Introduction
This deck is part of the Tribal Decks, which focus around one creature type. The term Tribal comes from Lorwyn block, which is a mechanic that can give non creatures a creature type, which has been changed to Kindred.
Focusing a deck around a creature type often provides benefits as there will be creatures that buff other creatures of the same type's stats, and provide other types of buffs, providing good synergies between the cards.
This deck focuses on the Elemental creature type, and the majority of the cards are from Lorwyn block.
Key Strategy
The Elementals deck thrives on creating a powerful and synergistic board state by flooding the battlefield with Elementals, generating value through card draw, mana acceleration, and direct damage. The deck’s key strategy revolves around getting key Elementals onto the battlefield early, leveraging their abilities to overwhelm your opponent with both creatures and effects.
Early Game Setup and Mana Acceleration: Start by establishing your mana base and setting up your board with cards like Flamekin Harbinger and Smokebraider. Flamekin Harbinger is an excellent early play, allowing you to search your deck for any Elemental you need later in the game, ensuring you can find your key pieces when necessary. Smokebraider accelerates your mana production specifically for Elemental spells, making it a vital card for ramping into your more powerful plays quickly.
Mid-Game Board Presence and Value Generation: The mid-game is where your deck begins to shine. Risen Reef is the engine that fuels your strategy, providing card draw and ramp whenever an Elemental enters the battlefield. The more Risen Reefs you have in play, the more value you generate, allowing you to rapidly develop your board state or dig deeper into your deck for additional threats. Creeping Trailblazer and Incandescent Soulstoke help to bolster your Elemental army, with Creeping Trailblazer pumping your team and Incandescent Soulstoke providing a temporary boost and enabling powerful plays by cheating expensive Elementals into play.
Late Game Finishers and Damage Output: As the game progresses, your goal is to leverage the power of Omnath, Locus of the Roil and Omnath, Locus of Rage. These late-game threats capitalize on the number of Elementals and lands you have, dealing direct damage to your opponent or their creatures and providing a continuous stream of value. Omnath, Locus of the Roil can clear small threats and draw you cards as you play lands, while Omnath, Locus of Rage punishes your opponent every time a land enters the battlefield by creating additional Elemental tokens and threatening to deal even more damage if those tokens die.
Key Interactions:
Risen Reef: Prioritize getting Risen Reef onto the battlefield as early as possible. It not only accelerates your mana but also ensures you keep your hand filled with threats.
Flamekin Harbinger: Use Flamekin Harbinger to tutor up the exact Elemental you need, whether it’s a Risen Reef for value, an Omnath to finish the game, or any other key piece.
Omnath, Locus of the Roil and Omnath, Locus of Rage: These two Omnaths are your primary win conditions. Use them to clear the board, deal damage, and eventually overwhelm your opponent with sheer value and direct damage.
The Elementals deck is all about building momentum through synergy and overwhelming your opponent with an ever-growing army of Elementals. With the right combination of early setup, mid-game value, and late-game power, this deck is capable of turning the tide of battle and securing victory in a blaze of elemental fury.
Key Cards
Cards to look for in the opening hand