Cut-Rate Commander | Blood Rites Precon Upgrade Guide

[@GrazzetMTG]

Hey folks! Below is the complete list of suggested changes, sidegrades, and further upgrades I went over in the video for your convenience. Also, be sure to sign up for the 15k subscriber giveaway if you haven't done so already, and let me know in the comments if you agree/disagree with my chances or if there were any other cards I should have considered instead! ----------------------------- Empower Ability ----------------------------- Swiftfoot Boots >>> Strionic resonator Kindred Boon >>> Lithoform Engine Bloodtracker >>> Teysa Karlov Bloodline Necromancer >>> Drivnod, Carnage Dominus ----------------------------- Sac Outlets ----------------------------- Dusk Legion Zealot >>> Bloodthrone Vampire Return to Dusk >>> Rite of Oblivion Windbrisk Heights >>> Vampiric Rites Temple of the False God >>> High Market ----------------------------- Death Payoffs ----------------------------- Commander’s Sphere >>> Pawn of Ulamog Heirloom Blade >>> Skullclamp ----------------------------- Vampires ----------------------------- Order of Sacred Dusk >>> Edgar, Charmed Groom Martyr of Dusk >>> Preacher of the Schism Plains >>> Sorin the Mirthless Austere Command >>> Sorin, Solemn Visitor Vona, Butcher of Magan >>> Captivating Vampire Nighthawk Scavenger >>> Markov Baron Radiant Destiny >>> Forerunner of the Legion ----------------------------- Core/Land ----------------------------- Utter End >>> Generous Gift Orzhov Basilica >>> Caves of Koilos ----------------------------- Sidegrades ----------------------------- Lithoform Engine >>> Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Sorin, Solemn Visitor >>> Sanguine Bond Sorin the Mirthless >>> Liliana's Contract ----------------------------- Upgrades ----------------------------- Sorin, Solemn Visitor >>> Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin the Mirthless >>> Bloodline Keeper Rogue’s Passage >>> Phyrexian Tower Plains >>> Cavern of Souls

[@crovax1375]

That description of the vampire's ascension to becoming a demon was top tier!

[@GrazzetMTG]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it! I wasn't sure whether or not it was over the top, so its good to hear that at least some folks liked it.

[@unseeliedream42]

I agree!

[@deltachiken5847]

​@@GrazzetMTGAbsolutely perfect!

[@scottricks1676]

Dude is a word smith! Love it.

[@LazyLas]

Yeah I had thought Clavileno was cool before. But after watching your video I’m REALLY amped about him

[@TheMrb777]

Damn dude, really glad I came across this channel. Straight to the point and very insightful.Not dropping any names, but there are other channels that make a video like this 3 times as long and not even half as informative 😂. Great stuff!

[@gerardoramos3179]

This is probably the best upgrade video I have seen to this deck without feeling unnecessarily pricy or like a completely different deck

[@tobiasampersand]

I really appreciate how you try and keep these tribal precons tribal. So many upgrade videos focus on swapping in high powered expensive cards, but if I'm getting a Vampire precon, it's cause I want to play vampires! Love your work!

[@brutaljok3r]

I'm very new to Magic and bought this deck because.... vampires. Being new did not help me at all and even some upgrades and replacing didn't go as well for me. This video helped me see the different paths I can take and how to go about and do them. Super informative and juicy content. A+ and thank you so much!

[@joelombardi4907]

Nice list...some many vampires to choose from. I'd try to include Grave Pact (with all the sacrificing we are doing), Bloodletter of Aclazotz, (double damage on our turn), and maybe get rid of Generous Gift and replace with Stroke of Midnight (opponent getting a 1/1 human is better than a 3/3 elephant). Can't target lands, but I like the tradeoff.

[@LRKN]

What would you remove for these?

[@joelombardi4907]

@@LRKN I'm not a big fan of Timothar, Generous Gift, Bloodthrone Vampire..

[@Bovine91]

These are the best precon upgrade videos, great content. Looking forward to the rest of the set!

[@owenkruger3858]

Another side grade is Grave Pact - it has strong synergy with the sacrifice theme and a reasonable price with the recent reprinting. Awesome vids Graz - head and shoulders above the other Blood Rites upgrades vids.

[@prodmyle]

i second this

[@mwb8666]

Amazing, really amazing. All your videos. When I found you, I struck gold.

[@GrazzetMTG]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@Habel69]

Best upgrade guide to this deck ive seen. Take my subscription!

[@eligbold2727]

Your decks builds are top tier! So refreshing to see a vampire deck with a different twist and outside norm. Looking forward to more videos from you!

[@FrederickWarder-ig9xo]

Just picked up the deck yesterday and ordered the upgrades! Thank you for taking the time to out this together!!!

[@islarf5095]

Thanks for this! The precon felt so good already and hard to upgrade other than land and ramp.

[@SeekerOf7ruth]

Loving this set and its lore Thank you for all the work you've put in Grazzet

[@GrazzetMTG]

Glad you enjoyed it and I thanks - your gratitude means a lot!

[@tienkieu4806]

Thanks for the list. This upgraded version was awesome. I managed to beat my whole pod in the first game I played with this deck.

[@HighSchoolGhost]

Fantastic tech upgrades and explanations, was watching command zone's upgrade and yours to find a nice balance that ill enjoy. And your side grades section cemented the deck upgrades for me, might run both alternate win cons and see how it goes.

[@chrisw.735]

i was sure i'd swap to carmen as commander, but you made me think twice whether it really is that easy a swap. Good job :D

[@sero271]

just getting into edh and was thinking of getting this precon ! ill definitely look at this video again to see these upgrade options, ty !

[@GrazzetMTG]

Happy to hear that these builds are helping our folks getting in to the hobby and hope it helps your deck building as well!

[@alexandersantos5364]

Cla-vee-len-yo 😂😂😂 love the video, but as a Spanish speaker it was too funny to not comment

[@MetaLibanez1]

Hello! I made my upgrades prior to seeing these videos but i more or less fell in line. I actually removed exquisite blood and bloodghast for my braids, arisen nightmare deck. So i didnt go down the infinite drain route. I tried to keep it fairly lowish in power because my pod has a mix and i already have a couple of 9s. I added: Teysa karlov Drivnod Ashnods altar Smothering tithe Exsanguinate Cavern of souls (pulled in pre lol) Murkwood bats Skullclamp Some removal The new vamp aguirre Bloodletter of aclazotz Roaming throne (best card as it doubles clavileño triggers) And like 2 x 2 mana rocks Great deck. Good video!

[@TheJukeboxzero]

Yeah I am working Roaming Throne into my deck as well. I love that card.

[@chrisgallo2236]

So many vampires and ways to make tokens of them, maybe Malakir Bloodwitch as another finisher type card since adding a five drop wouldn’t hurt the curve that much.

[@colinobrien1278]

I just bought the deck and was waiting for your upgrade, awesome video as always.

[@GrazzetMTG]

Hope it was worth the wait and glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@Chillzo_o]

Thank you I have Been waiting for this upgrade.

[@GrazzetMTG]

My pleasure and I hope it was worth the wait!

[@MusicallyPrime_]

Have you done a Carmen version of this deck? Love your content!!

[@HalcyonAcorn]

This set may not be my jam, but I still love watching these for the lore and finding new cards!

[@GrazzetMTG]

I appreciate it!

[@Tupiaz]

Certainly one of the best upgrades I have seen. Might not agree with every pick but that is more likely a matter of style. However, I think both Ashnold's Altar and Phyrexian Altar a pretty glaring omissions. Certainly the former which is relatively inexpensive.

[@barrysetser3909]

Sheesh, step away for a week and whole new pantheon of commander decks to noodle through. Checking it out now

[@barrysetser3909]

I'd play this deck

[@masterhedgemon5381]

Hell yes my guy, I just got mine yesterday :)

[@GrazzetMTG]

What a lucky coincidence! I hope this guide gives you some ideas on upgrading yours!

[@voidmaster6353]

I hate vampires, but your videos offer certain insight about how to build new decks

[@GrazzetMTG]

Glad you think so!

[@benrichardson5662]

I think Clavileño is better than most people think precisely because his ability isn't all that impressive on paper. He can generate value over time when if he did it in larger bursts he would draw a lot of hate and so we gain survivability by appearing unthreatening.

[@dayman1740]

Looking forward to the Merfolk deck!

[@gn0s1s]

Another good sidegrade is minas morgul, dark fortress instead of rogues passage, it does come in tapped, but its ability creates a counter, instead of having to repay for it each turn. Unless the opponent has shadow lol

[@oseous]

Great Video! Subbed!

[@lelandmeade-miller5081]

Appreciate your perspective on win-more or otherwise unnecessary elements of the precon. I'm curious, what do you think of the new Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz in this deck?

[@jmillzoryan9763]

I pulled him and immediately added him to this deck.

[@theoneandonlyever]

i think it's strange he wasn't there in the first place. he has synergy and lore wise he should be there

[@LordIhramood]

So i love the new vito card. Is there a place in this deck with so many sac options for him ? Especially when we get value out of the sac options?

[@unseeliedream42]

I loved this upgrade. I got it too and I think the deck is fun but it's not so special like I thought - especially compared to Dino and Merfolk it pales in comparison. I think you did a nice job her!

[@joze6069]

Merfolk sure but Dino is straight up ramp and can get repetitive and boring for me

[@Tupiaz]

You can further down the lifegain/counter matters aspect of the deck. Using both as value. With a "sideboard" you are able to play the same commander differently.

[@simplyprism5854]

Add ojer taq Deepest Foundation and roaming throne like I did to my clavileño and you will find the ability absolutely busted

[@regshowfan1600]

Youbcould add quietus spike to force disadvantageous blocks from our opponents

[@MinEpiphany9590]

Great vid

[@kairucamp]

The new vampires in the 99 of Edgar I'm curious 😲😅

[@piotraugustyniak6591]

Great video 👍

[@GrazzetMTG]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@warhawk94PT]

19:19 Question: I did not quite get how you can win with Liliana's Contract... Your demon tokens will all have the same name, right?

[@GrazzetMTG]

Correct but here's the thing - our commander turns our vampires into demons even before the die. This allows us to sneakily build up our count of demons with different names (since each non-token vampire demon will get to keep their name when they become demons) and, when Liliana's Contract comes down, forces our opponents to immediately get rid of them or lose on the following turn.

[@TheJukeboxzero]

You could also add in Conspiracy if you wanted to really push the contract's win condition haha. @@GrazzetMTG

[@illrated805]

Still waiting for my amazon order, can't wait for this one.

[@GrazzetMTG]

Yep, this one is certainly fun to play and a refreshing "twist" on the traditional vampire tribal build.

[@jeremiahjones9940]

Thanks Graz 👍

[@GrazzetMTG]

My pleasure!

[@BboyTurok1990]

Waiting for dinosaurs precon upgrades.

[@frankocervantes623]

Is Timothar, Baron of Bats a good keep? If not, what should I swap it out with?

[@TheJukeboxzero]

I don't like him, so I'm going to give the spot to Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz for fun card text and better theme.

[@masterhedgemon5381]

Any plans for a sidegrade list with elenda dusk rose ?

[@GrazzetMTG]

Sadly no - she's a superb reprint and a fun build around but between the other 2 precons and my backlist of poll winners, my hands are full for the time being regarding new builds.

[@bc6962]

I won my local from kindered boon! 👍🏽

[@bc6962]

Giving one creature per turn indescribable, on top of life link, death touch, haste, flying. I played offense and defense

[@GrazzetMTG]

Fair enough. Personally I would only run Kindred Boon in the event we have a lot a key creatures in a tribal build that we absolutely need to keep alive - which is why I recommended cutting it here since the overwelming majority of our creatures are expendable and we have ways to reanimate them from the bin - but honestly, sometimes getting multiple indestructible creatures onboard is enough to win games.

[@charlied8284]

Shame retailers are selling these for or 49.99-69.99$

[@leftclick6975]

I put sanguine blood and vito for infinite dmg

[@abdullahmuslim280]

👍

[@samdavison550]

I don’t know if I’m just being dumb but could anyone tell me all the new cards added and the ones he took out

[@michasolowski7630]

They’re on the Top In the comment

[@Tiredviet]

can you play this deck?

[@VPhantomhive]

clavelinho

[@simplyprism5854]

Ojer taq deepest foundation and Roaming throne break this deck. Doubke and triple all token generation triggers, which my deck is full of especially with bloodline keeper, and double triggered abilities. You will be making more vamp tokens than vamp/demon tokens but when its that many who cares. They are all flying as well so once you get 40 of, which with tutors will set your board for you quickly, then they dint stand a chance without a board wipe whcih will give you vamp/demons. Broken

[@christianmath8138]

do you have a decklist? ty

[@Galchoo1]

Man, this deck sucks... life points quickly! Yeah, amazing deck upgrade as always! And next up... Dino DNA! Nice! Hopefully people catch the reference... Day 804 of waiting for the face reveal... giveaway doing well so far, I assume?

[@Dan-yd2jq]

Can't listen to your voice... shame...