Third Jura

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Posted on May 15, 2018, 8:47 p.m. by TlDecker1988

I need help figuring out what to cut for my third Gideon Jura. I feel like he is essential without Cryptic Commands. (Two weeks to go then I'll have a couple.)

Land: 4 Nimbus Maze 4 Port Town 2 Faerie Conclave 4 Field of Ruin 5 Island 6 Plains Instant: 4 Path to Exile 4 Negate 1 Sphinx's Revelation Sorcery: 4 Serum Visions 3 Supreme Verdict Enchantment: 4 Spreading Seas 2 Detention Sphere PLANESWALKERS: 3 Jace, Architect of Thought 2 Gideon Jura Creatures: 4 Blade Splicer 4 Restoration Angel

I'm thinking either -1 Jace or -1 Restoration Angel.

ArchonBlue says... #2

I think three Jura is overkill, his maim ability is his +2 but with so many aggro decks in the current meta that ability is only helpful if you can keep the board relatively clear. I think you can cut Restoration Angel and a Jace but I'd put in 2 Gideon of the Trials instead. He comes down quicker and can apply some pressure. I'd also cut 2 Negate for Spell Snare and Logic Knot. Finally, I think it would be helpful foe you to switch out one Supreme Verdict for Settle the Wreckage so you don't kill all your golems. Your deck really relies on Blade Splicer and Restoration Angel as a wincon since you're budget and not running Celestial Colonnade.

May 16, 2018 12:20 a.m.

TlDecker1988 says... #3

Keeping the board clear isn't an issue between PtE, D-Sphere and Verdict. Most creatures in Modern these days can't get past a first striking Golem either. Gideon also acts as spot removal and with 4x Negate makes a fine win condition. That said, I can probably trim one or two for something else, but it'll likely be 2x Logic Knot.

I agree with StR and GotT. My next purchase will likely be something along those lines. -1 GJ, -1JAoT, +2 GotT, -1 SV +1StW

The Mana is surprisingly smooth for being budget. I'm not sure I like 2x Faerie Conclave and may cut them for a Plains and an Island or if I can scrape the change together 2 Glacial Fortress. I find I rarely activate them and when I do I'm losing anyways.

I have some Logic Knot laying around, I'll try -2 Negate for 2 Logic Knot and see how it goes.

What do you think about -1 JAoT, -1 RA, +1-2 Momentary Blink and -2 Faerie Conclave +1 Plains, +1 Island?

May 16, 2018 3:44 a.m.

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