Devotion to White Angels

Modern Drcfan

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You need 4x Path to Exile for match ups like Splinter Twin. Due to all these enchantments, you might want to add in a couple of Starfield of Nyx for alternative win cons and protection.

November 9, 2015 8:28 a.m.

Drcfan says... #2

Unfortunatley Path to Exile does not work well with Devotion

November 9, 2015 10:10 a.m.

I completely understand, but it still begs the question, what will you do against an end of turn Pestermite followed by Splinter Twin. Your only instant speed removal is Stasis Snare which they could take care of easily as it is a permanent and costs three mana. With any deck you need to ask yourself, what do I want? What do I need? I promise you, you need efficient removal.

November 9, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Drcfan says... #4

I see, what should i remove from the deck instead ?

November 9, 2015 3:16 p.m.

Oof_Magic says... #5

Maybe try Cavern of Souls?

November 10, 2015 2:57 a.m.

Would Expedition Map be useful here? Similar to how Tron runs, you depend on finding those nonbasics, specifically Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx.

March 17, 2016 9:04 a.m.

Also, I think Wrath of God would synergize with you more than Terminus. You don't have any deck manipulation aside from Endless Horizons, so if your creatures get put on the bottom, they're gone. Wrath would allow you to retrieve your creatures with Emeria, The Sky Ruin, or become a one-sided wipe with Avacyn out. If you still plan on using Terminus, I would suggest adding fetchlands to shuffle your library and have a chance to get your creatures back.

March 17, 2016 9:09 a.m.

Finally, consider a Sphere of Safety for all the enchantments you run, and the new Archangel Avacyn.

March 17, 2016 9:10 a.m.

Drcfan says... #9

  1. Thanks for the Suggestions. I'll try it with Expedition Map first.
  2. I like the idea of replacing Terminus. (Too many miracles in starthand is bad)
  3. Sphere of Safety is not necessary because Archangel of Tithes does the same with a 3-devotion body for less mana.
  4. Archangel Avacyn is nice. Maybe i'll try in the future ... :D
March 17, 2016 10:54 a.m.

MadKat says... #10

Cool deck, how is it playing in the meta?

March 25, 2016 7:42 a.m.

Drcfan says... #11

Worst matchup: Aura Hexproof

Best matchup: everything that runs non-hexproof permanents

April 5, 2016 6:26 a.m.

Have you considered Ghostly Prison?

April 26, 2016 6:23 p.m.

Drcfan says... #13

Yes i have, it would be a nice option. But now i use Archangel of Tithes for additional devotion (Mana buyback is 3 with Nykthos). Maybe i'll test Ghostly Prison in the sideboard

April 28, 2016 4:24 a.m.

DarkHamlet says... #14

I suggest 2 Devout Lightcaster on main + 2 on SB, devotion is good for ramp, kill Tidehollow Sculler, Liliana of the Veil, Waste Not immune to Dismember and other removals, besides block every black threat like Tasigur, the Golden Fang or Doran, the Siege Tower.

I think that this deck is still very slow for Competitive Modern, but can be upgrade with creativity.

+1 for you!

December 21, 2016 7:06 a.m.

DarkHamlet says... #15

...And where is Angel of Serenity, you will need it!

December 21, 2016 7:16 a.m.

Drcfan says... #16

I tested Angel of Serenity already and it was not worth for modern because the most creatures have ETB effects. Devout Lightcaster is ordered, but i dont think it will fit main or sideboard. It's a too situational pick. If played in sideboard, i would have to play a "4of" for consistency. I dont have that space :/

December 21, 2016 7:20 a.m.

Nabroleon says... #17

I love this idea! Are you still playing it currently? I'm a fairly new player and would want to go to FNM with a deck besides EDH and I'm hoping this would do the trick.

January 9, 2017 6:13 a.m.

Drcfan says... #18

@heraldofperfection

Yeah, it's my main modern deck for a year now, constantly evolving. Because of it's consistency, it has no bad matchups.(Fetch your 1of Wincons or Lands how you need it). The best matchups are classic midrange decks like Abzan, Jund, Grixis Delver, etc. The worst matchups are Naya Burn (When no Leyline drawn) and Infect (always too fast). Without Cavern of Souls its around 200$ but you will lose against any control based strategies. I played around 100 matches so far. 80% of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Decks, rest brew. Most matches go 2:1 because of consistent sideboard.

January 9, 2017 8:03 a.m.

Nabroleon says... #19

Thanks for the quick reply! I've been coming to MtG from YGO, and have started in the EDH format with my choice being Bant Angels. As such I'll have most of the big Angels already which I could swap over. I'm on a tight budget so probably the Cavern's will have to wait for a bit.

As for the Runed Halo's, could they be replaced? I understand that they are a strong piece of control I would give up, but until I feel more comfortable with my knowledge of the cardpool and what every deck out there in Modern would play, I'm hesitant to purchase them.

January 9, 2017 10:21 a.m.

Drcfan says... #20

@heraldofperfection

Runed Halo is a flexible card that allows to shut down that one specific card. Every match it's an other card. Example: In a match vs Eldrazi Tron using 1xRuned Halo naming Thought-Knot Seer trades up to "1:8". Thought-Knot Seer does no hand-disruption and no damage to you. (4x Thought-Knot Seer in the deck). And there is 2 Devotion in the early game too. Maybe you can use other Prison cards here to survive the early game. Ghostly Prison, Spirit of the Labyrinth, Story Circle, Authority of the Consuls. It's all about how to survive until turn 5

January 9, 2017 12:54 p.m.

Arthas1397 says... #21

Did you try Extraplanar Lens ? Since I see that you have big creatures, it might be useful since you're playing mono-white.

January 9, 2017 1:59 p.m.

Drcfan says... #22

@Arthas1397

yeah i already checked Extraplanar Lens. It might be worth it :D I will try it

January 9, 2017 2:09 p.m.

TheHelvault says... #23

Stasis Snare won't nab an Emrakul, the Aeons Torn. Emmy has "protection from colored spells", which effectively reads "this creature cannot be affected by any colored instant, sorcery, or enchantment"

January 14, 2017 1:52 p.m.

MindAblaze says... #24

The text on Stasis Snare is a triggered ability though, not a spell.

January 14, 2017 1:56 p.m.

Montoya_7 says... #25

protection means can't be targeted either

February 4, 2017 6:32 p.m.

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