It's actually quite simple, Balaam__. You're playing a Draw - go deck meant to win the game by way of phase changes. If you over draw the deck without hitting the win condition you find in the second sun archetype cards, which both add a second upkeep phase and that includes the extra draw, you can easily hit that necessary card amount. you use something like Thassa's OracleGC. For when you can't outpace burn tactics, the Grimoire and the Venser's Journal both provide some utility. But, I digress- the intent is to use draw spells and untap mechanics in tow with High Tide to generate an explosive amount of mana. The rearranging of the turn structure so that hit another upkeep phase is for Triskaidekaphile. Hope that helps.

To Balaam__, with love.

Balaam__ I apologize because I explained myself poorly. What I meant was not to use Tendrils itself but rather a similar ability within blue color theory- immediately what I think of is Jace's Erasure, so that as you draw, they too lose the ability to respond to your tactics. I do however wish you well in your endeavor. Cheers!

Balaam__ the first screaming way to "win" that comes to mind and the most flavorful in my opinion is Twenty-Toed Toad! Granted, it is in EDH so this would be a Legacy build for you. If we're going to stick with wins based around Modern legality, I think something of a Tendrils of Agony adjacent effect with draw power, or as you said an outlet of some sort through discard means. I think your truest answer is to go for a Laboratory Maniac style effect for outright win, so maybe Thassa's OracleGC. Otherwise, you could win-combo through a discard outlet and something like Triskaidekaphile to sneakily arrange your win. Best of luck!

I couldn't place my finger on why Fang, Roku's Companion's ability seemed so special to me but in this deck? Crazy utility and what a dodge of removal. I feel sick to my stomach just thinking about it!

Love seeing that EnbyGolem here, they are also another favorite user of mine! Wanted to extend some gratitude towards you for your interest in my Tifa Lockhart edh, and second what Enby said- your decks are marvelous! Cheers!

So decks receive accolades based on comments, suggestions, upvotes, views, etc. and if you look at the accolades of this deck, under the 'Details' tab, you can see that your EDH (Elder Demon) has beaten out Westvale Atlas as the number one both in the Modern format, and the site overall. Just friendly nemesis observations, is all. Something to be proud of for sure!

Balaam__ how dare you beat me out for the #1 spot in Modern! I'm only slightly salty about it, lol.

Celebrating my accolades by memorializing them in a comment, very thankful to the community for this, the members who commented and shared insight, as well as the quiet supporters and their upvotes. Here's to you guys, and as always, cheers!

• Achieved #2 position overall today

• Achieved #1 position in Modern Competitive today

• Achieved #1 position in Modern Sacrifice today

• Achieved #1 position in Modern Tokens today

It's a bomb of a card in decks where it can flourish. Since it's debut way back in Shadows Over Innistrad, and each passing year, I've always kept the idea in my heart that this card could be a menace in a deck built around it. I noticed your collection, Zigen and I like what I saw. Cheers!

Zigen you are found amongst friends, singing the praises of your favor. Westvale Abbey  ^Flip GOAT status!

capwner Not of this World it is!

capwner hit it nail on the head. One of he greatest resources of this site is players sharing knowledge not only for specific formats but why it might/might not work in another format. With that in mind, how about something like Disruptor Flute or another similar card? Is there an archetype I'm blatantly in need of a slot for? capwner, what would your recommendation be?

I appreciate that bit of feedback, truly legendofa. It's for thoughts like that, that I have considered something like Chalice of the Void. If I do, I wonder it's applicability here and inclusion number. Also, thank you for your kind words and don't discredit your recommendation. Myr Battlesphere also serves as fodder for Ugin's Labyrinth, henceforth referred to as "Eugene's Maze".

legendofa glad to see you here, and thank you for the upvote. Any thoughts you'd wanna share?

Cloudy2024 thank you for that correspondence. I feel like I had each individual aspect of the card explained really well. The modality of the spell makes it very desirable, and you've reawoken within me the knowledge of Modern "answers". I enjoy how the deck functions as is, but I think the end result is reinforced by your recommendation of Kozilek's Command. I disagree about having a full playset because it's distracts from my main win condition, but it's inclusion and efficacy can't be questioned. After I did 8 rounds of playtesting against decks you mentioned (Reanimate, Spellslinger, aggro, etc.) I found that having 2 of the Command was helpful in 6 out of 8 matches, and unhelpful in only 2 where I overdressed the spell (these players tests were made with a 4 of the command). I shall digress- the command will stay in a non-zero capacity because it's use is almost vital to protecting our gameplan. Thank you so much for your input, you've made the Abbey that much better!

^this. This this this. So glad you spoke up about green/blue elf love, because Stubborn Denial doesn't get enough attention as well. What happened to the Ezuri love? If anything, infect is RIGHT there as well. All of these ideas hinge on Balaam__ going outside of one mana plipped spells. Will say that Guttural Response probably wouldn't hurt since it needs to be Green. Good time as any to mention that Boseiju, Who Endures is a stapled utility land of the format in your colors, and arguably Castle Garenbrig would be as well.