If you're trying to go a slower route I'd try Desecration Demon 's. They're good for slower more controlly decks.

laggaprone I appreciate the suggestion; however, I do not think Desecration Demon has a home in modern.

Perhaps Slave of Bolas? It fits the theme of the deck, and can steal their bomb after you've cleared the board with Anger of the Gods.

I would also highly recommend Damnation over Consume the Meek. +1!

tacolover25 ohhhhh I REALLY like Slave of Bolas! Any suggestions for cuts? I would prefer to play Damnation but it is just out of budget.

You might not like my suggestion, but I would cut 1 Think Twice. The reason for this is you already have several cards that allow you to draw more cards.

Also, I think you should cut Consume the Meek from the sideboard and add one more Slaughter Games. Just my two cents but I think you should also cut the other Think Twice and 1 Remand for 2 Countersquall.

One more thing cut the Negate's from the sideboard and add 2 Leyline of Sanctity for the Red Deck Blows matchup. (RDW)

tacolover25 Thank you so much for all your suggestions! I decided that Slave of Bolas just wasn't working out (but that is definitely one of my favorite card arts). Countersquall seems really good, I have to check my meta more to decide but I do really like it in the deck! Leyline of Sanctity just seems hilarious because I doubt Destructive Revelry would be coming in against grixis. Thanks again.

You're very welcome. If you know anything about faerie decks please look at mine as I feel like it is still missing something (Peek, Pry, and Poke). Anyway have fun destroying your opponents!

Love the deck, but if you really want to be mean, you should add some ways of copying your evil spells. You could use stuff like Mirari or Pyromancer's Goggles (or alternatively, Pyromancer's Gauntlet). These let you get more bang for your mana. I.E. up to a triple Cruel Ultimatum, or just a bunch of spammy Lightning Bolts. Good Luck with your deck! +1

I would just suggest one more land because you only have 25 and you need 8 for Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker and 7 for Cruel Ultimatum So you really need your lands. Maybe you could cut 1X Remand because it's just worse than mana leak in control decks. Or 1X Inquisition of Kozilek because it's just worse in control decks rather than midrange decks. Lastly I could also see Serum Visions main board over Inquisition of Kozilek. Or maybe -1 Jace, Architect of Thought 2 seems like a lot for a 4 mana sorcery.

Also, I think Mystical Teachings is bad without Snapcaster Mage which you said is out of budget the only target you want with the Teachings is really only Consume the Meek. Plus I also tend to like Desecration Demon true it does not have a home but nothing does before you make it. I've been testing it in a lot of decks and it is basically a 6/6 flying for 4 with NO DRAWBACK because if they sacrifice a creature that's good for you and if they take 12 that's also good for you to burn them out with Lightning Bolts and Electrolyzes. Like laggaprone said.

IZZETannoying Pyromancer's Googles seem hilarious in a deck like this ( and brings to mind the image of Bolas trying to put on Chandra's goggles). Unfortunately with 2 seven drops and an 8 drop I think I am already pushing it and the presence of Kolaghan's Command makes me uneasy.

jesmisterThank you for the input. I had 26 land, then I tried 25. I think you are right, 26 is better in a list like this. Serum Visions is definitely on my list of cards to pick up for this list. I am also considering swapping out Remand for Spellsnare. My primary issue with Desecration Demon is that I don't want to tap out on turn 4 to play him because I want to leave mana up for Remand and Mana Leak. I also don't want to play him and then just have him instantly killed or exiled. He also doesn't fair too well against decks that run Lingering Souls.

Every creature dies to removal but I can see not wanting to tap out for him.

I feel you should be running your own Kolaghan's Command in this deck. The card has too much diversity and relevant modes to not be included. Cards to consider picking up be Spell Snare and Dispel. I feel 1x dispel and 2 snare should suffice. Also keranos,God of the storm is an excellent win con on his own that will slowly keep you in the game. Maybe consider dropping 1 cruel because the curve of that card is rediculous to cast in modern. Also consider running Serum Visions for scry and setting up your draws to help be more consistent. You may also want to run Vapor Snag to help set back opponents plays or reuse your own augur.

Jamesfurrow Thank you for the interest in the deck! Kolaghan's Command is definitly a card I would love to add to this deck, unfortunately at the moment it is out of budget range. Serum Visions is in the same boat, it is a great card but I will need to trade into them in time. I think you are right, Spell Snare and Dispel seem better than Remand in a deck like this. I may go three and one to get a full replacement on the Remands. Thanks again!

You do not replace remand.... That card is cantrip as well as time walk. The cards to replace would be an ultimatum and 2 mana leaks as mana leak gets worse in the later game. But remand can make them better as they now try to recast said card you can mana leak it and it act as a hard counter again. You only need one bolas and ult since you have tasigur to get them back to your hand. Also consider Thought Scour and Gurmag Angler your creature count is a low even for a control list