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Posted on Feb. 7, 2017, 5:52 p.m. by Disco_Werewolf

I've been causally playing Magic for a few years, and now I'm running a comic and game shop and looking to improve my game. I've always played Black/Green, but I'm looking more towards Black/White or Black/Blue. I don't know if I'm 100% ready for a combo deck and I may be too impatient for a control deck. Any suggestions for an aggressive Black/Blue or White deck in Standard?

Maverik3 says... #2

http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/yay-servos/

this is my black white deck, has a little control with it but it builds pretty quick and can swarm by turn 5/6

February 7, 2017 6:04 p.m.

JerryW72 says... #3

I'd definitely lean more twoards Black/Blue because I like having the countering ability that Blue offers. Personally I'm making a Black/Blue deck that's built around Tezzeret's Touch, Fabrication Module and Decoction Module. I'll post it here once I get done. It won't be the best around as I don't have a lot of cards right now, but hopefully the community can give me some ideas and help me decide which cards to buy to spruce up my deck!

February 7, 2017 7:06 p.m.

JerryW72 says... #4

Yay servos Here's the link for Maverik3's deck. For ease, Instead of having to copy and paste.

February 7, 2017 7:09 p.m.

GeminiSpartanX says... #5

Well if you've always ran BG before, now is a great time to continue playing BG in standard! I'm running an Abzan list that has been over-performing for me against other BG lists. Check it out if you'd like:


Junkzaban Tournament-buster!

Standard GeminiSpartanX

SCORE: 18 | 37 COMMENTS | 5753 VIEWS | IN 13 FOLDERS


It's mostly BW, with just a splash of green for some of the better beaters in standard atm.

February 8, 2017 7:14 a.m.

AiryNeon says... #6

Disco_Werewolf I know of several very strong black-green in standard. The question is, would you rather build around Delirium or Counters? I have a strong decklist for both.

February 8, 2017 3:09 p.m.

AiryNeon says... #7

I can also attempt a blue-black deck, but it will be control-based. If you want, I can make a Red-black standard deck, or you could netdeck Mardu vehicles.

February 8, 2017 3:12 p.m.

Disco_Werewolf says... #8

Thank you to everyone who's replied! I really appreciate the help. I've looked up the decks you've all posted and I think I actually have most of it in my collection. The rest I can buy at my store. I'm gonna build them and start testing them this Friday.

Thanks again!

February 8, 2017 11:05 p.m.

AiryNeon says... #9

Disco_Werewolf So, you don't need any more help?

February 9, 2017 2:37 p.m.

Maverik3 says... #10

What did you end up going with?

February 9, 2017 10:02 p.m.

AiryNeon, I'm always going to need help, I'm just taking it one step at a time.

Maverik3 I just pulled some strong black and blue stuff from Eldritch Moon so I'm thinking about a Blue/Black Zombies deck right now. Something aggressive now until I'm ready for combo/control stuff.

February 11, 2017 2:39 p.m.

xtopazinferno says... #12


Marionette Master Midrange

Standard xtopazinferno

SCORE: 5 | 4 COMMENTS | 1139 VIEWS | IN 4 FOLDERS


February 12, 2017 3:57 p.m.

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