The theme of this deck is to obviously draw a lot of cards, control the board and, ramp into the game ending bombs. Aggressive, but selective counter magic is essential in pulling this off. The deck has the deceptive ability to tap out and still counter disruptive spells. This is done with Force of Will , Commandeer , Misdirection , Pact of Negation , and Foil . The look on an opponents face when one of these spells are cast in response to their attempted shenanigans, is absolutely priceless! I prefer this architecture over the conventional Niv+Curiosity ; Ophidian Eye ; Tandem Lookout ; and Mind Over Matter builds(though I do run Curiosity and MOM for those scenarios that call for harsh and extreme counter measures. Ex. opponent pulls off an infinite life/token combo). In head to head play, pilot this deck with no remorse for your opponent, and punish them when they attempt to take control. In multi-player and casual play environments, just sit back play 'the nice guy', until you have the means to undoubtedly win the game (when you see fit, of course lol).
Main win cons:
Niv+Enter the Infinite =Damage equivalent to cards in library
Niv+Enter the Infinite +Winds of Change /Whirlpool Warrior =Damage equivalent to cards in library x2 or x3.
Niv+Curiosity =Damage equivalent to cards in library
Niv+Mind Over Matter +Kozilek, Butcher of Truth =INFINITE DAMAGE
Mind Over Matter +Arcanis the Omnipotent = infinite draw
Enter the Inifinite+Inner Fire +Comet Storm =Massive damage to multiple targets (best done with Omniscience in play)
Thought Reflection +Consecrated Sphinx +Winds of Change /Time Spiral /Wheel of Fortune =Massive draw
Mind Over Matter +Temple Bell =Infinite Draw/Infinite Mill
Jace, the Mind Sculptor /Spell Crumple /Hinder +Tunnel Vision =Instant mill win
Follow these steps and you will unlock this "(Z->)90 - (E-N2W)90t = 1"
There you have it folks. Comments and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.
Oh, and I almost forgot about Niv's compadres in crime, Psychosis Crawler and Sakashima the Impostor ! Add one (or both, for the trifecta lol) to the equation for exuberant amounts of damage!
Main win cons:
Niv+Enter the Infinite =Damage equivalent to cards in library
Niv+Enter the Infinite +Winds of Change /Whirlpool Warrior =Damage equivalent to cards in library x2 or x3.
Niv+Curiosity =Damage equivalent to cards in library
Niv+Mind Over Matter +Kozilek, Butcher of Truth =INFINITE DAMAGE
Mind Over Matter +Arcanis the Omnipotent = infinite draw
Enter the Inifinite+Inner Fire +Comet Storm =Massive damage to multiple targets (best done with Omniscience in play)
Thought Reflection +Consecrated Sphinx +Winds of Change /Time Spiral /Wheel of Fortune =Massive draw
Mind Over Matter +Temple Bell =Infinite Draw/Infinite Mill
Jace, the Mind Sculptor /Spell Crumple /Hinder +Tunnel Vision =Instant mill win
Follow these steps and you will unlock this "(Z->)90 - (E-N2W)90t = 1"
There you have it folks. Comments and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.
Oh, and I almost forgot about Niv's compadres in crime, Psychosis Crawler and Sakashima the Impostor ! Add one (or both, for the trifecta lol) to the equation for exuberant amounts of damage!
1x Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Basic Lands and Fetches: 14
8x Island
3x Mountain
1x Evolving Wilds
1x Grixis Panorama
1x Terramorphic Expanse
Dual Lands: 10
1x Cascade Bluffs
1x Command Tower
1x Izzet Boilerworks
1x Izzet Guildgate
1x Reflecting Pool
1x Sulfur Falls
1x Shivan Reef
1x Steam Vents
1x Swiftwater Cliffs
1x Temple of Epiphany
Artifact Lands: 2
1x Great Furnace
1x Seat of Synod
Utility Lands: 9
1x Bosejiu, Who Shelters All
1x Forgotten Cave
1x Halimar Depths
1x Lonely Sandbar
1x Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
1x Minamo, School at Water's Edge
1x Reliquary Tower
1x Riptide Laboratory
1x Temple of the False God
Mana Fixing & Acceleration: 8
1x Chromatic Lantern
1x Coalition Relic
1x Gilded Lotus
1x Grim Monolith
1x Izzet Signet
1x Mana Vault
1x Sol Ring
1x Thran Dynamo
1x Tezzeret the Seeker
1x Voltaic Key
Counter/Control Magic: 15
1x Arcane Denial
1x Commandeer
1x Counterbalance
1x Counterflux
1x Counterspell
1x Dissipate
1x Foil
1x Forbid
1x Force of Will
1x Glen Elendra, Archmage
1x Hinder
1x Misdirection
1x Pact of Negation
1x Spell Crumple
1x Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Board Control & Removal: 6
1x Basilisk Collar
1x Capsize
1x Cyclonic Rift
1x Karn Liberated
1x Keranos, God of Storms
1x Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Creature Confiscation/Clone: 3
1x Bribery
1x Memnarch
1x Sakashima the Impostor
Draw: 7
1x Arcanis the Omnipotent
1x Dack Fayden
1x Consecrated Sphinx
1x Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
1x Rhystic Study
1x Temple Bell
1x Thought Reflection
1x Time Spiral
1x Time Twister
1x Wheel of Fortune
1x Winds of Change
1x Whirlpool Warrior
Top Decking: 4
1x Brainstorm
1x Jace, the Mind Sculptor
1x Ponder
1x Sensei's Divining Top
Tutors: 2
1x Mystical Tutor
1x Personal Tutor
1x Time Stretch
Niv Protection: 4
1x Clout of the Dominus
1x Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
1x Lightning Greaves
1x Pemmin's Aura
Combo Pieces/Game Over: 6
1x Enter the Infinite
1x Comet Storm
1x Curiosity
1x Inner Fire
1x Mind Over Matter
1x Omniscience
1x Temple Bell
Misc: 2
1x Psychosis Crawler
1x Spellbook