{"ops":[{"attributes":{"underline":true},"insert":"Make A Stand"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#444444","italic":true},"insert":"A very salty deck that is more controlling than your ex."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"--- Description ---"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nYou will immediately feel the power of this "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Dimir"},{"insert":" (blue/black) monstrosity. With threats that double as engines, your plans for victory will become crystal clear as you retain the card advantage and unleash a very efficient short game. Don't be fooled however, as this 60 card historic deck has more than enough staying power if opening hands don't quite go your way. \n\nWith the focus on discard & draw combined with powerful, sticky threats, you completely control the flow of the game as you drain your opponent of resources right from the opening turn. If your opponent manages to catch a glimpse of this deck's long-game (which rarely happens) and fool themselves into thinking that they can change the tides of war, they're sadly mistaken as your game deep into consecutive turns only gets stronger and more diabolical.\n\n--- The Decklist ---"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Creatures"},{"attributes":{"italic":true,"bold":true},"insert":" (14):"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Deep-Cavern Bat"}},{"insert":" (x4): A primary disruption. Remove your key threats and your opponent's element of surprise.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor"}},{"insert":" (x4): Essential for card draw.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Preacher of the Schism"}},{"insert":" (x3): A real powerhouse - create tokens or draw cards. Value in any situation.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sheoldred, the Apocalypse"}},{"insert":" (x3): Punishes opponent card draw and stabilizes life for you.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Instants & Sorceries (20):"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cut Down"}},{"insert":" (x4): Fantastic early game interaction against aggro decks.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Go for the Throat"}},{"insert":"(x4): One of the best unconditional removals in the game.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Three Steps Ahead"}},{"insert":" (x4): Flexible Dimir counter-magic.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Duress"}},{"insert":" (x4): Even further hand disruption - prevent threats before they even hit the battlefield.\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Consider"}},{"insert":" (x4): Dig through your deck for land drops or specific side-board tech.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Planeswalkers (2):"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kaito, Bane of Nightmares"}},{"insert":" (x2): Excellent for card advantage and unblockable pressure.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Lands (24):"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Watery Grave"}},{"insert":" (x4)\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Undercity Sewers"}},{"insert":" (x4)\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Shipwreck Marsh"}},{"insert":" (x4)\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Swamp"}},{"insert":" (x6)\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Island"}},{"insert":" (x6)\n\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":"Operational Tactics& Notes:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#002966"},"insert":"Early Game: "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":"Use "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","bold":true},"insert":"Deep-Cavern Bat"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","bold":true},"insert":"Duress"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":" immediately and willfully. Your goal is not just to see their hand, but to dismantle their game plan before turn three."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#002966"},"insert":"Mid Game: "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":"Deploy "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","bold":true},"insert":"Preacher of the Schism"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":" or "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#002966","bold":true},"insert":"Kaito"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":". If the battlefield is crowded, hold up "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","bold":true},"insert":"Go for the Throat"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":". "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":"Do not over-commit to the board against sweepers."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If your opponent is keeping pace with you don't lose heart, unless they have a clear advantage you maybe one spell and only two turns from victory."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#002966","italic":true},"insert":"Late Game:"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","bold":true},"insert":"Sheoldred, the Apocalypse"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":" is your victory baddie. Protect it with "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","bold":true},"insert":"Three Steps Ahead"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":" if the opponent tries to remove it. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":"If you have "},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000","bold":true},"insert":"Gix"},{"attributes":{"background":"transparent","color":"#000000"},"insert":" on the board, keep the pressure up to ensure you never run out of gas."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#000000","background":"transparent"},"insert":"Your removals will be efficient, while your threats will demand immediate attention."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#000000","background":"transparent"},"insert":"By consistently stripping their options via discard and countering their finishers, you maintain total control over the game state. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#000000","background":"transparent"},"insert":"Play aggressively with your hand disruption, and do not fear trading life for information."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}