{"ops":[{"insert":"The Legendary Artificier and Magic The Gathering first main protagonist"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nSince now "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Urza, Lord High Artificer"}},{"insert":" is no more a GC, it's time to build a Bracket 2 deck that aim for best performance (heavely inspired from higher brackets).\nThe idea that supports the overall B2Urza is blink: the best representative of blink engines that are in blue together with a couple of istants (that can also be tutored).\nBy blinking obsessively Urza an army of construct can be created to either annihilate the adversary or fuel the mana for all the nasty thing that can also be done.\nIf the main plan gets interrupted, it is possible to win by sneaking in some nasty combo and use Urza last ability with infinite mana.\nThose combo are borderline acceptable in B2 since are false three cards combo (two cards + third to enable); it needs to be accepted by the pod."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"In the end, if Archidekt doesn't say that there is a bracket missmach is not a problem, right? \nAside frome jokes, the deck can theoretically win as low as turn 5 but it is improbable and difficult to pull off.\nA turn 8 win is far more probably if not almost guaranteed consistently (as far as I've seen by testing it)\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"In the first attemp to this decklist I inserted some stax but it's not needed for a proper play; sometimes even slows down without a reason.\nThe exclusion extends to some obvious -and really powerfull- cards that make two-card combos, which can not be used strictly in Bracket 2. \nThe control nature is well supported by a vast variety of interaction based on the bracket level; of course more stapes can be added but, in the end, they are more usefull in higher brackets.\nIt makes more sense to use more \"basic\" couterspells.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: The first hand is fundamental for the overall game: it is important to mulligan to have in hand -in the best option- at least two/three lands, a mana rock and an interaction."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"In this way, the removal of Urza can be prevented, and the cast of the commander can be done within turn 3.\nIf Urza is removed as soon as it enters, it will be really difficult to keep up.\n\nUPDATE 24/04/2026: combos with Tidespout tyran have been declared B3, so it has been removed."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nSideboard to be treated as possible inclusion cards.\n\nBLINK PACKAGE:"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Conjurer's Closet"}},{"insert":" : Staple of the package, consistent blink engine for Urza and token creator. It the first weapon of the package since can be easily tutored."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Deadeye Navigator"}},{"insert":" : Staple of the package and part of combos, with enought mana can generate tokens really quickly."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Displacer Kitten"}},{"insert":" : Staple of the package, takes advantage of the control aspects of the deck and the vast variety of non-creature spells to create a token everytime."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Y'shtola Rhul"}},{"insert":" : Solid blink engine with added ability to double the end step, so double token generator per turn. Really important if combined with the other engines that trigger on end step."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Panharmonicon"}},{"insert":" : Supports the blinking by doubling the trigger. Can be really helpfull but is not fundamental."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Thassa, Deep-Dwelling"}},{"insert":" : Blink engine that makes one token per turn constantly. "},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Essence Flux"}},{"insert":" : One-shot instant blink for one token. Can be used in combination with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isochron Scepter"}},{"insert":" as a blink engine."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Planar Incision"}},{"insert":" : One-shot instant blink for one token. Can be used in combination with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isochron Scepter"}},{"insert":" as a blink engine."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTo be added there are also some copy cards that can be usefull in the main construct army strategy:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Isochron Scepter"}},{"insert":" : Big staple for the entire deck. The vast majority of the istants and sorceries used are 2 mana or less because of the scepter: the main use would be to imprint a blink card and create a blink engine. The other most usefull way to use the scepter is by imprinting a counterspell or a removal to interact with the table. Imprinted bounce spell can also be used as sort of protection o to force the creation of construct by continously cast Urza (kind of an extrema ratio)."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lithoform Engine"}},{"insert":" : Versatile cards that can copy the triggered effect of Urza (thus doubling the token generation), copy an istant or a sorcery on the stack (can be used to copy a blink istant or whatever on the stack either offensively or defensively) or a permanent. This last one can really be abused with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Conjurer's Closet"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Panharmonicon"}},{"insert":" to create copies of blink engines. The only downsize is the amount of mana required (Removed for this reason)."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mechanized Production"}},{"insert":" : Alternative wincon for itself. Once a construct is out, it can be attached and becomes a token production engine. Alternatively, if "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Worldwalker Helm"}},{"insert":" is on the battlefield, can be attached to it to make a combo and generate infinite token copy of the helm, thus winning the game on next upkeep (this combo actually got me a cople of games, not to be undertimated)."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Phyrexian Metamorph"}},{"insert":" : One-shot copy for artifact or creature. Can be a construct, can be a copy of a blink engine or whatever usefull card. It has to be kept in mind that it can become the copy of whatever artifact or creature on the battlefield and not only the controlled, thus making it an alternative to copy usefull cards of the opponent. Can be use together with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Liquimetal Torque"}},{"insert":" to copy Non-artifact permanents."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Mirrormade"}},{"insert":": One-shot copy for artifact or creature. Can be a construct, can be a copy of a blink engine or whatever usefull card. It has to be kept in mind that it can become the copy of whatever artifact or creature on the battlefield and not only the controlled, thus making it an alternative to copy usefull cards of the opponent. Can be use together with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Liquimetal Torque"}},{"insert":" to copy Non-Artifact Non-Enchantment permanents."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Three Steps Ahead"}},{"insert":" : Onorable mention since it basically is a counterspell but can also work as a one-shot copy of an artifact or a creature in control. Can be a construct, can be a copy of a blink angine or whatever usefull card."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nMAIN LAYERED COMBOS:"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Since it is really long and tedious to report every step of the combos I'll leave to the reader to understand all the steps.\nUrza + deadeye navigator + worldwaker helm = infinite tapped token"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Urza + worldwaker helm + mechanized production = infinite tapped token (win on next upkeep)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Hullbreaker or Tidespout Tyrant + any artifact that produce more than it costs (+ Urza) = infinite mana (sorcery speed)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sensei divining top + Chip + Etherium Sculptor = infinite draw"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Urza + Sensei divining top + Chip + Forensic gadgeteer = infinite draw"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Urza + Sensei divining top + Chip + battered golem = infinite draw "},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Urza + Sensei divining top + Battered golem + Forensic gadgeteer = infinite draw "},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Valley Floodcaller + Retraction helix or Banashing Knack + any artifact that produce more than it costs = Infinite mana (Instant speed)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sewer-veillance Cam + Retraction helix or Banashing Knack + token construct = Infinite mana (Instant speed)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Battered Golem + Retraction helix or Banashing Knack + any artifact that produce more than it costs = Infinite mana (Sorcery speed)"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTO USE INFINITE MANA:"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Countinously cast from library with Urza last ability until codex shredder is casted (and make the artifact that produces mana to bounce back, most of the times will be easy since the combos use a bounce piece), from there tap it to mill an opponent then cast the artifact bounced.\nReplay the codex shredder and repeat the process to mill all the library of all opponents.\nOnce done wait for the next turns or cast Faire mastermind from library and force opponents to draw with the last ability.\nCan only use Faire Mastermind as a wincon to draw every opponent out but you must be sure to have more cards in library than the opponents.\nKeep in mind that this process for the win can work ONLY at SORCERY speed."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"To win at instant speed in combination with an infinite mana generating combo (that also of course works at istant speed) a flash enabler is needed.\n\nEDITS THROUGH TIME:"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nVersion 1.5 edits:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1- Darksteel Citadel for Mistrise village\n2-Pongify for Swan song\n3-Snap for Banishing Knack\n4-Resculpt for Retraction helix\n5-One island for windfall or candlekeep sage \n6-Storage matrix for Valley Floodcaller\n7-Glaring Spotlight for Spellseeker\n8-Propaganda for Vedalken Orrery\n9-Solve the equation for Merchant roll\n\nAdded Layered combo:\nValley Floodcaller + Retraction helix or Banashing Knack + any artifact that produce more than it costs = Infinite mana (Instant speed)\n\nNot enought removal bounce + need more absolute counters to have more advantage than other player (and counter other counterspell), moreover most of the times the artifact tokens will be more powerfull then other creatures on the board\n\nVersion 2.0 Edits:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1-Lightning greaves for Battered Golem\n2-Voyager Staff for Sewer-veillance Cam\n3-One Island for Otawara, soaring city\n4-Sai Master thopterist for April O'Neil, Human element\n\nAdded Layered combo: \nSewer-veillance Cam + Retraction helix or Banashing Knack + token construct = Infinite mana (Instant speed)\nBattered Golem + Retraction helix or Banashing Knack + any artifact that produce more than it costs = Infinite mana (Sorcery speed)\n\nDISCLAIMER: After this edit the best teorethical victory is as low as turn 5 which is NOT compatible with an expected bracket 2 deck."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Before use this deck always talk to your pod."},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nVersion 2.5 Edits:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Evaluating the possibility of Reducing the Sensei divining top draw \"standard\" package (SDT + The reality chip or Crystal skull + foundry inspector or etherium sculptor) since it is too difficult to use/put the combo together.\nIt is better to add more generic cards that serve best the porpouse.\nFrom testing, the deck suffers a lot in ramping early on and if Urza gets removed early; most of the times, if another fast deck is present, it can not keep up.\nThe goal is trying to add more iteraction (if free is better) and make the dek faster with mana rocks or other things.\n1-Flusterstorm for Misdirection\n2-Tidespout Tyrant for Snapback\n3-Cloud Key for Paradise mantle\n4-Foundry inspector for Mind stone\n5-Crystal skull, isu spyglass for Tezeret Cruel captain\n6-Howling Mine for Dour Port Mage\n7-Disallow for Three steps ahead \n8-Arcane signet for Prized statue (needs testimg)\n\nVersion 3.0 Edits:"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Still suffers from draw, moreover in B2 trying to flash things does not work as well as higher brackets.\nTrying to integrate more Free Interactions.\n1-Lithoform engine for Mirrormade\n2-Fellwar stone for Liquimetal Torque\n3-??? for Submerge\n4-??? for Commandeer\n\nExpensive Valid edits:\n1-One Island for Scalding Tarn\n2-One Island for Misty Rainforest\n3-One Island for Polluted Delta\n4-One island for Prismatic Vista\n\n5-One Island for Gemstone Cavern\n6-Negate for Force of Negation\n7-One Island for Minamo, school of water edge\n8-One Island for Sea Gate restauration\n\nMinimum lands: 31\n\nMODS FOR BRACKET 3 TUNE:"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Since recent updates, it is preferable to play this deck as a bracket 3 (also more fair). \nThis means that it is possible to use 3 game changers amd to include previous combos removed.\nThe main issue is still the drawing section, therefore the GC will be mostly directed there.\nMoreover, since there are no board wipes at this stage, Cyclonic rift is mandatory.\nHere are the mods to apply: \n1-Candlekeep sage for Rhystic study\n2-Dour port mage for Consacrated Sphinx or The One Ring\n3-Lithoform Engine for Cyclonic rift\n4-Snapback for Tidespout Tyrant\n \n"}]}