Keep Calm and Counter On. | Bant Control

Standard* HolyFalcon

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Dr_Jay says... #1

I like the deck (I was thinking of doing one just like it) but I don't like Sunscorch Regent, Pearl Lake Ancient, Dragonlord Dromoka, AND Ugin, the Spirit Dragon being included. I would take out Regent and PLA. I recommend adding in the new Ojutai as well. :

March 6, 2015 5:41 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #2

Yeah, new Ojutai looks awesome. I'll just put the PLA as the Ojutai. The Dragonlord Dromoka is mainly a finisher, and I'll see about the Sunscorch Regent. Thanks!

March 6, 2015 7:02 p.m.

notamardybum says... #3

needs Thragtusk

March 6, 2015 8:48 p.m.

MindEcho says... #4

This deck looks really good. I would suggest looking at your mana curve though; it's a bit choppy. I think you will find that in 1 out of 3 games you will not get the smoothness that a T1 deck must have in 9 out of 10 games. Although, I am not sure what suggestions I can make to fix the curve. I will chew it over a bit. If I come up with any thoughts, I will send them your way.

March 6, 2015 9:04 p.m.

tooTimid says... #5

You might find This helpful. Caleb Durward wrote an article about bant control on Channel Fireball. This biggest difference between his list and yours is Satyr Wayfinder, which is pure value with Ojutai's Command.

March 6, 2015 9:08 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #6

tooTimid: I see that synergy very nicely. Real question is, what to take out?

March 6, 2015 9:12 p.m.

tooTimid says... #7

Personally, I'd cut 9 of the creatures. You have too many dudes. Makes it harder for your Narset to hit. For creatures I'd just play 4 Wayfinder 1 Drokoma 1 Pearl Lake Ancient. This makes it easier for your narset to hit, fuels delve, and allows you to play more pure control cards.

Then you could cut the Gods Willing's and Defiant Strike's and move Negate down to 1. This makes room for hard control cards like Banishing Light, Last Breath, Nullify, Devouring Light, and more card draw. On the topic of more card draw, now that you're playing wayfinder you probably want 4 Dig Through Time. It's just the best.

I do like the Ojutai's Exemplars in the sideboard however.

March 6, 2015 9:26 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #8

OK, why only 1 Dromoka and no Exemplars main? I see the dromoka as a win con, so I'll probably play a dromoka over the ancient. Also, new ojutai looks nice as well. I just really like that card advantage. V2 coming up when I can struggle to do it on my phone.

March 6, 2015 9:47 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #9

tooTimid why Nullify over Negate? isn't Negate strictly better?

March 6, 2015 11:01 p.m.

tooTimid says... #10

Erm... I think you need Satyr Wayfinder, not Voyaging Satyr. Also maybe cut 1 Negate for one Jace's Ingenuity.

Other than that the only other potential addition I can think of is Elspeth.

This looks very sweet.

March 6, 2015 11:14 p.m.

tooTimid says... #11

Also now that you're play Satyr Wayfinder you can get away with playing one less land, so that frees up another spell spot.

March 6, 2015 11:15 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #12

Oh yeah, totally missed that XD

March 6, 2015 11:17 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #13

Can't wait for set to be spoiled next week so I can load this up on Cockatrice

March 6, 2015 11:19 p.m.

tooTimid says... #14

Yeah this looks very very sweet.

March 6, 2015 11:21 p.m.

m-shaq11 says... #15

I would add another Narset and remove one Ugin. I would also add Anticipate as a 4 of, and remove Jace's ingenuity, 1 negate and last breath. But maybe I'm overestimating Anticipate :)

March 7, 2015 10:03 a.m.

HolyFalcon says... #16

I'll do the narset, I already have another ugin sb anyways.

March 7, 2015 10:06 a.m.

tooTimid says... #17

m-shaq11: I thought about Anticipate, but I think it plays a very similar roll as Satyr Wayfinder. It's a turn 2 play that replaces itself. Each has it's own advantages. Anticipate gives better selection and is an instant, but Satyr Wayfinder provides a relevant body, blocks, helps hit land drops, and fuels delve. It's close, but I think the edge is to the Satyr.

March 7, 2015 10:55 a.m.

IraFenix says... #18

I do not agree with Ojutai Exemplars and Defiant Strike in this deck. I feel like if you were running a midrange Jeskai/Bant shell, these would be amazing cards to combo together. But alas you are Bant control.

Love the Radiant Purge!

I noticed you're lacking some major control cards in your main and your sideboard. Nullify is great for creature decks. Nyx-Fleece Ram is a great option to create a wall so most turn 1 or 2 plays, even some turn 3 plays, can't touch you. On the flip side, Disdainful Stroke is quite a good card against mid-range.

I feel like the main-decks biggest weakness is lack of board interaction until turn 3. R/W heroic will have you chumped unless you draw one of your Last Breaths. Against aggressive decks, if you don't draw a board wipe for turn 5, you're going to have a bad time. Reality Shift is another card to look into against green devotion.

Good luck!

March 7, 2015 12:05 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #19

I'm on a phone ATM, but I'll do some editing when I get off. Nullify is an auto include for SB, and I'll see about more Last Breath in SB.

March 7, 2015 2:42 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #20

Playing that new rare draw over Jace's Ingenuity.

March 7, 2015 3:46 p.m.

narset is really nice, but she isnt a win condition on her own, so running three seems kinda over kill. maybe take one out and put in elspeth?

March 7, 2015 9:53 p.m.

HolyFalcon says... #22

True, she's really only utility. I'll think about it.

March 7, 2015 9:54 p.m.

MindEcho says... #23

With so few creatures I think you should run 4 End Hostilities. Too bad Snapcaster Mage isn't Type II, huh?

March 7, 2015 10:08 p.m.

hey i just made my own control deck, except its esper. please help if you can (http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/esper-control-making-a-comeback-need-help/)

March 7, 2015 10:49 p.m.

Teilzeitheld says... #25

Hey man,

maybe you want to play Orator of Ojutai => flying Wall of Omens if you show/control a dragon and probably Silumgars Scorn witch is basically a Counterspell with the same condition.

March 11, 2015 7:31 a.m.

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