BANT Control (...Maze's End.)

Started by Vileo, December 04, 2013, 03:48:38 AM

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Vileo

BANT Control (...Maze's End.)

75 cards, 15 sideboard


3 {Maze's End}
3 {Azorius Guildgate}
3 {Selesnya Guildgate}
3 {Simic Guildgate}
2 {Forest}
2 {Plains}
2 {Island}
1 {Dimir Guildgate}
1 {Orzhov Guildgate}
1 {Gruul Guildgate}
1 {Boros Guildgate}
1 {Izzet Guildgate}
1 {Rakdos Guildgate}
1 {Golgari Guildgate}

25 lands


4 {Gatecreeper Vine}
2 {Saruli Gatekeepers}

7 creatures


2 {Merciless Eviction}
4 {Fog}
4 {Druid's Deliverance}
4 {Riot Control}
4 {Supreme Verdict}
4 {Sphinx's Revelation}
2 {Bow of Nylea}
2 {Detention Sphere}
2 {Elspeth, Sun's Champion}
1 {Elixir of Immortality}

28 other spells


Sideboard

2 {Swan Song}
2 {Negate}
3 {Dissolve}
2 {Slaughter Games}
2 {Crackling Perimeter}
1 {Jace, Memory Adept}
2 {Pithing Needle}
1 {Ratchet Bomb}

15 sideboard cards



Vileo

Let me know what you guys think! I like hearing different opinions!

Mattao19

This is very minor. But if you play 6 basics why not (if you have them) convert into shocks so 3x {Breeding Pool} and 3x {Temple Garden} so you always have green for fogs

Vileo

Quote from: Mattao19 on December 04, 2013, 03:52:30 AM
This is very minor. But if you play 6 basics why not (if you have them) convert into shocks so 3x {Breeding Pool} and 3x {Temple Garden} so you always have green for fogs
I only have one of each. I also like the basics being able to come into play untapped so I can T4 Verdict or Sphinx for a ton.

One of the changes I considering is adding {Merciless Eviction}. It's the most versatile wrath in standard right now. Only downside is that it can be countered, which isn't the biggest problem in the world.

Mattao19

Quote from: Vileo on December 04, 2013, 03:55:38 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on December 04, 2013, 03:52:30 AM
This is very minor. But if you play 6 basics why not (if you have them) convert into shocks so 3x {Breeding Pool} and 3x {Temple Garden} so you always have green for fogs
I only have one of each. I also like the basics being able to come into play untapped so I can T4 Verdict or Sphinx for a ton.

One of the changes I considering is adding {Merciless Eviction}. It's the most versatile wrath in standard right now. Only downside is that it can be countered, which isn't the biggest problem in the world.

True just a thought. And ya MEv. can be countered but it works well vs. a lot of decks AND destroys mono blue lol they have their board with 4 creatures and Thassa and you MEv. them and they're all gone whereas before Thassa would stay and they'd still Scry actually a big diff.

Vileo

That and against control, I can just exile their Jace and Elspeth. Or 5 mana screw your Pithing Needle. xD

Vileo

Although my store has very little devotion decks. Which is why mono black wrecked me on Black Friday. Ironically.

Mattao19

That irony is fantastic lol hmm idk all I can say is play test lol I'm too tired to think!! Lol

Vileo

Quote from: Mattao19 on December 04, 2013, 04:07:24 AM
That irony is fantastic lol hmm idk all I can say is play test lol I'm too tired to think!! Lol
lol I'm going to go up to my lgs today and playtest it. Also get the cards I'm missing. Any other suggestions?

Mattao19

{Scapeshift}!! Lol jk I wish but I can't think of anything!

Vileo

Lol I wish. Do you think it's fine that I'm not playing any {Urban Evolution}?

Mattao19

Quote from: Vileo on December 04, 2013, 01:10:38 PM
Lol I wish. Do you think it's fine that I'm not playing any {Urban Evolution}?

Ya I feel like Spinx does enough for you the card draw and extra GG out is good but 5 mana sorcery speed really makes you (as a control deck) vulnerable right. So consider that

Vileo

That's why I took them out. It also feels like win more. Because when I can cast that and not feel in danger (6-8 mana) I either just need two more turns to win or I have the game locked down sufficiently with Elspeth/Jace/fog.

Vileo

-1 {Saruli Gatekeeper}
-1 {Jace, Memory Adept} (Into the side)
-1 {Quicken}

+1 {Elixir of Immortality} (Into the main)
+2 {Merciless Eviction}

Seem good?

Vileo

Bump. Any suggestions guys? Playing this tonight.
Also, how does -2 {Divination} +2 {Bow of Nylea} sound?