PONDER FROG =)

by mountangoatgod on 27 July 2011

Main Deck (60 cards)

Sideboard (15 cards)

Creatures (3)


Sorceries (3)

Instants (9)

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Deck Description

had a blast playing this standard ilusion deck at the local FNM came 3rd
=(.. stupid oponent win persentage thingy.......
unfortunatly lost 2/1 to an awsome WUG vencer deck "Rubber band"
SUGESTIONES GREATLY APRICIATED
but i am not "not" removing the Turn to Frog there so much fun
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EDIT: BIG personal thanks to all who hellped me put this deck togeather..
thanks for all the constructive critisism and the ocasional compliment and like that has made
this deck and keep improoving and keep it coming GOAT OUT!!
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EDIT2: WOW LIKE WOW!!!! this was second of the three decks i have poasted so far and i have recived soo MANNY GOOD SUGESTIONS..... but WOW this deck made the upcoming page.. MEGA THANK YOU TO ALL WHO LIKED THIS DECK!!! the more people see it the more feedback i get and improvements i can make.

You peeps out there should really poast a comment or a deck link.. i really love seeing new vairiants of decks, originals and old school mechanics redone and or finetuned! i relly want to see what you all got :)
DONT BE SHY!!!
PS: This thing neds SPELL CHECK , i am not shakespere when it gets to spelling and gramar lol
GOAT OUT!!! :P
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EDIT3: TY to all who hellp and YAY made front page!!!! cant belive it :0
LOL front page shairing with 2 other illusion decks and both areprob better than mine
by the my friend Gamer64 needs hellp with his awsome build running Sun Titans! Its heeps cool
if you got the time have a look @
Deck link: http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=214498
PS: special thanks to savagethecabage and arachan for the hellp

Deck Tags

  • Tournament

Deck at a Glance

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Mana Curve

Mana Symbol Occurrence

046000

Card Legality

  • Not Legal in Standard
  • Not Legal in Modern
  • Legal in Vintage
  • Legal in Legacy

Deck discussion for PONDER FROG =)

nice deck but do you know that spellskite wont be able to save your illusions it sucks but its true.

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Posted 27 July 2011 at 15:47

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I have yet to find a ruling stating Spellskites ability, which is an activated ability, wouldn't go on the stack. Please point me in the direction of this ruling I really would like to see it.

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Posted 28 July 2011 at 02:15

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Yeah, gamer64 is right. So I'd remove the spellskites. Otherwise looks good.

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Posted 28 July 2011 at 04:25

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i know that spellskite dosnt protect the ilusions but it dose protect Grand Architect, Wurmcoil Engine, and Lord of the Unreal as whell as a cool 0/4 wall. Will also stop some players casting some auras and pump spells...
But i prob should change them out =(
What should replace them... i do have a coupple of Adaptive Automation's? i think a batterskul would be two slow....Any sugestions

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Posted 28 July 2011 at 10:33

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?? Just thought
- 3 Spellskite
+ 1 Phyrexian Metamorph
+ 2 Adaptive Automation

Im out of Wurmcoil Engine's but two is enough i think

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Posted 28 July 2011 at 10:39

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Yeah that'd be a good improvement I think.

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Posted 28 July 2011 at 10:46

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Thanks Arachan and i like some of those cool decks

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 08:33

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have you thought about putting mana leaks in?

also I think that putting two preordains and taking out the jace's ingenuity would help with the curve

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Posted 28 July 2011 at 18:45

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I'd throw in Negate to prevent board wipes. That seems to be the main weakness of an aggro deck like this.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 01:01

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yes your def right there i die alot to board wipes and non targiting spells like smallpox so i often end up side in mana leak... do you think Negate should replace them?

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 08:10

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I'd also replace the Adaptive Automotons with Treasure Mage and perhaps replace the Dragons with a couple Steel Hellkite for more control.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 01:03

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iv tryed that one once but they are to slow without the arcitect and ther dont get pumped or protected
being a u agro im not that woriedabout controling my opp to much
but thanks for the advice :)

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 08:13

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Buried Ruin might be a good add too, to bring back your Wurmcoils and Metamorphs.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 01:08

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Buried Ruin might be a good add too, to bring back your Wurmcoils and Metamorphs.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 01:14

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Perhaps a 1-2 copies of Xenograft to protect your non-illusions when Lord of the Unreal is out.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 02:38

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IMO, -2 Jace's Ingenuity, +2 Tezzeret's Gambit. Gambit is so, so much better.

I like the inclusion of Grand Architect. I hadn't even thought of his +1/+1 for blue aggro, and you've managed to fit a nice mix of artifacts that could capitalize on his mana ramp, but didn't go overboard on them. Kudos!

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 06:36

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OMG thats it Tezzeret's Gambit..... cuts the mana curve down like i wanted its only one card less but its so much faster and i need fast draw and extra mana...
the card i sooo over looked, i might just be getting over exited but what the hell. Im testing these babys out tonight at the local FNM :D

and thanks for the kudos it means alot :)

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 08:39

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Hmm... Personally I think that Tezzeret's Gumboots (as we like to call it :D) is a good card IF you make use of the proliferate... which you don't seem to do? IMO -2 Tezzerets Gumboots +2 Preordain - if you're going aggo it's nice because it's so cheap.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 10:29

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wow really got did get over excited
with all respect Tezzeret's Gambit works well but not Great... i did end up side boarding it OUT moast games :(
problem was not with the cost but with the fact its SORCERY and Jace's Ingenuity is an instant.In moast games I was trying to hold back spare mana for my counters against DOJ and other board sweeps, i really could have used the extra cards at the end of my oponents turn when i didnt need to counter...thats the advantage of being instant i supose.. being more expencive and slightly harder to castis the only downfall...
Tezzeret's Gambit unfortunatly dosnt make the cut :( sorry SavageTheCabbage mightwork in your locall but not mine, thanks for the inspiration push aniways!!

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 15:21

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To All folowing came 5th of 21 last FNM due to some critical misplays on my account and maby a misjudged maindeck choice or 2... but we learn from our misplays dont we :P
MESAGE to ... ARCHAN ... ty for the hellp along the way and funny enough i did beat one oponent by coppying his "skittles" the blight dragon with metamorph, turning it into a 1/1 frog for two turns and then proliferated withTezzeret's Gambit and beat him with infect..... LOL
Loads of laughs and one verry angry player (not me), But not a consistant use of proliferate
Yes preordain works better in some instances but i need the 3 cards at instant. I run plenty of land and hardly mis land drops thanks to ponder/preordain, so feel i can aford Jace's Ingenuity THANKS THO

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 15:37

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I do agree that Preordain is better. But I wouldn't drop Gambit for it. While it's still in standard, you might want to consider replacing 1 or 2 Ponder for Preordain. Once M11 drops, though, be prepared to run Ponder as you have it now, and I'd suggest then replacing Preordain with Visions of Beyond. Between your other instants and the inherent vulnerability of Illusions, it's not a far fetch to have 20 cards in your graveyard for huge late game card advantage, and if not, you just replace the card for {U} and thin your library a little.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 18:53

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And /actually/ come to think of it, I'd run Divination in place of Gambit. You can cast gambit for 3 and 2 life, and you get a proliferate. But since having something to proliferate depends entirely on Metamorph and what your opponent has, getting the card draw for just 3 would be better.

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 18:55

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Oh why the hell not. *Bump* You're on front page now ;D Congrats!

And since you offered, check out my profile. There's only a few decks, so check 'em out if you'd like :)

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 19:05

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cheers for the hellp mate i shifted Divination in place of the Gambit'sand find preordain to be doing than ponder so i maid the change :)

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 04:26

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I just love that your profile says you registered four days ago, and you're already on the front-page, while the rest of us hardly can get any feedback on our decks xD I actually think it's cool and I love the deck :D Congratz, dude :P

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 19:18

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I Know and i dont quite get it mysellf... its not like this deck is the best thing in the world.
i love it tho cause its fun

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 04:50

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This looks like a hell of a fun deck to play. :) You have a good number of global pumping in there to make your illusions fast AND beefy, plus some decent control! I like it!

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 19:26

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thanks heeps!! it is tons of fun thats why we play :)
i find i dont really enjoy playing games these days without a bit of a laugh
MTG is Suposed to be fun, for me its more about a good game played than
a win under the bellt... too many players forgett ot have fun with it :(

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 04:56

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http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=211312
thats alot like my deck

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 19:28

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Nice deck congrats on doing well with it, check out my Jund Infect deck:
http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=204182

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 20:38

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Drop both Jace's Ingenuity (WAYYY too expensive) and 1 Ponder, and make Preordain 4 total. Preordain is seriously one of the best cards ever, and only having 1 in isn't really going to help you. Scryyyyy away!!

If you feel like you REALLY want those Ingenuity(s), drop 2 Ponders and replace with 2 Preordains, if you want it to look more balanced.

Honestly though, the first suggestion (4 Preordains) will seal the deal for you. Deck manipulation for card advantage is extremely important!!!

Illusion decks are extremely fun, check mine out if you feel like it!

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=211210

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 20:49

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i didnt read all the comments so idk if anyone mentioned it, but there is a card that makes a creature a 1/1 (besides turn to frog) for 1 blue check out my ooze deck i need all the improvement i can get on it http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=214735

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Posted 29 July 2011 at 23:25

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LOVED THIS DECK ^^ i dont know if it can actually win tho~_~

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 04:42

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It Might be best to throw some Phantom Warriors in, Not many people remember him, but he is an illusion and an unblockable one at that. With Adaptive Automaton and Lord of the Unreal you could have a pumped up 4/4 unblockable creature

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 01:36

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This deck is built for standard, and Phantom Warrior standard is not. We do still have Aether Figment, however, who is unblockable and pumpable.

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 05:14

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Ooo thanks! I was trying to find something else to throw in my own illusion deck and Aether Figment would fit nicely!

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Posted 31 July 2011 at 03:17

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Wow love this deck have you try myr battleshpere it will give you phantom damge and hits hard and with grand architect you can get him out by turn 4 also if you dont mine check out my U/W deck it plays off of illusions and architect like this 1

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=215002

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 01:49

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Also may i suggest Krovikan Mist?

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 02:10

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Sorry I was keeping this one standard but thanks aniways...
ps: ive been wording on a cashualdeck revolving around Krovikan Mist
Phantom Warriors and a few mistforms "FUN" but ill finish it befor i post it

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 04:10

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i like this deck alot
mine is pretty similar with a little variation
http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=213408

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 05:00

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Verry similar but i dont get the decimator web addition....

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 05:29

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Hey remember my white/blue illusion deck with sun titan? but your deck seems to be getting way more popular than mine :(. i still havent made changes to it but the deck still seems like it needs somthing any sugestions?

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=214498

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 05:08

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i dont really know what could hellp......
ask SavageTheCabbage or arachan there some of thebigest influences on my build
maby they could hellp you

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 05:37

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Hey mate, congratulations on getting the front page. Hope the deck goes well!

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 12:42

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cheers buddy :)
lol did you notice that there are 4 illusion decks on front page...
must just be a fase or some new trend i mised

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 16:02

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i think alot of people are really trying to make illusions work in standard. this seems to be the best deck ive seen out of all of them. congrats on making the front page, ill probably try to put this deck together in real life and see how well it does

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 15:57

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thanks and im honoured that you would builld this deck, i did before i post it.
it could do better and there is some decks you just cant beat with it but it is verry fun to play
ps beware super anoying little freaks.... Gideons lawkeeper? there like pure living douch-baggery!!!!
:(

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Posted 30 July 2011 at 16:13

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because ive seen this deck im going to make a humble frog deck.
4 humbles 0/1 no abilities
4 turn to frog 1/1 no abilities
im loving the white and blue fun decks, keep making em. maybe throw in some arrests and pacifisms.
go ahead play a creature. maybe throw in some prodigal sorcerers or whatever the current "pinger" is.
LOL creature lockdown!

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Posted 31 July 2011 at 08:08

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LOL cant wait to see it

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Posted 01 August 2011 at 11:52

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WOW thanks for puting my deck on ur Deck Description thats awsome! and thanks for helping my deck reach the front page too! ill post ur deck link on my deck too. T Y

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Posted 31 July 2011 at 19:18

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Your Deck got to the front page on its own... seriously its a cool build and i actually made it just to play with a coupple of times its really fun.... except i kept beating the guy playing with my deck o_O
No need to post my link :)
PS: i think you upcoming or front page before I ran your link in the deck discription??

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Posted 01 August 2011 at 12:00

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Xenograft would protect you Lord of Unreal and also Wurmcoil as well as making it a bit stronger =D

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Posted 31 July 2011 at 22:48

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peeps im proud that so many people have come over to the DARK SIDE and added wormcoils, and EVEN FROGS!! to there illusion decks..
lol just hapens that i met a old friend of mine at the local store who sore this awsome illusion deck online..
Sooo i asked what it was called and guess what. PONDER FROG =) LMFAO
He didnt beleve me so i said i would write this comment up to show him
YOU HEAR ME NICK!!! =P

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Posted 01 August 2011 at 14:10

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I'm REALLY interested I'm the WUG Venser deck you ran into at FNM. I'm currently working on my venser deck to keep it competitive with the fast tempo decks out there.

http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=214492

Sidenote: I'd like to see which idea works better, your Turn to Frog or my Gideon's Lawkeepers :)

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Posted 02 August 2011 at 01:40

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try out a venser the unblockable Infecter i made a deck the other night using him and some infect creatures with proliferate worked pretty good i'll post it when i figure out how to post a deck though it need's some tweaking.

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Posted 03 August 2011 at 08:53

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Personally, I wouldn't mind using TTF if I was running Mimic Vat to steal the stuff I was killing :) thought about plugging that in? In my U/W deck, I do lawkeeper with livewire lash for some random direct damage to fight off the twin strategy.

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Posted 02 August 2011 at 01:45

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What about some Swiftfoot Boots to protect someone like your lord of the unreal? just a thought though.

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Posted 03 August 2011 at 08:51

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Check out my mill:
http://www.mtgvault.com/ViewDeck.aspx?DeckID=217286

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Posted 03 August 2011 at 15:20

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Im personally a bigger fan of ponder over divination, less mana cost, and you get to sort through and or shuffle. Id swap out the divinations for more of them sweet ponders

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Posted 04 August 2011 at 08:52

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If you want combat tricks check out sleep, i like it instead of divination. check out some of my decks if you can

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Posted 04 August 2011 at 09:18

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You have 4 Preordains now!!! YES.

Liked. :)

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Posted 05 August 2011 at 03:37

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