Illusionary Might Enhanced
4 {Glimmerpost}
1 {Glacial Fortress}
19 {Island}
24 lands
3 {Lord of the Unreal}
3 {Phantasmal Image}
2 {Memnite}
4 {Spined Thopter}
3 {Phantasmal Dragon}
2 {Grand Architect}
4 {Æther Adept}
4 {Phantasmal Bear}
25 creatures
1 {Isolation Cell}
1 {Mask of Avacyn}
2 {Swiftfoot Boots}
3 {Mind Control}
4 {Mana Leak}
11 other spells
Sideboard
3 {Mask of Avacyn}
2 {Swiftfoot Boots}
2 {Memnite}
1 {Mind Control}
1 {Stoic Rebuttal}
2 {Frost Breath}
2 {Negate}
2 {Flashfreeze}
15 sideboard cards
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Tried to improve it, what do you think?
You have no need for the Glacial Fortress.
I would recommend streamlining the deck a bit. Try to cut the {Memnite}s.
If you want to build a hardcore Illusion deck then there's another Illusion deck here called The Magic of Illusion that's worth looking. Another good place to look is the Illusions Primer over at MTGS.
Your mana curve is so low that you could get away with 20-22 lands IMO. And what is up with the {glacial fortress} I did not see any white?
Quote from: Prophylaxis on November 26, 2011, 08:23:38 PM
You have no need for the Glacial Fortress.
I would recommend streamlining the deck a bit. Try to cut the {Memnite}s.
If you want to build a hardcore Illusion deck then there's another Illusion deck here called The Magic of Illusion that's worth looking. Another good place to look is the Illusions Primer over at MTGS.
See the Magic of Illusion here: http://imtgapp.com/forum/index.php?topic=694.0
I like the lord of the unreal and phantasmal image, but that's about it. The rest is so random.
Some days ago I posted here the event deck Illusionary Might. I've been told some tips over there and I've bought some cards, that's why I post the encamced version here. I couldn't agree more that some cards are useless, but this is the first time I try a blue deck. That's why I need your help. I don't know it's mechanics yet...
Btw, i would like to add combos and wouldn't like to mix it with other colors.
4 {Spined Thopter}
wut.
Some cards are still the ones originally from the event deck...
Quote from: loop-s-pool on November 27, 2011, 12:04:14 PM
4 {Spined Thopter}
wut.
Spined Thopter is actually pretty good for this deck - it's basically aggro so a 2/1 flyer is fine in the deck. Add {Grand Architect} and he is a {Sol Ring} for artifacts as well as a 3/2 flyer.
So yeah, your most easiest thing to do is replacing your Glacial Fortress with an Island. Maybe you could add more Fortresses and maybe put in a {Moorland Haunt}.
Why the grand architect?
What kind of fortresses?
And I think {Moorland Haunt} is useless is a sole blue deck...
Quote from: Bernardcs on November 27, 2011, 01:46:18 PM
What kind of fortresses?
And I think {Moorland Haunt} is useless is a sole blue deck...
No, it's not useless at all! Moorland haunts gets value out of things that your opponents wiped from your field. Those phantasmal images wont go to waste sitting there idle in the grave. It is definitely worth splashing some white for: {glacial fortress} {seachrome coast}
Quote from: Appleguru56 on November 27, 2011, 01:44:18 PM
Why the grand architect?
Pumps up your Illusions and lets you accelerate into big artifacts.
Quote from: Prophylaxis on November 27, 2011, 03:42:05 PM
Quote from: Appleguru56 on November 27, 2011, 01:44:18 PM
Why the grand architect?
Pumps up your Illusions and lets you accelerate into big artifacts.
This deck has no big artifacts
I couldn't agree more. Should I take {Grand Architect} out or put some artifacts in?
{Myr Battlesphere} and {Blightsteel Colossus} do come to mind.
You don't want to use any equipment, for obvious reasons.
Quote from: Bernardcs on November 28, 2011, 12:27:05 AM
I couldn't agree more. Should I take {Grand Architect} out or put some artifacts in?
Oh no no no...... Grand architect only works with big artifacts. I suggest you split this deck into two. One that only uses illusions, and another which only uses grand architect. That way, you can get the full value for both these archetypes
Quote from: Bernardcs on November 28, 2011, 12:27:05 AM
I couldn't agree more. Should I take {Grand Architect} out or put some artifacts in?
Hey Bernardcs! I saw you at MTGSalvation. So yeah, check out those guides.
I still like Grand Architect for it's lord effect. You can take them out but I still like them.
Whoa whoa whoa whoa that grand architect is great for a mono blue aggro deck, maybe throw in some {adaptive automaton} too and he needs some of those {stitched drake}s for making more use of the graveyard
Quote from: Validan on November 28, 2011, 01:34:12 AM
Whoa whoa whoa whoa that grand architect is great for a mono blue aggro deck, maybe throw in some {adaptive automaton} too and he needs some of those {stitched drake}s for making more use of the graveyard
{Grand Architect} will boost your team, AND can help you power out the {Adaptive Automaton}. Two for one!
I must tell you, i'm a little too broke now.
I found some cards i own that maybe we can add it to the deck:
2 x {Neurok Invisimancer}
2 x {Turn the Tide}
1 x {Phyrexian Metamorph}
1 x {Arm with Aether}
1x {Vapor Snag}
1 x {Mental Misstep}
2 x {Psychic Barrier}
What do you think?
And some artifacts as well:
1 x {Copper Carapace}
1 x {Phyrexian Juggernaut}
4 x {Razorfield Rhino}
3 x {Perilous Myr}
1 x {Bladed Pinions}
1 x {Sylvok Lifestaff}
1 x {Livewire Lash}
{Mental Misstep} would be a great add!
{Phyrexian Metamorph} would work well with your {Grand Architect}
{Psychic Barrier}s wouldn't hurt either.
Just remember, Illusions and equipment don't mix. :P
So, what should I take out?
Sorry for the trouble, i'm really a newbie when it comes to MTG. Thanks for the tips.
Maybe a {Mind Control} and an {Aether Adept} or two. You do want to keep one or two pieces on equipment to give your {Lord of Unreal} hexproof though.
Thanks for the help! I'll try it out and give you guys a feedback later.
Quote from: Bernardcs on November 28, 2011, 11:33:26 AM
So, what should I take out?
Sorry for the trouble, i'm really a newbie when it comes to MTG. Thanks for the tips.
I insist that you build one deck around lord of the unreal and another separate one for grand architect. Only being able to use half of it's abilities most of the time is undermining the value of it. I am not saying it doesnt work at all, I'm claiming that there are better uses for it. I will post a deck list here sometime
4 {grand architect}
4 {phantasmal bear}
3 {phantasmal image}
3 {phyrexian metamorph}
3 {myr superion}
1 {steel hellkite}
1 {mindslaver}
4 {spined thopter}
2 {treasure Mage}
4 {ponder}
4 {mana leak}
2 {think twice}
3 {stoic rebuttal}
22 {island}
I just bought an Innistrad Fat Pack. What about addind 3 {Hysterical Blindness}?
Quote from: Bernardcs on December 01, 2011, 01:44:24 PM
I just bought an Innistrad Fat Pack. What about addind 3 {Hysterical Blindness}?
No, that card does far tooooo little to be any use.