Azorius Help
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Posted on March 5, 2013, 6:47 a.m. by Inzei
Hello Tapped Out,Right now I am working on azorius-control-04-03-13-1 being my main deck and could really use some help. I, sadly, don't have the resources right now to get Jace or Tamiyo or Sphinx's Revelating, but most other cards I would need I could get my hands on. What I mainly need help with is my creature line up, which as you can tell is awful. Any other suggestions are also welcome.
Thanks in advance.
SpeedForce says... #3
Sorry I forgot to add -- Feeling of Dread, an automatic 4-of. Never underestimate the power of being able to tap 2 of your opponent's creatures for 2-mana.
SpeedForce says... #2
Hmmm, Inzei, I can't see your deck. I went to your profile and it's not there, even.
Since you want to go UW Control, obviously you'll want sweepers. 4 Supreme Verdict and 3 or 4 Terminus will do nicely. 4 Lingering Souls is a must since it'll help you in chump blocking aggro decks. Naturally, mix in some counters although not too much because there's Cavern of Souls to watch out for. Think Twice is a must, too. In case you don't have them yet; Hallowed Fountains and Glacial Fortresses are an automatic 4-of.
Now, if you want to add some Azorius flavor then those detain creatures will do nicely. From Azorius Arrester to Lyev Skynight. The Skynight may be thin having only 1-toughness but it's still a 3/1 Flying which detains non-land permanents -- hit the walkers!! Azorius Justiciar is also useful though it's only 2/2 for 4cc, still it's able to Detain up to 2 creatures. There's room for New Prahv Guildmage as well but I don't recommend putting more than 1 or 2 of him.
Aside from detaining stuff, you'll want to have finishers so you'll really want Restoration Angel since it's a 3/4 Flying that also works nicely with your ETB creatures. Boros Reckoner can really help you since it can stall AND win the game for you if your opponent isn't careful. Makes them think twice about using burn or Bonfire. Entreat the Angels cast at the right time afte a sweeper is already GG. Don't set the Entreat though unless you're going full control with 25+ Lands.
If you have room you can add in Martial Law and Inaction Injuction. Don't set the Martial Law though because it's casting cost is a bit too much and if your opponent doesn't have any creatures on the field then it's pretty much a dead card. Inaction Injuction may be slow but it detains while at the same time it replaces itself which is nice. Azorius Charm is a 4 of. You'll need the Lifelink and the pseudo-creature removal feature of it.
When you're up against Zombies or re-animator decks you'll want to board in Rest in Peace. I'd make it a set if it was me because zombie decks are really fast. I'd also add-in the new Blind Obedience because it will help you against aggro really well and the Extort helps in drawing out long games -- 4 off if it was me.
Lastly, you may not have enough room for the cards I suggested when you finally get Jace AOT, Tamiyo and Sphinx's so try to focus on a theme. Do you want pure detain or pure control? I'm afraid you won't have enough room for both. You could probably add-in 4 Lyev Skynight if you're leaning towards the Control route but even before that, the list is already tight.
P.S.You've really got to at least get those Sphinx's Revelations. It's an automatic 3 or 4-of in any control deck with Blue and White Mana bases.
March 5, 2013 10:18 a.m.