[Modern] Top 8 UW

by EthanLewis on 13 December 2012

Main Deck (60 cards)

Sideboard (15 cards)

Creatures (3)


Instants (3)

Artifacts (2)


Enchantments (7)

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Deck Description

Well, this weekend was so sweet. I went to GP Toronto, and tried out my Esper brew, but to no avail, it went 2-4... drop. So, the next day, feeling good, I sleeved up UW Midrange, and played in the Mana Deprived Super Series side event. Going 6-1 landed me a spot in top 8, and losing by a hair in g3 of quarter finals allotted me a 5th-8th place finish.

I was featured in 2 matches, here ;

http://mdss.manadeprived.com/ethan-lewis-uw-midrange-vs-jon-boutin-kiki-jiki-pod/

and here;

http://mdss.manadeprived.com/robert-pambianchi-jund-vs-ethan-lewis-uw-midrange/

Also, top 8 is located here;

http://mdss.manadeprived.com/mdss-gp-toronto-2012-top-8/

Overall, I'm very happy with my results, top 8'ing a 118 man event with a deck I just sleeved up, feels good!

I basically posted this to show you guys my list, and also so I could let you know how I did, after! Hope you like the list. :)

How to Play

Be very patient. At times, it might seem like you have no way out, but you usually will. Respect combo, and realize how big of a threat Geist can be.

First few turns are just countering things; flash is a beautiful mechanic. Don't try and overvalue your spells; if a snapcaster can start the beats turn 2 v.s. a slow deck, start them beats. He doesn't HAVE to give you value. Likewise with a Clique; eot is just as good. Note; you can clique yourself. ;)

Midgame, just bring the pain. Colonnade is a house, but always make sure you can answer something with the mana you've left open. If a card could wreck you, always assume they have it, unless you NEED to go for it or they have no cards in hand. This is a very hard deck to play, so I don't recommend just picking it up with no previous control experience. It's very technical, but also really fun. :)

Finally, sideboarding is really hard, and if you want me to explain it, I will in the comment section.

Deck Tags

  • Control

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Mana Symbol Occurrence

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Card Legality

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

Deck discussion for [Modern] Top 8 UW

Damn, well done man. We've honed you into a true MTG killing machine =P

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Posted 14 December 2012 at 10:45

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Hahaha, believe it or not, it all started with you guys! From my 1st place FNM finish ever, I was then able to start testing with this "elite" play group, locally, and from then on, between you guys and this new group, I've come pretty far.

Thank you for all your kind words, and all your help and advice, Sure. :) And Merry Christmas :D

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Posted 14 December 2012 at 17:29

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Merry Christmas dude =]

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Posted 15 December 2012 at 04:37

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congratulations ethan. :) very happy to know we played some part in you turning into such a good player/builder. merry christmas friend, and happy stomping! :D

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Posted 15 December 2012 at 00:57

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Hahaha, to you, as well! :) Merry Christmas, and thank you! :)

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Posted 15 December 2012 at 05:13

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