BWR "Anti" Control decklist someone posted?
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Posted on March 24, 2014, 2:01 p.m. by SpaderAce
There was a decklist I saw that was BWR and he said he built it because he hated Azorius control, but now I can't find it! If anyone knows, can they post a link or something?
Well it had Thoughtseize , Hero's Downfall . probably Dreadbore . But I wanted to see exactly what it had to get ideas, and it seemed to be doing well
March 24, 2014 2:44 p.m.
Surely it would run Mistcutter Hydra , Witchstalker , Skylasher and then discard cards.
March 24, 2014 2:52 p.m.
I've never been a fan of current iterations of 'Dega' in standard right now, as it's really like Orzhov midrange that splashes red for a pair of Dreadbore and like 1 Rakdos's Return . Seems kinda clunky to me..
March 24, 2014 3:04 p.m.
I'm talking about a specific list, not to "counter" control decks, but to just be different. It's a BWR list
March 24, 2014 3:04 p.m.
And Behgz, I'm not talking about orzhov midrange splashing red. I'm talking about a strictly control based deck, that's actually more like Rakdos control splashing white for Blood Baron of Vizkopa . This isn't a discussion of what you like, I'm looking for a specific deck that I saw on tappedout.net
March 24, 2014 3:13 p.m.
I kno, I was just saying that if/when you track it down, I would classify it as 'clunky' IMO.
March 24, 2014 3:14 p.m.
Well i did find it, lol. Here it is: Borzhov Sinister Control
March 24, 2014 3:14 p.m.
Yea, their splashing white for sideboard Blind Obedience and Boros Charm . Super Clunky IMO.
March 24, 2014 3:18 p.m.
Well the white is for the Blood Baron of Vizkopa and Obzedat, Ghost Council mostly. But w/e
March 24, 2014 3:19 p.m.
Really ChiefBell? What don't you like about it? I was actually planning to build a control deck with black and red, but was leaning toward grixis
March 24, 2014 3:23 p.m.
If you're looking for a control deck that uses BBoV and Obzedat you're much better going Esper in my opinion. Gives you access to Sphinx's Revelation , both Jaces (take your pick), Supreme Verdict , Detention Sphere and counterspells. Much better than what red has to offer.
March 24, 2014 3:27 p.m.
They has blood baron and obzedat in the maybe board, as I said, he's splashing white for sideboard Blind Obedience and Boros Charm , Super Clunky, IMO.
March 24, 2014 3:38 p.m.
Obzedat and BBoV are definitely mainboard in the deck he linked above. There is no maybe board on that deck.
March 24, 2014 3:40 p.m.
He's going 3 colours for literally what.... 2 cards? 2 cards in main board and 2 in sideboard. The addition of a third colour slows it down and makes it vulnerable to more archetypes. Furthermore, without the lifegain of Sphinx's Revelation it's more vulnerable already.
Seems like a slow version of orzhov aggro. With a Stormbreath Dragon for..... I don't even know. Great card but why on earth is it it a control list? I don't understand his choices. You want to keep mana open for killspells and then play one creature to win the game. That's what control does. This is more like midrange with control elements... it's just.... weird.
March 24, 2014 3:43 p.m.
Rasta_Viking29 says... #18
Rakdos control is typically tap out control and not draw go. This list though looks like he just jammed removal and beaters in the deck. It will not have quality draws or an effective mana base to support the ridiculous requirements of the cards included with no fixing.
March 24, 2014 4:51 p.m.
Well Rasta_Viking29, take a look at my grixis build and tell me what you think because I've felt it plays pretty well: The Grixis Strikes Back
March 24, 2014 5:15 p.m.
Oh I see, I'm used to seeing the 'maybe board' listed on the right of the page, and depending on the amount of card types they switch around where the lands are and where the creatures are. I've never seen a list where the creatures are featured in the bottom right column, my mistake, still, it's clunky as all hell.
Behgz says... #2
Was it just Blood Baron of Vizkopa with Rakdos's Return ?
March 24, 2014 2:34 p.m.