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UWR Con-trolling 75 cards, 15 sideboard 1 {Urza's Factory} 2 {Tectonic Edge} 4 {Celestial Colonnade} 3 {Arid Mesa} 4 {Scalding Tarn} 2 {Hallowed Fountain} 2 {Steam Vents} 1 {Sacred Foundry} 2 {Sulfur Falls} 1 {Mystic Gate} 2 {Island} 1 {Plains} 1 {Mountain} 26 lands 3 {Snapcaster Mage} 3 creatures 1 {Ajani Vengeant} 1 {Gideon Jura} 1 {Porphyry Nodes} 1 {Anger of the Gods} 1 {Hallowed Burial} 2 {Path to Exile} 4 {Lightning Bolt} 4 {Lightning Helix} 4 {Electrolyze} 3 {Spell Snare} 3 {Mana Leak} 3 {Cryptic Command} 1 {Think Twice} 2 {Sphinx's Revelation} 31 other spells Sideboard 1 {Isochron Scepter} 1 {Porphyry Nodes} 1 {Stony Silence} 1 {Engineered Explosives} 2 {Relic of Progenitus} 1 {Crucible of Worlds} 1 {Wear // Tear} 2 {Odds // Ends} 2 {Counterflux} 2 {Sowing Salt} 1 {Supreme Verdict} 15 sideboard cards

Any suggested walkers? I know Karn is epic but he is 7 mana ( same as norn) . Ps any suggestions how I can answer thrun the last troll?

Norn does end the game against affinity and can stop M.pod combo-ing I think . Also keeps deathrite shaman, bob, ooze outta play ^^ oh! And pestermite and Kiki .

{Ajani Vengeant} or {Gideon Jura} are always nice to see.

Quote from: fj76ts4 on January 11, 2014, 09:22:55 PM
{Ajani Vengeant} or {Gideon Jura} are always nice to see.

I agree, {Ajani Vengeant} and {Gideon Jura} are the typical go-to planeswalkers for UWR. Some lists also run {Elspeth, Knight-Errant} or {Batterskull} as well.

Which would be better to bump up to 2 , Gideon is awesome but ajani is 1 mana cheaper .

Depends on whether you're looking to be more controlly or more aggroish- Ajani's a bit better at playing the control game, while gideon's a solid beatstick.

Quote from: Progenitasm on January 11, 2014, 09:47:45 PM
Which would be better to bump up to 2 , Gideon is awesome but ajani is 1 mana cheaper .

Most lists actually run them as one-ofs. Ideally you should be controlling the board until you find your win-cons using instant speed draw spells like {Think Twice} and {Sphinx's Revelation}. But if you're more comfortable with a 2-of the choice somewhat depends on what you expect to face. {Gideon Jura} is generally better against an aggro matchup while {Ajani Vengeant} is better against control.

Quote from: Lyriczulu on January 11, 2014, 09:52:07 PM

Quote from: Progenitasm on January 11, 2014, 09:47:45 PM
Which would be better to bump up to 2 , Gideon is awesome but ajani is 1 mana cheaper .

Most lists actually run them as one-ofs. Ideally you should be controlling the board until you find your win-cons using instant speed draw spells like {Think Twice} and {Sphinx's Revelation}. But if you're more comfortable with a 2-of the choice somewhat depends on what you expect to face. {Gideon Jura} is generally better against an aggro matchup while {Ajani Vengeant} is better against control.

Thank you for the advice! Ps , any ideas how I can deal with a {Thrun, the last troll} as that guy is rather a big problem without playing loads of wraths.

Quote from: Progenitasm on January 11, 2014, 10:14:09 PM
Thank you for the advice! Ps , any ideas how I can deal with a {Thrun, the last troll} as that guy is rather a big problem without playing loads of wraths.

{Hallowed Burial} is a pretty common sideboard card that would be useful here.

{Jace, Architect of Thought}

Are there any other effect lands that would perform better than Urza's factory?

Quote from: Progenitasm on January 12, 2014, 08:34:35 AM
Are there any other effect lands that would perform better than Urza's factory?

Why do you mean? Just play manlands...

Might I suggest  {Wurmcoil Engine} over the norn? I've seen many control decks side or main 1-2 wurm coil. It can really take over some games.

I mean... {Faerie Conclave} is a decent alternative. The Factory is just terra-slow:

Thanks for the suggestions guys!