Artifact Control #2

by EthanLewis on 19 January 2011

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Deck Description

Well, after seeing thopter assembly, i thought I could abuse that card in many cases (:
so, here's my attempt.

Just imagine, a thopter assembly, hitting the field, only to be bounced next upkeep, giving me 5 1/1 fliers. How sweet? But now, imagine those being boosted with temepered steel and steele overseer. SWEETER!

And now, if you will, imagine any artifact creature (preferably etched champion) being made into a 5/5 with tezz's -1?
Etched will be swinging for 5/5 (without any boosts at all) unblockable by colors (so long as I have metal craft, which I should). I think this new set is awesome. And can't wait to play this deck. :D

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  • Artifact

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Card Legality

  • Not Legal in Standard
  • Not Legal in Modern
  • Legal in Vintage
  • Legal in Legacy

Deck discussion for Artifact Control #2

I'd mainly like help with the landbase.

and i am debating removing the control elements for just flat out aggro. black and white would do it, but i need blue for tezz.

i could just ditch him, but he seems really good.

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Posted 20 January 2011 at 16:00

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I would keep the blue for sure, since a Shard mana-base is always more stable than two enemy colors. I also think you don't have enough lands, with your mana curve I would run 24. That said, the SoM and M11 duel lands should definitely be in here. Maybe do:
2 Swamp
4 Island
2 Plains
3 Darckslick Shores
3 Seachrome Coast
3 Drowned Catacombs
3 Glacial Fortress
4 Marsh Flats

I would keep the control elements, as artifact creatures are easily killed by spells in control decks. Also, drop the Doom Blade for Go For the Throat.

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Posted 24 January 2011 at 15:02

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One other thing: Tezz -1 doesnt work on Etched Champion because of protection.

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Posted 24 January 2011 at 15:03

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thanks so much for the landbase help. i figured with the mox opals 22 was enough, but 24 does seem more practical. and in regards to etched, what if I were to target him before he had protection?

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Posted 25 January 2011 at 19:19

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If you target him before he has protection, I think it would work really well. But like raggedjoe pointed out, after he has protection doesn't work.

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Posted 03 February 2011 at 16:37

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This seems like a pretty good deck. Not too surprising coming from you, really... I just actually built a Ub build that is meant to abuse Tezzeret as much as possible. I'd really appreciate it if you gave it a look and a comment or two. I like some of the ideas you have going here. I totally had forgotten the metalcraft portion of Stoic Rebuttal! Steel Overseer also seems pretty great, as well. I like Thopter Assembly, but to me it seems like it's pretty high-end for this deck. I suppose if you only run 2 it's ok - just something to think about. Also, I personally don't anticipate too many artifact creatures really making a huge impact just yet. Maybe once the third set is released, but as of now, it still seems a bit rogue. Because of that, I think I would maybe try Go for the Throat instead of Doom Blade.

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Posted 03 February 2011 at 16:42

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For convenience, here's the link:

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=143023

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Posted 03 February 2011 at 16:46

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Thanks! (:
It means a lot to hear, when people enjoy my decks. (:
Especially you, seeing how you're the one who's helped my UB the most.:D

But yeah, I commented. :3
Sorry if I wasn't that great a help, lol.

and I may try go for the throat, thanks :D

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Posted 03 February 2011 at 18:27

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hey man i'm new to this i just wanted to know how do u have so many cards? by the way that deck is sick

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Posted 19 February 2011 at 02:08

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well, truth be told I don't actually own every single card I have posted on these decks.

I post these decks online so that people can critique them until they reach a point of approval. Then, once they've attained a certain point of "flawlessness", I go out and buy the cards needed. (:

If I want to play the deck with friends before I actually have the cards, I just proxy the few I don't have. (:

But I'm glad you like the deck, man! Thanks :D

And if you're new and have any questions, feel free to ask. (:

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Posted 20 February 2011 at 12:36

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well i just found out how to put my decks on here and i put on on. Id love some peoples opinions. If you wanna take a look let me know what you think. http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=156227

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Posted 03 March 2011 at 21:30

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im copying this mana base thanks! :D

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Posted 08 March 2011 at 17:05

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