Smart Budget Upgrades for the Silverquill Influence Commander Precon
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon details two affordable card upgrades, Eye of Nidhogg and Mesa Enchantress, to optimize the new Silverquill Influence Commander precon from Magic: The Gathering's Secrets of Strixhaven set.
Magic: The Gathering is rolling out its Secrets of Strixhaven set alongside a fresh wave of Commander precons, giving tabletop and digital players plenty of new strategies to test out. Lloyd Coombes over at Polygon recently broke down how to elevate the Silverquill Influence deck without spending a fortune. For players who enjoy political matches and political maneuvering, this white and black deck leans heavily into the goad mechanic, forcing opponents to swing at each other while you build a safe board state.
To really get the most out of the deck's enchantment synergies, Coombes recommends adding Eye of Nidhogg. Sitting at around seven dollars on TCGplayer, this legendary aura triggers your board state whenever it enters, transforms a creature into a flying deathtouch threat, and notably returns to your hand when it hits the graveyard. That recursive loop means you can continually trigger your goad effects and keep your hand stocked with options while disrupting your opponents' combat math.
For an even more budget friendly addition that costs less than a dollar, Mesa Enchantress is a straightforward inclusion for any deck packing twenty seven enchantments. Because the card draws you a card every time an enchantment hits the battlefield, it pairs exceptionally well with your primary game plan to keep your hand full and your momentum high. Precon upgrades are always a great way to fine tune a new deck right out of the box, and these two picks offer massive value for players looking to hold their own at Friday Night Magic.
Tags: Magic: The Gathering, Tabletop, Card Games, Decks, Strategy
Original article: Polygon