Of my current wizards, the Witch's effect is pricey, but she's an absolute hoot to play and instant-speed flicker is pretty good. The ability to flicker opponents' creatures at instant speed is just nuts. Since flicker is another important theme, she fits very well in my deck.
Pridemage and Snappy are well-regarded and probably need no explanation.
Biovisionary is a win-condition with Infinite Reflection (others are also possible) and a fun one at that. They usually don't see it coming.
Rayne is a question mark; she's relatively inexpensive but I've yet to get a card out of her.
Fathom Mage hasn't deigned to appear for me yet, but she should produce cards and with all of the flicker available to me she should keep on producing cards.
Magus can beat some decks by himself. Granted those are probably not the most competitive of decks, but the moment is priceless when they realize how few answers they have to this guy.
Venser needs no justification; flash-bounce is awesome-sauce. I guess I justified him anyway.
The last three are somewhat dubious due their casting cost, methinks. Aerie Mystics has a nice ability with a reasonable cost but it does seem like the casting cost is awfully high.
Azumi is the whole reason I selected Wizard-tribal as a theme, but she's pricey to cast. Nonetheless, the possibility of multiple cards at instant speed is kinda bonkers.
The Prophets are probably on the block; I expect the Archmage will replace these guys. Still, a card or a land per turn is not too shabby.
As for the aspirants, the Archmage is an auto-include in this list I think. With some flicker, this guy can counter spells all day. It almost makes one consider Melira, Sylvok Outcast just to be absolutely asinine about it.
Æther Adept seems to be a little sweetie but I haven't tried her out yet.
The number of available wizards in Bant colors is staggering, so please don't comment comprehensively, but I'm keen to hear what others think are good candidates.
The Deputy might be a little weak; perhaps if there were cards one wanted in hand again. Still, flicker just seems better than bounce for one's own permanents.
The token makers might be useful; Meloku could fuel Skullclamp.
Archaeomancer seems like a blue Eternal Witness for one extra mana with a serious limitation; still, redundancy can be good and this guy can enable a infinite-turn combination with Time Warp just about as well as Witness can.
The Maniac looks as if he'd be a super-fun win-condition but it would take some work to set up. Self-mill is probably blue-black territory.
Archaeomancer's worth it for Riptide Laboratory alone. You got that on your list yet? And Patron Wizard with seedborn/prophet is really strong -- it stops your opponents from tapping out, and in some cases casting much of anything if you have 3-4 wizards untapped.
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Riptide Laboratory is new to me; thanks. It does seem as if it belongs in a wizard-tribal deck. Now I guess I'm headed back to eBay. . .
I suppose Trinket Mage might be worth a mention. He might get a try out once I finally ease up off enough cash to get Sensei's Divining Top. I like my cards less than $20-ish; preferably much less.
Patron Wizard is awesome because while he's out, everyone's X-spells will be cast for however many untapped wizards you have less. He's a great rattlesnake, and even without Seedborn Muse he'll be great enough to justify running him in wizards tribal. Look at it less like a counter and more like a Curse of Exhaustion, forcing them to avoid casting too many spells. (Without the hate curse would bring you. Well, lots less.)
I run him in Azami, and can attest yo his usefulness. Look at Voidmage Prodigy too, because a dead Trinket Mage is a lot better than a resolved Wrath of God when you're ahead.
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Control: GWBGhave, Guru of Adaptability, UBWrexial, Milling Deep UAzami, Lady of No Infinite Combos GWU Derevi, Tempo Beats
Other: URGRiku of Too Much Mana, WUBRG Sliver Queen Enchantress
This is the list of Wizards I'm currently using:
Glen Elendra Archmage will be added as soon as he's delivered. Æther Adept is another serious contender.
Of my current wizards, the Witch's effect is pricey, but she's an absolute hoot to play and instant-speed flicker is pretty good. The ability to flicker opponents' creatures at instant speed is just nuts. Since flicker is another important theme, she fits very well in my deck.
Pridemage and Snappy are well-regarded and probably need no explanation.
Biovisionary is a win-condition with Infinite Reflection (others are also possible) and a fun one at that. They usually don't see it coming.
Rayne is a question mark; she's relatively inexpensive but I've yet to get a card out of her.
Fathom Mage hasn't deigned to appear for me yet, but she should produce cards and with all of the flicker available to me she should keep on producing cards.
Magus can beat some decks by himself. Granted those are probably not the most competitive of decks, but the moment is priceless when they realize how few answers they have to this guy.
Venser needs no justification; flash-bounce is awesome-sauce. I guess I justified him anyway.
The last three are somewhat dubious due their casting cost, methinks. Aerie Mystics has a nice ability with a reasonable cost but it does seem like the casting cost is awfully high.
Azumi is the whole reason I selected Wizard-tribal as a theme, but she's pricey to cast. Nonetheless, the possibility of multiple cards at instant speed is kinda bonkers.
The Prophets are probably on the block; I expect the Archmage will replace these guys. Still, a card or a land per turn is not too shabby.
As for the aspirants, the Archmage is an auto-include in this list I think. With some flicker, this guy can counter spells all day. It almost makes one consider Melira, Sylvok Outcast just to be absolutely asinine about it.
Æther Adept seems to be a little sweetie but I haven't tried her out yet.
The number of available wizards in Bant colors is staggering, so please don't comment comprehensively, but I'm keen to hear what others think are good candidates.
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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir looks like a good man. Triple blue is a little steep - Arcanis has it as well, but then so does Blue Sun's Zenith.
How did I forget Prime Speaker Zegana?
We'll justify that Cavern of Souls yet!
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Another list of maybe's:
The Deputy might be a little weak; perhaps if there were cards one wanted in hand again. Still, flicker just seems better than bounce for one's own permanents.
The token makers might be useful; Meloku could fuel Skullclamp.
Archaeomancer seems like a blue Eternal Witness for one extra mana with a serious limitation; still, redundancy can be good and this guy can enable a infinite-turn combination with Time Warp just about as well as Witness can.
The Maniac looks as if he'd be a super-fun win-condition but it would take some work to set up. Self-mill is probably blue-black territory.
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I suppose Trinket Mage might be worth a mention. He might get a try out once I finally ease up off enough cash to get Sensei's Divining Top. I like my cards less than $20-ish; preferably much less.
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There are a few more interesting wizards with white in the casting cost; Azorius Guildmage looks useful and Aven Mindcensor is a solid card.
Auratouched Mage seems like it would be fun with Eldrazi Conscription, but that would be mean - wouldn't it?
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I run him in Azami, and can attest yo his usefulness. Look at Voidmage Prodigy too, because a dead Trinket Mage is a lot better than a resolved Wrath of God when you're ahead.
Aggro: WUBRGHorde of Notions Goodstuff, RUB Cheesy Aggro, GR Xenagod Gruul Goodstuff
Control: GWBGhave, Guru of Adaptability, UBWrexial, Milling Deep UAzami, Lady of No Infinite Combos GWU Derevi, Tempo Beats
Other: URGRiku of Too Much Mana, WUBRG Sliver Queen Enchantress
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails, Faith & Wrath (Control)
Jarad, Life & Death (Reanimator)
Merieke, Seduction & Obedience (Control/Steals)
Intet, Dreamworld (Aggro/Control)
Rith, Predators (Aggro)
Perhaps after I've had enough flickering around I'll move towards the other approach.
Many good ideas here; so many Wizards, so few deck slots.
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