This deck is certainly in test-mode. When I finish it, will post FNM results. All feedback is welcome!
Grixis Control is something of a change-up from the dominant Esper strategy plaguing our game stores. My Approach is nothing unheard of. Just throw down the removal and deliver those answers until you draw into a wincon (AEtherling, Ral Zarek, Jace, Arcitect of Thought,
Nicol Bolas, Planewalker
). I tried making this deck as "rotation proof" as possible, with Bolas and the drownyards being the only main cards at risk. Bolas is only there for shenanigans, anyway.
DGM offered several options for Grixis control users, I'll break down the deck for you, here:
Removal:
Dreadbore- Plain and simple. For less creature heavy decks, I swap for Rakdos Charm or Cyclonic Rift
Far / Away- EXTREMELY useful card. Answers most everything pretty hardcore. A must have.
AEtherize- Damn good board clear if the opponent doesn't expect it!!
Burn Spells:
Turn / Burn- For the big/complex creatures you want to see go away (looking at you, Voice of Resurgence)
Mizzium Mortars- Can be a board clear, but I mainly use it as straight damage.
Other Instants/Sorceries:
Crypt Incursion- Very good for survivability if your opponent uses a very creature heavy deck (Once gained 52 life throwing this card down).
Rakdos's Return- The antithesis of Sphinx! Great at crippling control decks, and just dealing straight damage
Think Twice- A control staple.
Dissipate- Another staple to control decks. Can be substituted for Psychic Strike if you don't like the exiling effect.
Winning Cards:
Ral Zarek- Pop his ult for instant shenanigans!
Jace, Architect of Thought- Pop his ult for interesting shenanigans
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker- Is the embodiment of Shenanigans
AEtherling- Puts the game on a clock. So useful.
Sideboard:
AEtherling- When 1 isn't enough
Cyclonic Rift- Where removing creatures isn't enough
!!Dimir Charm!! didn't know what else to put here. Interesting card, but has not proven useful thusfar.
Notion Thief- For those pesky control mirriors!!
Pithing Needle- For those pesky planeswalkers
Rakdos Charm- When removing creatures isn't enough
Slaughter Games- Had to be in there as a sideboard card.
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