The Po-lis! (uW Devotion)

Standard* Devotion Mono-White WU (Azorius)

smithereen

Creature (29)

• 3x Archangel of Thune
• 2x Avacyn, Guardian Angel
• 4x Boros Reckoner
• 3x Brimaz, King of Oreskos
• 3x Ephara, God of the Polis
• 2x Heliod, God of the Sun
• 3x Nyx-Fleece Ram
• 4x Precinct Captain
• 4x Soldier of the Pantheon
• 1x Soul of Theros

Planeswalker (2)

• 1x Ajani, Caller of the Pride
• 1x Elspeth, Sun's Champion

Land (22)

• 2x Azorius Guildgate
• 4x Hallowed Fountain
• 2x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
• 10x Plains
• 4x Temple of Enlightenment

Enchantment (4)

• 4x Detention Sphere

Instant (3)

• 3x Brave the Elements

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Sideboard

Creature (6)

• 3x Hushwing Gryff
• 3x Keening Apparition

Artifact (1)

• 1x Pithing Needle

Instant (6)

• 2x Deicide
• 3x Rapid Hybridization
• 1x Rootborn Defenses

Sorcery (2)

• 2x Supreme Verdict

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Maybeboard

Creature (8)

• 1x Ajani's Pridemate
• 1x Angel of Serenity
• 1x Archetype of Courage
• 1x Auramancer
• 1x Dauntless River Marshal
• 1x Deputy of Acquittals
• 1x Eidolon of Countless Battles
• 1x Lyev Skyknight

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Ajani Steadfast

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Ephara's ability is strong. With Detention Sphere and the number of strong creatures featuring WW, she is surprisingly easy to fire up. Add in Nykthos, Heliod, God of the Sun and Brimaz, King of Oreskos, and Precinct Captain, and you should be picking up an extra card on at least each of your opponent's turns. This deck can gain life every which way, so Archangel of Thune is a must, and Daxos of Meletis does work all day vs Monsters and Mono-Black.

This list shines against interactive decks that attack. It can put on surprising pressure with Boros Reckoner, Soldier of the Pantheon, and Brimaz, King of Oreskos, while those same cards and Nyx-Fleece Ram make it very hard to get damage through on the ground. Control and Mono-B are more challenging, but Ephara, God of the Polis, Deicide, Gainsay, and Detention Sphere give you a fighting chance.

Date added	10 years
Last updated	10 years
Legality	This deck is not Standard legal.
Rarity (main - side)	14 - 0 Mythic Rares 28 - 8 Rares 6 - 3 Uncommons 2 - 4 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	3.00
Tokens	Cat 2/2 W, Cat Soldier 1/1 W, Emblem Elspeth, Sun's Champion, Enchantment Cleric 2/1 W, Frog Lizard 3/3 G, Soldier 1/1 W