Energycore says... #2
If you're considering D-Sphere: if you return it to its owner's hand after it enters the battlefield, but before its enter trigger resolves, you will exile the targeted permanent indefinitely, and have the D-Sphere back at your hand. Look for a card that has "Tap: Return target permanent you own to its owner's hand" and you can do that as much as you like. (It's important that you do it at instant speed).
April 21, 2014 2:29 p.m.
Selemancer says... #3
Thank you so much! I was aware about the spot removal that's why I considered Vapor Snag but Cyclonic Rift might definately be better here.
About D-sphere, I considered it after testing against a token spam deck but your idea is amazing, you really put me into thinking.
I like AEtherling! thanks again, gonna see how to make space.
April 21, 2014 3:15 p.m.
Selemancer says... #5
Damn I forgot the council, I like the flavor so I'll think about it.
April 21, 2014 11:45 p.m.
Selemancer says... #7
I'm not too fond of Abolisher but I'm not finding Voidstone Gargoyle that useful so I'm putting in instead. Thank you so much!
April 22, 2014 6:55 a.m.
hmmm... how do you feel about Runed Halo ? maybe sideboard worthy?
April 24, 2014 2:01 a.m.
Energycore says... #13
i think Elite Arcanist + Silence is obligatory here. Ban the enemy's removal, then lock him down FOREVER!
April 24, 2014 9:14 a.m.
Selemancer says... #14
Mmmm still indecisive about what should I take out.
I saw Runed Halo when searching "name a card" cards, but I don't know, feels situational but guess I will have to keep it mind.
On the other hand...
I love Elite Arcanist + Silence combo! I have seen it before but I think it needs its own deck. For me it's a whole different style of control so I didn't try to include it but I'll see.
Thank you so much again to all of you!
April 24, 2014 1:38 p.m.
the5ervant says... #15
I run something similar, Turning MTG into Solitaire. To me this is the quintessential control build. You literally control what they play. +1.
May 13, 2014 2:02 a.m.
Selemancer says... #16
Thanks a lot, you made me think about Cackling Counterpart . I'll give you +1 as well. And yeah I'm enjoying this kind of control.
May 14, 2014 12:39 p.m.
very interesting deck! i would recommend a couple changes... ... since you're trying to go for the conrtol/ lock down scheme....
counters!
Mana Leak
+
Remand
if you're not worried about playing on a budget Vendilion Clique
+
Snapcaster Mage
even splashing black would be good hereDuress + Inquisition of Kozilek + Thoughtseize ( see there hand but gets rid of key cards untill you can get a nevermore up)
as stated already Celestial Colonnade is a good beater once you have the mana set up
July 11, 2014 4:28 p.m.
Clever Impersonator might be cool if you want cloning effects.
December 5, 2015 12:43 a.m.
Tingettley says... #20
I agree with Clever Impersonator is a great idea, as is Gideon's Intervention from AMK. It's Nevermore and Runed Halo in one. It also dodges Abrupt Decay. Something else is if you keep a mostly white spell base, have you thought of Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx.
May 3, 2017 9:54 p.m.
Selemancer says... #21
I need to maditate how to include both Clever Impersonator and Gideon's Intervention, it worries me how they would impact my mana curve. About Nykthos, I just don't see it, not without turning the deck into enduring ideal. Anyway, thanks a lot!
Energycore says... #1
I am so in love with this deck. It's got the azorius party crasher philosophy completely embedded. When play testing, it seems like it needs some spot removal, i.e. stuff that puts what already was cast on the first couple turns out of the battlefield. Cyclonic Rift comes into mind. By turn 7, you'll have every important card banned and you can just return to hand at that point.
As for win con, my favorite will always be AEtherling
April 21, 2014 2:26 p.m.