Esper Walks
Standard
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Idea behind the deck —Jan. 27, 2014
I really wanted to build an esper deck with an idea similar to BBD's so this is what i came up with. Yes i do realize their isn't any counter spells mb and it's because with a lot of these decks there is no way i will be able to counter everything so they will get through eventually. This way i can sit back, wait for them to attack with a creature and laugh while i kill it. This method works for me. Also planeswalkers lots and lots of planeswalkers. Jace is just a great addition to any deck playing blue right now and similar story with elspeth. Ashiok came in as a maybe but these days she is an all star. Against the aggro decks these days its fun to play their creatures against them for free. Also since ashiok isn't very popular most people make misplays against her/him(??) and this allows me to get more use from it.
Actually Dimir Charm is more relevant in my opinion. It is useful in both the control mirror and aggro match up. Against aggro i can kill one of their creatures and against control i can choose what they draw. Besides I'd rather let them tap out for a creature that i can kill over sit there with a counter in my hand trying to determine whether or not i should hold onto it or use it. Also i have Gainsay 's in the sideboard for the control mirror.
Jace, Memory Adept is actually rather useful even outside of the control mirror. Usually its a distraction for my opponent because it puts them on a clock and they want to take care of it. Also when combined with Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver 's ultimate can be very productive.
I originally had 4 Thoughtsieze in here but then i went down to 3 and now down to 2. Don't get me wrong it is a great card but considering I don't gain to much life right away with this deck taking 4 damage on turn 1 isn't ideal (2 from shockland & 2 from Thoughtsieze
Saljen says... #1
Jace, Memory Adept isn't doing much for you, you'd be better off with another Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver or Jace, Architect of Thought . Or even another Thoughtseize . Also, why no Dissolve or Syncopate ? Both are much better than Dimir Charm .
January 21, 2014 7:55 p.m.