Hope You Didn't Like Casting Spells

Standard* skandia4444

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Updated for SOI standard —April 9, 2016

Notable changes other than land base changing:

-added a fourth Ojutai's Command mainboard to make up for loss of Tranquil Cove. moved the second copy of Secure the Wastes to the sideboard

-trying a new removal suite more suited to draw-go, removed 4 Silkwrap, moved one Quarantine Field to the sideboard and added 3 Stasis Snare and 2 Immolating Glare

F4LL3N says... #1

I cant see how you would win with this deck, there is quite a few counter and draw spells, two creature generating spells and 4 board wipes ... how are you planning on winning with this deck with not even a single solid creature or milling mechanism. Just curious not trying to be an ass as i am trying to build a solid blue white awaken deck.

December 21, 2015 4:12 p.m.

Zackwind says... #2

wow this deck is impressive. im starting to get back into control with a W/U awaken control deck. thanks for something to look at :)

December 31, 2015 4:19 p.m.

thejadejedi says... #3

I could be compleatly wrong in this, but it feels like Sphinx's Tutelage would work wonders as a wincon. Milling your opponants quickly with every draw. Not to mention when you have 6+ mana open when they pass turn, you can filter your hand for something you may need.

Overall, I really like the feel of the deck. It's pretty anti-meta and lots of people play tons of creature removal, which will all be dead cards vs you. Retreat to Emeria might be a good choice with every land drop, you get a 1/1 token for blocking and stalling another turn, or maybe when you get a few, landfall to pump your team and win.

The last reccomendation I can make is adding 1 mighty, big, fearsome creature (like Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger) as a 1-of for a late game finisher. Hold until you have 12ish mana, cast and hold up Negate or other counterspells.

All in all, good luck, I think it would be fun (just not to play against)

January 7, 2016 11:09 a.m.

sea.moose says... #4

Not sure when you last updated the deck, but I think Prairie Stream is better than the Mystic Monastery, simply because of the times where it comes into play untapped, turning itself into Tundra.

January 11, 2016 6:08 p.m.

TheBigPoohBear says... #5

Depending on your meta, I would take out either 2 or all of the End Hostilities for Planar Outburst which does almost the same thing but with a possibility of awaken.

March 2, 2016 5:14 p.m.

Murphy77 says... #6

Ok - I see a deck that has some spell negation - whoopee!! What I don't see is any possible win condition. It is fine to stall while you build to a killer combination, but there is just no killer combination. I suppose that there are 2 possible fixes...

  1. Thing in the Ice

  2. Secure the Wastes then Westvale Abbey/Ormendahl, Profane Prince

March 24, 2016 5:23 a.m.

Murphy77 says... #7

March 24, 2016 6:57 a.m.

TheGreatLiar says... #8

I could easily see this deck drawing every round. Sure your opponent might not be able to cast much,but you have 2 wincons in the deck, and they're not powerful wincons.

Thing in the Ice, Jace, Vryn's Prodigy  Flip, or Dragonlord Ojutai are necessary if you ever want a game to end (except for frustrated opponents just getting up and walking away. I suppose table flipping is a wincon).

March 29, 2016 1:36 p.m.

skandia4444 says... #9

I have actually been away from magic for about 4 months due to school but am going to update this deck and take it to SOI game day. Just to address some comments:

sea.moose I will definitely be picking up a set of Prairie Stream now that the price has dropped nicely and likely a set of the less good Port Town to replace Tranquil Cove and Mystic Monastery

TheBigPoohBear I was keeping End Hostilities because I didn't use awaken much on Scatter to the Winds (in fact I am likely going to sub in Void Shatter as I find its effect more useful). I preferred the chance to wipe my opponents awakens but I will be getting Planar Outburst now that End Hostilities is rotating

Murphy77 I guess you didn't see the 2 main board Secure the Wastes. Those along with Mage-Ring Network and the two Learn from the Past for cycling my deck form the creature spell-less win con package :P

TheGreatLiar I actually rarely draw with this deck. You just need to be able to take quick turns.I enjoy this kind of play-style (I know many people don't and that is fine) and always have. No one has rage quit yet and in fact I get a lot of people who think it's hilarious when I Secure the Wastes for 30 on their end step (not uncommon if you are feeding the Mage-Ring Network) or Learn from the Past myself.

April 3, 2016 10:50 p.m.

xanor says... #10

I'm thinking of adding the Westvale Abbey  Flip and Thing in the Ice  Flip I drew at pre-release and cutting one Mage-Ring Network and one Dragonlord's Prerogative to make space for them. This is just to add a few more win cons as I think Secure the Wastes is the only one at the moment.

Do you have any more ideas for the last few sideboard slots?

April 4, 2016 3:30 p.m.

skandia4444 says... #11

Thanks for the interest xanor. The maybeboard has a bunch of options for small creatures to replace Arashin Cleric for the aggro matchup. I am leaning towards Cleric of the Forward Order or Fortified Rampart. I would also include 1-2 copies of Descend upon the Sinful. Hard to say because I don't know what the meta will be like yet. Let me know how Westvale Abbey  Flip and Thing in the Ice  Flip work out I have been considering their potential.

April 6, 2016 10:49 a.m.

Umbreomancer says... #12

Considering that there are literally no creatures in this deck, Narset Transcendent seems like a very good idea (not to mention her ult works perfectly with the deck's title).

And how did you know I hate casting spells? you must be psychic or something.

April 6, 2016 12:27 p.m.

skandia4444 says... #13

Umbreomancer you raise a good point... I had considered her back when the deck ran creatures but she didn't really fit. Given the current state I'd say she could be a monster. I might do some play-testing and see if I can grab a couple copies.

And yes. yes i am.

April 6, 2016 6:43 p.m.