Trying to create a standard deck where Ashiok works. Would love to run Thoughtseize but I don't have enough money for that.
The main combo with this deck is Agent of the Fates' heroic ability with cipher cards and Aqueous Form. So an unblockable Agent of the Fates smacks you in the face for 3, then ciphers Hidden Strings or Stolen Identity. Because cipher's ability allows you to cast a copy of that spell, and heroic is whenever you cast a spell targeting this creature, you get to make the opponent sacrifice a creature each time you attack. With Hidden strings you get to continue to control the battle field by untapping Agent of Fate and tapping whatever you feel like they wont sacrifice. Stolen Identity and Artisian of Forms add a whole new level to this combo, as soon you'll have an army of Agents to control the board with, or a copy of whatever bomb creatures they have.
Aishok, Nightmare Weaver and Jace, Architect of Thought are in their as distractions. However, if either of them are left unchecked they can single handily win you the game. Master of Waves is their to beef up your creature base, as well chump block. Master of Waves also works incredibly well with Stolen Identity. Bident of Thassa, Omenspeaker and Prognostic Sphinx are in the deck just as an accelerated way to get the cards you need. Syncopate, Hero's downfall and Doomblade are in there just as added control.
looking for feedback and advice on my sideboard.
Edit: took out the plainswalkers, added some creatures, and some 1st turn plays. Not the ideal set up quite yet, but this is what I have built.
