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Title: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 10:34:34 AM
Mono Blue Control

75 cards, 15 sideboard


25 {Island}

25 lands


2 {Ætherling}

2 creatures


3 {Ætherspouts}
2 {Disperse}
4 {Dissolve}
4 {Dissipate}
4 {Divination}
1 {Elixir of Immortality}
4 {Jace's Ingenuity}
2 {Negate}
4{ Nullify}
1 {Perilous Vault}
2 {Tome Scour}
2 {Voyage's End}

33 other spells


Sideboard

4 {Essence Scatter}
4 {Gainsay}
2 {Negate}
1 {Perilous Vault}
1 {Stormtide Leviathan}
1 {Tormod's Crypt}
2 {Voyage's End}

15 sideboard cards


Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 10:36:07 AM
Needs some touching up. Any suggestions are appreciated. I'm also trying to keep it mostly ready for the coming Standard season.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: Tabooist on August 20, 2014, 11:33:57 AM
I'd side an aetherling for another chasm skulker. Have you tested?
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:42:30 AM
I've played it a lot since I threw it together two days ago (without realizing that mono blue control was already a thing) and it did fairly well. However, I haven't tried it as it's listed here. I haven't an Ætherling in it, and some minor things are moved around. I'm also currently in the market for two {Chasm Skulker} to complete my set. Regardless, it's SUPER fun to play!
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: Tabooist on August 20, 2014, 11:45:30 AM
I love chasm skulker and the leviathan. I rock that in my simic deck. I'm not a great control player so I can't make any really helpful suggestions.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: Ekann1 on August 20, 2014, 11:45:33 AM
AEtherling seems super good in this.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: Ekann1 on August 20, 2014, 11:45:56 AM
Have you considered off color scrylands?
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:53:59 AM
Quote from: Tabooist on August 20, 2014, 11:45:30 AM
I love chasm skulker and the leviathan. I rock that in my simic deck. I'm not a great control player so I can't make any really helpful suggestions.
Well, I already +1'd you on that Swamp thing, so all I can do for now is thank you for taking a look anyway! 👍
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:56:52 AM
Thanks! It dawned on me just today how stupid that thing is in control decks and that mine was a control deck... Lol. I haven't considered the lands, but I did give {Omenspeaker} a thought... They're a bit more for quick drop creatures with delightful scry. If I get desperate I can {Voyage's End} them and play them again. I typically end a good game with 10+ lands out, which leaves room for that and still counter spells during their turn.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 08:01:38 PM
Quote from: Tabooist on August 20, 2014, 11:33:57 AM
I'd side an aetherling for another chasm skulker. Have you tested?
Actually, that sounds pretty good to me. I wish I could fit that last {Griptide} back into the main board, and I wish that I had room for {Opportunity}. X/ It's close...
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 08:18:35 PM
Let's give that a shot! {Swan Song} is something that I was thinking of putting in eventually. Perhaps a switch for {Gainsay} in part in the future.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: lotrwk on August 20, 2014, 08:36:42 PM
How do you beat {mist cutter hydra}? Also, {Jace architect of thought}, {Jace memory adept} and {Jace, the living six pack}.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: particle on August 20, 2014, 08:36:54 PM
no {prognostic sphinx}?
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: respawned on August 20, 2014, 09:28:38 PM
Seems to me it could use more ætherspouts... But I'm not a big control player so could be wrong lol
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: SoshiGanrou on August 20, 2014, 09:58:06 PM
I agree with the {ætherspouts} as a 4 of in this deck. Put your army on the bottom or make you have to replay the army while I dig sounds pretty good. I would also consider {void snare} as well. Just a quick bounce spell that can help stall on a plains walker or a banishing light. To me {jace's inginuity} as a 4 of is a little high. I would have 2 and I would also consider {font of fortunes} as well in mixture of {divination}. Gives you the ability to hold open 3 mana for your counter spells and still draw 2 cards. And you can play it a turn earlier as well. Just my thoughts if I were to go mono blue control
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: Silent1236 on August 20, 2014, 10:15:10 PM
I kinda want to say
-1 {Negate}
-1 {Nullify}
+2 {Dissipate}

I really like cacth-all counters. I know that raises the CMC for your counterspells a bit, but it's a bit less situational.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: respawned on August 20, 2014, 10:28:30 PM
{ordeal of thassa} is great with the skulker as well
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:36:55 PM
Quote from: Silent1236 on August 20, 2014, 10:15:10 PM
I kinda want to say
-1 {Negate}
-1 {Nullify}
+2 {Dissipate}

I really like cacth-all counters. I know that raises the CMC for your counterspells a bit, but it's a bit less situational.
Oh my good god. I was running four, but I guess my friend and I were both reading this card incorrectly. I saw the word "creature" in there somewhere. What am I thinking? -.- Thank you!
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:37:50 PM
Quote from: particle on August 20, 2014, 08:36:54 PM
no {prognostic sphinx}?
I'd love to have him, but I don't want to drop anything that I already have. D':
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:39:22 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on August 20, 2014, 08:36:42 PM
How do you beat {mist cutter hydra}? Also, {Jace architect of thought}, {Jace memory adept} and {Jace, the living six pack}.
(Lol@six pack) I was thinking about trying to squeeze in an Architect or two, but didn't want to trade for them just to have them cycle out-not that the others wouldn't work.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:40:08 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on August 20, 2014, 08:36:42 PM
How do you beat {mist cutter hydra}?
How DOES mono blue beat that? D:
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: particle on August 20, 2014, 11:41:44 PM
Quote from: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:40:08 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on August 20, 2014, 08:36:42 PM
How do you beat {mist cutter hydra}?
How DOES mono blue beat that? D:

use {rapid hybridization} on your own dude, make a 3/3 green frog and pray.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:44:06 PM
Quote from: SoshiGanrou on August 20, 2014, 09:58:06 PM
I agree with the {ætherspouts} as a 4 of in this deck. Put your army on the bottom or make you have to replay the army while I dig sounds pretty good. I would also consider {void snare} as well. Just a quick bounce spell that can help stall on a plains walker or a banishing light. To me {jace's inginuity} as a 4 of is a little high. I would have 2 and I would also consider {font of fortunes} as well in mixture of {divination}. Gives you the ability to hold open 3 mana for your counter spells and still draw 2 cards. And you can play it a turn earlier as well. Just my thoughts if I were to go mono blue control
These are all great ideas! Thank you for taking the time to suggest them. I didn't see the comparability of {Jace's Ingenuity} to {Font of Fortunes}! I also obviously have problems reading blue cards, because I thought {Void Snare} only worked on creatures as well... -_- I'm a black player; what can I say? Lol
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: SoshiGanrou on August 21, 2014, 12:50:28 AM
It's all good. Been playing esper control standard since innistrad rotated, so trying to keep my eyes open of replacements. Honestly think I'm going BUG after rotation. We shall see. Really curious as to what khans brings us
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: LinkCelestrial on August 21, 2014, 02:32:09 AM
Quote from: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:40:08 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on August 20, 2014, 08:36:42 PM
How do you beat {mist cutter hydra}?
How DOES mono blue beat that? D:

Sideboard {Perilous Vault}. Everybody forgets that they have access to a board wipe. In standard. No matter what colour you're playing.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 21, 2014, 07:36:13 AM
Quote from: LinkCelestrial on August 21, 2014, 02:32:09 AM
Quote from: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:40:08 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on August 20, 2014, 08:36:42 PM
How do you beat {mist cutter hydra}?
How DOES mono blue beat that? D:

Sideboard {Perilous Vault}. Everybody forgets that they have access to a board wipe. In standard. No matter what colour you're playing.
BLARBLRGHLARGHBLARBLE!!!!! MUST HAVE DISSSSS! :O
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 21, 2014, 08:32:19 AM
That looks even better! Dropped the {Chasm Skulkers}, though. :/ I may even wind up dropping the big fish-at least until {Mr. Flicker} cycles out.
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: lotrwk on August 21, 2014, 08:38:51 AM
I'd say {ratchet bomb} in the sideboard
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: LinkCelestrial on August 21, 2014, 01:16:57 PM
Quote from: MtJesus-Johnson on August 21, 2014, 07:36:13 AM
Quote from: LinkCelestrial on August 21, 2014, 02:32:09 AM
Quote from: MtJesus-Johnson on August 20, 2014, 11:40:08 PM
Quote from: CrackaLacka on August 20, 2014, 08:36:42 PM
How do you beat {mist cutter hydra}?
How DOES mono blue beat that? D:

Sideboard {Perilous Vault}. Everybody forgets that they have access to a board wipe. In standard. No matter what colour you're playing.
BLARBLRGHLARGHBLARBLE!!!!! MUST HAVE DISSSSS! :O

That tends to be the reaction. xD
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: Hunteroffire9 on August 21, 2014, 02:49:34 PM
I recommend {aetherize} for the sb for aggro matchups, its a turn faster which can be game changing. It's followed perfectly by the other mass bounce spell. Also {cyclonic rift} could be considered. I feel like this deck needs a small creature to beat down while your countering and bouncing or your just stalling to die in the end. Something like {delver of secrets}. A good 1 drop is also judges familiar. I think having a {frostburn weird} would be a good way to beat down while slowing them down too. He also has a big body vs fast aggro decks and blocks amazingly!

-good luck
Title: Re: Mono Blue Control WIP
Post by: MtJesus-Johnson on August 21, 2014, 03:35:38 PM
Quote from: Hunteroffire9 on August 21, 2014, 02:49:34 PM
I recommend {aetherize} for the sb for aggro matchups, its a turn faster which can be game changing. It's followed perfectly by the other mass bounce spell. Also {cyclonic rift} could be considered. I feel like this deck needs a small creature to beat down while your countering and bouncing or your just stalling to die in the end. Something like {delver of secrets}. A good 1 drop is also judges familiar. I think having a {frostburn weird} would be a good way to beat down while slowing them down too. He also has a big body vs fast aggro decks and blocks amazingly!

-good luck
I have actually considered most of those creatures! {Omenspeaker} was brought up as well, but I'm in the process of playtesting at the time being. That, and I don't want to dish out 12 dollars on {Cyclonic Rift}. My trades are mostly poop. XD I would love it I could, though. It would be sooooo good.