Rakdos HATES Azorius (Standard MTG Deck)

This deck is built to combat U/W control decks, while still being viable against other aggro decks too. I split the deck between answers for a control deck in the sideboard, as well as some damage dealing in the main board, in case I run into either deck.

I'll discuss my ideas for this deck below, using both mainboard and sideboard cards and under the assumption I am facing a control deck -

Turns 1-4 (early game) I'll play Duress to see what they have in their hand and remove anything I don't like. Creature-wise, I'll play Tormented Hero , Rakdos Shred-Freak , Xathrid Necromancer, and if I don't want to bestow them, Spiteful Returned and Herald of Torment . I'll try to get Underworld Connections out as soon as possible for extra draw too.
Turns 5-8 (mid game) I'll start playing aggressive spells like Slaughter Games (naming Supreme Verdict or Sphinx's Revelation) and Fate Unraveler to counter the revelation. I'll use Dreadbore or Hero's Downfall to get rid of any planeswalkers or Mutavault. I'll also play supportive cards like Whip of Erebos, and start bestowing my enchantment creatures. I'll try to get Desecration Demon out as early as possible too, and Gray Merchant of Asphodel if my devotion looks good.
Turns 9-beyond (late game) I'll do my best to thin their deck of serious threats with Slaughter Games, attempt to counter their Sphinx's Revelations with Skullcrack or Fate Unraveler , and if the coast is really clear, cast Sire Of Insanity to reduce their hand while using Underworld Connections to replenish mine. If they have Elspeth, Sun's Champion out and are getting lots of soldier tokens, I'll use Bile Blight to get rid of them. I'll also use Duress to keep their hand under control if possible, if it gets countered then that is okay, since that is one less counter for my more serious threats.

About the maybe board

I considered those cards to help bolster an offensive. Pack Rat for obvious reasons such as repeatable creature summoning, but Blood Scrivener for it's ability to replenish hands quicker if Sire Of Insanity is on the table. An alternate strategy would be to use Nightveil Specter to reduce the opponent's library (and their list of counters/defenses) while bolstering the impact of Sire's ability. The fact nightveil specter can be put in this deck with no problem due to hybrid mana is also a big plus. Showstopper is a neat combat trick against other aggro decks, if they have something I can't get rid of like Stormbreath Dragon.

Any suggestions are definitely appreciated! We don't have to stand for control anymore, let's Crush the Azorius!!!

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Date added	10 years
Last updated	10 years
Legality	This deck is not Standard legal.
Rarity (main - side)	2 - 0 Mythic Rares 19 - 11 Rares 15 - 0 Uncommons 4 - 4 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	2.64
Tokens	Zombie 2/2 B
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