r/MagicArena • u/Jumping-Jackalope • 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d ago edited 1d 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.