I have a huge distaste for a lot of UW's generals, but Bruna stuck out as an interesting build. The printing of Righteous Authority pushed the deck over the edge for me; I felt I really needed to build the deck in light of that. I like how she plays in that she can get Auras that are already dead (useful with sacrifice effects, like Teferi's Care, looting off Merfolk Looter, etc.), and I also like the $1.50 price tag.
How does one play this deck?
This deck has two game plans: Either win with general damage through your multitude of insane Auras, or blow everything up and make everyone hate your guts.
-It's fine to use your looter effects to pitch Auras, but be wary of enemies who will use graveyard hate against you. If you're having trouble with such effects, Nomad Mythmaker is great for that.
-If you have Aura Thief out, in lieu of sac outlets, use either Teferi's Care, Allay, or any "destroy target enchantment" effects, provided you're going for the combo with Enchanted Evening.
-It's fine to enchant Lost Auramancers with a Totem Armor or shroud enchantment, as you want this thing to get you to Enchanted Evening as fast as possible.
-Try to hold off on casting Bruna until you can give her haste and protect her from responses on the turn you're killing someone. In that same vein, try to kill the opponent who can best respond to you. (most cards in hand, problem permanent, etc.)
Changes Log
None as of yet!
And for the record, this is a budget deck, so please don't suggest Academy Rector. Thanks in advance.
Looks like a solid list to start off a Bruna deck. Although I don't agree with running Ocular Halo. It seems like its lacking a little bit as an enchantment for a Bruna build. I would recommend that you put in Eldrazi Conscription in though since it has game ending potential.
I Play Bruna as well, and Im constantly Changing my deck around trying to find the perfect set up.
Enchanted Evenings is a cool card and i can see when you run so much enchantment hate. But it a waste of card slots in my opinion.
I refuse to play the totem armor umbras. I prefer running Fool's Demise and False Demise. If bruna dies shes right back to the battlefield, one returns to your hand one goes to the GY.
Three Dreams is a beast in this deck but you should also look into Intuition, alot of people dont use it in there list but its amazing. Its Cheaper then 3 dreams CC wise and its instant.
Try out Savor the moment. 3CC take an extra turn your perms dont untap though....who cares Bruna has vigilance =D.
Agreed that Winds of Rath is great for Bruna. I'd cut down to about 10 creatures and make the difference up in Auras, adding Eldrazi Conscription first. Flickerform and Indestructibility are good Bruna protection, too.
1 Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Creatures
2 Aura Thief
3 Auratouched Mage
4 Cephalid Broker
5 Jace's Archivist
6 Kor Spiritdancer
7 Lost Auramancers
8 Merfolk Looter
9 Mesa Enchantress
10 Nomad Mythmaker
11 Soltari Visionary
12 Soul Sculptor
13 Sovereigns of Lost Alara
14 Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
15 Thought Courier
16 Totem-Guide Hartebeest
17 Umbra Mystic
Sorceries
18 Cataclysm
19 Cleansing Meditation
20 Idyllic Tutor
21 Paraselene
22 Three Dreams
Instants
23 Allay
24 Cancel
25 Counterspell
26 Dispel
27 Dissipate
28 Echoing Calm
29 Faerie Trickery
30 Hinder
31 Leave No Trace
32 Negate
33 Rewind
34 Scour
35 Stoic Rebuttal
36 Turn Aside
37 Azorius Keyrune
38 Azorius Signet
39 Elixir of Immortality
40 Lightning Greaves
41 Sol Ring
42 Swiftfoot Boots
43 Talisman of Progress
Auras
44 Auramancer's Guise
45 Battle Mastery
46 Corrupted Conscience
47 Diplomatic Immunity
48 Eel Umbra
49 Felidar Umbra
50 Ocular Halo
51 Pentarch Ward
52 Righteous Authority
53 Steel of the Godhead
54 Unquestioned Authority
55 Vanishing
Non-Aura Enchantments
56 Enchanted Evening
57 Leyline of Anticipation
58 Serra's Liturgy
59 Sphere of Safety
60 Teferi's Care
Basic Lands
13 Island
12 Plains
86 Adarkar Wastes
87 Azorius Chancery
88 Celestial Colonnade
89 Ghost Quarter
90 Glacial Fortress
91 Halimar Depths
92 Hall of the Bandit Lord
93 Hallowed Fountain
94 Mistveil Plains
95 Mystic Gate
96 Nimbus Maze
97 Sejiri Refuge
98 Skycloud Expanse
99 Tectonic Edge
100 Tolaria West
Why Bruna, Light of Alabaster?
How does one play this deck?
-The easiest way to do the former is with Battle Mastery and Corrupted Conscience.
-The only way to do the latter is using Enchanted Evening. Scour, Leave No Trace, Echoing Calm, Cleansing Meditation and Paraselene are your best options here.
Nuances of the Deck
-If you can't assemble Battle Mastery and Corrupted Conscience, Righteous Authority and Auramancer's Guise are fine substitutes.
-If you have Aura Thief out, in lieu of sac outlets, use either Teferi's Care, Allay, or any "destroy target enchantment" effects, provided you're going for the combo with Enchanted Evening.
-It's fine to enchant Lost Auramancers with a Totem Armor or shroud enchantment, as you want this thing to get you to Enchanted Evening as fast as possible.
-Try to hold off on casting Bruna until you can give her haste and protect her from responses on the turn you're killing someone. In that same vein, try to kill the opponent who can best respond to you. (most cards in hand, problem permanent, etc.)
Changes Log
And for the record, this is a budget deck, so please don't suggest Academy Rector. Thanks in advance.
I also would recommend maybe switching out some of your card draw for something like Compulsion or Read the Runes.
jylichan has a primer up at: [Primer] Bruna, Light of Alabaster or my own in my sig.
Signature made by Rivenor at Miraculous Recovery Signatures
EDH
[Primer] - BRG Adun Oakenshield: Jund Stax/Recycle Bin GRB
BRG Shatterbros Shenanigans GRB
Enchanted Evenings is a cool card and i can see when you run so much enchantment hate. But it a waste of card slots in my opinion.
I refuse to play the totem armor umbras. I prefer running Fool's Demise and False Demise. If bruna dies shes right back to the battlefield, one returns to your hand one goes to the GY.
Three Dreams is a beast in this deck but you should also look into Intuition, alot of people dont use it in there list but its amazing. Its Cheaper then 3 dreams CC wise and its instant.
Try out Savor the moment. 3CC take an extra turn your perms dont untap though....who cares Bruna has vigilance =D.
I run alot of Wrath effects and board wipes also. I cut Wrath of god for Winds of rath great card with bruna. Catastrophe Cataclysm Cast bruna blow all lands.
Im testing alot of things in the deck. I need solid back up if Bruna gets tucked or died to many times for recast Right now im trying out Dovescape , Godhead of awe , Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite , Torpor Orb, Rule of law
Well good luck man i love bruna. People hate on the 1 shots out of the blue but its all run to me lol