So I built my first EDH deck last night. People weren't kidding when they said it was addicting. Stayed up waay too late customizing the RUG Mirror deck. Now to find a Kiki Jiki for cheap. As a player that only recently started playing and only plays standard what are some good RUG cards on the cheap that are essential EDH? Thanks!
I'll try to stick to sub $3 cards, occasionally going up a bit for finishers.
GREEN:
Nature's Lore
Cultivate
Kodama's Reach
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Boundless Realms (NUTS)
You probably already realize these are solid, but ramp is significantly better than most people think. With the stigma against mass land destruction in Commander, you've basically got indestructible ramp going, which leads to early wins and unbeatable boardstates.
Boundless Realms, if you're running enough basics, is just a stupid fucking card that'll win you the game when you untap.
Life from the Loam is necessary if you're running lands like Terramorphic Expanse and fetches. Hell, it works well with a card in the blue section, too!
Genesis Wave is one of the most fun cards ever printed.
RED:
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
Hellkite Tyrant
Evasive finishers who give you some very relevant bonuses. I've had people scoop to Hoard-Smelter before. People with powerful, $300+ decks. Easily underestimated, splashy, and fun -- definitely cards that improve an average EDH game.
BLUE:
Forbid.
You're playing green. You have lands in your hand lategame.
Yes, it's oppressive and kind of unfun if your opponents don't have a way of dealing with it, but it's a 0.50 card that can take our your opponents' massive threats. It also encourages people to interact rather than go RAMP RAMP RAMP FAT GG.
Rite of Replication
OH GOD WHAT
Archaeomancer & Mnemonic Wall
Are you playing riku? Enjoy your two fuckin' cards from the 'yard. Twice.
Blue Sun's Zenith
It's Sphinx's Revelation. The life isn't too relevant in commander, and you can kill your opponent with it.
MULTI:
Simic, Izzet, and Gruul have some of the worst multicolored cards (for EDH) of any guild. I like Trygon Predator, but there isn't much else. Oh, and Fire//Ice is cool.