I didn't even realize it was at 61 until this morning and kind of freaked, somehow happened on accident. AEtherling is one of my favorite win conditions as he is ridiculously hard to get rid of, and it's fun to beat people up with him, but maybe one in the sideboard would be good. Thanks for the feedback!
May 29, 2014 9:58 p.m.
Hey Fonzii, I love this list, it looks awesome. The only thing I'd consider throwing in here, maybe mainboard, maybe sideboard is Counterflux . I like it a lot in the control mirror, as it allows you to either utterly deny them a threat, or give you complete defense of one of your threats. I used to run Warleader's Helix in my list, but recently took it out as I felt it was just a little too much mana to spend on a spell that came just a little too late. I don't feel that taking it out hurt my deck, but I also run Mizzium Mortars . The Mortars hit everything the Helix does and more, with the exception of players; however I rarely hit players with burn, so that didn't seem to hinder my deck too much. Just a consideration. Also, Mizzium Mortars can be an extra board wipe in a pinch. Love the deck, +1!
May 30, 2014 3:13 p.m.
@ evncrbchThanks for the suggestions! I don't really know why I wasn't running some Mizzium Mortars in the first place, they blow up both Blood Baron of Vizkopa and Stormbreath Dragon in their first form, and it's also good early game removal, with it having uses later game too.
Counterflux is a great sideboard option. Mainly for the reasons you've already stated. I've seen these both in sides and even some mains of American controls and it must be for a reason. In they go.
May 31, 2014 2:30 a.m.
Thanks for the +1! I really dig your build here and after the terrible showing at the qualifier this weekend I completely changed mine around. I'm basically running UW control and splashing red for Keranos, God of Storms (I suggest you try at least 1 of main) & sideboard options. How has Mizzium Mortars worked in the main?
June 3, 2014 8:12 a.m.
Mainboard Mizzium Mortars has seemed to be working out. It is really nice to be able to very quickly in the early turns of the game as well as later. The main issue is it cannot sadly be used as a combat trick (unless you're running Quicken or something.). There is also the fact that it doesn't gain life (as opposed to Warleader's Helix .). But, for the most part, it seems pretty good. I haven't been able to playtest too too much after adding them in, but I got some value kills with them. I'm just waiting to be able to mess someone up with the overload.
As for Keranos, God of Storms , I'm probably going to main one, the only problem with that is A.) I need something to take out; that won't be too hard, and B.) I actually need to get my hands on one. This list I have here is actually the deck I own, so I'm keeping him in the maybeboard until i get my hands on one.
Thanks for the feedback!
June 3, 2014 4:53 p.m.
Have you thought about Dispel for the control match up?
August 19, 2014 12:06 a.m.
@Hurmph I have been considering adding some control sideboard support, something along the lines of Dispel and Counterflux , but, my meta is mostly aggro. There's like one other control player who I haven't seen in awhile. It could definately be powerful, but not where I play.
Thanks for the suggestion!
August 19, 2014 11:54 a.m.
Okay Cool I run a similar deck and there is a lot more control where I am so I was just surprised when I didn't see it in your side board. but that makes scence.
TheHroth says... #1
I think you should drop the second AEtherling to bring the deck to an even 60 cards. Otherwise looks really solid! I like it.
May 29, 2014 9:13 p.m.