MTG Burgeoning Episode 1022: Building Around Teysa Karlov: Aristocrat EDH Deck

[@Doxicyclin]

this seems like a fun deck and I got all the cards in my box, except for meathook massacre. I'll just put Drivnov carnage dominus instead. Thank you, I will certainly try out this build :)

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

Drivnod for the Massacre is NOT a bad exchange at all! Thanks for feedback! Looking forward to hearing how the deck comes together. Happy brewing!

[@Doxicyclin]

@@mtgburgeoning3205 ok so I got around to playing the build a lot these two weekends... Drivnov rarely gets to double up on death triggers because: a) people kill him on sight more than Teysa (so he is a sponge for removal saving Teysa to live for another turn) b) he is a big boi He is too big to run into getting attacks in and he is also a good beater. The overall deck hums nicely, Drivnov is doing more stuff that what he was made for but I am not complaining. I tried switching him to an alternate boardwipe but that just ended up with me having small things on the board in effect, turns Teysa into a magnet for removal. So Drivnov is doing work in a weird way. I like it.

[@tedhr392]

looks like i need to build this deck

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

Do it!

[@zeffyr5135]

Love the build!!

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

Thank you!!

[@SengokuTheGouda]

I hadn’t considered Lolth, but after seeing the Talent cycle I’m giddy imagining getting her to 8 and using Liliana’s Ult right after she hits the table.

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

No doubt about that! The Grixis Talents are unreal. I can't believe the Lilly Talent only costs BB. That's going to cause some problems. These are great additions to Superfriends builds, and, yes, enchanting the Lilly Talent to Lolth makes me smile, both inside and out...

[@scottgleason5758]

Lolth has won me games

[@neilarnold5506]

Death-Harmonicon strategy I seen, bring it on. Aristocrats is a fun archetype and this one is yet another powerful deck to showcase and try to persuade someone who may be hesitant on trying it to take the plunge. Love how for this one, a very good chunk of the cards are def budget options, and therefore offer a better entryway for people to try it out. My first exposure to the power of Teysa was the OG one from The Professor (Tolarian Community College) way back in the day. Over the years this type of build has just gotten more and more support and can be a grindy deck, a combo deck, or just well a pain to play against lol. This shaped up to give a sweet foundation for someone not knowing how to start off building a deck around Teysa Karlov, and for that I say thank you MTGB for all you do for the community. Hope all is well and you have an incredible day. #Roadto1k

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

Thanks! OG Teysa was one of my all-time favorites way back in the day. I've actually loved every iteration of her, even the over-costed one from Dragon's Maze (should have been 1WWBB). Aristocrats is a great way to sew some EDH deck-building seeds for anyone wishing to jump into the format, particularly, as you mentioned, due its lower economical investment.

[@TheLarscore]

Hello there sir =) Is there any decklist avaiable ? looks like a cool deck to look into Aristrocrats

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

So sorry! In Building Around Series videos like this one, we craft the thematic core of an EDH deck and leave the ramp, removal, disruption and mana base up to the individual. Happy brewing!!

[@savannahlion3081]

🍷

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

Teysa!

[@ericr4677]

Salt and pepper is essential for flavor. Carry on

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

HAHA! Nice.

[@zerowins123]

can you upload the decklist?

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

So sorry! There is no deck list for this build. In our Building Around Series videos, we showcase the core of a thematic EDH deck and then leave the ramp, removal, disruption and mana base up to each player. Happy brewing!

[@scottgleason5758]

I run Lifeline in my Teysa and it’s disgusting.

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

LIFELINE! That card takes me back. It is such a great card that does not get enough attention, most likely due to is status on the reserved list. Great suggestion for this, or any, aristocrat-style build!!

[@Delilah_Darkpelt]

THERE'S A LOLTH CARD???? I need it. God why does MTG have so many good waifu cards?

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

Lolth is a powerhouse too. She is really strong! Happy brewing!

[@KrisPSouls9258]

I never use humans those things are gross I'm a lizard person from the Archtrax galaxy. That got stranded here back in 1980. 😂

[@mtgburgeoning3205]

HAHA! Nice.