{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"DECK IS CURRENTLY A PROTOTYPE, PLEASE COMMENT AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"At Feather’s command, squadrons of battle angels swarmed out of the Parhelion II, unsheathing blades made of molten dawn."},{"insert":" - Sunblade Angel\n\nDelayed Delivery Changes:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"- Magnetic Theft"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"- Mirrorwing Dragon"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"- Orim's Thunder"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"+ Phalanx Leader"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"+ Lapse of Certainty"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"+ Wear // Tear"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nFeather the Redeemed is an incredibly powerful Angel that is revitalizing Boros in commander. For only 3 CMC, it essentially provides free Buyback for any spell that targets a creature you control. Although Feather has many possible variants, this deck is a spellslinging variant, utilizing various flicker effects along with Zada, Hedron Grinder and other cards to benefit from frequently casting cantrips.\n\nWINCONS"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis deck has a variety of means with which it wins the game. The primary goal is to exploit Feather's spell for value and card draw, although there are several infinite combos\n\nControlling opponents and winning with Commander damage ("},{"insert":{"card-link":"Psychotic Fury"}},{"insert":" deals double damage, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sunforger"}},{"insert":" makes opponents a 3-shot kill, and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Scroll of the Masters"}},{"insert":" helps boost stats)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Go wide with tokens created by "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Young Pyromancer"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Monastery Mentor"}},{"insert":", pump them with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cathars' Crusade"}},{"insert":", or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zada, Hedron Grinder"}},{"insert":", or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mirrorwing Dragon"}},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Burning players with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Grapeshot"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Aetherflux Reservoir"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Guttersnipe"}},{"insert":" every turn through casting a bunch of spells."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Twinflame"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dualcaster Mage"}},{"insert":" to create infinite Dualcaster Mages with Haste."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cloudshift"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dualcaster Mage"}},{"insert":" + "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Impact Tremors"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Purphoros, God of the Forge"}},{"insert":" for infinite ETB triggers."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nRULINGS"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nFeather, the Redeemed returns the card at the next end step, not your end step. This means that with, say, [[Expedite]], you can cast and recur it on each of your opponents turns; if you have 3 opponents, this means 4 extra cards per round."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If a spell or ability is targeting a specific permanent, and that permanent is flickered at instant speed, that spell or ability is countered upon resolution."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If a creature is flickered, it will be removed from combat; any creatures it was blocking are still blocked, but it won't deal or receive combat damage, and it is no longer an attacking creature or blocking creature. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Casting a spell to flicker Feather will allow you keep the spell, since Feather is on the battlefield as it is cast. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If a token is exiled, say by a flicker effect, it ceases to exist and cannot return to the battlefield."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Effects that flicker remove counters, Auras, and Equipment, and retrigger \"enter the battlefield\" abilities. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Note that flickering a creature you have gained temporary control of will grant permanent control of it."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Flicker effects that return to play immediately do not counter effects that do not target the creature, such as sacrifice or wrath effects."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If an X spell is cast without paying its mana cost, X is 0."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The abilities of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Zada, Hedron Grinder"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mirrorwing Dragon"}},{"insert":" create **copies** that immediately enter the stack. Copies are not cast; thus, the abilities of [[Aetherflux Reservoir]], [[Guttersnipe]], [[Monastery Mentor]], and the like trigger only once despite many spells being targeted, and [[Akroan Conscriptor]] does not trigger if it is targeted with a spell created by Zada or Mirrorwing. Copies also don't increase your Storm count, sorry [[Grapeshot]]."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Spells that are copied from exile (like [[Isochron Scepter]]) are cast when they are first put onto the stack; if the spell targets Zada, more copies will be made, but those copies were made from a spell that was already on the stack, so they don't count as cast."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mirrorwing's effects are symmetrical; if an opponent targets Mirrorwing with removal, it will copy that removal for each creature the opponent controls, and if the opponent buffs Mirrorwing, Mirrorwing will buff all the opponent's creatures."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Acrobatic Maneuver]], [[Cloudshift]], [[Felidar Guardian]], [[Justicar's Portal]], and [[Restoration Angel]] return cards to the battlefield immediately. [[Flickerwisp]], [[Eerie Interlude]], [[Long Road Home]], and [[Otherworldly Journey]] return cards to the battlefield at the end of the turn. The latter group of cards can protect against multiple effects."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nMAYBEBOARD"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHere are some potential powerful additions that are being considered for the deck.\n\n[[Anax and Cymede]]"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Seize the Day]] allows you attack again, which is great if you used Psychotic Fury on Feather, or have [[Paradox Engine]] available to untap all your creatures instead of just one."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Splinter Twin]] provides redundancy for the Zealous Conscripts//Kiki-Jiki combo."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Godo, Bandit Warlord]] can tutor up equipment, repeat combat steps, and goes infinite with [[Helm of the Host]]."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Iroas, God of Victory]] provides an interesting and powerful buff to attacking creatures, and is itself a powerful creature for a low cost."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Flickerwisp and Felidar Guardian can be used to protect non-creature permanents."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nMONEYBOARD"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThese cards have been cut because I'm not made of money, I'm made of flesh, and in this country it's illegal to sell your organs so I guess I have to stick to building on a budget.\n\n[[Imperial Recruiter]] can tutor for many powerful creatures, and using it to fetch [[Felidar Guardian]] lets you flicker Recruiter to tutor for the [[Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker]] combo."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Recruiter of the Guard]] provides a similar function to the Imperial Recruiter, and if you need something with higher toughness, you can just fetch Imperial Recruiter, then cast that to get what you need."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Stoneforge Mystic]] can tutor for [[Sunforger]] and other useful equipment."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Land Tax]] can provide additional ramp if needed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Mana Crypt]] can provide a powerful boost of mana."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Tithe]] provides a tutor for additional land (including "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sacred Foundry"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mistveil Plains"}},{"insert":"), and it can be fetched with Sunforger."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Enlightened Tutor]] provides the ability to tutor for Sunforger or any of our other artifacts."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Paradox Engine]] untaps your mana rocks whenever you cast a cantrip!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Sword of Feast and Famine]] is crazy overpowered."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Chrome Mox]] costs card advantage (which this deck has in droves anyway) and gives you free mana that works with Paradox Engine."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Command Beacon]] can help retrieve Feather if she gets countered repeatedly."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Sneak Attack]] can put creatures in play at instant speed; if the creatures are then flickered, they"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Mox Amber]] provides additional mana for cantrips, that works with Unwinding Clock and Paradox Engine. Plus, it's free!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sensei's Divining Top"}},{"insert":" provides great draw fixing, and can also provide additional card draw if needed."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nCUTS"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThese are cards that are no longer considered for the deck.\n\n[[Chromatic Lantern]]: Mana fixing isn't really needed given the deck is only two colors, and it competes with Feather in the important 3 CMC slot."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Sun Titan]], although synergistic with flicker effects, has too high of a CMC for this deck, which should run \"low to the ground\"."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Angel of Serenity]], although synergistic with flicker effects and providing great removal, has too high of a CMC for this deck, which should run \"low to the ground\"."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Temur Battle Rage]] is not as good as [[Psychotic Fury]] since it is not a cantrip."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Ephemeral Shields]] sucks compared to [[Sheltering Light]]."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Balduvian Rage]] is bad because it's a sorcery; we really want our cantrips to be Instants so we can cast on opponents turns."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Ajani's Presence]], I already have enough protection in the deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Commander's Sphere]], we don't want to spend turn 3 playing a mana rock, we want our commander out!"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Blessed Breath]], [[Hundred-Talon Strike]], and [[Quiet Purity]] were going to be part of a [[Desperate Ritual]] Arcane synergy, but there were too few useful Arcane spells."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Lightning Greaves]]' Shroud has anti-synergy with our deck's strategy."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Balefire Liege]] has too high of a CMC for the effect it provides, in my opinion. It's essentially a Guttersnipe."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Reveillark]] and [[Karmic Guide]] provide creature recursion, and additionally can produce infinite mana with [[Phyrexian Altar]], but they push up the CMC of the deck."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Liberate]], although helpful, has strictly better alternatives, "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Guided Strike"}},{"insert":" , although a great cantrip, is basically a worse "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Defiant Strike"}},{"insert":", and I have enough cantrips."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Spark of Creativity]], although a cool cantrip, is too weak in most situations."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Akroan Crusader]] and [[Vanguard of Brimaz]], while cool, require being specifically targeted to be useful."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Aurelia's Fury]] is expensive enough mana-wise that it'd be better to spend the mana on other things. It's essentially a win-more card."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Psychosis Crawler]], [[Emrakul's Hatcher]], and [[Spawning Breath]] were part of a package to create a lot of tokens and then use them to burn the opponent through targeting Mirrorwing with cantrips, based on a post I saw on Reddit. However, these cards have a high CMC and look to be quite bad as individual cards."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"After evaluating my list of instants, I found the vast majority of my targeted spells are white, and thus [[Runaway Steam-Kin]] gets relatively little value."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"[[Wayfarer's Bauble]], [[Marble Diamond]], and [[Fire Diamond]] aren't particularly good mana rocks, and the deck has enough ramp that these cards couldn't make the cut in terms of deck space."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lapse of Certainty"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Acrobatic Maneuver"}},{"insert":" have too high of a CMC for the protective effects they provide."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker"}},{"insert":" and its combo pieces (Restoration Angel and Zealous Conscripts) can provide an instant win combo, but were cut for space because they aren't very useful as individual cards."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nPlease give any appropriate constructive feedback."},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"}]}