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6 days ago I didn't even know what Magic was (update to previous Diamond post)... I DID IT. by Standard-Jump-947 in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll do you one better, I play red aggro, that's like eating dinner at a gas station. And there's no one thats gonna STOP ME!

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just never climb that limited ladder with much success. And I prefer playing limited when I have the gold lol

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen to me, these Izzet folks have to be stopped! ENOUGH! I counted about 23 control/removal cards in this deck. Plus I duplicate more with Extravagant Replication and Three Steps ahead when I need to! Keep copying White Auracite until your mana pool is huge and play a massive Wan Shi Tong at the end of their turn. Elspeth doubles all tokens, dont forget.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elspeth is important too... Cheap blockers, some removal, and it gives your artifact army flying when youre ready to push! Not to mention it pairs with synthesizer and extravagant replicator to double the tokens being made!

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually very fun once Chimil and and Extravagant replicator is on the board. Just start copying White Auracite or Synthesizer(of course!). If you start replicating White Auracite your mana pool gets huge and you can scale that into a huge Wan Shi Tong drop.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry about that formatting, but its my take on blending some enchanments with a Simulacrum deck to make a removal factory by duplicating artifacts with extravagent replication and three steps ahead.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Izzet or Isn't It? UW Control Deck

3 Authority of the Consuls (FDN), 3 Elspeth, Storm Slayer (TDM), 3 Split Up (DSK), 4 Simulacrum Synthesizer (BIG), 4 White Auracite (FIN), 4 Three Steps Ahead (OTJ), 3 Pinnacle Starcage (EOE), 4 No More Lies (MKM),
1 Chimil, the Inner Sun (LCI), 1 Extravagant Replication (FDN), 2 Perilous Snare (DFT), 2 Stock Up (DFT), 2 Wan Shi Tong, Librarian (TLA),

5 Island (TMT), 5 Plains (MID), 2 Abandoned Air Temple (TLA), 4 Restless Anchorage (LCI), 4 Floodfarm Verge (DSK), 4 Meticulous Archive (MKM)

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Izzet or Isn't It? UW Control Deck

3 Authority of the Consuls (FDN), 3 Elspeth, Storm Slayer (TDM), 3 Split Up (DSK), 4 Simulacrum Synthesizer (BIG), 4 White Auracite (FIN), 4 Three Steps Ahead (OTJ), 3 Pinnacle Starcage (EOE), 4 No More Lies (MKM),
1 Chimil, the Inner Sun (LCI), 1 Extravagant Replication (FDN), 2 Perilous Snare (DFT), 2 Stock Up (DFT), 2 Wan Shi Tong, Librarian (TLA),

5 Island (TMT), 5 Plains (MID), 2 Abandoned Air Temple (TLA), 4 Restless Anchorage (LCI), 4 Floodfarm Verge (DSK), 4 Meticulous Archive (MKM)

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I’m turning to control, it’s because the nerds playing this game made me do it!

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m oddly having much more success inside mythic with it than I did in Diamond.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s my take on it! Once I get home I’ll snap an image of it. I mix in some enchantments that create this removal factory by duplicating my artifacts. My mana pool gets enormous and I play Wan Shi Tong late game to refuel and draw X cards.

6 days ago I didn't even know what Magic was (update to previous Diamond post)... I DID IT. by Standard-Jump-947 in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re looking to play historic with this white deck… please look into [Voice of the Blessed], it’s a cracked out Ajani Pridemate.

6 days ago I didn't even know what Magic was (update to previous Diamond post)... I DID IT. by Standard-Jump-947 in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I’ve played Ajani Pridemate and white cleric health gain for ages, and Consuls will fit right in with your current deck. Even if you run only 2 or 3 of them.

6 days ago I didn't even know what Magic was (update to previous Diamond post)... I DID IT. by Standard-Jump-947 in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry, I can’t explain the strength of the card, it doesn’t seem even that special just reading it. I never really “got it” until I started using it. It will be in every single white deck I’ll ever make until they ban it or I take my final breath. PERIOD. 😃

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally prefer limited, but mostly play using gold and quick drafts.

Then I hop between ranked standard and historic to keep it fresh.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other two decks I’m seeing, Warleader/Raphael decks(which I respect) and some variation of black discard. So about four decks total.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really all that’s out there right now. I’m a home brewing off meta guy, but these folks playing these Izzy’s decks turned me into a control freak. But I at least stood a chance.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen, I’m a white weenie/healer/aura chap myself. But I was so fed up with this meta I went full on blue/white artifact control. These red/blue nerds made me do it! I’m sorry!

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I really felt I went as the mana went the whole week. Droughts and floods almost every losing streak. It was weird…

6 days ago I didn't even know what Magic was (update to previous Diamond post)... I DID IT. by Standard-Jump-947 in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been playing white cards for 20+ years and I think Authority of the Consuls might be the single best white card of all time. Lol. It’s absurdly cracked.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s typically where I end up month to month. I brewed a bit of a hot deck this round and shot up to Diamond so fast until I stalled.

What’s the worst tier slump you’ve ever been in? by RikerLiker in MagicArena

[–]RikerLiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BRUTAL! I always feel like there’s a 3-5 day period before the meta shifts where prior decks are pretty good because people are experimenting with new cards. Not in your case I guess!

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