Mardu control for standard. Suggestions, thoughts, and encouragement welcome.
Ob Nixilis Reignited acts as a kill spell at the least and gets card advantage if left alone or if protected.
Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker applies a lot of pressure as a 4/4 indestructible dragon and if left alone his ultimate makes for a play everything every turn playstyle that's hard for opponents to keep up with.
Sorin, Solemn Visitor gives our dragons +1/0 and Lifelink, keeping us ahead of our opponents. An alternate turn four play to Thunderbreak Regent that most people will try to deal with right away, buying us time for the big boys to hit the field.
Thunderbreak Regent combo's well with Sorin, Solemn Visitor as well as Dragonlord Kolaghan and Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury in the form of 3 damage response to all dragons targeted.
Dash in Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury whenever you can get in a clean shot for a reusable 5 damage burn spell. In addition, each dragon gets +1/0 for each attacking dragon, letting you swing big in the right circumstance. Turn four Thunderbreak Regent and a dashed in Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury nets you a 12 damage swing.
With the rotation of Hero's Downfall, Dragonlord Kolaghan get's a lot stronger since there is one less option to remove her right away. A flying, haste to all creatures 6 damage dragon that makes your opponent think twice about casting creature spells, yes please.
Soulfire Grand Master gives our burn spells Lifelink and in the late game sends spells to our hand instead of the graveyard. Doubling up on
Draconic Roar
or
Crackling Doom
can win the game.
Abzan Charm is something new I came up with because of the great dual lands. This is a powerful card that gives us plenty of options, draw when we need it or exile a threat when we need it.
The sideboard is still a work in progress. Not too sure what we'll be seeing going forward but I think this covers the basics.
Erase
for enchantments.
Transgress the Mind to take a look at their hand and remove any card three mana and up.
Duress for more control players hate.
Radiant Flames
is a great option against aggro that's a turn faster than the four mana, double black Languish. This also keeps Thunderbreak Regent flying high.
Utter End to stop enemy Planeswalkers mainly.
Crackling Doom
takes care of the big, nasty creatures.
Dromoka's Command is another option to us with the green splash we're making. This is a great card that lets us get rid of enchantments, prevent damage from burn spells, buff our creatures and make them fight our opponents. It's almost never a bad draw when you pull this card off the top.
