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Post-BFZ Dragonlord Control

Standard*

HattyDrago


So this is the deck I plan on having first for Post-BFZ rotation. A Bant based control deck where I can get all the Dragonlords out. Why would I try this? Because I like the thought of having all 5 in my deck. Obviously some are stronger than others, I personally enjoy Ojutai and Dromoka the most which is the main reason I chose Bant, but there are other benefits.

I know Esper Dragon Control is the more popular Dragonlord style deck, but with Hero's Downfall and Thoughtseize leaving, going for a more Esper approach doesn't quite appeal to me. Instead, in BFZ there does exist Stasis Snare which I find to be a great substitute. Yes, I know Ruinous Path is the default Hero's Downfall solution, but I prefer having Instant Speed removal. Although if I feel the Snare isn't doing its job properly, I'll try the Ruinous Path, though Path will probably be in Sideboard anyway when I plan that.

When it comes to the numbers of each Dragonlord, obviously Ojutai and Dromoka being the stand outs get the most copies at 3 for more reusability, Silumgar and Atarka at 2 each, they are quite good, but am not interested in seeing them all the time. And Kolaghan at 1, because not only thematically do I want it in there for having all 5 Dragonlords, but it is quite good in certain scenarios. But, of course, its not very useful, and in the 2 non-main colors, so just 1 will be just fine.

Most everything else should be self explanatory. If anyone has any comments or recommendations I'd be happy to get other opinions.

After-Thoughts 1: So nothing that my CMC curve is lacking in the CMC 4 department, I looked through what is available. Not a lot stands out to me as being easily included into this deck, but Woodland Wanderer might be a good option. It may not be a Dragon, but I have enough of a variety of colored mana to produce to make him quite fearsome. Might consider it but would like more opinions on the matter.

EDIT: Just realized I added too many lands, it has been fixed. Although Ironically, it was working quite well with 36 lands.

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Date added 9 years
Last updated 9 years
Legality

This deck is not Standard legal.

Rarity (main - side)

14 - 0 Mythic Rares

23 - 0 Rares

10 - 0 Uncommons

3 - 0 Commons

Cards 61
Avg. CMC 4.00
Tokens Dragon 4/4 R
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