Need Help Building a Standard Control Deck

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Posted on Oct. 7, 2012, 11:14 a.m. by Replayced

I'll start by saying that I don't normally play standard. With the release of RTR I wanted to build an Azorius Control deck. My idea was to use cheap creatures with detain backed by bounce and board wipes until I could drop Archon of the Triumvirate and Martial Law . Please take a minute to look over the deck, all suggestions are appreciated.

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/standard-detain/

Skythe says... #2

2-3 Tamiyo, the Moon Sage

4 Jace, Architect of Thought

3x Terminus

It's only about 260$ extra. :D

No, but seriously, Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is a pretty good choice.

October 7, 2012 11:24 a.m.

Replayced says... #3

Yeah I've been trying to get my hands on a couple copies of her since AVR. I dont really want to spend $$, but I may have to if i want this deck to be competitive.

October 7, 2012 11:32 a.m.

Skythe says... #4

Lowest I've seen her for is 16 recently.

October 7, 2012 11:42 a.m.

bman5604 says... #5

October 7, 2012 12:29 p.m.

Replayced says... #6

@bman5604, The cost of that deck is insane. Im trying to build my own deck, not copy. While I do like they way that deck looks, I could not justify spending that much cash.

@Skythe, I agreee Tamiyo, the Moon Sage is great for this deck, and I am considering getting a copy or 2.

I'm looking for some suggestions on what to add/remove from my current list. I'm considering Syncopate , but is it really that good? At best its a 2 mana counter, beyond that doesn't Dissipate do that same thing for less cost?

October 7, 2012 12:45 p.m.

Skythe says... #7

@bman5604

U/W/r Control isn't a real deck.

October 8, 2012 3:21 a.m.

Sagi007 says... #8

to andser on Syncopate . Syncopate can be cast for less namely 2mana. Syncopate can force the opponent to tap out by paying mana equel to what they have on field.

the downside over Dissipate is most likely that Syncopate loses power if you have less avaible mana then your opponent(shoulnt happen if playing control but it still does). and Dissipate has has just a standard cost of 3.

October 8, 2012 3:38 a.m.

Replayced says... #9

I didnt even consider forcing my opponent to tap out. Im going to have to make room for a couple copies. Any suggestions for the sideboard? I was thinking some hate would be good. My standard pool is very limited, Ill take some time today to look through it and see what i have.

October 8, 2012 9:17 a.m.

Sagi007 says... #10

Rest in Peace for the side. maybe Azorius Charm ?

October 8, 2012 11:30 a.m.

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