Esper Midrange (The deck that made 2nd in Japans GPT)
CREATURES
Cartel Aristocrat Great 2 drop to get 2 damage through, also can pretty much counter some spot removal, and also triggers Necromancer.
Desecration Demon Self explanatory. Can control the board in the aggro match ups.
Daring Skyjek If your board is left opened up can get 3 damage through pretty easily.
Imposing Sovereign Can slow down aggro decks as well as take away their defense.
Lyev Skyknight Key card of the deck. Flying for 3. Big feature is Detain. Can just stop creatures for a whole turn.
Xathrid Necromancer Another key card. When any of the humans die, hello zombie. Great synergy with verdict.
Soldier of the Pantheon Probably the best one drop in standard right now. Pro multi and life gain. Great early game threat.
Obzedat, Ghost Council Late game changer. Applpie pressure and can get him out at the end of the turn.
SPELLS
Detention Sphere Can control the board, really helps if multiple same name cards are out.
Far // Away Good card for the deck. Return to hand, plus a sac.
Ultimate Price Gets rid of alot of big threats. (ie. Stormbreath, Polukranos, etc)
Doom Blade Another great removal card.
Whip of Erebos Lifelink for all creatures, and bring your creatures back for applied pressure.
Supreme Verdict Board wipe, just a great card.
SIDEBOARD
3x Doom Blade Brought in against fast aggro style, or heavey creature.
4x Duress Brought in against control match up.
1x Blood Baron In against any black or white match ups.
2x Negate In for control match ups.
2x Underworld Connections In for control match ups for card draw.
1x Glare of Hersey In for creature/ mono white.
1x Far // Away In for creature match ups.
1x Supreme Verdict In for creature heavy match ups.
MAYBEBOARD
Elspeth, Sun's Champion I like the late game ability, plus 3 humans to create more zombies.
Notion Thief Stops revelations and connections and all other card draw abilities.
..I love this deck. It has a little of everything, control and aggro. Applies alot of pressure fast if left untouched. A great deck. Any suggestion for changes feel free to comment. FNM and other results will be posted soon...
