In this episode, Benjamin and Derek discuss the process of upgrading the Dance of the Elements pre-constructed deck from Magic: The Gathering. They explore the challenges of the original mana base, the strategic choices made in selecting cards, and the synergies within the elemental theme. The conversation covers various aspects of deck building, including ramp, card advantage, recursion, and win conditions, ultimately providing insights into how to enhance the deck's performance.

Our upgraded Dance of the Elements decklist: https://archidekt.com/decks/19439622/ashling_the_limitless_precon_upgrade

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Deck Upgrade

01:35 Shoutout to Patrons and Supporters

02:51 The Elephant in the Room: Mana Base Issues

05:45 Upgrading Non-Land Cards

07:15 Commander Discussion: Ashling the Limitless

09:38 Ramp Strategies and Key Cards

14:45 Card Draw Mechanics

21:00 Recursion and Value Generation

23:38 Introduction to Ashling the Limitless

24:42 Exploring Grave Sifter and Elemental Recursion

27:07 Key Elementals and Their Impact

31:12 Strategies for Protecting Aisling

32:13 Synergistic Cards for Elemental Decks

35:32 Finishing Moves: Big Elementals in Action

39:56 Upgrading the Deck: Recommendations and Tips