Arena Standard - 2021 Rotation Proof Jeskai Nuclear War

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Control Combo

A rotation-proof Jeskai shell. Key cards are:

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This particular version is for BO1, but a sideboard for a BO3 version that adapts to major meta-decks should be pretty easy to build.  Please leave sideboard suggestions in the comments.

Please leave any advice to tweak this version for BO1 in the comments as well.

 

There are basically two ways to win -

1) Massive amounts of direct damage to the face.  Works best with Fiery Emancipationimage (The Nuclear Option):

2) A flood of Sharks (War of Attrition):

  • Whirlwind of Thoughtimage provides constant fodder for Shark Typhoonimage allowing you to match creature output. 
  • With Fiery Emancipationimage down, every Sharkimage becomes a serious threat.  And there are lots of big spell (4+ CMC) to cast for hard-hitting sharks, but even 1-3 CMC Sharks swing above their weight class.  Kamikaze the Sharkimages.

 

How to Mulligan - 

Keepers:

 

General Playing Guide - 

Against Mono-Red:  Prioritize tap land life gain, aggressively cast Revitalizeimage and maximize the value of Shatter the Skyimage.  After the first Shatter the Skyimage, use spot removal to stall until you draw a win-con.  Shark Typhoonimage is particularly effective with spot removal.

Against Temur Adventures:  This matchup is a race and not an easy one.  Get Whirlwind of Thoughtimage on the board ASAP to keep up with card advantage.  Sadly, you can't use Elspeth Conquers Deathimage on Lucky Charm.  Banishing Lightimage works until they draw Brazen Borrowerimage.  Try to have the burn in-hand before playing Fiery Emancipationimage, to minimize Brazen Borrowerimage interference.  (*To tailor this deck against Temur Adventures, replace minor burn spells with counterspells and/or artifact hate.  Could probably replace Chandra, Heart of Fireimage and something else with a pair of Dream Trawlerimage or some other high-end creature threat.)

Against counterspell control & flash decks: Stack land and craft your hand with burn to pull counterspells, then drop a threat Fiery Emancipationimage or Shark Typhoonimage when the opponent is tapped.  Basically, get in where you fit in, but it's not a fun matchup.

Against Removal Heavy Control: Laugh all the way to the bank.

Against Stompy and everything else: Play for value, remove major threats until a win-con hits the board.

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DoktorDank
> Use Elspeth Conquers Death on Lucky Charm
??? Some advanced magic here
vyzion82
Last Updated: 29 Aug 2020
Created: 26 Aug 2020
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Mainboard - 60 cards (25 distinct)

Instant, Sorcery, Enchantment, Artifact (30)
$1.50€0.840.02
$0.79€0.570.02
$6.18€7.341.33
$0.40€0.190.02
$0.23€0.100.03
$0.30€0.080.02
$0.25€0.140.03
$0.16€0.070.03
$5.00€4.590.03
$0.24€0.090.03
$0.40€0.210.02
$0.20€0.090.03
$2.90€2.730.02
Land (26)
$0.40€0.190.02
$0.20€0.050.03
$0.20€0.050.03
$0.43€0.360.02
$0.20€0.030.03
$0.39€0.220.02
$0.990.03
$0.200.03
$0.690.03
Planeswalker (4)
$0.50€0.250.02
$0.99€1.510.02

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