V1.1 Update —June 13, 2017

After playing this for awhile now, we come to our first update where I list off what I think isn't quite pulling it's own weight. I will try to detail the problems as best I can, if you have any questions feel free to comment.

Narset Transcendent: While the number of non creature/lands are swayed in favor of her first ability, and there are plenty of targets for her second effect, her ultimate ability makes her a target even though that is not the goal. Considering replacing with another useful flyer.

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV: Again first and second ability relevant to me, the third is an unfortunate effect I can't turn off, which makes him target numero uno. Any other 'make my spells cheaper' options out there?

Mistmeadow Witch: Amazing ability, high activation cost. Cheaper alternative, or replace with another useful flyer?

Talent of the Telepath: Fun card, even won me a game once. Just not sure it fits the overall theme...

Silent Departure , and Dramatic Rescue: I'd like to replace with 'return a permanent' effects. Have some, want more.

And finally, Polymorphist's Jest: I play against a lot of +1/+1 counter types, this only serves to make them giant frogs instead of what they were. Considering second board wipe in place. (4th if you include rift and washout).

Hiya folks, looking to do a bit of an update here and would like you're esteemed reviews. Here are the changes in question:

(Already in deck - Replacement)

Reflector Mage - Spy Network : While I usually try to trade type for type I feel we have too many creatures right now seeing as we can pretty much pull out any winged critter we desire. These cards produce relatively the same effect, knowledge of what's in hand.

Sprite Noble - Fireshrieker : Another "not same type" case. I felt the double strike effect can be a potential game changer as opposed to +1 on the butt and a tap ability for +1 to the front. With our commander it nets us a double payday. Pairs with Dragonlord Ojutai as well to double Anticipate , or Brago (up next).

Kefnet the Mindful - Brago, King Eternal: Kefnet has been pretty "hit or miss" in the sense of not being reliably online when needed. While it is a good mana sink for card advantage, Brago offers a pseudo vigilance of sorts, as well as the reuse of our plenty ETB effects.

Darksteel Mutation - Reality Shift: Mutation, while yes it can shut off a commander, it has bit me in the ass just about every time I've used it. Indestructible does that... So I figured try something different, though it to has the potential to turn out badly I suppose in it's own way.

Master of Predicaments - Gisela, the Broken Blade  ^Meld: Master is nice until they catch on that almost everything you're trying to cheat out is 4+, esp when you have to reveal what you tutor. Gisela is 1 half to a whole bigger monster. (See below)

Isperia, Supreme Judge - Bruna, the Fading Light  ^Meld: originally I thought people would be discouraged allowing me to draw cards... because come on... blue... desired effect not achieved. Our hand is rarely out of stock here anyway. Bruna completes the pair for Brisella, Voice of Nightmares. Something that can be set up easily once we draw into one of them.

Other changes that were made during this update:

In: Diluvian Primordial, Angelic Arbiter, Fumigate, Gravitational Shift, Archon of Redemption, Strionic Resonator, and Azorius Charm.

Out: Sphinx of the Final Word, Resolute Archangel, Polymorphist's Jest, Corrupted Conscience, Dungeon Geists, Borrowing 100,000 Arrows, and Dramatic Rescue

Yes, I know... we just had the V1.2 update not long ago. However I managed to acquire more new toys. So I present to you the next batch of possible changes. (Sorry, no spare Deadeye Navigator lying around)

Changes: (In - Out)

Angel of Jubilation - Thistledown Liege: The most obvious reason here is flying vs not. The added benefit is the added hate for those wishing to pay life or sacrifice for costs.

Radiant, Archangel - Gravitational Shift: I see Radiant as a finisher of sorts as well as being able to offer both offence and defense via vigilance. Shift has worked against me in the past...(Note: Radiant never made it as she feels better in a token build.)

Peek - Clairvoyance: Not a huge change. Was hoping to add the additional 1 but could not find anything else to pull in its place. Only difference being the immediate cantrip.

Zur's Weirding - Talent of the Telepath: Talent is great, don't get me wrong, however, Weirding fit the theme better. (Note: Weirding didn't work out as people are ok denying cards the to one that played it. Kept Talent.)

Recent Changes: In - Out

Azorius Signet - Azorius Cluestone: Just a cheaper mana rock.

Angelic Skirmisher - Radiant, Archangel: Radiant wasn't as big as I thought she'd be, probably better off in a flying token type deck. Skirmisher's in testing.

Duelist's Heritage - Gisela, the Broken Blade  ^Meld: Brisela never got to fire off, so kinda feel it's a wasted spot. Heritage allows for double "on damage" effects, particularly Isperia.

Angelic Arbiter - Bruna, the Fading Light  ^Meld: See Above. Arbiter is in testing, if it draws too much hate I may try something else... Platinum Angel maybe... not sure.

Angel of Condemnation - Mistmeadow Witch: Angel is pretty much a flying version of the Witch.

Clairvoyance - Merfolk Spy: Not everyone plays blue so dead draw sometimes, so now I have 3 cards that do almost the same thing.

Other considerations include Sigil of Sleep , Azorius Charm , and as mentioned before, Platinum Angel . Things I'm iffy on right now are Archetype of Imagination as it doesn't have flying itself, and Peregrine Drake because it's small for what it does and it's cost I guess.

So I recently dismantled a deck and now I have an Avacyn, Angel of Hope and an Archangel of Thune languishing in the Blind Eternities aka my collection.... do you think it's just a "Winmore" here or should they make their next debut here? Also, is Command Tower really necessary in a Dual Colored deck? In the spirit of keeping it as budget as possible I'm apt to say no, however it is reprinted practically every year so... Leave your thoughts in the comments, thanks as always!

A few other considerations from the Maybe list:

Ephara, God of the Polis vs Cloudblazer or Mulldrifter - Ephara, while indestructible doesn't fly. The others can be searched and blinked for repeatable effect.

Dragonlord Ojutai vs the new Dream Eater : minus the no hexproof, I think the latter is a significant improvement.

Wandering Eye vs Wizened Snitches: is it pretty much the same thing for a higher cost, or us there some extra value here because of all cards not being revealed at all times? Take advantage of poor memories like mine.

Comments made during this period can be found in the archive above the comment section .

This deck started out solely from my collection, and totalled about $80tcg. Over time it hasn't moved too much, only up to $120 tcg. To progress any further however I feel we need to move higher in our budget range, therefore we move to Version 2. I will still however try to cap it at $200tcg, and as a future project create both an extreme budget version, and a CEDH version and provide links for those interested. I hope you've all enjoyed it thus far, and if you're still along for the ride... Thanks for you're continued support in making this Tappedout's # 1 Rated Isperia the Inscrutible deck.