U/W/X Midrange?
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Posted on Jan. 19, 2014, 6:01 p.m. by Arorsthrar
I was wondering what you guys think is the best U/W/X MIDRANGE. I know the U/W/X lends itself to control, but I normally play azorius control, and I wanted a change. I want to stick to the U/W base because I have the lands for that. So, what should my third color be, and what cards from that set should I include (and is Brimaz, King of Oreskos a decent midrange card, or is it more white weenie? (I understand that there will still be a strong control element in the deck). Any help is appreciated!
gheridarigaaz says... #3
Would definitely use green.
Allows you to use Prophet of Kruphix /Armada Wurm /Advent of the Wurm /Progenitor Mimic generating a tempo advantage over other decks.
Mind you, there's been an esper/humans/midrange deck trending recently built around Xathrid Necromancer featuring Cartel Aristocrat and Lyev Skyknight
Could run red for some boros lifegain giving you enough flexibility to last long games thanks to Lightning Helix and putting early pressure on opponents with cheap beaters.
Or just stick with azorius and have Lavinia of the Tenth as the centrepiece of the deck alongside other etb creatures and abuse things like Deputy of Acquittals , Faerie Impostor and Voidwalk . Post BOTG, ephara god of the polis would fit nicely into the deck
January 19, 2014 7:28 p.m.
Arorsthrar says... #4
Thanks gheridarigaaz and notamardybum for commenting. Based on your suggestions, I think I'll add green. Which of the following creatures would you recommend the most: Fleecemane Lion , Precinct Captain , Fiendslayer Paladin , Advent of the Wurm , Progenitor Mimic , Prophet of Kruphix , Armada Wurm , Boon Satyr . Also, how many Supreme Verdict (if any), should be main boarded, and is Elspeth, Sun's Champion a good fit?
January 19, 2014 8:08 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #5
If you want to include Brimaz, Out of that list, I would go with Fiendslayer, Advent, Prophet, anc Precinct captain.
And since you'll be throwing out so many tokens between advent, brimaz, and captain, I wouldn't put in any verdicts.
January 19, 2014 8:27 p.m.
Arorsthrar says... #6
Thanks ThatBlueMage for commenting! How many of each should I try and run?
January 19, 2014 8:48 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #7
Probably 4 of everything save Prophet. I think that Prophet is best as a 2-of unless your deck revolves solely around her.
Probably 3 Brimaz as well, since he's a legendary and doesn't have an ability that would work well when you cast a 2nd (as is the case with Polukranos).
January 19, 2014 8:51 p.m.
Arorsthrar says... #8
Thanks for all the help everyone! Here's the deck list I put together:This Deck Should Be BANT. I'm just a little unsure whether or not I should have any Green non creature spells and if Kiora, the Crashing Wave should be in here.
notamardybum says... #2
midrange would probably be a splash of green. and then theres a more aggro approach that would involve less mana dorks and more weenies. Soldier of the Pantheon , Dryad Militant possibly. Fiendslayer Paladin , possibly Archangel of Thune Ajani, Caller of the Pride , Spear of Heliod
the deck becomes more so white weenies/midrange with a splash of blue for Sphinx's Revelation , Detention Sphere and some other sideboard goodies.
January 19, 2014 6:14 p.m.