Alesha, Who Smiles at Death | EDH Budget Deck Tech $50 | Aristocrats | MTG

Alesha, Who Smiles at Death | EDH Budget Deck Tech $50 | Aristocrats | MTG | Commander

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Command your budget! The Commander’s Quarters is your source for everything budget Commander! On this deck tech we brew with Alesha, Who Smiles at Death as our commander. Sacrifice creatures for value, and then keep bringing them back over and over again!
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@828burke 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I see Mitch's face I just think the word "baseball".

@lookawayfromthis 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to never not see that

@firstoffthereswayfarersbau4140 4 жыл бұрын

1:57 First off there's Wayfarer's Bauble.

@11ccrandall 4 жыл бұрын

I missed you on the Kenrith and Zirda video!

@hunterstephens3671 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite meme.

@cinderheart2720 4 жыл бұрын

@@hunterstephens3671 It's a way to skip Mitch's intros.

@hunterstephens3671 4 жыл бұрын

@@cinderheart2720 oh never, I don't pay for the great content so he can solicit me all day

@mn6334 4 жыл бұрын

Just remember with Anax that the * for his power slot counts your devotion even when he's in the Graveyard. So if you have devotion to red higher than 2 you can't get him back with Alesha's attack trigger.

@oscarbanks2094 4 жыл бұрын

I recently made an Alesha deck for 10 dollars + what I already had. It was surprisingly competitive!

@littlemisspipebomb4723 4 жыл бұрын

yeah Alesha is an amazing toolbox. if you just a bunch of targets, a few grave synergies and removal in your deck then you're up to snuff

@QrazyQuarian 4 жыл бұрын

I made a cheap Commander Deck with a draft deck recently from Theros Beyond Death, using Iroas as my commander and cards I already owned/got from the draft and weren't using in other decks. Literally cost me what I paid for the draft and it hasn't lost when I've played it yet. Super fun deck, too! Just a plug-and-chug deck that doesn't require a lot of thought; sometimes those get the job done and it makes you the archenemy on the battlefield.

@Mayo.SPK. 4 жыл бұрын

Qrazy Quarian do you happen to have a decklist? I have a good amount of cards from theros I didn’t know what to do with yet

@QrazyQuarian 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mayo.SPK. Sure, I'll get it to you when I have the time!

@Mayo.SPK. 4 жыл бұрын

Qrazy Quarian awesome thanks!!

@toothpicks205 4 жыл бұрын

1:40 you said “where we get Alesha out” but I heard “where we get all our shit out” and had to rewind 😂

@kaisicle376 4 жыл бұрын

I've always loved alesha as a commander

@hoverant7709 4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this deck tec

@gregorneumann5391 4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for wayfarer's bauble

@HPSKnight 4 жыл бұрын

me too, i have my own version about a year and i was very excited to see Mitchs version.

@Eric_DJ 4 жыл бұрын

This is freaky..I was holding this card in hand and this video popped out.. Was working on my Najeela deck

@mrliljosh93 4 жыл бұрын

Many Magic the Gathering players ask the question: What are Mitch's favorite sleeves and deck boxes?

@VirgilAllenMoore 4 жыл бұрын

@Julien Sanders you beat me to this exact answer, lol. Well done.

@cacs2201 4 жыл бұрын

So... You want him to REALLY be the same thing as prof?

@iDetections 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t think I’ve ever clicked on a video any faster. Been waiting for this one. Also loving mixing in the studio footage, really adds an extra touch to the video

@claineplummer3421 4 жыл бұрын

I've been apreciating these deck guides now more than ever. I find building decks thearputic . I'm grateful for your detailed content creations. Keep up the Awesome!!!

@xanderjones6239 4 жыл бұрын

Mich: "theres not a lot of walls running around, so its basically unblockable" My Arcades deck: *laughs is walls*

@eeen4570 4 жыл бұрын

Oof

@Yukark 4 жыл бұрын

Then i'll would just attack another player lol

@pojinx 4 жыл бұрын

Arcades*

@xanderjones6239 4 жыл бұрын

@@pojinx thanks! Fixed it

@Cef21 4 жыл бұрын

Key to the city and or Rogue's passage

@justinjacobs1501 3 жыл бұрын

Alesha is my favorite secret sliver commander. Most slivers have small bodies and big costs so being able to cheat them out is very good. Additionally there are a number of sliver cards that let you draw, tutor, or create sliver tokens in exchange for discarding slivers. Lastly, cards like Amorphous Axe and Hivestone can turn Alesha herself into a sliver making her a huge threat.

@audiophage0 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite inclusions for Alesha is Archetype of Finality.

@guidocampostrini 4 жыл бұрын

What happened with the prices? You just said the total value, not the individual ones

@DimT670 4 жыл бұрын

@@toastman3421 then what's the point of putting the total price?

@pojinx 4 жыл бұрын

@@DimT670🤷🏻‍♂️

@NonApplicable1983 4 жыл бұрын

I used to run Avalanche Riders, but I recently took it out because it felt too cruel when playing against my friends. Dockside Extortionist, on the other hand, is extremely powerful in my Alesha deck without feeling too mean. Works great with Revel in Riches too for an additional win condition.

@mrsausage001 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making an Alesha deck tech! I've wanted to build her for so long, and your takes on commanders are the best!

@captcolbyjack8046 4 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for an Alesha deck tech from Commanders Quarters & was not disappointed!

@kellylogs2642 3 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this ten months back??? Thank you, Mitch, because using this list as a foundation I finally have a deck for Alesha I'm happy with. I have been trying to brew one of these for 5 years now, literally as long as I have played magic.

@estebanramirez1178 3 жыл бұрын

One card I liked to include was ankle shanker. It’s a 2/2 Goblin that has whenever Ankle shanker attacks, creatures you control gain first strike and death touch. Now THAT’S a powerful option.

@dinonicle97 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Karmic Guide!!! As both a value creature that can be reanimated with alesha, but it also combos with reveillark and a sac outlet. Both creatures are also tutorable with final parting btw!

@MoriRaineMatsuko 4 жыл бұрын

I always loved Alesha as a commander, but I never thought of doing Aristocrats with her. It's such a genius idea to do. I've always done Samurai tribal with her, which also works pretty well.

@michaelferguson3124 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel and deck techs have inspired to build my first commander decks. They're always super informative and entertaining. Thanks for the content and keep up the great work!

@heirkaiba 4 жыл бұрын

This commander was my second EDH deck ever! Very fun and scary deck if built correctly.

@xerralordfemboy3663 4 жыл бұрын

This puts a smile on my face

@mythriilthelearned 4 жыл бұрын

Mitch: Say the line gang!! Commander's Quarters Subscribers: *in Bart's voice* First up, its Wayfarer's Bauble... -_-

@winnipegceltic 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thank you sir. Keep it up!!

@Lasor4 4 жыл бұрын

Alesha seems really cool, so it was great to see a deck tech!

@AscendtionArc 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Thanks for sharing it.

@davecohnmusicproduct 4 жыл бұрын

Alesha has been my main deck for the past year and Key to the City is a total house. Trading post can also do a lot of great stuff depending on your build. Puts creatures in the graveyard, brings back equipment, makes tokens to sac, or let's you draw. Def recommend it!

@yungo1rst 4 жыл бұрын

some cards to consider are the various modular and clockwork creatures as they have less than 2 power in the graveyard. Embodiment of Agonies can work well with this deck as it counts the various unique mana costs in the graveyard. extricator of sin can some into the field with a 3/2 eldrazi horror token that can later craft some more. Ignition team can be a huge creature in the right turn. Keldon battlewagon is also able to utilize creatures you feel safe enough to tap. Noosegraf mob is great for the sacrifice strategy as you get zombies. oathsword knight is cheap enough to get. Pentavus can get a flowing fleet of blocks or sacrifice fodder.

@dashreid7542 4 жыл бұрын

Now this is epic

@KawaiiMawile 4 жыл бұрын

I built Alesha infect a few days ago and can't wait to try it out. Lots of unlockable effects and tapping effects.

@alexmai8453 4 жыл бұрын

I’m building mine in more of a stax direction but it’s nice seeing your take on it!

@hernansempertegui7565 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode!

@BalefulStr1x 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the new format there, Mitch! Must have costed several quarters

@tavitalvensaari6355 4 жыл бұрын

I've tested with Alesha extensively and there are some budget cards I think you would like. False Prophet is a fantastic wrath that is instant speed with a sacrifice outlet, also allowing for this deck to ignore the exile folly. Ransack the Lab can be added in lieu of a land, for it fills the graveyard and replaces itself. Anje Falkenrath, Rummaging Goblin, Deal Broker, and Mad Prophet are each lovely for filtering the hand and fueling reanimation. Remorseful Clericis graveyard hate that beseems the strategy. Protector of the Crown can be difficult for some decks to get through whilst granting the monarch to an aggressive commander. Sire of Insanity can lock down the entire match in your favour. Gonti, Lord of Luxury oft feels as if it's the most fun card in the deck, especially when recurred. I suppose that shall be all from me. I love the work!

@kaliworks4374 4 жыл бұрын

Protector of the crown gave me 3 extra turns one game... unfortunately i drew lands those turns, but still...

@Skullgrin. 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best birthday present I've gotten in a while!

@aaaaaaaaaaa5820 4 жыл бұрын

Alesha is the second deck I build so much fun building around the 2 power restriction. I made mine into a combo aristocrat style of deck. Just needs more ramp I'll use some of the rocks from this video

@GroundThing 4 жыл бұрын

I was brewing around with this just a few days ago, with a similar idea but I couldn't get the cost down low enough, so this is a cool vid to show up now. Also, while it might go beyond the "reasonable upgrades" level, being a $10+ card, divine visitation would be actually one of my first upgrades, due to the critical mass of tokens, so it can give you an alternate win con if the aristocrats package isn't working, and with requiem angel it makes any sac outlet infinitely repeatable.

@plewcock2746 4 жыл бұрын

Alesha is one of my favourite commanders. I have my own build of Alesha built around recurring Allies :) Have you considered Vulturous Aven for card draw that also sacrifices? And I'd consider Fanatical Devotion as an enchantment sacrifice outlet.

@HienNguyenHMN 4 жыл бұрын

I had an Alesha deck. I liked that you didn't have to use one of her three colours (since her reanimation is hybrid). I had a "oops no swamps" deck. There were black cards but I didn't have to cast any of them for black mana. (I had some sources of black mana like Orzhov signet, or else there were too many dead cards in my hand.)

@Lavorre 4 жыл бұрын

The video title cut of at the 5. I was pleasantly surprised at a 5$ deck tech!

@rileyquest 4 жыл бұрын

I have my own Alesha deck online, wanting to build it irl so bad. She's easily my favourite commander and this has added a couple of cards to the list!

@Isheian 4 жыл бұрын

I think I’ve got most of that lying around. May be deck building today...

@suitguy969 4 жыл бұрын

Of course you release a Mardu deck right as I'm building Kelsien and jack up the prices of all the cards I needed. Thanks. Still, interesting deck. Never considered Mardu aristocrats would work even though it has all the aristocrat colors.

@andresantolinez5914 Жыл бұрын

Love playing Alesha

@wavesofbabies 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like there isn't quite enough minions with power 2 or less attack to get the most use of alesha's ability, but that may just be me. Currently there are 25 that take advantage of the main mechanic of the commander and I run around 30, depending how I tweak my deck. Then again, I play for more value than most aristocrats decks so *shrug* Anyway here are some cheap and fun cards that I've had a lot of fun with that people making this deck might want to look into!

@DimT670 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I have basically all of these cards. Time for brewing!

@Lhurgyof 4 жыл бұрын

I love Key to the City. It's my super secret tech in Gyrus.

@TraeKryzer 4 жыл бұрын

Lurrus certainly should of been part of the reasonable upgrades. You can always run companions in the main deck.

@danielaserkoff7746 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve waited so long to see this!! I’d also love to see Vorel of the Hull Clade!

@notsuspiciousthejudgmental2423 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Aserkoff I could almost make the deck that he would off the top of my head... chargifacts

@buddadragonmtg4848 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video Mitch. I got a random idea for ya. How about doing episodes on the horrible decks that Jeffery was interested in playing. Those CEDH decks and how they function. Then maybe break it all down to a budget version. Call it either bankcrupcy or major withdrawals.

@manuelito1233 4 жыл бұрын

Hfs, I needed a new alesha deck, and you delivered

@Ufureg 4 жыл бұрын

I'm running Alesha goblins and it is a blast.

@eddie3906 4 жыл бұрын

Great tech for a fantastic commander. Alesha can be upgraded all the way to fringe competitive as well!

@lozdbzmario 4 жыл бұрын

Alesha is my favorite commander! :)

@AntipaladinKent1 4 жыл бұрын

Tree of Perdition and Solemn Simulacrum are good value adds, as well.

@LoberoxD 4 жыл бұрын

Best commander ever

@alexandreferreira6049 4 жыл бұрын

Alesha is so cool!!

@keaganrosario8230 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this deck tech is a lot like my Trynn/Silvar deck!

@dannielrmonteiro 4 жыл бұрын

I have Alesha and always wanted to make a deck around her. Here we go.

@Rocjhead118 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! I'd like to see what you could do with Tayam, Luminous Enigma. Many of the cards that go crazy with him are budget friendly, so I think you could have a heyday with him.

@Pandahboymtg 4 жыл бұрын

I have had the idea to make an Alesha samurai Deck for a while now. I'll probably build that one next

@pkphantom 4 жыл бұрын

I actually just got Alesha in one of those mystery booster packs not too long ago. I don't really know much about the black/red/white color combination, so this'll be a good general template for how I should build my own version of her 😁

@kiwi_commander 4 жыл бұрын

I would also include Wall of Blood in this build. I know it doesn't have any token synergies but with Alesha's trigger, you can bring it back tapped and attacking circumventing the defender ability. With this combo, you can one shot someone.

@mightyone3737 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like you might consider something like Spitebellows, walloping for 6 when it dies, which is a sac effect, so it'll trigger stuff for added value potentially.

@crovax1375 4 жыл бұрын

Children of Korlis is a favorite of mine that I play in my Alesha deck. I use Children of Korlis in a combo with Soulgorger Orgg and Sanguine Bond

@Matthewharms 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!

@dreddbolt 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. In these colors, I'm trying to build Licia (Sanguine Tribune). Mardu is a bit of a weird color combo with few interesting options for commander, but it is interesting if you can find a homebrew alternative... even for Zurgo... like weird triggers when combat damage is dealt.

@tcolliass 4 жыл бұрын

I personally like the prices on the bottom. I just think its useful if you want to use in an even more budget deck

@enochstanfordis9056 4 жыл бұрын

I've been playing since October, and your videos have gotten me really invested in Magic. Thank you for all your hard work. I have a question for you and your fanbase. I just got Narset of the Ancient Way and Rielle the Everwise from my Ikoria booster box I ordered, along with some enchantments that pair well with spellslinger decks. I can't decide on a Commander though. Should I go with Kykar Wind's Fury, Narset Enlightened Master, or Elsha of the Infinite? I like them all and I can't decide. My play group is usually around a 5 to 7 in power, so what do you think fits best? Thank you for your time, to anyone willing to help a rather new and indecisive player.

@vanDaalstad 4 жыл бұрын

so close, so close to having every card in the deck before i even made it. I still need about 15 including a few lands

@ronmarshall1566 4 жыл бұрын

I need me one of those!!

@mcagee3productions878 4 жыл бұрын

The transmute zombie is an excellent option. I have to see about getting one!

@Thewallace7347 4 жыл бұрын

Alesha was my first edh deck and I think its definitely one of my best but mine runs more combos like the leonin relic warder combo which I think is like no more the three dollars, but no creature in my deck has more 2 power exept revelark.

@tylergeorge3003 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I think you forgot about the prices on the bottom of the cards. Please bring that back

@matthewburley9872 4 жыл бұрын

i heavily suggest you consider whispersilk cloak for the deck, it may not give haste and it may be shroud, not hexproof, but it makes her unblockable, making it very hard to kill her without a wrath

@thestanimal6076 4 жыл бұрын

YAAAAAAS

@BeatisMcScoots 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@groovygoodfeels4387 4 жыл бұрын

i love my Alesha deck. (also i guess Key would be the golden pig its really good ive binned Master of Cruelties and immediately brought him back so many times

@TheRobinHood94 4 жыл бұрын

nice

@keenanevans7888 4 жыл бұрын

Look into chaos demon, 1RB for a 3/3 with "whenever a player sacrifices a permanent, chaos demon deals 1 damage to any target" super good because it's any player and any permanent, including fetches, treasures, food tokens, etc.

@beholderborn2561 4 жыл бұрын

For those that have bought these decks and optimized the same way, what is the quality of the heavily used/damaged cards? Do they just have bad edges and maybe some scratching, or are they missing bits of the card and/or torn up? Just curious

@tuongpham7609 4 жыл бұрын

Both. They're just damaged cards. It's like if kids were playing the card game without sleeves.

@beholderborn2561 4 жыл бұрын

Alrighty, thanks

@yesno364 4 жыл бұрын

Already have an alesha deck just wna see this

@Zaelkrie 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who already has a Alesha deck I will have to see though I built mine around Goblins.

@corrosivecabal 4 жыл бұрын

16th ish 1 of my favorite commanders.

@sonicshaman2997 4 жыл бұрын

hey mitch i like the new format! but could you still write the price of the individual cards under it? i found that very interesting.

@AidanWR 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you've said this in an episode, but why don't you have the prices displayed under the cards anymore?

@DrexSinister 4 жыл бұрын

I think a break the bank on this deck would do leaps and bounds to the strategy. Cards like buried alive, karmic guide, reveillark, some more efficient mana rocks. Throw in some cards like that and Alesha will be the only one smiling at the table.

@Airieye 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Saints hat my dude

@benpouy3345 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the deck but I'd like it if you put the prices for the individual cards when showing them back. I understand how it can be misleading since the prices will fluctuate but I enjoy seeing the general prices of the cards to see those that are very cheap and those that are more expensive to make future decks

@Zombie1Boy 4 жыл бұрын

Would Flamerush Rider be too mana intensive for doubling up what Alesha can do?

@kodybraun7857 4 жыл бұрын

I am interested in building a Kelsein, The Plague deck. The direction I thought of was giving kelsein death touch and running ways to untap him to rack up experience counters before swinging for lethal. Was wondering if you had suggestions or thoughts on this that you could share- I haven’t built many commander decks myself but I watch your channel and always enjoy the decktech. Thanks for the great content- even if you don’t have anything for me.

@Gameflyer001 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised this deck isn't running Viashino Firstblade, which would be perfect with Alesha's effect.

@NicholasVella 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a way I can squeeze Syr Konrad and Ayara in this deck?

@verycool7424 4 жыл бұрын

Demonic tutor!

@coreyparrish7081 4 жыл бұрын

I went a slightly different way with this deck. I do still have a bit of sacrifice and draw/discard but it's more focused on creatures that destroy artifacts/creatures/enchantment when they enter and generating additional combat and main phases. Course it's no$50 deck but it isn't no$250 deck either