Budget Infinite Mill

by RastaTerror on 28 August 2015

Main Deck (60 cards)

Sideboard (4 cards)

Artifacts (4)

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How to Play

How to play it? Hmmm... I just suggest to just Crank Duskmantle Guildmage's Mind! :D

Deck Tags

  • #Budget
  • #modern
  • #Mill
  • #undertwomana

Deck at a Glance

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Mana Curve

Mana Symbol Occurrence

0241600

Card Legality

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

Deck discussion for Budget Infinite Mill

Shriekhorn might be a better pick than tome scour, especially since you may time it :D
I've also run extensive tests with tomescour and shriekhorn, and on an average shriekhorn mills a fraction more than tome scour
(Meaning that on an average it manages to mill 6 cards a lot more than it mills 4)

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Posted 31 August 2015 at 08:43

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Added to sideboard.

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Posted 01 September 2015 at 05:56

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I know it is a budget but Bloodchief Ascension will trigger the combo just fine

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 14:25

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 14:25

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i love this deck

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Posted 31 August 2015 at 16:40

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Thanks, bro :D

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Posted 01 September 2015 at 05:52

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I love the deck idea. It looks fun to play!

Instead of Enclave Cryptologist, would Merfolk Looter be a better choice?

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 15:40

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A glorious mill deck I must say! I see that you too are a fan of control decks with obscure finishers. I actually own a similar deck in real life, but have no friends to play it with, truly a shame. However I did place second in a modern event at my local game store, now that was enjoyable. For anyone looking to upgrade this deck I recommend using Hedron Crab, it is a cheap blocker in the earlygame and passively mills your opponent quite well.

I hope you enjoyed my comment, remember to have a wonderful day.

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 19:16

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A concise example of how one can begin w/ a budget deck, then work to upgrade it as their means/opportunities allow.

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Posted 07 September 2015 at 19:03

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I second the hedron crab as an excellent option. I also suggest running x4 Jace's Phantasm, possibly instead of Enclave Cryptologist.

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Posted 29 September 2015 at 21:23

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Posted 29 September 2015 at 21:27

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Tidehollow Strix instead of the snakes or the rats to block flyers.

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 20:28

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Baleful Strix would be a bit better. Flying, Deathtouch and draw a card! or you can add them both and remove the rats and snakes ;)

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 20:32

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But Baleful Strix is not Modern if I am not mistaken.

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 20:38

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Yeah, that sucks. I guess it would have to be a different deck list.

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Posted 02 September 2015 at 20:39

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weight of precinct 6

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Posted 04 October 2015 at 13:01

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Doesn't he end life before cards?

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Posted 03 September 2015 at 11:39

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Not if you fight against an infinite life deck ;)

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Posted 03 September 2015 at 13:36

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Law of equivalent exchange or maybe just cause and effect. 1card milled = 1 life lost. In a regular size deck, 53 cards (assuming no mulligan) vs 20 life.

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Posted 04 September 2015 at 07:10

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Posted 05 September 2015 at 12:51

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Posted 05 September 2015 at 12:53

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How about running some Mind Sculpts in Main or Side? :D

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Posted 05 September 2015 at 12:54

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wow, this combo so interstin!

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Posted 06 September 2015 at 17:56

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by te way, why you use # in the tags?

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Posted 06 September 2015 at 18:21

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Could be he works within a group so they need certain identifiers to search for each others material.

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Posted 07 September 2015 at 06:01

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I would recommend one or two countersqualls for this deck as a replacement for some of the mana leaks, since it can aalso trigger the combo.

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Posted 07 September 2015 at 15:13

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I would recommend one or two countersqualls for this deck as a replacement for some of the mana leaks, since it can also trigger the combo.

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Posted 07 September 2015 at 15:13

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Very nice deck. But, is it actually infinite mill? Just instant death no? =)
Of course, if they had 100 life, then yeah, infinite mill heheh. Nice combo.

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Posted 07 September 2015 at 18:17

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Posted 07 September 2015 at 18:18

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wares the unblockable?

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Posted 11 September 2015 at 21:03

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Posted 13 September 2015 at 16:37

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Built this deck yesterday and I have to say I quiet enjoyed it. I couldn't get all the cards because my card shop didn't have them. I added Scalpelexis, Brain Freeze, Traumatize, Jace's Erasure, and some salt marshes.

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Posted 13 September 2015 at 16:37

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Greatest thing in this deck is it's low converted mana cost. You've added 5-turn drops, so you ruined it a bit :P

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Posted 13 September 2015 at 18:11

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True, but I needed some flying and the look on my opponent's face was priceless when she was down to one card in her library. I could only find one Mindcrank and no Duskmantle Guildmage so I made due with what I had on hand. It works wonderfully for the people I'm using it against.

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Posted 13 September 2015 at 18:43

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Posted 13 September 2015 at 18:44

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Atari8807, they have 93 in stock at Starcitygames.com brosif. I am looking to get some lol.

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Posted 17 September 2015 at 18:37

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Thanks. I did find some online. I just like my local card shop because I can see the card before I buy it.

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Posted 18 September 2015 at 18:13

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GREAT POINT MAN

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Posted 18 September 2015 at 18:49

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Atari, if you like the mill, but wanted low cmc flying you should check out Jace's Phantasm.

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Posted 29 September 2015 at 21:26

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Love this deck looks insanely fun. ever thought about splashing some red in for a few burns, to really set mind crank off. Or do you think that would screw with the synergy of this deck. J/C +1 from this guy.

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Posted 17 September 2015 at 18:39

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What about gut shot? Can set off your infinite combo for only 2 life. Also can enable it by t4 if everything pans out right.

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Posted 18 September 2015 at 06:12

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And Apostle's Blessing in sb, it will protect the deathtouchers, guildmage and crank.

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Posted 18 September 2015 at 06:24

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I'm in love with this deck... such a simple infinite combo, all cards are 1 or 2 drops, it's just so simple but so effective! Definite +1 from me.

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Posted 18 September 2015 at 16:00

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Maybe a Strionic resonator, you know, to rub it in even more.

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Posted 19 September 2015 at 02:51

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Would adding something like Ultimate Price help? I understand adding the deathtouch creatures is a piece of the combo, but alot of the time your opponent will simply do nothing once they notice the combo, or on round 2 after it has already been unleashed. Ulitmate price, Hero's Downfall, or any of the reveal's hand and make them discard spells would be great for this, if atleast in sideboard

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Posted 28 September 2015 at 00:32

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Would adding something like Ultimate Price help? I understand adding the deathtouch creatures is a piece of the combo, but alot of the time your opponent will simply do nothing once they notice the combo, or on round 2 after it has already been unleashed. Ulitmate price, Hero's Downfall, or any of the reveal's hand and make them discard spells would be great for this, if atleast in sideboard

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Posted 28 September 2015 at 00:33

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not sure if price is necessary since it may take away too much. possibly vapor snag since it can help trigger the combo, and return a creature to their hand, essentially doing the same general idea as price.

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Posted 28 September 2015 at 03:06

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Instead of think twice maybe use telling time?

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Posted 29 September 2015 at 22:48

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A speed version of this idea was my first real deck. It's more about disruption by discarding and removal while having many cmc=2 tutors. Maybe you can get some ideas?!

http://www.mtgvault.com/germynator/decks/mindcrank-guildmage/

You have a different style, but I suggest taking out the Tome Scour. It does nothing but mill, which you do with the infinite combo.
If you are looking for something to start the loop, anything that does damage or sends a card to the graveyard (from anywhere) will do.
Therefore removal, discard or unblockable damage are probably better options!?

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Posted 30 September 2015 at 15:53

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Think Twice is really budget compared to other card draws, but it basically is a draw 2 for cmc=5. There are plenty of better card draw options in u/b if you don't want to go the transmute route.
(e.g. Night's Whisper, Pilfered Plans, Concentrate, ...)

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Posted 30 September 2015 at 16:32

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I have a very similar deck in real life, jaces phantasm, weight of precinct 6, Dimir Infiltrator is HUGE! dimir can help you get those mind cranks and guild mage out soooo much faster! you should consider adding dimir!

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Posted 04 October 2015 at 13:07

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Why play dimir when you can add it in your deck? XD

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Posted 05 October 2015 at 14:40

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dimid just allows you to transmute

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Posted 05 October 2015 at 22:07

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So simple and might be so effective! Like bro :)

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Posted 04 October 2015 at 19:37

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Posted 04 October 2015 at 21:17

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Take out 1 of each of your instant cards listed and replace them with 3 Hidden Strings.

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Posted 05 October 2015 at 23:46

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I don't like Hidden Strings, and my preference is Hands of Binding to deal with unwanted creatures.

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Posted 05 October 2015 at 23:50

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Everyone does things differently lol Amazing deck though!

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Posted 05 October 2015 at 23:56

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Posted 24 October 2015 at 13:12

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I actually have a deck made with that exact combo. I didn't even see this, weird. If you want to give me tips to fix it, here's the link.

http://www.mtgvault.com/stormtide/decks/mill-deck-supreme/

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Posted 24 October 2015 at 13:16

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Tormod's crypt would be good in this deck maybe add it to the sideboard or a couple in mainboard it would really annoy the opponent :-)

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Posted 27 October 2015 at 09:43

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I'd rather play Nihil Spellbom and only in sideboard

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Posted 28 October 2015 at 14:48

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this is glorious

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Posted 19 November 2015 at 02:31

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Made it with suggestions from the comments, check it out.

http://www.mtgvault.com/anarchrist91/decks/millilililil/

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Posted 23 November 2015 at 14:16

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glimpse the unthinkable perhaps

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Posted 04 December 2015 at 18:39

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can someone help me with my nicol bolas mill deck?

http://www.mtgvault.com/daggerback5423/decks/nicol-bolas-mill/

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Posted 11 December 2015 at 16:16

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Laura Ingalls would smack you good...but since you gave homage, you may pass. ;)

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Posted 11 December 2015 at 16:32

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None of my friends would help me. So I decided to post for some help here. Please help!

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Posted 11 December 2015 at 16:37

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I left a comment, but in the way of direction, since I personally can't be of assistance. Good luck!!

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Posted 11 December 2015 at 16:42

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Thank you though!

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Posted 11 December 2015 at 16:45

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It's all about good times, to be had by all. :)

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Posted 11 December 2015 at 17:04

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