You're a wizard, Harry!

Commander / EDH* AmazingGrace15

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scaesura says... #1

Gotta say I'm kinda jealous of how budget you make your decks... That said! First thing I notice is, no Riptide Laboratory! That needs to go in if you're playing wizards.

Far as making things unblockable goes, I see Archetype of Imagination in the maybeboard, which could help. There's also a number of enchantments and artifacts you could add in favor of some of the random creatures you have that don't fit the wizard theme/don't have as much utility - stuff like Whispersilk Cloak, Aqueous Form, Spirit Mantle, Unquestioned Authority, and Spectra Ward all would make creatures unblockable or pretty much unblockable. Thassa, God of the Sea, of course. Godsend is super effective too, and a generally great card - no one wants to block unless they absolutely have to when that's equipped to a creature (and if that creature has vigilance... mmmmmm). Instant/sorcery wise, Artful Dodge and Crypsis could work. If you feel crazy Sun Quan, Lord of Wu effectively gives everything unblockable too (because really, almost no one except Vela the Night-Clad players are gonna play horsemanship), but he's a bit pricy and horsemanship doesn't really fit the idea... Rogue's Passage is decent-ish.

Most of that stuff is gonna be for single creatures though... You could try Tanglewalker and Deepchannel Mentor, though both of those have their drawbacks.

Last thought I have is since you're playing Derevi it might be a good idea to take advantage of his tappy abilities? Stuff like Winter Orb, Static Orb, Strionic Resonator, Tangle Wire and so on since he can get around those stax cards in various ways.

Helpful, hopefully? Best of luck!

July 20, 2016 10:11 p.m.

lazarusdraigon says... #2

Just curious but what is your ideal wincon? My suggestions may be less than helpful if what you are going for doesn't jive with your future idea of how it should go.

July 20, 2016 10:19 p.m.

AmazingGrace15 says... #3

Thanks so much scaesura! I appreciate all your help! I completely forgot about Riptide Laboratory. I like your suggestions for enchantments and artifacts that make my creatures unblockable. Originally I was going to put in some of the cards you suggested like Aqueous Form or Whispersilk Cloak, but I wasn't sure if I would be better off finding a card that gave mass evasion rather than a single creature. I'll take into account your suggestions and play around with my creatures a bit and see what I can do!

lazarusdraigon, as for my wincon, I hate to say that I'm not entirely sure. I know that sounds awful, but I don't see a singular wincon...maybe I'm just not sure how to define it. If anything, I see the potential for a wincon if I attach Freed from the Real or Galvanic Alchemist to Courtly Provocateur, Blinding Mage, or maybe even Archivist. If I can tap my opponent's creatures, I can swing in with Mirror Entity or something that buffs my creatures for a ton of damage.

I hope that was specific enough...if you have any more questions, please ask!

July 20, 2016 11:42 p.m.

lazarusdraigon says... #4

In my meta wizards usually is a combo oriented build. High Tide is always good. You could throw in Sphinx's Revelation and other draw effects Mind Over Matter and Laboratory Maniac as an alternate wincon

July 21, 2016 12:09 a.m.

AmazingGrace15 says... #6

Wow! So many wizards! haha!

Thank you so much lazarusdraigon!

July 21, 2016 12:15 a.m.

lazarusdraigon says... #7

Np I'd stock up on untap effects and a like scaesura suggested a Strionic Resonator. Then value and profits :)

July 21, 2016 12:31 a.m.

@YourGod says... #9

Sage of Fables is great with wizard synergy; acts as both card draw and a buff.

July 22, 2016 11:20 a.m.

Awesome suggestion @YourGod! Thank you!

July 22, 2016 11:06 p.m.

willis1234 says... #11

Voidmage Prodigy would work. I have a deck on here that might help, it has lots of Wizard synergy it's called Spells and Wizards and Draw

July 24, 2016 8:55 p.m.

willis1234 says... #12

Also Sage of Fables seems like it would be good.

July 24, 2016 8:57 p.m.

I took a look at your deck willis1234, thanks for the ideas! Looks great!

July 25, 2016 8:47 a.m.

Thank you so much wahnschatten! Great suggestions. I love Sunscape Master, I actually considered him originally. I'll be sure to find a slot for him, at least in the sideboard. I'll be sure to check out your deck as well!

July 26, 2016 5:45 p.m.
August 6, 2016 11:46 a.m.

Can't believe I missed that, thanks so much lazarusdraigon!

August 6, 2016 1:11 p.m.

np its one of the lands that when I use g/w I have to include. itll also grab shock lands if you use them :)

August 6, 2016 9:27 p.m.

pokejerk20 says... #18

Saw this while watching a Harry Potter movie.

August 12, 2016 9 p.m.

pokejerk20 says... #19

Saw this while watching a Harry Potter movie.

August 12, 2016 9 p.m.

Haha that's great pokejerk20!!! Thanks for the +1!

August 13, 2016 4:54 p.m.

aekrusty says... #21

Nice deck +1. Could you review and upvote my St Traft Azorius Duel? Thanks

August 16, 2016 5:01 p.m.

Cool deck, +1. I would definitely recommend adding in some counterspells, as they will help you a ton to pull off your win conditions and combos. I'd say Counterspell, Remand, Void Shatter, and Spell Pierce are great budget options :) if you have time, feel free to check out my deck $1000 Burn Decks? My Favorite Snack, as I am currently looking for suggestions. Good luck!

August 28, 2016 11:05 p.m.

Thank you so much VraskaTheCursed! I appreciate the feedback and the +1. I'll be sure to check out your deck!

August 29, 2016 12:02 a.m.

Ty3.14 says... #24

I think Illusionist's Bracers, Arcanis the Omnipotent, and Pemmin's Aura all deserve a place in this deck. Illusionist's Bracers lets you copy any tap ability, and can be used to infinitely combo if you want it to. Pemmin's Aura is basically Freed from the Real except better. Arcanis the Omnipotent has essentially the best tap ability, and if paired with Freed from the Real it becomes an Ancestral Recall on a stick.

August 29, 2016 10:26 a.m.

willis1234 says... #25

I would run better dual lands like Misty Rainforest or Hinterland Harbor.

August 29, 2016 10:45 a.m.

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