Raka Control

Vileo · November 23, 2013, 03:03:29 AM

Raka Control

75 cards, 15 sideboard

4 {Steam Vents}
4 {Hallowed Fountain}
1 {Mountain}
4 {Island}
2 {Temple of Triumph}
1 {Izzet Guildgate}
4 {Sacred Foundry}
2 {Azorius Guildgate}
3 {Plains}

25 lands

2 {Ætherling}
1 {Angel of Serenity}

3 creatures

2 {Detention Sphere}
2 {Mizzium Mortars}
1 {Elixir of Immortality}
4 {Sphinx's Revelation}
2 {Elspeth, Sun's Champion}
4 {Supreme Verdict}
4 {Azorius Charm}
4 {Dissolve}
2 {Turn // Burn}
2 {Cyclonic Rift}
2 {Assemble the Legion}
3 {Warleader's Helix}

32 other spells

Sideboard

2 {Negate}
2 {Celestial Flare}
1 {Swan Song}
2 {Pithing Needle}
1 {Turn // Burn}
1 {Rapid Hybridization}
1 {Dispel}
1 {Jace, Memory Adept}
1 {Glare of Heresy}
1 {Ratchet Bomb}
2 {Wear // Tear}

15 sideboard cards

Vileo · November 23, 2013, 03:05:29 AM

So here's my standard control deck. Let me know what you guys think. I'm open to suggestions.

The {Angel of Serenity} slot was added tonight. The merit behind it was that its a wrath effect with a 5/6 body, which I thought was good. I took out 1 {Aetherling} and 1 {Disperse} to play them. What do you guys think about it?

Edit: Also, I'm playing this next Friday (Black Friday) at my LGS where first place gets the five SDCC black 'walkers, top 20 gets a random FTV:20 card, and second place gets a box of Modern Masters. So high stakes. I want this deck to be 100% for next week.

ApexPredator · November 23, 2013, 06:40:43 AM

{Jace, Architect of Thought} is a must in any UWx control deck. Even 2 main and 2 side helps a lot.

Vileo · November 23, 2013, 02:41:33 PM

#1: $80
#2: $20 each
#3: How is it that everyone says that, and yet I still get consistent wins to everything but devotion? Normally the only reason I lose is because I draw wrong.

If I can find someone to loan them to me, I'd try it, but everyone that has them is running them.

ApexPredator · November 23, 2013, 04:11:50 PM

I feel you bro. I'm trying to trade for mine but people don't wanna come off them.

Vileo · November 23, 2013, 04:16:58 PM

Quote from: NightWolf on November 23, 2013, 04:11:50 PM
I feel you bro. I'm trying to trade for mine but people don't wanna come off them.

Yeah seriously. Tbh I only want one so I can play it in EDH, but if I'm getting one I might as well get two. Trouble is I'm not getting one yet. 'Cause I'd rather wait for the duel deck and pay $20 for a Jace and 119 other cards for no extra cost.

ApexPredator · November 23, 2013, 04:18:04 PM

He will drop too. I traded mine at the peak now I need three of them lol

Vileo · November 23, 2013, 04:31:50 PM

Quote from: NightWolf on November 23, 2013, 04:18:04 PM
He will drop too. I traded mine at the peak now I need three of them lol

Yeah. Maybe he'll go back to like $10 soon? Kinda doubt him dropping that much, but at least he isn't $30 anymore.

ApexPredator · November 23, 2013, 04:58:21 PM

I see 15-18 till he rotates.

MSorbet · November 23, 2013, 07:21:23 PM

Anger of the gods?

Vileo · November 24, 2013, 12:31:48 AM

Quote from: MSorbet on November 23, 2013, 07:21:23 PM
Anger of the gods?

I have Mizzium Mortars which hits a lot more than anger does. I might consider it, but I'm not sure what I would take out.

Vileo · November 27, 2013, 01:12:27 AM

Bump. Any more suggestions guys?
I'm taking note of the two current suggestions, and if I can borrow some Architects, I will. But Friday is closing in.

Still considering Anger of the Gods. Not sure how I feel about it though.

SoshiGanrou · November 27, 2013, 03:00:37 AM

I would drop the 2 cyclonic rifts and try and add in 1 or 2 more land. You want to be consistently hiring land drops. I would also consider bumping the count of mizz mortars to 3 or 4 and have divination incase you can't get any AOT. 4 d-spheres!!! Lol it will help clear the board of much hate.

Vileo · November 27, 2013, 03:20:26 AM

Quote from: SoshiGanrou on November 27, 2013, 03:00:37 AM
I would drop the 2 cyclonic rifts and try and add in 1 or 2 more land. You want to be consistently hiring land drops. I would also consider bumping the count of mizz mortars to 3 or 4 and have divination incase you can't get any AOT. 4 d-spheres!!! Lol it will help clear the board of much hate.

The rifts are fine where they are. They definitely don't need to be more lands. I rarely get mana screwed and the overload is super devastating.
Not sure how I feel about Mizzium mortars going up. As is a draw it as I need it, and for anything else there's {turn // burn}.
I feel the same about the spheres. Not quite sure what I need them for.
I've been toying with the idea of adding {Divination}, but I haven't found any room for it. Speaking of room, everyone has suggested things but no one has even begun to suggest what to take out for them, lol...

Mattao19 · November 27, 2013, 03:34:35 AM

-1:
Angel of Serenity (ones enough)
Sphinx (3 is even pushing it)
War leaders Helix (2s enough)

+1:
{AEtherling} he's your win con you want him out T7 or T8 he's better than AoS bc he doesn't die to a Doom Blade ...
+2:
{Anger of the Gods} control needs that early board wipe. In case you can't hit a verdict. Also it's great vs. Voice of Resurgence!

Hope it helps