Mtg Budget Deck Tech: Death and Taxes in Kaladesh Standard!

[@SBMTG]

Just realized something: I say Thalia is good against haste creatures (she is), and then use Fleetwheel Cruiser as an example. Fleetwheel cruiser actually isn't affected by Thalia; it's an artifact when Thalia checks it, and it becomes a creature after its ETB trigger resolves. Sorry for the goof

[@ElVincentDante]

Strictly Better MtG I thought you said it as in she has first strike and can block and kill it.

[@sethmcfarland1083]

Yeah I was thinking of blocking when you said that. She blocks good!

[@airsoftkombat]

and succumb to temptation is strictly better than live fast

[@mtgmight353]

Strictly Better MtG but you can block with Thalia and her first strike kills fleetweel

[@SBMTG]

That's not what strictly better means

[@RobBlackOps]

i wish thinking of building something like this in standard and searched KZbin for similar decks. I found your video and it was incredibly in depth and I like the score board towards the end and discussed non budget options. you have got a sub from me! also, awesome cat sir.

[@AfterHoursRacing07]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. We NEEEEEED to see some play with these decks. Give the people what they want Dev!!!

[@frankyoder5748]

The only thing I love more than your channel (and your cats) is your amazing intro and outro music selection. I wish you had a pandora channel with this stuff or a monthly cd with the full length songs. Keep up the good work!

[@kaycorey]

I'd love to see a Jund "Girls' Night Out In Kaladesh" deck themed around Liliana, Chandra and Nissa driving around in fast cars, renegade freighters and skyships.

[@douglascherry5299]

Dude love your channel - I love to brew and your ideas are always really interesting. Have returned to mtg after a 20-year break - lots for me to learn a bit has changed since then!

[@ribeye10000]

Loved the deck Dev, this one looks fun to play and I'm super glad you like Gonti as much as I do. The card is just Bonkers!

[@thegoodiemen5963]

I'm glad that when I wake up at 1 some-odd clock in the morning you've given me something to think about so that I can't get back to sleep properly. I'm now working on an Esper version of this idea instead of being a healthy responsible human being. Thanks, Dev.

[@mccall123123]

Yay!!! guess what ima spend money on now!!!! nice deck dev been with you since 15k subs! hope you keep growing!!!

[@timnielsen1400]

Hi Dev. Love the videos. Always fun to see what new ideas you come up with. For the next video I would like to see a abzan midrange brew. Lots of different ways to take that deck.

[@andrasroczei6657]

This video deserves to have 0 dislikes!

[@LoLGames199]

andrás rőczei and you should probably never wear that shirt ever again

[@brandenadams701]

Sultai Pretty under estimated in this standard despite lots of good pieces like gitrog and rashmi(sorta)

[@NoSkillsNoFun]

I'm not too sure on gitrog, like, is it really good ? Seems kinda weird, also big creatures with deathtouch are..."overkill", I'd rather see trample on him, or he'll be chumped for years.

[@ursaigaming1750]

Dewayn, consider Gitrog's potential. Gitrog has humorous synergy with Zendikar Resurgent, and also ties well with that artifact from Kaladesh (can't remember the name) that allows players to play extra lands and draw cards on an empty hand. Combine those with Kalitas, Diabolic Tutor and Seasons Past to create the Seasons Past engine and you have a very dynamic deck... and that is just a quick thought of mine, I am sure Dev could make something pretty nasty using Gitrog...

[@toxicsledgeful]

Branden Adams I played sultai control and rekt people with rashmi's ability playing a jace into an ob nixilius I'll take it for free

[@toxicsledgeful]

Shy Guy Gamer she says first spell cast this turn and anything according to the rules besides land is considered a spell by that and the fact that both cost five you can go jace, unraveler of secrets into ob nixilius reignited with out paying it's mana cost

[@toxicsledgeful]

Shy Guy Gamer you cast jace ok. flip the top card. oh look it's ob nixilius which you can play because it equal to the converted mana cost of jace. you can play the motherfucking card the same goes for awaken cards to. voiding the need to pay the additional 3-5 mana cost!

[@ericr1048]

so happy to see you mention Gonti. i keep buying him. he's even in my mono black vampire deck.

[@Yacksn]

As always, great video, looks like a fun deck! Regarding your question at the end, seeing you build a bant-list would be amazing. I have been tweaking mine for a few weeks now, but i just can't get to a point, where i am happy with what I've brewed.. Also, another thing i'm wondering is, if the way to go is with humans, or more along the lines of Sylvan Advocate, Spell Queller, Selfless Spirit and so on.

[@pinkfloyd23114]

Love your vids man, you do a great job of being thorough and breaking things down. Hope the three color combo is mardu! Haven't seen much of it and there are some amazing cards to be used in the combo, it's what I'm running this season.

[@kyleterrell6452]

Would you be able to put up the which cards you would remove to upgrade the deck on the list of cards? I never know what I would remove to upgrade the deck. Keep em coming man! I love these videos

[@tarotplz9702]

Abzan, behause it seems very underrated right now.

[@WilliamsJamesEdward]

I like this deck. Could you do a non-budget version of this? You mentioned some upgrades but knowing what should be swapped out would be awesome.

[@Grimm_HD]

Hey there Dev just wanted to say I played this tonight at FNM and didn't do too bad I went 2-2-1 and the two loses were both to mardu vehicles and both because I kept a sketchy hand on game three. I did make minor adjustments to the list based on my lgs meta and my collection but I'd say it was about 80% the same as this list. Thanks for the awesome list I will be trying it out again next week.

[@Adanaz]

Yes Dev!! I am team Gonti :-D Such an amazing card, I've played Gonti in numerous decks and have enjoyed the effect. I've hit a couple of useless cards here and there, but deathtouch is cool as the plan B.

[@lolitacroswell8229]

this is a really good deck, it's similar to my updated version of your b/w ally deck you.I added authority of the consuls and some amonkhet cards that fit my scheme of life gain/drain.

[@anthonymentalewicz5143]

thank you for the non budget additions. also suggestion - abzan/junk

[@gabeavdeyev4243]

Definitely up to see a sultai midrange list, have been rocking a list for a while that's done pretty decent but would love to see your take on the archetype

[@magonista66]

Nice deck! How about Panharmonicon Allies? :)

[@neXianXaviaX]

Honestly, when I heard you mention it in the last video, I had a lot of fun building death and taxes, but what I did was just heavily alter the humans build, go esper and run reflector mage, painful truths, authority of the consuls, and ceremonious rejection side so I don't get #rekt by aetherworks marvel. Lieutenant and Selfless Spirit are fantastic. But I missed Kambal entirely! Fantastic card. I was also running instone.dec. White cards are also so good at removing things. Sick tech dev :)

[@tricksterfey]

Hey Dev, used this deck or atleast a slight variation of this at FNM yesterday. I got wrecked but I think it's cause I live in Tucson, AZ and a lot a crazy good Magic players with a lot of cash to burn go to my local shop for FNM. I'm hoping to give this deck a few upgrades over the next few weeks and I'll let you know how it does. Also just cause I got wrecked doesn't mean I didn't have fun. This deck is a lot of fun atleast for me. Thanks for making this video! Gonti is dope!

[@koreannom]

I want to see Blue, Black and Green in a Super competitive deck.

[@stev019]

I guess you have to justify running blue over strict G/B Delirium decks, and otherwise have to justify green in blue/black controlling decks. Kind of hard to do, for me, but maybe he's up to the task.

[@Grimm_HD]

stev019 sultai emerge is still a thing. not as big as grixis but it's fun to play.

[@mattdankewych5436]

Dev have you ever thought of posting videos of you playtesting these decks? I'm sure we would love to see them in action

[@Nightwishmaster]

Do you have any thoughts about possible upgrades to this deck from Aether Revolt? I love it, I wish I found it sooner!

[@Arghore]

Interesting deck this one .... would love to see Sultai ... and i would love to see an equipment deck plz !

[@DeavenJR]

Cool deck ! Thanks for the video, i think i would like to see an good esper deck in standard ! Keep up the good work ! :)

[@anderwubb_4560]

Would love to see your take on a grixis/jeskai control deck. Been trying to fit in demon of dark schemes in the grixis build bc of my lgs having lots of aggro but I would like to see if you have anything interesting to add to these decklists that keep popping up at tournaments

[@Haimi-fv5xj]

I'm playing a similar deck featuring kambal and gonti, so... glad to see that I'm not the only one who recognizes the value of these cards and I get some inspiration n.n

[@jamiejamemes]

I feel like this and R/G energy are probably the decks I would play in this standard. I absolutely LOVE Orzhov as a color combo and this fits so well with what they do! BTW you should do Jund something

[@IPCuba]

HI, amazing deck tech you just did men, nice to see that we can go to FNM with cheap decks, have fun, surprise the meta and maybe win. ty for all those decks, amazing channel. Did you tried to test or make work RU energy combo? Just some card for you to work with if you want to, i m trying to figure out a good deck with those card: -Decoction Module, -Era of innovation, -Reckless fireweaver, -Whirler virtuoso, -Saheeli Rai. i think no need for Panharmonicon, but i trust you you can do a great deck with it would be happy to see it. Once again congrats for the channel, from Portugal.

[@codelicious6590]

Ive been waiting to see what someone elses brew may be for Gonti- I freakin LOVE Gonti! So damn unique!

[@nicholaslott4575]

Hey Dev. What about a UG Midrange? It sounds weird, but I think it kills control which is at the top of Kaladesh Standard. And can last against Aggro. I was thinking with a small energy subtheme. But basically, blossoming defense, sylvan advocate, void grafter, empyreal voyager, bristling hydra, verdurous gearhulk to top the curve. Lumbering falls is hexproof. Also throwing around turn aside and kiora plus larger than life. Its basically, drop awesome creatures and protect them. Even make them bigger. With Scatters, Negates, Clip Wings, and root outs in sideboard...What do you think?

[@kamakazi339]

Gonti + Eldrazi Displacer = Love

[@vonbakk]

Yo Dev, awesome tech as usual. I'd like to see a nasty grixis deck with gearhulks and darkdwellers bringing the value. Id also like to see a mono black deck based around remorseless punishment and discard, I've been trying to brew one myself but I'm not good haha

[@dforestation2064]

If you have one hanging around Noxious Gearhulk is a great addition to this deck too, possibly in place of Linvala or one of the Demon of Dark Schemes.

[@kyleeagle2671]

Really cool deck, definitely using some inspiration from it!! Any cool card suggestions for esper? Love me that esper

[@emmperez1]

Any chance to see a new version of this deck with amonket and aether revolt adds? Quite sure it can be amazing

[@jordonkarlsbarch1761]

saw this video and love the idea so i put this deck together with a few changes i put in authority and sorin hopefully test playing it tonight ,any other ideas i could make this deck more competitive? also you ahould put together a jund midrange i love those colors and really would like to use chandra (both of them ) before she cycles out and also the black and red gearhulks

[@anthonygonzales7820]

I've been working on a similar build but Esper. Adding in Glimmer for card advantage, Essence Flux and Displace for blinking and some counterspells. Also for a 3 color deck i'd suggest Sultai. Its not my favorite but l have a particularly "spooky" Sulti build. But if that's not what you choose please no Mardu, Grixis or Jeskai, I just think there what's running around the most in standard at the moment.

[@TanTan-ni4mg]

yes. Gonti is a mfn boss. a beast. the boon of 3 decks I built including the B/U deck you banged out last week. ive won more games with gonti in my deck than not.

[@stayathomerob4958]

Could you do a high end version of this deck.

[@jakebaker592]

Does anyone know where I could find a video of someone playing this deck? I'm really interested; I would like to see it in action.

[@vinightshade6026]

I have been trying hard to make a Sultai deck, but no luck yet :c The strongest is probably Sultai Emerge, but it is not as good as Grixis I think, and it is also missing RAMP.

[@theheroclixvillian]

Yo this deck is off the hook!! I do have a couple of suggestions.you should add a accursed witch to the deck. You can swing with it forcing your opponent to kill it or if they board wipe you then that accursed witch will enchant them. If you have the witch and the consul on the battlefield. They will have to target one or the other or if the witch enchants them they are gonna have to use their fragmitise to get rid of it and if you have the console on the battlefield they will lose life

[@bcmaledragon]

I've been telling people since Gonti was first spoiled that he was amazing and should see Standard play. Heck he's a 2/3 DEATHTOUCHING BODY for 4 that literally steals a spell from your opponent to use against them AND messes with their next batch of draws. Soooo good.

[@Jakerunio]

I also fell in love with Gonti as soon as he was spoiled, and after playing him in mono black draft it solidified my love even further. The 2/3 body for 4 seems meh until you realize it also has deathtouch, and that he need not be on the field to cast his stolen card, so he is an excellent blocker. Also, what do you think about black Gearhulk in this deck? It seems on theme by taxing them for playing big creatures, and can end the game pretty quickly after that if left alive. Is it just too many 6 drops?

[@codelicious6590]

Im with you bro- Gonti is the BOMB! Killin em with Gonti!

[@alxdegroot]

it's so weird watching this deck tech after the bans. All anyone wanted to do was beat Emra and Copter back then. The bans were SUCH a good call!

[@llLastll01]

made basically this exact deck about 2 weeks ago, except I preferred to run a full set of authority of consuls, and 3 up of consuls shield guard. to protect my adviser and thalia, I also had issues with being to low to the ground so I decided to run aerial responder toped off with sorin for his wonderful ult. ended up playing a game against a control heavy deck and ulted him when I had 154 LP (oh and lone rider works great with the life link/ healing motif)

[@zazuma23]

Seems like a really fun deck that I have a good bit of the cards for thanks! Show me a 3 color combination that isn't Jeskai or Mardu and I will be happy. Maybe another Naya deck could be fun. Or Abzan Servos featuring Angel of Invention, Marionette Master, and Cultivator of blades!

[@ericcolbenson5585]

Gilbert Schiffer I've been playing around with this as well and would appreciate Dev's opinion.

[@JasonBals]

Esper or another Bant I feel would be great 3 color mix for another time. Still been trying to recreate your last Bant Control in this new standard just havent found the right Dev mix.

[@ronaldross8886]

Bant Clues also with Tamiyo and Gearseeker Serpent? Just throwing some ideas out there.

[@ericcolbenson5585]

I was hoping to see a B/G/W Pseudo-Delirium. I'm trying one with displacer, mindbender, extricator with a decimator finisher. Any B/G/W would be appreciated as are all your brews.

[@TheWeekendGeek]

Need an update on this ma dude!

[@MrCamChaos]

Great video as always! How would you feel about a Lone Rider in a build like this?

[@SummaJamz]

Love the deck Dev, death and taxes has always been my style of magic, to the chagrin of my playgroup im sure. Let's see something spicy in Sultai colors! Preferrably with Rashmi ;)

[@MaybeButNo_]

just discovered you a few weeks ago. you saved my wallet. thanks you man.

[@ronaldross8886]

B/W Servos tribal with Angel of Invention and Master Trinketeer? Budget of course.

[@crispyimmortal]

Taking this with some upgrades to standard showdown!

[@darthtonier]

Could you elaborate some of your insight? :)

[@madgodmike5432]

could you make a video on how u score decks?

[@johnjahnke9448]

what are the power rankings ? video was made last year

[@robertraffensberger9051]

Bryan Sasser yes but the audio on it kinda sucks and goes out and in...

[@madgodmike5432]

thanks

[@lolitacroswell8229]

how do I find this power ranking video?

[@TheAnanaki]

Nice deck. I would prefer Angel of Invention over Linvala. Lin's triggers are nice but they only go off under ideal conditions. I would prefer the guaranteed 4/3 Vigilance Lifelink Flyer over the 5/5 Flyer. Sure you thought of this too so wondering why you with with Lin?

[@13eetle13omber]

TheAnanaki this deck won't use the angel's anthem ability well and she is too easy to removed with 3 toughness where as Linvala is likely to be 8 power on board and 5 life.

[@TheAnanaki]

13eetle13omber I def see the benefits of Lin if either or both of her triggers hit or just bc of her toughness. I just wonder if the triggers hit more than not.

[@stephenstansell5421]

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[@joshuafonoti2607]

abzan is my personal favorite.

[@ux8r858]

Hi, I have been looking to get into Magic for a while, and have done lots of research, this deck looks really fun! I have a few questions, though... How long will this deck be playable in standard, is it worth getting as my 'first deck', and, how much will this cost in total?

[@ericdravenashecorven]

The next rotation isn't until Quarter 4 of 2017, so all these cards will be playable until right around this time next year. This could be a decent first deck, yes. Personally, I find the best decks are the ones I have the most fun playing, so give it a test, maybe even proxy it before you buy into it. And looking at the cards, I imagine this is pretty cheap to make. There's a few cards worth 2-3 dollars each but otherwise it's pretty cheap.

[@ux8r858]

Sorrow The Mad ok thanks buddy! I will give proxy a go :)

[@grant8347]

uX8r consider trying magic 2015 which will teach you and make you deck build to beat the next ai enemy and once you're more into magic try mtgo or mtg forge which give you access to all cards to build decks from super suggest this if you have no irl friends playing magic or don't have expendable income

[@reigh_leigh]

Hey Dev, put this deck together with a few proxies until I trade or pick up the missing cards. Added in Sorin. Loved playing it tonight with some friends! Played a few 1v1 and a 1v1v1 match - so much fun, definitely my new favourite deck!! I dropped the Inspectors for 2xSorin and 1 more plains. How would you recommend adding in Liliana?

[@mikenerdcore]

nice have you done a decklist on red green werewolves?

[@lazycouch1]

I'm a huge fan of Gonti and I'd love to see a grixis deck. Maybe something that can fit chandra mainboard?

[@jvolk2349]

I'm surprised you didn't include Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim. She seems to combo well with all the life gain cards in this deck.

[@geoffclarke9375]

can u make a deck like this but with authority of the consuls and other stuff like that? also Sorin. im looking to make a b/w control deck with some cards from here and some others. would love some ideas!!!!

[@emphase6]

What would i substitute out , for the non budget additions? your recommendation

[@Maku_GG]

same question

[@emphase6]

thanks man! I think I'll try that, but I might keep gonti in somewhere as well, i've been liking the card stealing, and its won me a few games. appreciate the list!

[@nicholashardy8863]

This needs to be revisited with amonkhet pieces like trespasser's curse and a few other pieces from the new set. I feel like with curses being a thing this deck will fit right into the Egyptian theme

[@neojist]

love the budget deck techs, keep it up!

[@HallowMan1391]

I have tried MTG before but never really got into it cause it's was hard at my shop cause the only people who played were the gritty kind of players who tore you to shreds and never really helped newer players. That being said this deck might make me want to play again. My question is though how soon would this deck rotate out some of its bigger pieces. If I want to invest I don't want to invest in something that is gonna rotate quickly.

[@cjcrabapple1834]

Lie Stagburn personally I think it is a good investment that if you want to can upgrade it

[@juanbermudez7048]

I love this deck! I'll definitely check out the deck.

[@Grimm_HD]

This looks great. I would love to see an abzan deck maybe abzan tokens or walkers. I also wouldn't be sad if I saw a jund list. filigree familiar would be great in either fyi that card is under looked especially in three mana decks. As always great vid keep it up.

[@Nersuhl]

Nice go on death and taxes, really justifies its name. I'd like to see a somewhat reliable shell around the infinite thopters combo. :)

[@Jarory1]

Where would the displacer fit in the deck? I'm super into this deck.

[@benjaminbalzer7046]

Hi !! Im a huge fan of your work and i have a little question: tonight i juste play death & taxes vs captain's log decks (awesome decks by the way ;)-) ) and in the middle of the game, i try to play linvala (D&T) with 1 creature on the board for myself, with my opponent who had 2 creatures on his board. Having more Life than him i didnt gain the 5 Life ETB effect, but when i try to resolve the second ETB effect, he didnt accept the fact that i've the right to put my token angel, saying that we have the same number of créatures at that moment. Could you tell me who have the right interpretation ? Thx in advance for the Answer !!

[@jasonics]

Im considering an eldrazi displacer in the deck. I think it fits well

[@superdoubleG]

I vote G/W! Though I'd be interested to see your take on Pure Black Vehicles. Night Market Lookout Would be great with Smugglers Copter. Ovalchase Daredevil, Dhund Operative, Fortuitous Find, Subtle Strike etc etc. There could be potential there.

[@charlescote8005]

I was looking for a funny budget decklist for starring standard and ive founs it here !! thanks

[@djrodriguez6843]

I think Sultai needs some love. It is unheard of right now. Off topic, but I also would love to see a panharmonicon allies deck!

[@k1n6n07h1n6]

When are you going to fully release the intro music from this video?

[@ryderigo694]

I'd like to see a highly competitive jund deck since tons of great creatures and removal are in those colors, idk seems good?

[@clairvalentine834]

Please do something with Oviya Pashiri. She is my favorite card out of the set but I can't find a home for her.

[@davidbroothaers4423]

I'm a big fan of Jund & Abzan!

[@angelagregory4789]

i really would like to see a esper blink deck

[@meatrace]

The color combination in STD I'd like to see right now is probably Blue/Black/Red. Also, I really enjoyed your Alliances video, what other sets are you thinking about doing? I'd love to see a Mirage vid, for old-skool goodness.

[@hallt13]

meatrace a Blue/Black/Red deck just won the pro tour

[@meatrace]

Tom Hall k?

[@adamsaltzman6213]

Azorius Tempo/Aggro is really good right now but I wonder if we can make Esper work? I found with Esper that if you don't have double black for grasp by turn two on the play or draw, it just gets worse from there and you get ran over by Boros Vehicles. My Esper list before I switched back to the more tempo based Azorius build: 3 Liliana, The Last Hope 4 Gideon, Ally of Zendikar 3 Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet 3 Torrential Gearhulk 4 Grasp of Darkness 2 Murder 3 Immolating Glare 2 Stasis Snare 3 Glimmer of Genius 2 Transgress the Mind 3 Void Shatter 2 Negate 4 Shambling Vent 4 Sunken Hollow 4 Prairie Stream 4 Concealed Courtyard 4 Swamp 4 Island 2 Plains This deck has all the pieces I want to play in standard for the next year but it's frustrating losing to aggro at your local meta week after week. Azorius has all the tools to combat most match-ups fairly well and has performed better thus far. I'll be playing it moving forward for the foreseeable future.

[@Luiszasa]

I'm a big fan of your videos! are so amazing! I just want some help hahaha, I have 2 decks in standard, the first one is a Esper Control with a lot of planswakers and "control cards", the another one is a Gitrog Delirium Emrakul deck, is good but not too much to be a really competitive deck, has 2 lilianas, 3 gitrog 2 nissas of kaladesh 2 emrakul 1 gonti, 4 grasp, 2 ruinous path, 1 splendind reclamation... etc etc... but the important thing is, I love the Gitrog and I just wanna have a really good standard with him hahaha... I really wanna know if you can do some speciall video with Gitrog. ( I love this Death and taxes)... regreads from Mexico.

[@Iseetruu09]

Looks like a fun deck with a lot of cards I wanted to play with!

[@mousemaniac8844]

Three colour deck would be a Tamiyo deck please. Would love if you did a deck around him

[@cyrildescoursiere9060]

I wanna see an Land-animation deck or kind of with the new Nissa, sylvan advocate, landfall card like the embodiments, elemental uprising, tireless tracker, gitrog, Mina and denn, dranwyard temple, land cylcing cards, awaken cards and other... You see what i mean ?

[@edwardfeldman3533]

Awesomeness deck can't wait to play it

[@mrcerealhood7536]

For the three color RUG or BWU. And could you make a non budget version and a modern death and taxes

[@ohword620]

For halloween, Dev posted a deck centered around the spookiest thing possible Taxes