Grixis Control Finisher
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Posted on May 7, 2018, 9:57 a.m. by SpliceIntoCantrip
Alright, so I am trying to figure out what other card would go well in my Grixis Control deck, Nightmare Control. I already have Tasigur, the Golden Fang and am trying to decide between 2 different options for additional finishers. Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet or Death's Shadow.I choose these 2 because the only flaw that usually leads to my defeat is reaching really low life too early since my playgroup uses lots of burn and direct damage. Now I have used both before and I have gathered the following pros and cons.
Pros: Great for Grindy Matchups, can exile opponent's creatures, can create a threatening board presence, even if destroyed you will have more life.
Cons: Sometimes too slow, requires you to tap out four lands.
Pros: Better in quicker and more aggressive matchups, can sometimes kill your opponent in one just one swoop, only costs B.
Cons: Dies to abrupt decay, if you're at low enough life you can die that way. If destroyed, nothing is effected.
Let me know what you guys think.
SeekerofSecrets says... #3
I run Tombstalker as a 1 of in my esper midrange. while not a super popular choice it's great at closing games fast.
May 7, 2018 10:11 a.m.
SpliceIntoCantrip says... #4
Hey, thanks for the reply. I appreciate it. I actually tested out Jace the Mind Sculpter and it didn't work out too well for me and. I personally do not like Vendilion Clique. The main problem I am trying to address is the lack of lifegain in Grixis Control. I wanted to use either Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet to use this to build my life back up, or use Death's Shadow to utilize the lack of life gain. I really love Tombstalker as well. People don't give it enough credit.
May 7, 2018 10:24 a.m.
i dout deaths shadow helps you to defeat a burn deck but a lifelink creature that doesnt die to bolt should be pretty good
Vixxxx says... #2
Tasigur, the Golden Fang, Snapcaster Mage and Creeping Tar Pit are probably enough finishers. You don't really need anything else. Jace, the Mind Sculptor works as win condition too and you should sure play him. Vendilion Clique Is also option as 1 or 2 of if you feel like you need some more creatures.
May 7, 2018 10:02 a.m.