MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed has two precon Commander decks to choose from, with each representing a side of the classic dual-aspect plane, Lorwyn-Shadowmoor. The setting of Lorwyn dates back to 2007, four years before the release of the first official Commander precons. So, this is an exciting EDH debut for one of Magic’s most whimsical worlds.
Are you undecided on whether to embrace the light side with Lorwyn or step into the gloom of Shadowmoor? Here’s a rundown of the best Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander decks, ranked and compared so you know exactly which one deserves a spot at your table. And to help you get the most out of your precon for one of the best card games, we have some upgrade ideas too.
Blight Curse is a Jund (Black-Green-Red) precon fronted by face commander Auntie Ool, Cursewretch. The deck’s core theme is leveraging the effects of -1/-1 counters on your own creatures. Ignore how counterproductive weakening your board sounds on the face of it. After all, any devoted player of Black knows that sometimes you gotta sacrifice now to reap the benefits later.
-1/-1 counters is a relatively underrepresented deck theme (especially in this format), so the novelty of that is a great selling point alone. Beyond this, piloting Auntie Ool and her 99 is a rewarding experience because of just how much they benefit from careful resource management and constant battlefield manipulation. If you’re an attentive player who enjoys grindy, war-of-attrition style games, you’ll be in your element with Blight Curse.
The alternate commander, The Reaper, King No More, is a more directly punishing take on Blight Curse’s theme. Helping you wear away at your opponent’s board state while simultaneously building your own, The Reaper, King No More, is a powerful game piece and a worthy alternate commander.
Blight Curse weaknesses
As mentioned previously, Blight Curse is by no means an aggro, fast-paced deck. If you’re up against a more explosive opponent, you could find yourself overwhelmed before you can properly set up your gameplan. Also, it’s vital that you properly manage your counters; accidentally wiping out your board with poorly planned -1/-1 counters is never a path to success.
Blight Curse upgrades
While Blight Curse offers an exceptionally solid experience out of the box, that doesn’t mean it won’t benefit from some upgrades. These are a few cards worth considering:
Dance of the Elements is a WUBRG, or five-color, deck with a strong Elemental typal focus and plenty of avenues for token generation.
While the face Commander doesn’t offer much on its own, Ashling, the Limitless has a super valuable evoke ability that costs just 4 generic mana. It offers a double trigger on your creatures’ enter the battlefield abilities, a way to cheat out high-cost creatures, and an opportunity to bypass the obstacle of summoning sickness. Almost all the creatures in this deck are Elementals too, so Ashling should serve you well no matter what winds up in your hand.
Mass of Mysteries is Dance of the Elements’ alternate Commander, and is a far more aggressive legendary than Ashling. With first strike, vigilance, and trample, it’s clearly raring for a good fight. What’s more, its myriad ability can create another token attacker to join the scrum. Having your Commander be the one to deal out damage can be a risky play, but its first strike means it’ll come out of plenty of clashes unharmed. You might even be able to leverage Mass of Mysteries’ combat prowess to score a win via Commander damage.
Dance of Elements weaknesses
Five-color decks are particularly susceptible to mana disruption, and overall, you might find yourself in a tough spot without the right colored mana to make the most of your hand. Ashling’s evoke ability is a key part of managing this mana obstacle, but that makes her an obvious target for your opponents to gang up on and take out.
Dance of Elements upgrades
Dance of the Elements, like any five-color deck, has massive upgrade potential. After all, you have pretty much every card in the game to choose from. To save you from analysis paralysis, here are some cards worth checking out:
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