Why is Temple of Deceit in your Mono-Black Deck?

Standard Competitive Discard Mono-Black UB (Dimir)

Dimitrius

Creature (16)

• 4x Bloodsoaked Champion
• 2x Erebos, God of the Dead
• 2x Gray Merchant of Asphodel
• 4x Ruthless Ripper
• 2x Sidisi, Undead Vizier
• 2x Tasigur, the Golden Fang

Planeswalker (3)

• 3x Liliana Vess

Land (23)

• 2x Island
• 4x Polluted Delta
• 13x Swamp
• 4x Temple of Deceit

Enchantment (4)

• 4x Waste Not

Instant (4)

• 4x Hero's Downfall

Sorcery (10)

• 2x Despise
• 2x Duress
• 4x Thoughtseize
• 2x Treasure Cruise

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Sideboard

Creature (7)

• 4x Doomwake Giant
• 3x Master of the Feast

Instant (4)

• 4x Ultimate Price

Sorcery (4)

• 4x Crux of Fate

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I think mono, or almost mono-colored, decks are underrated in the current format. Mana isn't an issue, and several colors are pretty powerful on their own. The only reason I splashed blue is for Tasigur's ability and for Treasure Cruise; those are great and so far I haven't had any issues. The deck has enough of a card advantage engine in its discards, Waste Not, Liliana Vess, and Treasure Cruise to be competitive, and enough control to keep your opponent from building momentum. Give it a try!

Date added	9 years
Last updated	9 years
Legality	This deck is not Standard legal.
Rarity (main - side)	5 - 0 Mythic Rares 28 - 11 Rares 6 - 4 Uncommons 6 - 0 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	2.89
Tokens	Zombie 2/2 B