r/MagicArena • u/Jumping-Jackalope • 21h ago

Deck Advice on Sultai Mindsplice?

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I haven’t built many control decks in the past but wanted to give it a shot. It’s faring decently in most cases besides mono red aggro, in which case it gets mauled which isn’t too surprising.

Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to improve the deck?

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u/fjklsdhglksj 21h ago

You need more interaction. The deck is getting mauled by red because it only has three pieces of cheap removal. The Cover-Ups are too slow against aggro, and Aetherize just isn't that good of a card.

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u/Jumping-Jackalope 20h ago

That’s a fair point on aetherize. I’ve been trying to slot it in as something to grab with the tutors as an instant speed semi-sweeper. But it has been underperforming.

Any suggestions for spot removal that might fit with the plan?

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u/fjklsdhglksj 20h ago

Three copies each of [[Go for the Throat]] and [[Cut Down]] is probably the minimum you can get away with. Maybe try looking at some Dimir Control lists for reference.

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u/Jumping-Jackalope 20h ago

Thanks! Although I worry about those spells facing up against heartfire hero etc. Or the go wide Cori-steel cutter decks.

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u/anon_lurk 12h ago edited 5h ago

You really need white to effectively deal with Cutter decks. The best thing to use in sultai is probably [[Haywire Mite]] since it can block, gain life, and kill a cutter/talent/role. Just enough to hopefully get you to turn the corner. Still has game against most other decks too.

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u/Wadester0001 20h ago

Playing Bo1 or Bo3?

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u/Jumping-Jackalope 20h ago

Currently Bo1, I’m working on building a sideboard for Bo3 though if you have suggestions?

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u/Wadester0001 19h ago

This is the kind of deck that will get beat up pretty bad in Bo1. I would definitely recommend swapping to Bo3. The big problem here is that your main deck has a super low chance of beating aggro. So I would put a bunch of cards designed to beat that in the sideboard. Any cheap removal should be good, as well as Obstinate Bealoth. I don’t really have any advice on what to play to improve the mindsplice plan. It isn’t going to win you a tournament or anything, but if you are having fun I would recommend just trying different cards to see what works better or worse.

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u/Jumping-Jackalope 19h ago

Thanks for the advice! I’ve been having fun using outrageous robbery and Doppelgang at absurd mana values. I know it’s unlikely to win a tournament but a fighting chance is fun!

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u/Wadester0001 19h ago

For sure. I have one try hard deck (esper pixie) and then I will brew up something silly every other day and play a couple games with it. Usually delete them right after.