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Izzet Skies (modern Plans For The Deck) 75 cards, 15 sideboard 6 {Mountain} 6 {Island} 3 {Sulfur Falls} 4 {Steam Vents} 4 {Scalding Tarn} 23 lands 3 {Glen Elendra Archmage} 3 {Thundermaw Hellkite} 3 {Spellheart Chimera} 2 {Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius} 3 {Vendilion Clique} 3 {Vaporkin} 17 creatures 3 {Dissolve} 4 {Lightning Bolt} 2 {Frost Breath} 4 {Steam Augury} 2 {Tamiyo, the Moon Sage} 2 {Swan Song} 3 {Magma Jet} 20 other spells Sideboard 3 {Divination} 2 {Cyclonic Rift} 3 {Opportunity} 1 {Tamiyo, the Moon Sage} 2 {Prognostic Sphinx} 2 {Curse of the Swine} 1 {Frost Breath} 1 {Swan Song} 15 sideboard cards

This is after considering everyone's comments on the standard version. Even though I may have seemed stubborn, I was still listening...er...reading with consideration

 {Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind} over Dracogenius every time. {Vaporkin} isn't nearly as good as {Snapcaster Mage}. {Dissolve} and {Frost Breath} need to be {Cryptic Command} and {Electrolyze} in my opinion. Also, this could really use some {Pyroclasm}s.

Usually Izzet is dropped for U/W/R since it has {Supreme Verdict}, {Sphinx's Revelation}, and {Celestial Colonnade}.

I had picked dracogenious over fire mind, because dracogenious can (as well as {spellheart chimera}) cancel out {swan song}s negative effect. I see what your sayin about the rest of the stuff though, and I'll consider putting it in. Though when used right {frost breath} can lock down a couple creatures for two of the opponents combat phases.

I'll try and get {cryptic command}

Though I'm thinking {magma quake} instead of {pyro clasm} since in this deck, it has no downside. Though it's a sideboard card since it's useless against other fliers. I might run both

Quote from: Birdbrain on October 22, 2013, 10:56:34 PM
I had picked dracogenious over fire mind, because dracogenious can (as well as {spellheart chimera}) cancel out {swan song}s negative effect. I see what your sayin about the rest of the stuff though, and I'll consider putting it in. Though when used right {frost breath} can lock down a couple creatures for two of the opponents combat phases.

I'll try and get {cryptic command}

Though I'm thinking {magma quake} instead of {pyro clasm} since in this deck, it has no downside. Though it's a sideboard card since it's useless against other fliers. I might run both

I consider {Swan Song} more of a sideboard card usually. Dracogenius is nice, but being able to draw off the Firemind without spending the mana is nice, especially in a board-stall. {Pyroclasm} is generally a lot better since it is that much quicker...

Quote from: abstractApathist on October 24, 2013, 03:25:54 PM

Quote from: Birdbrain on October 22, 2013, 10:56:34 PM
I had picked dracogenious over fire mind, because dracogenious can (as well as {spellheart chimera}) cancel out {swan song}s negative effect. I see what your sayin about the rest of the stuff though, and I'll consider putting it in. Though when used right {frost breath} can lock down a couple creatures for two of the opponents combat phases.

I'll try and get {cryptic command}

Though I'm thinking {magma quake} instead of {pyro clasm} since in this deck, it has no downside. Though it's a sideboard card since it's useless against other fliers. I might run both

I consider {Swan Song} more of a sideboard card usually. Dracogenius is nice, but being able to draw off the Firemind without spending the mana is nice, especially in a board-stall. {Pyroclasm} is generally a lot better since it is that much quicker...

ill consider that. But if I add the firemind, I'll want to add {curiosity}

Quote from: Birdbrain on October 24, 2013, 04:22:19 PM

Quote from: abstractApathist on October 24, 2013, 03:25:54 PM

Quote from: Birdbrain on October 22, 2013, 10:56:34 PM
I had picked dracogenious over fire mind, because dracogenious can (as well as {spellheart chimera}) cancel out {swan song}s negative effect. I see what your sayin about the rest of the stuff though, and I'll consider putting it in. Though when used right {frost breath} can lock down a couple creatures for two of the opponents combat phases.

I'll try and get {cryptic command}

Though I'm thinking {magma quake} instead of {pyro clasm} since in this deck, it has no downside. Though it's a sideboard card since it's useless against other fliers. I might run both

I consider {Swan Song} more of a sideboard card usually. Dracogenius is nice, but being able to draw off the Firemind without spending the mana is nice, especially in a board-stall. {Pyroclasm} is generally a lot better since it is that much quicker...

ill consider that. But if I add the firemind, I'll want to add {curiosity}

Why? That just lets your opponent two-for-one you most of the time. Cryptic and Electrolyze are usually enough draw...

He's talking about the infinite damage combo by putting it on the firemind. Unless they counter his curiosity (normally not likely), it enters, enchants niv, and then at any point he can tap him, including in response to removal.

Quote from: Vileo on October 26, 2013, 11:55:48 AM
He's talking about the infinite damage combo by putting it on the firemind. Unless they counter his curiosity (normally not likely), it enters, enchants niv, and then at any point he can tap him, including in response to removal.

Oh my god I totally missed that! My bad, sorry. I agree that is an awesome combo for sure.

USA has better early fliers, should I pick up {sacred foundery} and {hallowed fountain}?

Quote from: Birdbrain on October 27, 2013, 09:36:10 PM
USA has better early fliers, should I pick up {sacred foundery} and {hallowed fountain}?

Well USA is a pretty different deck (either flash or control), and while i think it is a lot better, it would probably be an entirely different list.

How did I not remember this card!

{magmaquake}

{earthquake} over {magmaquake} anyday!