Illusionary Monstrosity

[cltrn81]

Illusionary Monstrosity 60 cards, 0 sideboard 20 {Island} 20 lands 4 {Adaptive Automaton} 2 {Grand Architect} 4 {Krovikan Mist} 4 {Lord of the Unreal} 4 {Phantasmal Image} 4 {Phantasmal Bear} 2 {Phantom Warrior} 24 creatures 4 {Gitaxian Probe} 4 {Foil} 4 {Counterspell} 4 {Preordain} 16 other spells Sideboard

This is what I have so far.  Any recommendations?  Always welcome.

[BlackJester]

To me, it feels like the {Grand Architect} is a bit of a waste here, considering he's only giving +1/+1 and maybe powering out an Automoton. Otherwise I like it. No {Illusionary Dragon}s?

Here's the link to my Illusion deck "Use Your Illusions":
http://imtgapp.com/forum/index.php?topic=700.0

Maybe you'll get some ideas.

[cltrn81]

Maybe I will swap the {grand architect} for {phantasmal dragons}.....I originally had them in the list but took the dragons out for {krovakian mists}

[BlackJester]

Maybe I will swap the {grand architect} for {phantasmal dragons}.....I originally had them in the list but took the dragons out for {krovakian mists}

The mists are absolute BEASTS in this deck. Especially if you can land a {Lord of the Unreal} to make it hexproof.

[tkpritch221]

Are you sure {foil} is the best card to run? If you're only playing 20 lands u might not have any to spare to reduce the cost of the spell.

[cltrn81]

Are you sure {foil} is the best card to run? If you're only playing 20 lands u might not have any to spare to reduce the cost of the spell.

That is why the highest casting cost is 3.....it will be 4 if I add the {phantasmal dragon}

[BlackJester]

I see your point since this deck runs pretty aggro, but what about other alternate casting cost counterspells: {Daze}, {Thwart} etc?

[cltrn81]

I will test it with {foil} and then test it with {daze} if need be.

[Prophylaxis]

I will test it with {foil} and then test it with {daze} if need be.

{Daze} is pretty good. Just sayin'