Dual Deck: Control and Denial

by Tsuichoi on 10 August 2011

Main Deck (100 cards)

Sideboard (15 cards)

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Deck Description

"What is my is my (hence the Hexproof), and what is yours is also my" - the Deck Moto

Philosophy: The idea behind the contents of this Deck is that "everything must serve a purpose"--that all of creations is intrinsically endowed with Value meriting its Preservation and proper use. This being said, in Magic there is always an enemy to be met and defeated, So why not control his Spawn to use to his Demise? This Deck has no intention of doing harm to his misguided foe, yet instead to show him the bliss that is (Deck player's name)'s Cause.

Play Style: These two decks (see Legendary Enchantment & Equipment deck as well) are essentially specifically designed to function side by side in two headed Giant. You should notice that sharing Life totals and being considered the same player is exploited in both (through say Blazing Archon and Mindslaver) Unfortunately due to Priviledged Position (an essential card of the deck) it can not be used in EDH. For canceling out ever seeing these two in EDH Two-Headed Giant i am forever frustrated. Atleast until they return to their senses and change the Hybrid rule for which i see little Justification.

Getting Started: This deck is all about formulating the perfect plan which is why there are several "Tutor" (search library cards) included. the best way to start is to use a tutor to find Panoptic mirror and use a second to attach to it. (this may take several turns, remember call to mind to use the same one if possible) Then search for Paradox haze for maximum effect. You should then work quickly to find Sen Triplets (so your spells can not be countered) and Mycosynth Lattice coupled with Leonin Abunas to have Hexproof on all permanents, the perfect defense against all except for perhaps Wrath of God, Day of Judgement, Akroma's Vengeance... (you get the idea) for that, i would move quickly to get Unwinding Clock and then a few counterspells- this will keep mana open during their turn as all lands will be Artifacts (with Mycosynth Lattice)

Latter stage / Winning conditions: Then to whither them down i would either put in play Sheoldred, Whispering One, along with Debtors' Knell (remember to have Paradox Haze!) forcing them to sacrifice their creatures only for them to join your ranks. Or you could have Training Grounds in play with Memnarch to control their permanents from play until they have neither left to resist with. These are the Primary win conditions, should one fail mobilize quickly to put in place the other. The final solution (which although will probably make you look like an ass, if this deck is loosing, its probably because they were first, all bets are off in that case) Use (at 12 mana) Academy Ruin and Mindslaver to mill them for turns.

EDH play: This can be converted into EDH with the removal/replacement of Diabolical tutor with Fabricate, long term plans, and Auramancer's Ascension. They may be lesser versions of the former yet they should do the job all the same. As well as a few cards that add mana of any color, that can be changed up with decent replacements as much as it is bothersome. Most people i have met/played are flexible with Panoptic mirror- i also agree to never put infinite turn spells or removal/damage spells on it (only tutors essentially: so no cards that make the player sacrifice something, deal damage, exile, discard, you get the idea, passive effects only) If push comes to shove use Parallel thoughts. Sen Triplets is the best general for this deck in my opinion.

Keep in mind the other Blue/White deck is full of powerful walls which should take hits long enough for you to get these combos out.

These decks have this in Common:

Hexproof (Leonin Abunas & Mycosynth Lattice)
Control (Memnarch & Mycosynth Lattice)
Tutor (Demonic, Diabolic, Fabricate, and Beseech the Queen)
Untap (and tap in this case; Fatestitcher, good with dual lands)
Leylines (Leyline of Anticipation)
Return cards from Graveyard to Library (Elixir of Immortality)

I would welcome and look forward to any feedback, questions, suggestions, and opinions.

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  • Casual

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Card Legality

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

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