Trystan, Callous Cultivator Commander Deck Tech

<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="High Perfect Morcant" href="#" target="_blank">High Perfect Morcant</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=efa2163c860c6b92189028ff3772b24856fc6ac05aec6aecca4b8b2ebdb6a114JmltdHM9MTc2NzU3MTIwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=113f3236-d4da-6096-1c8c-3f3cd572614b&amp;psq=Victor+Adame+Minguez&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly92aWN0b3JhZGFtZWFydC5jb20v" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Victor Adame Minguez</a></em></p>
<p><a href="https://edhrec.com/tags/elves" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elf decks</a> have been around since the earliest days of <em>Magic: The Gathering, </em>making players shudder in fear at the mere sight of a turn-one <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Llanowar Elves" href="#" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. The same is true today, where Elf-Ball lists still have the ability to overwhelm the table with their raw woodland power.</p>
<p>Now, with <em><a href="https://edhrec.com/sets/ecl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lorwyn Eclipsed</a></em> on the horizon, it's time to welcome a new commander to lead your Elven forces. So, join me <a href="https://linktr.ee/pillowfortmtg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tyler 'Savesya' Bucks,</a> as we cover a budget 99 built around <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="High Perfect Morcant" href="#" target="_blank">High Perfect Morcant</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> that you can pick up for about $45.</p>
<h2>What Does High Perfect Morcant Do?</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="High Perfect Morcant"></div></div>
<p>I love seeing new commanders bring different twists to classic archetypes, which is exactly what <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="High Perfect Morcant" href="#" target="_blank">High Perfect Morcant</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> brings to Elf decks. The typical plan for that strategy has been to flood the board with as many Elves as possible, but this time around we're adding -1/-1 counters to the mix. Building out a big army, while shrinking the stats of our opponents' creatures is a brutal combo, and is sure to make people fear each creature we play.</p>
<p>So, let's take a look at some of the ways we can take advantage of this commander's abilities in order to add as much blight to the board as possible.</p>
<h3>Blight Synergies</h3>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Evolution Sage"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Tromell, Seymour&#039;s Butler"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Pollenbright Druid"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Evolution Sage" href="#" target="_blank">Evolution Sage</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Even though our commander has a way to proliferate stapled to her, adding even more of that effect to every land drop is brutal in this deck. Also, since it's an Elf, it'll cause our opponents to blight, and can be tapped in order to help proliferate all over again.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tromell, Seymour&#039;s Butler" href="#" target="_blank">Tromell, Seymour&#039;s Butler</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Not only does this legend add +1/+1 counters to our board when creatures enter, it also gives us a way to proliferate multiple times with just one activation if we're able to chain a few spells together in a turn.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Pollenbright Druid" href="#" target="_blank">Pollenbright Druid</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: While this little Elf might not seem too impactful, a two-drop creature that enters, triggers Morcant's blight, and then proliferates more counters is exactly the kind of thing we need in order to make this deck tick.</li>
</ul>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Copperhorn Scout"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Vitalize"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Smell Fear"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Copperhorn Scout" href="#" target="_blank">Copperhorn Scout</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Since <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="High Perfect Morcant" href="#" target="_blank">High Perfect Morcant</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> gives us the option of tapping three Elves to proliferate, having a way to <em>untap</em> y\our creatures can put us in a situation where we're able to possibly decimate our opponents' boards in one turn.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vitalize" href="#" target="_blank">Vitalize</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: One mana to untap our army of Elves is already strong, since we can attack all-out, and then be right back on the defensive at instant speed. Plus, this also sets us up to re-tap our creatures in order to add more -1/-1 counters to the board.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Smell Fear" href="#" target="_blank">Smell Fear</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This list is filled with cards that play double duty, like this sorcery that adds removal and more proliferation to the deck for only two mana.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Elf All-Stars</h3>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Tyvar Kell"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Elvish Warmaster"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Lathril, Blade of the Elves"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tyvar Kell" href="#" target="_blank">Tyvar Kell</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This planeswalker is a powerhouse in the deck. Giving all our Elves a way to tap for mana, while also adding counters to our board and untapping creatures, is just what this 99 needs. Plus, since there's so much proliferation going on, it's not unreasonable to think that we could get to Tyvar's ultimate -6 ability pretty fast.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Elvish Warmaster" href="#" target="_blank">Elvish Warmaster</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's a card that'll put in a lot of work as the game goes on. Getting this down on turn two will ensure that the first Elf we cast each turn will bring a friend, which adds even more blight with our commander. On top of that, it also gives our team a mass pump and deathtouch in the late game.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Lathril, Blade of the Elves" href="#" target="_blank">Lathril, Blade of the Elves</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: The current queen of the Elves on <a href="https://edhrec.com/commanders/lathril-blade-of-the-elves" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EDHREC</a> is now here in the 99 of this deck. We'll have to wait and see who comes out as the top commander for this creature type, but as for now, Lathril's here to assist with building our board, while also lowering life totals.</li>
</ul>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Skemfar Shadowsage"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Elvish Harbinger"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Skemfar Shadowsage" href="#" target="_blank">Skemfar Shadowsage</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Since this deck is already controlling the board with -1/-1 counters, there's a good chance that we'll be dealing a good amount of combat damage to our opponents as the game goes on. Which means that this creature could enter the battlefield and wipe a few players out of the game with that life drain effect.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Elvish Harbinger" href="#" target="_blank">Elvish Harbinger</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This list is filled with a lot of strong Elves that get better during different phases of a match, so having a creature like this that sets us up to draw the best card in the deck could be what wins us a game when all hope is lost.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen" href="#" target="_blank">Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Elf decks tend to become public enemy #1 at a table, which may lead to players ganging up on us. Dwynen's life gain effect could be the thing that keeps our head above water long enough to take out our opponents.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Card Advantage</h3>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Leaf-Crowned Visionary"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Skemfar Avenger"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Generous Patron"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Leaf-Crowned Visionary" href="#" target="_blank">Leaf-Crowned Visionary</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: In order to keep our game plan moving forward, we'll need to ensure our hand is filled with Elves that are ready to hit the board. Spending only one mana to draw a card whenever we cast an Elf spell is the kind of fuel that'll keep our engine rolling.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Skemfar Avenger" href="#" target="_blank">Skemfar Avenger</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: I like cards that put opponents in a tricky spot, which is just what this Avenger does. It'll make them think twice about removing our creatures, since we'll get to draw a card to replace what we lost when one of our Elves dies.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Generous Patron" href="#" target="_blank">Generous Patron</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This creature is a great inclusion for this deck, however there is one thing to keep in mind with it. When our commander blights, our <em>opponents</em> put the counters on their creatures, not us, which won't draw us a card in this case. However, when we proliferate, we're the one putting the counters on those creatures, which could refill our hand pretty quickly.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ramp</h3>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Priest of Titania"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Elvish Guidance"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Wirewood Channeler"></div></div>
<ul>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Priest of Titania" href="#" target="_blank">Priest of Titania</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: This is an ideal creature to play on turn two, since it'll scale as the game goes on. Now every time we cast an Elf, we're also adding even more mana when the Priest taps.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Elvish Guidance" href="#" target="_blank">Elvish Guidance</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Here's an older card that turns one of our lands into a supercharged Elf engine. Having this effect on an enchantment is great in case our board gets dealt with, because you'll still have this effect lying in wait for when our army is assembled again.</li>
<li><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Wirewood Channeler" href="#" target="_blank">Wirewood Channeler</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>: Even though this deck is green heavy, we still need to produce black mana, which is why this creature can be so useful here. Pairing this with all the other cards that create a large amount of green mana could set us up to dump our entire hand onto the table.</li>
</ul>
<h2>High Perfect Morcant Budget Commander Deck List</h2>
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*1 High Perfect Morcant
[/Commander]
[Enchantments]
*1 Elvish Guidance
*1 Harald Unites the Elves
*1 Prowess of the Fair
[/Enchantments]
[Creatures]
*1 Abomination of Llanowar
*1 Arbor Elf
*1 Beast Whisperer
*1 Copperhorn Scout
*1 Dwynen&#039;s Elite
*1 Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
*1 Elderfang Ritualist
*1 Elvish Archdruid
*1 Elvish Dreadlord
*1 Elvish Harbinger
*1 Elvish Mystic
*1 Elvish Visionary
*1 Elvish Warmaster
*1 Evolution Sage
*1 Farhaven Elf
*1 Gala Greeters
*1 Generous Patron
*1 Glistener Elf
*1 Golgari Findbroker
*1 Harald, King of Skemfar
*1 Immaculate Magistrate
*1 Imperious Perfect
*1 Lathril, Blade of the Elves
*1 Leaf-Crowned Visionary
*1 Llanowar Elves
*1 Lys Alana Huntmaster
*1 Miara, Thorn of the Glade
*1 Poison-Tip Archer
*1 Pollenbright Druid
*1 Priest of Titania
*1 Realmwalker
*1 Reclamation Sage
*1 Ruthless Winnower
*1 Shaman of the Pack
*1 Skemfar Avenger
*1 Skemfar Shadowsage
*1 Tromell, Seymour&#039;s Butler
*1 Viridian Corrupter
*1 Wirewood Channeler
*1 Wood Elves
[/Creatures]
[Sorceries]
*1 Crippling Fear
*1 Harmonize
*1 Overwhelming Stampede
*1 Pact of the Serpent
*1 Rampant Growth
*1 Shamanic Revelation
*1 Smell Fear
*1 Stargaze
*1 Thirsting Roots
*1 Unnatural Restoration
[/Sorceries]
[Instants]
*1 Eyeblight&#039;s Ending
*1 Golgari Charm
*1 Origin of Metalbending
*1 Return of the Wildspeaker
*1 Revitalizing Repast // Old-Growth Grove
*1 Snakeskin Veil
*1 Tear Asunder
*1 Vitalize
*1 Windswift Slice
[/Instants]
[Planeswalkers]
*1 Tyvar Kell
[/Planeswalkers]
[Lands]
*1 Command Tower
*1 Evolving Wilds
*1 Exotic Orchard
*1 Festering Thicket
*1 Gilt-Leaf Palace
*1 Grim Backwoods
*1 Llanowar Wastes
*1 Necroblossom Snarl
*1 Path of Ancestry
*1 Secluded Courtyard
*1 Skemfar Elderhall
*1 Temple of Malady
*1 Twilight Mire
*1 Unclaimed Territory
*1 Viridescent Bog
*1 Woodland Cemetery
*19 Forest
*1 Swamp
[/Lands]"></span></div>
<h2>In Closing</h2>
<p>So, there you have it, a full budget Elf deck for High Perfect Morcant that we can pick up for about $45. Stay tuned for all the new cards coming in <em><a href="https://edhrec.com/sets/ecl">Lorwyn Eclipsed</a>,</em> since I'm sure there's going to be some truly wild Elves coming our way that we haven't seen yet.</p>
<p>Also, be on the lookout for my upcoming <em>Bulk Up</em> article, where I'll cover the best commons and uncommons from the set!</p>


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Trystan, Callous Cultivator Commander Deck Tech

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