This is my new Orzhov deck that I consider a Tempo deck with a taste for killing.
I have been working on this deck for a while and it seems to be playing well, but I appreciate any input that will improve it.
Some how this deck went from a $100 deck to a $300 deck in the past few weeks which I think is pretty silly, but whatever.
Comments and +1's always appreciated!
Agent of the Fates
is the centerpiece of the deck with his Heroic ability. Got Hexproof, got Indestructabiltiy, got Protection, no problem. I just trigger his ability with Dark Favor, Ethereal Armor or
Gift of Orzhova
and they all go to the graveyard.
Archangel of Thune is a game changer when I get her out. She gives +1/+1 to each creature for each source of lifegain. That includes each creature attacking or blocking with Lifelink and each instance of enchantments and artifacts that gain life. With the right cards down my creatures can gain 3-4 +1/+1 counters per turn.
Fiendslayer Paladin
has semi protection from red and black with Lifelink and Firststrike, what else do you need.
I think that High Priest of Penance is one of the biggest attacking deterrents in Standard, he is the chump blocker you don't want to chump or he will destroy that Enchantment or Planeswalker you are not willing to part with.
Vizkopa Guildmage's second activated ability gives me another wincon in those stalemated games.
Cavalry Pegasus
makes everyone fly for 2 mana
Hero's Downfall is targeted removal for big creatures and Planeswalkers.
Celestial Flare
adds more a more targeted sacrifice outlet for those hard to remove fatties. Bye Bye Blood Baron of Vizkopa and Gods of whatever!
Spear of Heliod buffs my creatures and gives me another removal source.
Tablet of the Guilds
produces minimal lifegain, but every card I cast triggers a +1/+1 counter from Archangel of Thune
Underworld Connections is my latest addition that gives repetitive Card Advantage with a negligible cost due to the lifegain in the deck. It definitely speeds up the win.
Sideboard
Duress against Control decks
Gods Willing for decks with removal
Dutiful Thrull
is the Chump blocker that wont go away for those fast moving Aggro decks
Ratchet Bomb against Token decks or heavy one drop decks
I have already tested everything in the Maybeboard
