Why not use Dramatic Reversal in conjunction with Isochron Scepter? It's a two card combo that is relatively easy to tutor for and can generate infinite mana and storm count if you have a mana rock or rocks that make 2+ mana. Also, any reason you're not running bomberman combo? It's another two card combo that generates infinite mana and storm count. I currently working on a similar storm liat with sydri, but it focuses more on storming out than it does on using sydri to nuke the table. Either way, I'm really digging this list.
Dramatic Reversal and Isochron Scepter are probably worth testing. I have plenty of other spells worth imprinting on the Scepter, so both cards function well on their own without the combo. The only issue is finding something to cut... I'm not running bomberman purely because I don't have/can't afford Lion's Eye Diamond.
Glad you like the list! I'd be interested in seeing yours, too. Though it is the main goal (and the whole reason for running Sydri), this deck definitely doesn't need the Death Star combo to win. Especially with the addition of Paradox Engine, the storm side of the deck is quite efficient and can often win games without Aetherflux Reservoir.
Oh my god, yes. Paradox Engine is absurd. Let's say you have Gilded Lotus, Mana Vault, and Mox Opal. Not only are all your spells free (because nothing costs more than 6 mana), each spell is actually generating mana. Paired with a little bit of draw power or recursion, this card ends games quickly. Since it does cost 5 mana, it's a much better target for "to-the-battlefield" tutors like Whir of Invention, rather than "to-the-hand" tutors like Fabricate.
Makes sense. I was running it in a thrasios/tymna storm list and I never used it so I cut it. Although it's way easier to win in that liat so I never found myself needing to generate that much mana when I can just go infinite and win. May have to give it a shot in Sydri though.
I can't remember what I recommended for the deck in the past, but was Memory Jar part of the list? Another draw seven card I think will make this deck more consistent with going off. Will be a potential target for artifact tutors, if you already have some other combo pieces.
I can't remember what I recommended for the deck in the past, but was Memory Jar part of the list? Another draw seven card I think will make this deck more consistent with going off. Will be a potential target for artifact tutors, if you already have some other combo pieces.
My concern with Memory Jar is just the mana cost. Of course, draw 7 is powerful but it just doesn't seem worth it here. There's also the argument that you might draw your opponents into answers, though I think that it less of a concern.
How are you getting on with Fact or Fiction? I think in a storm deck I'd prefer Forbidden Alchemy for the lower mana cost and flashback; you could even consider Impulse for an even lower mana cost or Deep Analysis for the flashback.
I really only included Fact or Fiction because of its staple status. I can't really remember any instances of it making or breaking a game, but I don't really have any concern about its power. Of those suggestions, the only one that really seems worth testing in its place would be Forbidden Alchemy, since Impulse doesn't put things in our graveyard and Deep Analysis is a sorcery.
Yet another update just to say "no updates." Usually I like to review new sets, but Amonkhet gave me exactly 0 cards to even test in this deck. Not totally a surprise, though.
Glad you like the list! I'd be interested in seeing yours, too. Though it is the main goal (and the whole reason for running Sydri), this deck definitely doesn't need the Death Star combo to win. Especially with the addition of Paradox Engine, the storm side of the deck is quite efficient and can often win games without Aetherflux Reservoir.
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Has paradox engine been worth it? I've been hesitant to test it since I don't feel like it's something I would actively be tutoring for.
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My concern with Memory Jar is just the mana cost. Of course, draw 7 is powerful but it just doesn't seem worth it here. There's also the argument that you might draw your opponents into answers, though I think that it less of a concern.
I really only included Fact or Fiction because of its staple status. I can't really remember any instances of it making or breaking a game, but I don't really have any concern about its power. Of those suggestions, the only one that really seems worth testing in its place would be Forbidden Alchemy, since Impulse doesn't put things in our graveyard and Deep Analysis is a sorcery.
[Primer] Dralnu Control/Reanimator BU
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[Primer] Dralnu Control/Reanimator BU
[Primer] Jolrael, Empress of Beasts GG
Nath Stax BG | Borborygmos Enraged RG | Ladies of Magic UGW | Aminatou Control UWB | Enduring Ideal Zedruu UWR | Momir Vig Combo UG
Modern
Restore Balance RWUG
Kiki Chord RWG
[Primer] Dralnu Control/Reanimator BU
[Primer] Jolrael, Empress of Beasts GG
Nath Stax BG | Borborygmos Enraged RG | Ladies of Magic UGW | Aminatou Control UWB | Enduring Ideal Zedruu UWR | Momir Vig Combo UG
Modern
Restore Balance RWUG
Kiki Chord RWG