If you dont mind my asking, what did you finish with this at the GP?

I finished 1-2-1. The deck was different from the list above. Here are the differences:

• -1 Thoughtseize
• -1 Murderous Cut
• -3 Herald of Torment
• +2 Ajani Steadfast
• +3 Anafenza, the Foremost

Round 1: Mono Green Devotion: Loss

This kid was an expert. He won 2-0 against me; I never stood a chance. His deck curved out perfectly and Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx kept his mana flowing. I didn't have enough removal to kill his mana flow. He was one of the players that gave me some great advice after our game.

Round 2: Mono-Green Devotion: Tie

This match was played by someone that didn't appear to have much Magic experience. I am assuming that her boyfriend built her the deck and taught her how to play Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx , as he was hovering over her shoulder. She was very slow to play, and made numerous misplays. She flooded the board with creatures such as Arbor Colossus and Hornet Queen , all the while ignoring my Sorin, Solemn Visitor . I was able to ultimate Sorin and monstrous Fleecemane Lion , followed by continually +1ing Sorin to give everyone life link to stay in the game. His emblem slowly made her sacrifice most of her creatures. I could have ultimated Sorin a second time (and confirmed with a judge that I could do so) but stuck with life like to play for the tie. We never completed the first round. I would have ultimately won the match by ultimating Sorin a second time, had we more time.

Round 3: Sultai Walkers splashing white for Elspeth, Sun's Champion : Loss

My opponent took first match after a tight race. My deck didn't hit it's curve very quickly. I won match 2 very quickly; my deck curved just right, and his deck stalled. Match 3 went to him in another race similar to the first match. I just didn't pull enough removal to answer all his walkers.

Round 4: Sultai delve: Win

The poor guy had to mulligan down to 5 the first match and down to 6 the second. He was only running 21 lands, which can sometimes lead to excessive mulligans. Having Anafenza, the Foremost in my main board pretty much guaranteed me the win unless my draws were terrible, which they weren't.

I came away from the GP with some terrific advice from seasoned players. I feel very confident with the state of the deck as you see it now (with the exception of the land base, which I'm still tweaking as of this morning).

Hey there, Nelstone, great info on your experience at the GP. In regards to your manabase: have you considered some of the scry Temples? Sure, they're not terribly aggressive but even just a few can help filter draws and avoid shocking yourself continually. I'm running a midrange deck similar to yours and find that despite running 6 Temples and 4 Citadels I'm not terribly slowed down - my curve is a bit different than yours, however.

Maybe dupe the deck and goldfish some hands? If you're up for it, consider: -3 Mana Confluence -2 Plains -2 Caves of Koilos for +2 Windswept Heath + 3 Temple of Silence +2 Temple of Plenty

That 1-of Murderous Cut is so hot, by the way... definitely stealing that idea! +1

Hey, alulien, thanks! +1 to your deck. Yea, I've been working with the manabase in a copy of this deck. I've learned that tapped lands are a generally okay in midrange decks. I intend on going to my LGS at lunch today and picking up 4x Temple of Silence .

I've made the changes to this deck. I think the adjustments are sound.

I'm holding off on more Windswept Heath simply due to costs.

Those changes are looking pretty solid - more diversity in your opening hands seems like. Just drew a half dozen hands real quick and only 1 time did you not have WW or BB for Brimaz/Herald T3, but always had access to all 3 colors by T3.

Nice looking standard deck. I'm a fan of Abzan ; ) +1