Help with modern esper control
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Posted on June 29, 2015, 4:40 p.m. by doodkyle
I've been running colorless tron for a while and I've decided to go a different direction in modern: Esper control. All I need is several suggestions of staple esper cards in the format because I'm not familiar with what is usually played. Please leave card links in the comments for must have esper cards. Thanks!
Well, you can either play Esper gifts. Primers on gifts ungiven exist. As for traditional control, you can go with a mix of win cons like Tasigur, the Golden Fang, Gurmag Angler, Celestial Colonnade, and Tombstalker. Then you've got your snappys, thought scours, paths, lingering souls, a suite of counter magic, etc. Maybe mainboard 1 copy of Rev. Also, remember that you've got access to Esper Charm which is kick ass.
June 29, 2015 6:25 p.m.
I'm not familiar with esper gifts, can you give me a rundown TheDevicer?
June 29, 2015 6:51 p.m.
It's a control deck centered around the card Gifts Ungiven. Since you're searching a hidden zone, you can intentionally fail to find 4 cards. Instead, you can give your opponent something like Iona, Shield of Emeria and Unburial Rites. They have to drop those into the graveyard. Then you simply get out an oppressive fatty for cheap and proceed to beat face. That's the basic premise anyways.
This primer is a little bit old but it should give you an idea of what you can do with the deck. Oh, and going 4 colors isn't required at all.
June 29, 2015 6:58 p.m.
If you are looking for a more traditional Esper Control shell, check out the MTGSalvation Primer. I believe they just updated the primer, so the info should be very relevant. Also, if you are looking to play a tap-out list, I could probably help :)
addaff says... #2
Tasigur, the Golden Fang & Snapcaster Mage come to mind right of the bat.
June 29, 2015 6:16 p.m.