Looking for advice on Grixis Control Deck.
This deck is a UBR Control deck that features a few Bolas cards in it for fun. I am trying to make the deck a bit more competitive, and any advice on how to make the deck better and what cards I should look into is appreciated! Again, would like to keep a semi-Bolas theme in there if possible. Relatively new player to the Modern format and getting back into Magic as a whole. Thanks!
Below is a good explanation of the deck that was adapted from user Doubledasher2254
Counterspells:
•Countersquall is an amazing counterspell that also shocks the opponent. Only downside is it can be a bit restrictive early on but you cannot complain about a counterspell that shocks the opponent.
•Remand is a counterspell that draws you a card. Only downside is that it returns it to your opponents hand which sucks but the card draw is worth it.
Removal:
•Terminate is the best removal spell in the format (or top 3 with Fatal Push and Path to Exile).
•Fatal Push kills literally everything it seems. Plus you can sac the fetch lands to activate the better half. 1 mana kill spell? Yes please...
•Lightning Bolt cause deck has red = 4 Lightning Bolt.
Hand Destrustion:
•Inquisition of Kozilek and Thoughtseize are interchangeable, I just like Inquisition of Kozilek better because it doesn’t lose you life which matters a bit.
Draw:
•Serum Visions draws you a card for 1 and filters your next couple draws, super important and relevant.
•Remand also draws you a card but it’s main use is that it’s a counterspell, draws amazing though.
Finishers:
•Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker is our main finisher. He destroys anything non-creature, steals relevant creatures, and his ultimate is overkill and will win you the game on its own.
•Cruel Ultimatum is also game winner. Draws you 3 cards, recovers you a dead creature, and heals you for 5 then does the opposite for your opponent (10 health difference and a potential +6 card advantage!?!?).
•Dark Intimations is baby Cruel Ultimatum. Bonus is that it’s cheaper, easier to play, and gives your next Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker another loyalty counter (meaning 1 turn early ultimate)
Creatures:
•Augur of Bolas searches out spells that will almost always be useful and with the creature recovery of Cruel Ultimatum and Dark Intimations you can repeat this effect to hilarious levels. Can be replaced by Snapcaster Mage if you have him but it’s not mandatory.
•Gurmag Angler is a giant, beefy 5/5 for 1 Black if you have been playing the game. It is not hard to get 6 cards into the graveyard.
