MTG Salvation

So I'll start with linking the source material, but I must admit I've trying to brew something to this effect since I discovered the synergy between Jace and Goryo's Vengeance.
from a modern daily

Any thoughts on this? Too cute?

EDIT: the list I've been tweaking/testing

There's already a thread for a Gifts version here, not sure if they should be separate or not, but I'm posting here because I actually like the Gifts-less one most. Made some tweaks to the list on top8, this deck seemed well suited to combating an Eldrazi meta (and it has been so far in testing).

Currently testing this list, focuses more on counterspells/protecting the combo:

I'm reviving this thread (pun intended) with some new brews I've been working on.

I've learned from experience that being able Hardcast Obzedat is crucial, as sometimes he'll be your last card in hand but no way to discard it. So I've been working on an Esper list that relies on Jace, LOTV, or Collective Brutality to discard the Ghost. It lacks Lightning Bolt, big gains Path To Exile. So far it's only theoretical.


It's coincidental that most of the games I've played the last few nights I haven't been using the red cards in my deck much. Not intentionally but for one reason or another.. my opponent uses Sreading Seas to keep off red all game (I still win). I draw red mana but no red cards ALL MATCH (I still win) so it made me feel that while red has the best reach (bolt) and the best looters (Faithless and Izzet Charm) I think I could be just as consistent with White instead. It has more universal removal (PTE) and better sideboard options (LS and Disenchant) and the simple fact of being able to hard cast the Ghost could have saved me in some games where I had him in hand, even 5 Lands on board, but obviously no white to make it happen.

Postmortem Lunge is a card to consider for consistency. It is sorcery speed Vengeance #5+ for Jace that can also hit Snapcaster.

I mean, it technically gets Obzedat as well in the late game.

That's a great suggestion that I will put to the test. Thank you! I love that it hits Snapcaster too

With plenty of new cards since this thread received any love, and even a recent posting of my Esper style, anyone care to discuss? http://mtgtop8.com/event?e=17134&d=305970&f=MO

Pieces of the Puzzle is pure grime. I would've never thought to use it but it's perfect here.

I love Obzedat's Vengeance. It's such a spicy deck that causes so many problems for people since it dodges push bolt, and wraths.

I looked it over, and think you should add in a few more discard spells in your sideboard. Take out a Disdainful stroke for another thoughtseize or even add in Bontu's Last Reckoning/Yahenni's Expertise since a majority of your guys dodges them and you're playing a more grindy midrange deck

Thanks for the suggestions! I really like the Expertise idea. Casting that info a free Lingering Souls or POTP would be sweet. I probably wouldn't use Bontu but it might be a nice substitute for Damnation. I think I might swap out Damnation for Languish since it doesn't kill my Tasigur or Obzedat. My updated list:


I loved LOTV in the maindeck so much for this build..but she is a big non-bo with POTP so I'm gonna try it for a while and see how much I miss her.

No love for Gifts Ungiven, or Unburial Rites + Elesh Norn?