Krark Silas
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[[Krark, the Thumbless]] and [[Silas Renn, Seeker Adept]] form a powerful duo that blends explosive storm turns with resilient midrange strategies. Leveraging the value of coin flips and recursion, Krark-Silas presents a unique take on Grixis storm.
Unlike the turbo-combo focused [[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh]] and [[Silas Renn, Seeker Adept]] (RogSi), Krark-Silas trades raw speed for versatility, allowing for unique lines of play and a more interactive mid-to-late game. The volatility of coin flips also introduces a layer of complexity and excitement that sets this deck apart.
Why Play Krark-Silas?
Strengths
Explosive Openings: Capable of presenting resilient wins as early as turns 1-3.
Versatility: Combines turbo, midrange, and storm elements, adapting to varying game states.
Value Engine: Krark generates immense card advantage by copying or returning spells, while Silas recurs key artifacts.
Resiliency: Plays well into grindy games due to its ability to generate incremental value.
Weaknesses
Volatility: Losing coin flips can disrupt deterministic plans.
Target Priority: Krark often becomes a removal magnet, even when he's not the immediate threat.
Stax Vulnerability: Struggles against stax pieces like [[Rule of Law]] and [[Collector Ouphe]].
Core Gameplay
Krark-Silas excels at reactive gameplay, holding up interaction while building resources through Krark's coin-flipping ability. The deck rewards careful planning and improvisation, often bluffing interaction to manipulate opponents’ plays. When the time is right, it transitions into a decisive storm turn, leveraging powerful rituals, card draw engines, and Krark’s ability to copy spells for massive value.
Notable Synergies and Lines
Thassa’s Oracle + Tainted Pact or Demonic Consultation
This classic cEDH combo is a key win condition for Krark-Silas. [[Thassa's Oracle]]’s game-winning ability synergizes perfectly with [[Tainted Pact]] or [[Demonic Consultation]] to exile your library.
With Krark in Play:
Cast [[Tainted Pact]] or [[Demonic Consultation]] with Krark on the battlefield.
If you win the coin flip, a copy of the spell is created:
The copy resolves first, allowing you to tutor [[Thassa's Oracle]] to your hand.
The second spell exiles your library.
Cast [[Thassa's Oracle]] to win the game.
This interaction is unique to Krark-Silas, as Krark’s ability to copy [[Tainted Pact]] or [[Demonic Consultation]] makes them 1 card win conditions.
Underworld Breach Lines
Breach + Brain Freeze: Combines [[Underworld Breach]], [[Brain Freeze]], and mana sources to mill your library, escape key pieces, and win with [[Thassa's Oracle]].
Breach + Grinding Station: A loop using [[Grinding Station]] and a mana rock to generate infinite resources and escape win conditions.
Magecraft Storm
Pairing Krark with [[Archmage Emeritus]] or [[Storm-Kiln Artist]] allows for massive draw or mana generation during storm turns. The coin flips amplify the value of each spell, making storm plays even more explosive.
Displacer Kitten Loops
[[Displacer Kitten]] enables flicker loops with permanents like [[Sensei’s Divining Top]] and [[The One Ring]], creating infinite card draw or mana when combined with key pieces.
With Krark, Kitten, and cheap spells, you can generate infinite resources by looping spells and bouncing permanents.
Tavern Scoundrel
A hidden gem, [[Tavern Scoundrel]] turns Krark's coin flips into treasure generation, making explosive turns even more potent.
Piloting the Deck
Mulligans
Look for hands with:
Fast mana: [[Sol Ring]], [[Mox Diamond]]
Tutors: [[Demonic Tutor]], [[Tainted Pact]]
Interaction: [[Fierce Guardianship]], [[Deflecting Swat]]
Engines: [[Mystic Remora]], [[Rhystic Study]]
Early Turns
Deploy Krark and begin generating value through coin flips.
Hold up interaction to disrupt opponents’ plans.
Set up your mana base and card draw engines.
Cast early payoff spell.
Mid to Late Game
Transition to a grindy playstyle, leveraging Krark’s ability to copy or recur spells.
Assemble win conditions using your numerous synergies and combo lines.
Conclusion
Krark-Silas offers a thrilling cEDH experience, blending the explosiveness of turbo-storm decks with the adaptability of midrange strategies. Unlike RogSi’s linear, turbo-focused gameplay, Krark-Silas thrives in interactive, grindy games where creativity and flexibility shine. For players seeking a dynamic, thought-provoking deck that rewards mastery, Krark-Silas is an excellent choice.
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