck is fantastic and Amulet me play the cards as chosen plus affords protection from other strategies.
Taking out aerial extortionist and adding in cyberdrive awakener! Always fun turning clues into flying beat downs. Definitely adding in a few counter spells (an offer you can’t refuse, arcane denial) and rise and shine! Selvala and psychosis crawler come out too
Very nice upgrade! Great video guys!
This precon looks the most fun of the 4. I would love to get this and add a Howling Mine in this one - play nice for the table :)
Awesome video. The one precon I’m considering buying.
As for the swap, take out Koma and add in Duggan from the WHO set. Most of that bant deck could go in here let’s be honest.
I think I'd take out Adrix and Nev simply because it could slot better into the Merfolk precon from Ixalan. Tamiyo's journal would be a great replacement for clue payoffs.
I’d cut Killer Service for Mirari’s Wake. Don’t ask me why but tapping a single land to sac a clue just feels… nice 😬😬
I think I have to go with the group and cut Koma, as it doesn't help the deck a bunch. I'd put in The Goose Mother, as you can sac a clue for free when it attacks.
I love this new set!!
I would likely cut the 5 mana counterspell Confirm Suspisions and swap in Furtive Courier (also from MKM) which is a 3/2 for 2U that gets unblockable as long you have sacrificed an artifact this turn and Whenever this creature attacks, draw a card and discard a card.
This precon looks sick! But I'd probably cut the Innocuous Researcher and add in All That Glitters. If I'm making all these Clues, might as well make then useful!
I think Lithoform Engine could do some work. Maybe partnered with Unwinding Clock. Cutting Koma and Hornet Queen.
love the video, maybe cut a land or the magnifying glass and add night of sweets
I’d put in oracle of augur of autumn instead of hornet queen because I love playing from my library
I love a good theme deck, definitely taking out Tezzeret for the SLD Tamiyo, Field Researcher who is decked out in detective gear lol. Aesthetic over Efficiency
I'd take out a basic land and put in rhystic study cause it's an instant add for any deck with blue
I would definitely put Doubling Season into the deck. The value 👌👌
I would take out hydroid krasis and add in Ezrim, Agency Chief instead.
I really wanted this precon for its value, but I am trying to pull away from 3 color decks. I think they are being over printed and I feel like mana base is the first thing I have to fix. I hope they do monocolored precons.
Loved the upgrades! I would take out Coralhelm Commander and replace it with Voldarian Hexcatcher from Dominaria United because it is a better Merfolk lord card with flash and built in counterspell!
I would remove the ransom note, cause I think it's simply not worth it and add instead an chasm skulker as an additional threat to help your Commander out.
I am a fan of Bant so I might just have to pick this one up!
I've been wanting more clue support for forever! For upgrading the deck I'd honestly take out Koma as they are scary but don't fit the clue theme. I'd like to replace them with Proft for the fun of sphinx's revelationing a bunch :>
Id remove a tap duel and add some shock lands myself like tbh this deck seems solid out of the box so I think making the mana better would be a great way to give it an easy improvement
I mean, doubling season would be pretty good, no?
Although i don't often play that expensive cards
the one I've been waiting for
Graf Mole out for sure. Probably Academy Manufactor 100%
It actually already has academy manufactor in it!!
krark clan ironworks could be crazy with any extra clues
I'd definitely cut a basic for a Thraben Inspector :P Is it optimal? No. Do I need it in the deck? Yes!
I would take out search the premises and add irenicus’s vile duplication.
Nice upgrades. I'd cut Ransom Note (very weak as design and not so impactful with its sac effect) for Tamiyo's Journal (more synergic with the Clue tokens).
Cut an island add an ozolith .... Ready to rock!!
Great content, I'd take hydroid out for a ominous sea and slam 8/8
Probably cutting the hornet queen for teferis ageless insight to play into the second card drawn synergy.
I'd probably add an Esper Sentinel, can't go wrong with some extra draw!
Tribute to the world tree is a definite add
I would add any of the add mire counters cards like ozolith, parallel lives or doubling seasons 🎉🎉🎉
I’d cut killer service and add displace dinosaurs :) one of my fav new cards
Probably taking out tezzeret and slamming in Urza, lord high artificer
Would want to add Darksteel Juggernaut, and would probably take out Magnifying Glass
Jaheria, Friend of the Forest needs to be in this deck and tap your clues for Mana to crack clues...get that Confirm Suspicions outta here
This deck seems to go so hard!
Id add Peregrin Took from the LOTR set and remove Selvala, Explorer Returned
I would first and foremost cut Magnifying Glass for River Song's Diary. Just seems like the obvious choice
I think I would take off Magnifying Glass and add Urza, Lord Protector!
I would probably cut hornet queen and add Leyline of Anticipation
I think Hornet queen is gone for me, and I'm adding in either Displaced Dinosaurs or Day of the Dragons because....shenanigans
Good stuff here. Regardless of how it's built, Koma gets the axe from me. It just feels like an unfair card and makes for 'feels bad' games once it hits the board.
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy in for Esix, Fractal Bloom
Honestly, cheap upgrades to the land base, and then I’d prolly cut a basic for Tamiyo’s Journal or Tribute to the World Tree.
1 each basic for the legendary NEO lands is a no brainer upgrade
Nice vid! I'd probaly take out Koma for a Cyclonic Rift (cause I own one lol).
Fair enough!
Nice upgrade ideas!
I would cut one of the tap lands and add thousand moon smithy
Out: organic extinction, In: Pir, imaginative rascal
Not sure what I'd sub, probably take out sol ring and put in rhystic study
Im not a fan of the hornet, its a bit to much for what it is. I'd probably throw tidecaller in, feel like its a pretty include and it has the blue and sea theme at least lol
Id take out Graf Mole and probably add the new Kellian :)
What, you don't want to blow the budget on "The Ozolith"! 😄
How about "Ozolith, the Shattered Spire" instead of "Hardened Scales" if it fits, since it allows you to use stray mana to add more counters?
If people get scared off about "Koma, Cosmos Serpent", maybe you could let "The Third Doctor" make a visit instead?
I would remove koma and the hornet queen. Both are just high mv "finishers" but the deck can do better.
Spara's Headquarters for any basic
Honestly, I'd take out Sophia and just put in another token generator/doubler like Peregrine Took or Doubling Season 😅
I'd take out Sol Ring and put in Rhystic Study.
Cut ransom note, add Tamiyo’s journal
Id add forensic gadgeteer and remove a land
Mmmmm... It's though but would remove Koma and put Mother Goose!! 🦆
Ransom note for cavern skulker
Take out aerial extortionist and adding cyber drive awakener
Took 24 minutes for this "upgrade" video to get to its first upgrade. The people watching this most likely know the decks original list, you don't have to spend 80% of the video reading every card in the original list. Spend more time on the upgrades and the thought process behind them!
It does say review and upgrade, and there are also chapters in the video description to skip on ahead but I will keep that in mind and maybe include that information in the actual video intro! Thanks for the suggestion!!
I think I would toss Ransom Note
Sounds fun
I'd take out chulane, and add esper sentinel
I would ditch disorder in the court and add Rystic Studies
I'd take out a land an add treasure cruise
500 Year Diary feels like a must in this deck, and Ransom Note feels a bit underwhelming.
Take out a plains and add new Kellen
Needs a mesmeric orb, every deck needs a mesmeric orb
Prob would drop fumigate for it
Take out Sol Ring and add another Island!
It is absurd to say that a 50 bucks upgrade is "budget". If you think about it that the hole precon costs less. 😂
You ain’t lying. Magic is too expensive
Cut Koma, add Wizard Class!
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Drop Ongoing Investigation for Five Hundred Year Diary
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take out secondary commander and toss in a doubling season.
Graf Mole out Cyberdrive Awakener in
Reprints are absurd in these precons
They really are. I was shocked
minus Magnifying Glass, plus Ozolith
Add goose mother, remove esix