I once played a non-budget Ur Dragon in a game that included Ashling. The Ashling player managed to provide lifelink and indestructible to Ashling and proceeded to blow the table away
$10-14 upgrade would be Braid of Fire. Culm Upkeep is to add 1 Red Mana, so the moment you hit turn 2 with BoF you get 1 trigger of Ashling. Also allows you to build additional counters on her after her 3rd trigger to make the turn after bigger.
I have had problems running Braid of Fire in commander. It is good on paper but mono-red has a difficult time trying to get it out early, they don't do enchantment search well. If you could float the mana with Horizon Stone it would be really good so it isn't wasted if you can't use Ashling.
@@jettblade It's a 'feels good' card, really. In Rakdos or Boros it would be miles better due to tutors, but in Mono Red it's just good if you happen on it and it doesn't lose you the game to not have it out.
@@TheAngelRaven Unfortunately that hasn't been my experience with BoF. I am not saying to not run it or that it is bad. All I'm saying is that it is a difficult card for me to run and suggesting options that works with it in mono-red so maybe other players have better experience.
Some other things to consider (not really budget) Torbran Thane of Red Fell, Gratuitous Violence, Harmonic Prodigy, and Jaya Venerated Firemage. Both Trobran and Jaya increase your damage by 2 and 1 respectively, Jaya also has the benefit to not be hit by Ashling when she pops. Gratuitous Violence can really double up your damage to everything, this is particularly effective if you have Lifelink on Ashling. Harmonic Prodigy can double Ashling's activated ability so you can spend less mana into it or stack it faster. I really wanted a BR elemental deck with both Ashlings but ended up making a RG elemental deck that has Ashling in it, I haven't been able to pop her properly but came close and since it is Omnath Locus of Rage her doing enough damage to wipe the board could be a death sentence with him out.
Harmoic Prodigy wouldn't work, since the activation checks for the number of counters on Ashling. Although it would help with stacking up more counters in the first place, I suppose.
an old favorite. loxodon warhammer is decent. the new visions of phyrexia looks to do well in her deck. scythe of the wretched is fun if you can afford the cost prior to her ability.
These video's is why I love this channel! There is a lot of negativity in my youtube suggestions due to wizards. So Thanks for making a fun vid before the holidays :)
I highly recommend toralf, god of fury if you’re willing to spend a couple extra bucks. His ability can make a big enough ashling boom with enough little creatures on board into an instant way to kill all of your opponents
Braid of Fire is an excellent card for the deck though it's still a few dollars last I checked. If I put it in I tend to also include a few creatures with mana sink abilities so you don't waste the extra mana if it lives to have 5+ counters on it. Obsidian Fireheart is a favorite of mine,putting counters on lands that burn opponents. They also pair nicely with Heartstone lowering your activated abilities costs.
Watching this for cards that I could apply to my new Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence deck, Ashling being my Lieutenant. I LOVE how so many red spells complement these two for self damage effects. I also run stuff like Dragonspark Reactor for the ammount of Artifacts that I play in this deck, it's always a blast
i hope that auntie blyte deck of yours contains a toralf god of fury in there! The card is serious gas in a damage based deck and with damage doubler or augmenter, it can chain increasing damage through and army and hit for literally thousands of damage!
im confused in regard to sanctuary blade, would giving ashling protection from red even allow her ability to resolve? And if it did, would she still get her +1 +1 counters? I just thought of this because im throwing lightning greaves in my deck and I realized that putting lightning greaves on her would make her an invalid target for her ability (is what im thinking) I just wanna make sure Im clear in this scenario before bringing it to the table. Id love some advice:)
I realize this is a bit late but her ability doesn't target. In fact, cards that use all, each, or the like, are some of the best ways to get around protection. The protection keyword provides DEBT to the protected permanent, being that it can't be: Damaged from protected sources, Enchanted or equipped by the protected source, Blocked by the protected source, or Targeted by spells of the protected source. If a spell or ability doesn't use the term "target" than it doesn't target.
See, in that case, it's TCGplayer's fault, not Commander's Quarters. It just sucks that when you click on the deck list link, the site says the minimum cost is $100+ then.
always had a question regarding these kinda commanders, but doesn't ashling deal that damage as commander damage to all players Including yourself? So at 21 you'd kill everyone even yourself thus making lifelink as an option to try and outlive the damage pointless?
Genuine question, I'm new at mtg so sorry if it's something known. Why for these videos when u say, in this case, $23 but when I go to the link it's around $100+
Ok is there a link or a place where you can buy any of these decks you guys show with the lists shown? I ask this because if i go on ebay and try tracking down individual cards it's going to cost substantially more than $23.00. I'm new to this so just trying to learn.
@@VoltaicBacklash Oh i see that now thank you! Though it's saying the deck is 100+ dollars, not the 23 as shown here so i wasn't sure if i was looking at the wrong one lol.
There’s one card in there being shown for 80 bucks when many cheaper copies are available. Yall need to learn how to optimize your carts etc. He can’t hold everyone’s hands the whole process through.
All equipment listed at 6:34 put counters on the creature. Reading the card explains the card. In addition, scaling equipment like Blackblade Reforged will help Ashling survive her own Nova and keep her PT high after it as well so you can swing.
ashling and 99 mountains is the true budget version
Guy i know plays it that way, 98 mountains and Valakut. He muligans to 0 to fuck up windfall 😄 ive played few times against it and its awesome
even my "every triptych panorama mountain in foil" version wasn't that expensive 😂
This. Unsleeved. Brutal.
I think he did that video too lol
Play that against child of alaria
I once played a non-budget Ur Dragon in a game that included Ashling. The Ashling player managed to provide lifelink and indestructible to Ashling and proceeded to blow the table away
Deathtouch would also work great with that combo, than 6 mana wrath of god every turn
@@roadrash2005 in red
@@oinkytheink1228Equipments exist.
I've been wanting a sweet group burn outside of rionya. This is it. I love this.
There's a really cool Urabrask Heretical Praetor list I have that does the same thing if you'd want to check it out!
$10-14 upgrade would be Braid of Fire. Culm Upkeep is to add 1 Red Mana, so the moment you hit turn 2 with BoF you get 1 trigger of Ashling.
Also allows you to build additional counters on her after her 3rd trigger to make the turn after bigger.
I have had problems running Braid of Fire in commander. It is good on paper but mono-red has a difficult time trying to get it out early, they don't do enchantment search well. If you could float the mana with Horizon Stone it would be really good so it isn't wasted if you can't use Ashling.
@@jettblade It's a 'feels good' card, really.
In Rakdos or Boros it would be miles better due to tutors, but in Mono Red it's just good if you happen on it and it doesn't lose you the game to not have it out.
@@TheAngelRaven Unfortunately that hasn't been my experience with BoF. I am not saying to not run it or that it is bad. All I'm saying is that it is a difficult card for me to run and suggesting options that works with it in mono-red so maybe other players have better experience.
2:13 Sooooooooooo, first up, of course! Be safe this weekend!
Merry Christmas to our favorite ramp
@@daem0nfaust And to you, as well! May you always play your threats on or ahead of curve! 🎄
Merry Christmas my dear bauble 🎉
The power of 99 mountains and a pipe bomb
I literally just built this deck a week and a half ago its awesome to see your take on the commander
Some other things to consider (not really budget) Torbran Thane of Red Fell, Gratuitous Violence, Harmonic Prodigy, and Jaya Venerated Firemage. Both Trobran and Jaya increase your damage by 2 and 1 respectively, Jaya also has the benefit to not be hit by Ashling when she pops. Gratuitous Violence can really double up your damage to everything, this is particularly effective if you have Lifelink on Ashling. Harmonic Prodigy can double Ashling's activated ability so you can spend less mana into it or stack it faster. I really wanted a BR elemental deck with both Ashlings but ended up making a RG elemental deck that has Ashling in it, I haven't been able to pop her properly but came close and since it is Omnath Locus of Rage her doing enough damage to wipe the board could be a death sentence with him out.
Harmoic Prodigy wouldn't work, since the activation checks for the number of counters on Ashling. Although it would help with stacking up more counters in the first place, I suppose.
an old favorite. loxodon warhammer is decent. the new visions of phyrexia looks to do well in her deck. scythe of the wretched is fun if you can afford the cost prior to her ability.
Feels good to see a classic video. I've missed them.
These video's is why I love this channel! There is a lot of negativity in my youtube suggestions due to wizards. So Thanks for making a fun vid before the holidays :)
Just got this (cutting the mountains) on TCGPlayer for 54$ (after shipping) optimizing my cart
Awe, a classic, would love to see your twist on it
We have some similarities but I feel I need to upgrade mine now
Yeah I built mine years ago and haven't updated it since. This video just goes to show how much more good tech there is out there now.
I highly recommend toralf, god of fury if you’re willing to spend a couple extra bucks. His ability can make a big enough ashling boom with enough little creatures on board into an instant way to kill all of your opponents
I build Ashling an 99 mountains just for fun, now with some upgrades over 5 to 6 years is actually really fun and kinda powerful.
This looks like a really fun deck. Merry Christmas.
Braid of fire seems like an auto-include here... Especially with the indestructible enablers.
Braid of Fire is an excellent card for the deck though it's still a few dollars last I checked. If I put it in I tend to also include a few creatures with mana sink abilities so you don't waste the extra mana if it lives to have 5+ counters on it. Obsidian Fireheart is a favorite of mine,putting counters on lands that burn opponents. They also pair nicely with Heartstone lowering your activated abilities costs.
lol i literally built something for this 6 months ago, love to see it
Watching this for cards that I could apply to my new Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence deck, Ashling being my Lieutenant. I LOVE how so many red spells complement these two for self damage effects. I also run stuff like Dragonspark Reactor for the ammount of Artifacts that I play in this deck, it's always a blast
i hope that auntie blyte deck of yours contains a toralf god of fury in there! The card is serious gas in a damage based deck and with damage doubler or augmenter, it can chain increasing damage through and army and hit for literally thousands of damage!
I would have added pariah's shield to the deck to work with the two indestructible creatures that do damage to Target players.
im confused in regard to sanctuary blade, would giving ashling protection from red even allow her ability to resolve? And if it did, would she still get her +1 +1 counters? I just thought of this because im throwing lightning greaves in my deck and I realized that putting lightning greaves on her would make her an invalid target for her ability (is what im thinking) I just wanna make sure Im clear in this scenario before bringing it to the table. Id love some advice:)
I realize this is a bit late but her ability doesn't target. In fact, cards that use all, each, or the like, are some of the best ways to get around protection. The protection keyword provides DEBT to the protected permanent, being that it can't be: Damaged from protected sources, Enchanted or equipped by the protected source, Blocked by the protected source, or Targeted by spells of the protected source. If a spell or ability doesn't use the term "target" than it doesn't target.
I've always wanted an ashling deck!
Whoa, I didn’t know we were breaking the budget on Ashling
You can play Urborg and Nightmare Lash in any (non-budget) deck. ;p
I'm building this deck and my friends have named it the pipebomb
I would like to see this one in action.
I built mine with 99 lands but it’s probably more than $23 with all the different non-basics I play 😂
I had went with 99 full art mountains. It would probably have been cheaper now that there is so many full-art lands to choose from.
You could completely pop off with an ozolith in this deck
that wouldn't work because it says on her card to remove counter then deal damage so she is not leaving with the counters
You say this is $23, but TCGplayer shows the list at over $100...
Optimize the list for any set and include damaged cards. That's what he does.
Oh dang, I just tried it and it looks like TCG is automatically selecting more expensive versions of cheap cards. That's dumb.
Tcg player is garbage since eBay bought it
See, in that case, it's TCGplayer's fault, not Commander's Quarters. It just sucks that when you click on the deck list link, the site says the minimum cost is $100+ then.
@@ryans.5843 genuinly asking, what's a better suggestion? I've only used them
always had a question regarding these kinda commanders, but doesn't ashling deal that damage as commander damage to all players Including yourself? So at 21 you'd kill everyone even yourself thus making lifelink as an option to try and outlive the damage pointless?
Commander damage has to be combat damage.
I was thinking the same thing, so I had to look it up. PrettyPufferPenquin has it right - commander damage only applies to combat damage.
Genuine question, I'm new at mtg so sorry if it's something known. Why for these videos when u say, in this case, $23 but when I go to the link it's around $100+
Want to see how your compares to mine
When you say every card is under a dollar, and you using a NM price all the time, or do you take any price under a dollar?
I can't wait until I get to roll the planar die
Add and Pariah Shield to that
Best deck with ashling is everybody loses, with grafted exoskel. Just give Poisoncounters
Ok is there a link or a place where you can buy any of these decks you guys show with the lists shown? I ask this because if i go on ebay and try tracking down individual cards it's going to cost substantially more than $23.00. I'm new to this so just trying to learn.
He has a link with the deck list in the description. The deck list has a button where you can get everything on the shopping cart in one go.
@@VoltaicBacklash Oh i see that now thank you! Though it's saying the deck is 100+ dollars, not the 23 as shown here so i wasn't sure if i was looking at the wrong one lol.
@@anthonybalista7421 One of the cards is listed for $80 which is incorrect. I would personally remove that card and find something else to replace it
@@garrettking1488 oooo that would explain it. Fair enough.
If Ashling has pro red, can she still put a counter on herself? (Isn't the source of it red)
Protection covers DEBT.
Damage
Enchanting/Equipping
Blocking
Targeting
Ashling does not target.
Blazing Sunsteel is so underrated
Try making a commander dick with raksha golden cub, whenever he's equipped all cats you control get plus two plus two and double strike
Pipe Bomb 😀
Cool
Even building it manually this is no less than $70. No idea how you are getting under $30 even before shipping.
damn i've never been this early
You put this video out yesterday and today the deck cost $118 as the low on your deck list link
Man the cheapest this deck is on tcg player was over 100 bucks.
this deck is 143$ I thought it was 26$
There’s one card in there being shown for 80 bucks when many cheaper copies are available. Yall need to learn how to optimize your carts etc. He can’t hold everyone’s hands the whole process through.
None of the artifacts put counters on your creatures. They just say “gets +1+1”. Good equipment they just won’t put counters on your commander.
All equipment listed at 6:34 put counters on the creature. Reading the card explains the card.
In addition, scaling equipment like Blackblade Reforged will help Ashling survive her own Nova and keep her PT high after it as well so you can swing.
@Raedien you’re right. I wasn’t paying attention to the video I guess.
Insert Joker meme here