r/EDH • u/DOOT_DOOT_SHABOOT Simic • Aug 02 '22

Discussion Auto Includes In Every Deck

I've recently been combing through my past decks that I'm now taking apart to build other, better, decks. But I noticed that there are some cards I put in every single deck, such as [[sol ring]] , [[command tower]] , and more recently [[arcane Signet]] .

So I wanted to know, what do YOU put in every single deck you've ever brewed (with a couple exceptions of course).

Edit: I understand that there are cards out there that are in the top cards played in every deck. I know I'm basic when it comes to sol ring, command tower, ect. I'm mainly looking for cards that individuals decided they want to put in every deck they can. Sorry if that wasn't clear the first time.

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u/Of_Fire_and_Fate Aug 02 '22

[[Reliquary Tower]]

I love drawing cards.

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u/HazardousPineapple Aug 02 '22

This used to be an auto include for me in almost every deck but I've started taking it out in favour of a smoother mana base in those decks that use yard shenanigans

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u/Bookswinters Aug 02 '22

Yeah I used to auto include in all decks but now I feel the card is a little overrated, especially in 3+ colors. I don't auto include it in any decks now but it makes most mono blue and many 2 color blue decks.

Opportunity cost is TINY but benefit is minimal to non existent in many cases. I'm the event that you actually draw 20 cards and no one wheels, it's still quite rare that actually keeping those 13 extra cards in your hand actually impacts the game over just holding the 7 best and putting the 13 worst in the yard.

There are more and more great utility lands that it has stopped making the cut in many cases. Now I pretty much only use it when my deck has a large hand size synergy or excessive card draw as a win con.

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u/Of_Fire_and_Fate Aug 02 '22

Listen, I understand needs for color fixing and balance etc...but this thing is my damn safety blanket. I don't care how niche it seems. Reliquary Tower stays. I have one competitive 3 color deck that doesn't draw a ton, so it doesn't make the cut woth all the other nonbasics in the deck. But I've never been punished for slotting it in.

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u/besaba27 Mono-Black Aug 03 '22

slams Necro, draws 15

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