How I MILLED my way to MYTHIC in BLB Standard

A blue/white UW Azorius control list for BO1 MTG Arena ladder in Bloomburrow Standard.
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[@covertgoblue]

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[@cththedead]

i watched the intro

[@kriegstenicht3502]

Ok why is the Deck in that Intro different to that you play in the vid?

[@davidbrandon9336]

@@kriegstenicht3502 The deck in the intro is the final form of the deck which often goes through changes during the video. I like it as you see where other cards might fit in or where they failed

[@gkiyo]

I really enjoyed the longer intro, going deep on the specific card choices vs the present meta is absolutely what I want to hear.

[@MateoByrd-kg9rf]

I watched it too! Keep it up CGB!

[@samsimmons8370]

Me too! I feel like I actually get better when I see these longer explanations

[@Trevbot789]

He used to do longer intros and his analytics said people skipped it all the time so he stopped. I prefer it though

[@jjjj8644]

I do not, so shû the fcc ûp please

[@mcharlton1977]

Totally agree. I love insight into the meta.

[@Koraxe]

I may be in the minority but I actually enjoy the longer intros. Explaining the methodology, design philosophy, and gameplan for the decks is hugely valuable, especially when its relatively early in a set. Eager to give this pile a chance. Keep up the great work CGB.

[@JushakF]

Agreed. I usually put videos on the background (regardless of what I'm watching, really) and often end up tuning out after the first few games. I'm much more interested in the deckbuilding decisions and plans than the actual gameplay most of the time anyway.

[@nickm.6275]

agreed as well

[@TCTopps]

Watched the intro, loved the intro. Going into why cards are in the deck, the right way to play them, interactions to be aware of, etc are all very appreciated

[@thisispotatos9957]

"This deck is made to fight the deck that had the meta get rid of all mono red decks"......ends up playing all mono red decks.

[@elderdragon799]

its so brutal... (T-T) edit: it is nice to see him battling in mythic though ^-^

[@stephentylerworkman]

Thanks for the shout out bud, your content is cool. That first game man. I literally just played a game this morning where I played tribal against blue white control and drew 12 lands plus non creature spells only and no creature. Insane. Shuffler is fine.

[@thygrrr]

16:00 CGB finally playing with the same shuffler the rest of us played with since ~MKM

[@newjerseydamo]

MKM? Shuffler has been severely broken for years.

[@Arkisbestdk]

"You have never seen magic like this before" sir the number of times I have drawn 6 lands in a fucking row beggars belief.

[@l0lan00b3]

Same boat same storm pal

[@OskarSigvardsson]

You didn't seem to enjoy the game very much, but I thought that Cankerbloom/Wrenn deck was pretty sweet, and the player played it really well! I was sure they were going to use the Cankerbloom to destroy the Lockdown, but ulting the Wrenn instead was a pretty sick and obviously correct. Props to halpha!

[@I43573]

That player was almost as bad as the mono red player in game one

[@yesterdayds]

I disagree. The first game was an aggro deck playing super cautiously. The Wrenn deck felt more like a Midrange daleck that is dialed into the Temp Lockdown / boardwipe meta. It probably plays quite a bit differently against the heavy aggro side of the meta.

[@jerryli5879]

tbf it was a good deck because it got matched up against CGB's control, any aggro deck would've rolled it. cool concept but hardly works most of the time

[@haoNoQ]

I think CGB should have used his multiple Demolition Fields in response to Wrenn's +1 activatons. She can't attack when you keep blowing up the specific lands she's trying to animate. You can't do that after the activation resolves (the land becomes hexproof) but you can do that in response. This could have bought a couple more turns to find the wincons. The opponent was careless about this too: they should have animated only their basic lands because basic lands cannot be blown up by Demolition Field.

[@l0lan00b3]

@@I43573yes dump all your cards out to get them wiped is much better haha

[@deadneck13]

Urza's Sylex. Board wipes, can tutor your Jaces.

[@traviswieworka7109]

listened to the intro, and as a relatively new magician this was really informitive and it helped connect a lot of dots to how this deck can be played

[@MrSirbra]

I watched the intro. I watch everything... I watch you in the bathroom when you think you are alone.

[@renangalvaodecarvalho1667]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jjjj8644]

The video started with a mana flood then it ended with a mana screw. Balance

[@tonyguynn3173]

Happiest I have seen you since I started watching you years ago. Not a control player. Never been my thing. But I love mtg. And I love seeing happy people playing what brings them joy.

[@dracosfire7247]

I’ve always personally watched your intros, but I will admit I find them much more interesting post rotation than before. Things have changed, and it’s fun to see how you adapt

[@thosewhoslaytogetherstayto3412]

Good intro CGB! Bargaining the Temp lockdown at their end step into either the double Jace or a Sun fall makes sense.

[@goreobsessed2308]

Milling to mythic in the bo1 is nuts one day ill actually play enough to hit mythic 😂 Holy crap that first game the shuffler had it out for you

[@plumokin5535]

I LOVED the longer intro, it got me hyped for the deck and I get to learn about card choices instead of never knowing

[@OLApplin]

I love a longer intro speaking about the subtleties of the deck and the meta commentary

[@twolf7448]

glad i'm not the only one that noticed farsight ritual or that it's perfectly fine to sac a temp lockdown to it :D , i made similar without the mill strategy (instead was irritate with tokens between fountain and mirrex and anchorage)

[@slysi84]

Great intro CGB!! I do enjoy when you go through the decks strategy and then the cool plays that you can make with it. Love UW control. I've enjoyed playing control since the early days back in 96 with Armageddon, Wrath of God and Counter Spells. Was a big fan of Rising Waters from Nemesis. Ah happy days!!!

[@FrostyTheSnowMatt]

I enjoy the longer intro, the extra info really helps me understand why and how you are playing the cards you picked

[@cookies23z]

I always watch intro, its the best part! especially with commentary like this over what cards and what they are there for :)

[@Sir_Slytherin]

I do really enjoy the longer into. as I am a newer player, it makes me really happy to get details about the deck tech. ESpecially when it pertains to the meta. thank you.

[@RenanTheBoss21]

Oh Yes, my weekly dose, of Blue/White Control

[@oia]

7:01 I was here CGB YOUR CALL TO ACTION WAS SUCCESSFUL 🎉🎉

[@rossmiller1443]

Loved the intro! I dig hearing the thought process.

[@undercovers2006]

Okay, I gotta thanks CGB for this deck...i have been looking for a deck to get back into mtga...and this has been it. Granted I didn't have the wildcards to complete the deck. I don't have a couple of lands, but a quick edit and I'll be adding those back in as I get the wildcards. So after a year away since I lost my job, and couldn't afford to buy crystals. This has gotten me to Silver 1 in only a handful of hours from bronze...so here's to hoping this deck gets me into mythic for the first time! As a fellow control mage, I love decks and games that make you think, strategize, and adapt. This deck is very flexible!

[@traviscolston9373]

Love the longer intro! It’s nice for some commentary on piloting the deck and why things are there. Helps to have those perspectives from the one in best of one.

[@santibeast8823]

I love the longer intros 6:59

[@TDMStyle]

Fellow long intro enjoyers where you at

[@itmeurdad]

Watched the into. I appreciate the meta commentary, probably more than explaining the cards. I realize that's not exactly possible for a period after a new set but the theory crafting is what keeps me coming back for more CGB.

[@tiztumta]

Tkx for the detailed intro @covertgoblue ! Watching you playing UW Control feels like home to me🙏

[@thefoffo1765]

Thank you CGB, appreciate the longer intros with suggestions on how to make the deck work. I am just a bit confused about the decklist, you are playing with copies of Elspeth’s Smite and Realmbreaker but I don’t see those cards in the “official” decklist. What is the best version to climb on the current meta? The one you’re playing in the videos or the one you posted?

[@draz4lyfe326]

enjoyed the intro enjoyed the deck hope there will be more cgb after dark i was enjoying waking up and watching an extra video before your daily one come out and i think it was a great spot for brawl content and i really enjoyed the deck building video it actually inspired me to build my own di Vinci deck

[@ShawnRakar]

The blessing of Bloomburrow: not seeing “Memory Deluge” in every standard deck. Great deck and I want to build it because it’s a mill deck.🤣

[@Mrbones1102]

Love this deck btw. Thank you for continuing to post control piles. I live for control and love to see an expert at work

[@maxt5634]

I liked the intro! Learning about why the deck works in the meta is nice

[@studxmuffin5641]

I watched the intro! I really enjoy it actually. I only recently got into magic so I treat it like a lecture to help learn the game

[@Jindorek]

I didnt have enough spellgyres and no way to craft more so i looked for a replacement and found "Out of Air" and it is really cool. 4 mana counter any spell, 2 blue counter a creature spell. surprisingly useful.

[@TheBigPenguu]

I was sitting there watching that first game, thinking "the things we go through to just draw out of a land pocket." 😂

[@joanmoriarity8738]

Intros where you take the time to explain the deck tech are my favourite part of your videos.

[@Keowolf83]

Soul Partition has been a favorite of mine since it's release. I love baiting attack on Jace just to Partition it.

[@travelerofthesea5143]

Intro watched. Tbh I was one to skip the intro not too long ago but I found a liking in listening to cgb explain the gameplan and the deck so now I stay for the entire time

[@ostrogodo]

Im living the life with That jace on the Rogues deck in Explorer. Lotes of New toys for that thing. It Will never die

[@MrBe56]

These intros are amazing! Love hearing people talk when it is something people are passionate about and want to explain.

[@noxly295]

I always watch the intro, I only skipped them during CGB’s vacation So much to learn from them

[@apremtolaria7749]

Listened to the whole intro. Good insight into your deck decisions as always. When watching the first days of the new set and early access I was afraid there were no space for control. Glad to see there is! ❤

[@FreddyChoppins]

1:53 I just realized the art of No More Lies is a dude shining a light down a cave. I play on mobile so that's my excuse for never actually seeing it clearly but I always thought it was just a weird blue flame... 😄

[@ItachiEspada]

Having long Intros or Outros because you talk about Card choices or Meta Developments is a VERY good thing CGB - stop apoligizing whenever these Intros take longer than 1 minute :D Giving People an Insight before you jump into the Gameplay is what makes LVD, HGG or you FAR superior Channels to actually learn new things and it sets you apart from Sonio and the like (which I also enjoy ofc). Since most "strategic" Deckbuilding is generally centered around BO3, your Take on certain Card choices as The One in BO1 is a much more valuable Input than you think - at least in my Opinion^^ This "educational" style of Video is what drew me to the Channel back when I started playing this Game (you were in the midst of your first 1000 Days back then, I think I started playing MTG when you were around ~600) and I love these type of Videos to this day. Please never change, Sensei :)

[@tsaboassassin]

Watched the whole thing, intro included. Love seeing UW being back on the channel. :)

[@starmanda88]

I love hearing your thoughts on specific cards etc. Please continue.

[@GuildMasterTrav]

Awesome intro and outro! Another great vid all around.

[@timthetechwiz]

I will say as a new player i really enjoy intros like this so i can understand more of whats going on. Granted, I can't relate when you use names of cards that have rotated out but it is what it is lol.

[@9_Lives]

I watched the intro. I have been a long time tribal player and decided to learn control to polarize and try to break out of gold. Thanks for sharing the list and grinding.

[@TheBigPenguu]

The longer intro is appreciated 👍. I know it's not always feasible, but it is a good thing to have.

[@Garfangel1]

This deck is sweet and you pilot it like a professional! Watching you play has for sure made me a better player in brawl and drafting. Keep up the good work CGB, ignore the “water dumpers” you’re better than that!

[@felixcalvo438]

Loved the intro ! Came back to your channel after a fear years gap you re still so cool ;) good vibes from France, keep the good stuff

[@Eli_Nelson_Music]

Thank you, CGB. No matter what life throws at me, your videos are there. Keep ‘em coming ❤

[@andrewmikkola4973]

Appreciate the thoughtful analysis in the intro CGB!

[@TheNinjaRageX]

I watched the intro! I love hearing deck creators thoughts on their build and the meta

[@goodolarchie]

Intro made all the mono red worth it. I liked that Wrynn deck fwiw

[@krakonstefano]

Interesting deck, what did you take out to put the Realmbreaker? Is not on the list

[@yavivanov6650]

he took out the Realmbreaker

[@josephweppelman2021]

I vastly prefer Brawl content (in general, not just from you) but I was more inclined to watch this because of the longer intro. I’m a big fan of the complexity and in depth explanation of everything involved, thank you for it! I hope these kinds of intros are here to stay (when you’ve time, of course)

[@MirorgGrelon]

Watched the intro, also some thoughts I do understand why most content vids are about the set theme, which is tribal aggro, or strong combos. I do like you for putting on answer vids. But i do think that the hyperperfection drive most players exhibit in combination with the very biased content they are consuming lead to a self fullfilling prophecy. For myself i am an oldschool kitchen table house ruling kinda guy with too much time to spare and no kitchen table to game at. So i build my own style decks, which do tend toward what works. But my highest winrate deck pre ootj was ub low tribal faery crtl. Now its ur artifact-pirate midrange by faaaaaar. It trounces most decks and so far got about 40% against ctrl too (the best seems to be uw)

[@fusfauxpas]

Have had a bit of success (and a lot of fun) with Scavenger's Talent and food/forage sacrifice mills. Found the channel only recently, but really enjoying the content, cheers

[@Muaahaa]

I actually mainly watch for the intro. I want to hear the explanation for what's on the decklist. Only need to see a little bit of gameplay if I'm interested enough in the deck to get a feel for what the lines are.

[@theninedivides6851]

watched the intro and like the thoughts on blue white/ I was using candy trail, smite and union of the third path. But the issue was always running out of cards and needing more selection in that draw so seeing some of these are good ideas. I cant wait to try this out

[@Sparrow141420]

I watched the intro, it was key to understanding the strat, I liked it.

[@sandropazdg8106]

longer intros plz, new cards are all fun and games but how older cards interact with and against the meta changes is what im here for

[@Caperon81]

I like the long intros. Deckbuilding process is as much interesting as is the gameplay for me.

[@Grandeperrito]

I dropped out of mtg for a while and bloomburrow dragged me back. Love the long intro, really curious where the meta goes. I rode callous sellsword prowess to top 1000 for the first time, had a hard time finding anything more reliable so far

[@komanderxp1785]

The last game really had a bad ending 😢. Waited patiently for that satisfying lockdown hahaha

[@tobiasrheker5738]

@covertgoblue Please do the blue white artifact deck next

[@BarnettBlazer]

thank you CGB for everything you do. Your daily videos are often the highlight of my day and have made me such a better player! keep up the great work. ps: I haven't seen a Sultai build in a while, I'd LOVE to see a Glarb deck from you!

[@cdgregOG]

I’m excited and slightly sad by this. I modified a recent Sonio mill deck and have finally been enjoying mtga again for the first since Bloomburrow release. It’s been working well. This is slightly different so I’m excited about that, but I’m hoping this doesn’t change the meta too much!

[@drainfafnir4465]

You should try play the Izzet Synthesizer Battalion combo deck. I destroy both UW control and Boros control with that deck, since they can’t handle the sudden haste constructs from almost no board state.

[@slonski]

This is one of the best intros of recent months!

[@FattyPanda_]

Love the intro. UW control and CGB is somewhat synonymous to me.

[@pugphone2313]

I can stand by this deck. I beat Domain with this baby, and let me tell you that the bitter, bitter tears of a Domain player as you mil 30 cards from their deck at once is something that is hard to describe.

[@PsychoticSashimiS]

I vibe heavily with the longer intros, the insight is great

[@will0591]

Loved the longer intro full of motivation!!

[@lancelee338]

That first game was one of the most fun red aggro matches I’ve ever seen

[@samueletoniolo7640]

hey, first time in the channel a part from the arran collab, first thing: you are awesome, thank you for creating amazing content and being a genuinely nice and entertaining person second thing: how many lands do you put in your decks 40? 😭

[@T-Stokes]

Finally Farsight Ritual is getting the respect it deserves, I was telling people about it before rotation. I sound like a hipster but yeah 🤣

[@mattipaarni8594]

Watched the intro. Don’t mind an explanation of the card choices. Gives me some food for thought

[@Nemhain26]

Love the confusion at the weird Gruul deck

[@davidsantiago7808]

How does this deck match up against the discard decks everyone is playing?

[@samuraipizzagames5677]

I watched the whole intro. Just as you asked me to. PS.: I really did.

[@borisivanov8169]

Great to see Azorius doing well. First week new meta was demoralising. Just hit mythic in Historic instead. Not interested in making mono red/rakdos and have ptsd from bats taking all my cards. Dont have enough wildcards left to replace all the mana bases i had before rotation - i forgot cappena lands were going lol! Keen for Duskmourn to add some different flavour hopefully!

[@archangelxireongodofchaos1902]

That mill makes feel justified to loving your content

[@damienbotts7981]

Love the intro it helps me understand card choices

[@samsimmons8370]

I watched the whole intro, I loved the long meta explanation!

[@mitchellharmer9732]

+1 to the longer intro. Tbh I’d stopped watching as regularly when it was no longer the norm. I believe it’s what sets you apart from just gameplay footage.

[@joshuaphillips1081]

I already spent all my wildcards on other Bloomburrow rares, but I'll need to get some Fountainports real quick!

[@kuzmychmaksym3843]

LOL. That mana flood is INSANE!

[@Icameron259]

The lack of [Beza, the Bounding Spring] is probably the most surprising thing about this list to me.

[@Dragon_Fyre]

He already did that video.

[@davidds445]

Beza is likey consider a win con and this deck only wins with Jace Mill

[@ItachiEspada]

Believe me, you truly don't need it (in this kind of List). If you fully commit to Jace being your Wincon, everything else you need is Removal, Countermagic and Draw - period. Also Healing if the Meta is aggressive enough, in which Case Beza is quite good but still gets outvalued by Union of the 3rd Path in that Regard. Anything else just looses you Deck Efficiency🤷‍♂However that's just Numbers talking, Beza would/could still be great - even if you just played it for Preference :)

[@yavivanov6650]

@@ItachiEspada union won't give you more healing than Besa, on average, and can't be flickered, so no thank you

[@ItachiEspada]

@@yavivanov6650 well it certainly gives you more healing on Cast on average and costs less mana...also flickering is nice and all, but it needs more Card Slots in the Deck and would change the Identity entirely. No need to play a Jace Deck if you want to flicker your Creatures, so why are we even talking about this ? :D

[@jeremymorris6000]

You said "mesa falcons" and I had to say the "CAW!" all by myself 😭

[@khaleelederies1649]

Personally prefer the longer intros. I enjoy deckbuilding even though I'm bad at it and hearing about the reasoning behind card inclusions is interesting to me

[@Zawfee]

I feel like this needs mirrex so you can boost your own sunfalls. I would have hit them with anchorage a few times to try to boost the chump blockers as well but I'm just a rookie here.