Azorius Control Masterclass: Jeskai’s Dynamic Control Playstyle in Standard

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Deckliste: Jeskai Control (Standard)

Kreaturen (3)

1. {4}{U}{U} // {3}{U} Marang River Regent (TDM)
2. {3}{U}{U} The Unagi of Kyoshi Island (TLA)
3. {2}{U} Tishana's Tidebinder (LCI)

Spells (31)

1. {U} Three Steps Ahead (OTJ)
2. {2}{W} Aang's Iceberg (TLA)
3. {1}{U} Consult the Star Charts (EOE)
4. {1}{U} Consult the Star Charts (EOE)
5. {1}{U} Consult the Star Charts (EOE)
6. {1}{U} Consult the Star Charts (EOE)
7. {W} Seam Rip (EOE)
8. {W} Seam Rip (EOE)
9. {W} Seam Rip (EOE)
10. {W} Seam Rip (EOE)
11. {1}{W} Get Lost (LCI)
12. {1}{W} Get Lost (LCI)
13. {1}{W} Get Lost (LCI)
14. {1}{W} Get Lost (LCI)
15. {4}{U}{R}{W} Jeskai Revelation (TDM)
16. {4}{U}{R}{W} Jeskai Revelation (TDM)
17. {4}{U}{R}{W} Jeskai Revelation (TDM)
18. {U} Spell Snare (ECL)
19. {U} Spell Snare (ECL)
20. {2}{W}{W} Day of Judgment (FDN)
21. {2}{W}{W} Day of Judgment (FDN)
22. {2}{W}{W} Day of Judgment (FDN)
23. {2}{W}{W} Day of Judgment (FDN)
24. {W}{U} No More Lies (MKM)
25. {W}{U} No More Lies (MKM)
26. {W}{U} No More Lies (MKM)
27. {W}{U} No More Lies (MKM)
28. {2}{U} Stock Up (DFT)
29. {2}{U} Stock Up (DFT)
30. {2}{U} Stock Up (DFT)
31. {1}{W} Rest in Peace (BIG)

Laender (26)

1. Cori Mountain Monastery (TDM)
2. Elegant Parlor (MKM)
3. Mistrise Village (TDM)
4. Restless Anchorage (LCI)
5. Restless Anchorage (LCI)
6. Floodfarm Verge (DSK)
7. Floodfarm Verge (DSK)
8. Floodfarm Verge (DSK)
9. Floodfarm Verge (DSK)
10. Hallowed Fountain (ECL)
11. Hallowed Fountain (ECL)
12. Hallowed Fountain (ECL)
13. Hallowed Fountain (ECL)
14. Island (ECL)
15. Island (ECL)
16. Island (ECL)
17. Meticulous Archive (MKM)
18. Meticulous Archive (MKM)
19. Meticulous Archive (MKM)
20. Plains (ECL)
21. Steam Vents (ECL)
22. Steam Vents (ECL)
23. Sunbillow Verge (DFT)
24. Sunbillow Verge (DFT)
25. Sunbillow Verge (DFT)
26. Sunbillow Verge (DFT)

TOTAL: 60 Karten

Sideboard (15)

• 2x {X}{U}{U} Wan Shi Tong, Librarian (TLA)
• 1x {U} Annul (EOE)
• 1x {2} Torpor Orb (BIG)
• 1x {2}{U} Tishana's Tidebinder (LCI)
• 1x {2}{W}{W} Beza, the Bounding Spring (BLB)
• 2x {W} Authority of the Consuls (FDN)
• 2x {1}{W} Rest in Peace (BIG)
• 1x {1}{U} Riverchurn Monument (DFT)
• 1x {1}{U} Negate (FDN)
• 1x {U} Spell Snare (ECL)
• 2x {1}{W} Voice of Victory (TDM)

Quelle: MTG Goldfish

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Introduction: Why This Deck Dominates & Who It’s For

Jeskai Control is a high-impact, midrange-to-control hybrid that thrives on efficient mana, board wipes, and disruptive removal. Unlike traditional Azorius Control (which leans into No More Lies and Day of Judgment for late-game dominance), this deck prioritizes early pressure with Tishana’s Tidebinder and Marang River Regent, while still packing the tools to outlast opponents in the late game. It’s a versatile, budget-friendly option for players who enjoy adaptive control—balancing removal, card draw, and board control without relying on expensive staples like Wrenn and Six.

This deck is ideal for intermediate players who want a turning-point deck that can win on curve (Turn 3-5) or outlast opponents (Turn 6+) while staying cost-effective. It’s not a pure control deck—it fights for board control early, adapts to opponent strategies, and finishes with Jeskai Revelation or Day of Judgment when the time is right.

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Strategy: Turn-by-Turn Breakdown

Early Game (Turns 1-3): Pressure & Disruption

The goal here is to control the board and prevent opponents from establishing a board presence. Key tools:

• Get Lost (1W) – Bounce a creature (or even a land) to disrupt early threats.
• Consult the Star Charts (1U) – Draw 3 cards to stay ahead in the card advantage race.
• Tishana’s Tidebinder (2U) – Remove a creature and draw a card, making it a flexible early-game tool.
• Rest in Peace (1W) – Sacrifice a creature to kill a 1-drop or small threat (e.g., Fierce War-Mage or Temur Battle Rage).

Example Turn 3 Play:

• Play Tishana’s Tidebinder to remove an opponent’s 1-drop (e.g., Temur Battle Rage).
• Use Consult the Star Charts to draw into Get Lost or Seam Rip for next turn.
• If they play a 2-drop, Seam Rip it before it gets too big.

Mid Game (Turns 4-6): Board Control & Card Advantage

This is where Jeskai Control shines—you fight for board control while building card advantage to outlast opponents. Key cards:

• Marang River Regent (4UU//3U) – A flexible threat that exiles a creature when it dies, protecting your board and drawing a card.
• Jeskai Revelation (4URW) – Exile all nonland permanents (including Temur Battle Rage and Temur War-Goat) to reset the board.
• Day of Judgment (2WW) – Wipes the board if they’re over-extended or have too many threats.
• Stock Up (2U) – Mill 3 cards to stay ahead in the card advantage race.

Example Turn 5 Play:

• Play Marang River Regent to protect your board and draw a card.
• If they have too many threats, Jeskai Revelation to reset.
• If they’re stuck, Day of Judgment to end the game.

Late Game (Turns 7+): Outlasting the Opponent

By this stage, card advantage is king. You want to protect your board, remove threats, and finish with a board wipe if needed. Key tools:

• No More Lies (WU) – Counterspells to stop their big threats (e.g., Temur Battle Rage or Temur War-Goat).
• Spell Snare (U) – Counter any noncreature spell (e.g., Temur Battle Rage or Temur War-Goat).
• Beza, the Bounding Spring (2WW) – Sideboard staple that protects your board and draws a card.

Example Turn 8 Play:

• If they’re stuck, Day of Judgment to end the game.
• If they have big threats, No More Lies to counter them.
• If they’re milling you, Stock Up to stay ahead.

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Key Cards & Why They’re Essential

1. Jeskai Revelation (4URW) – The Board Reset Button

This is the heart of the deck. It exiles all nonland permanents, including Temur Battle Rage, Temur War-Goat, and other aggressive threats. It’s not just a board wipe—it’s a game-changer because it removes all their resources while leaving your board intact.

When to play it?

• When they have too many threats (e.g., 3+ creatures).
• When they’re over-extended (e.g., Temur Battle Rage + Temur War-Goat).
• When they’re stuck and can’t recover.

2. Day of Judgment (2WW) – The Late-Game Finisher

A reliable board wipe that ends games when opponents are over-extended. Unlike Jeskai Revelation, it doesn’t care about mana costs—it just wipes everything.

When to play it?

• When they have too many threats (e.g., 4+ creatures).
• When they’re stuck and can’t recover.
• When you’re ahead in card advantage and need to finish them off.

3. Tishana’s Tidebinder (2U) – The Early-Game Disruptor

This card removes a creature and draws a card, making it one of the best early-game tools in the deck. It disrupts their board while giving you card advantage.

When to play it?

• On Turn 2 or 3 to remove a 1-drop or 2-drop.
• If they’re playing too aggressively (e.g., Temur Battle Rage or Temur War-Goat).

4. Marang River Regent (4UU//3U) – The Flexible Threat

This card exiles a creature when it dies, making it harder for opponents to attack you. It’s also a flexible threat—it can protect your board or draw a card when it dies.

When to play it?

• On Turn 3 or 4 to protect your board.
• If you need card advantage (e.g., exile a threat and draw a card).

5. No More Lies (WU) – The Counterspell King

This is one of the best counterspells in Standard. It counters any spell, including Temur Battle Rage and Temur War-Goat. It’s essential for protecting your board and stopping their big threats.

When to play it?

• If they’re about to cast a big spell (e.g., Temur Battle Rage).
• If they’re playing too many threats (e.g., Temur Battle Rage + Temur War-Goat).

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Mana Curve Analysis

This deck has a balanced mana curve, with early pressure (Turns 1-3) and late-game dominance (Turns 6+). Here’s the breakdown:

Turn	Cards	Key Tools
1	Get Lost (1W), Consult the Star Charts (1U)	Disruption & Card Draw
2	Tishana’s Tidebinder (2U), Get Lost (1W)	Removal & Card Draw
3	Marang River Regent (4UU//3U), Seam Rip (1W)	Board Control & Disruption
4	Jeskai Revelation (4URW), Day of Judgment (2WW)	Board Reset & Wipe
5	Stock Up (2U), No More Lies (WU)	Card Advantage & Counterspells
6+	Day of Judgment (2WW), No More Lies (WU)	Late-Game Finisher

Strengths:

• Early pressure (Turns 1-3) with Get Lost and Tishana’s Tidebinder.
• Mid-game board control with Jeskai Revelation and Marang River Regent.
• Late-game dominance with Day of Judgment and No More Lies.

Weaknesses:

• Mana consistency can be an issue if you overcommit to early threats.
• Sideboard flexibility is limited—you need to adapt to opponent strategies.

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Strengths: Why This Deck Wins Games

1. Early Pressure with Get Lost & Tishana’s Tidebinder

• Get Lost can bounce a creature (or even a land) to disrupt their board.
• Tishana’s Tidebinder removes a threat and draws a card, giving you card advantage.

Example:

• Opponent plays Temur Battle Rage (1W) on Turn 2.
• You Get Lost to bounce it, then Tishana’s Tidebinder to remove it and draw a card.

2. Board Control with Jeskai Revelation

• Jeskai Revelation exiles all nonland permanents, resetting the board in your favor.
• It doesn’t care about mana costs, making it reliable in any situation.

Example:

• Opponent has Temur Battle Rage + Temur War-Goat on the board.
• You Jeskai Revelation to remove both threats and win the game.

3. Late-Game Dominance with Day of Judgment

• Day of Judgment is a reliable board wipe that ends games when opponents are over-extended.
• It doesn’t care about mana costs, making it hard to counter.

Example:

• Opponent has 4+ creatures on the board.
• You Day of Judgment to wipe everything and win the game.

4. Card Advantage with Stock Up & Consult the Star Charts

• Stock Up mills 3 cards, giving you card advantage.
• Consult the Star Charts draws 3 cards, helping you stay ahead in the game.

Example:

• Opponent is stuck and can’t recover.
• You Stock Up to mill 3 cards, then Consult the Star Charts to draw into a finish.

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Weaknesses & How to Counter Them

1. Mana Consistency Issues

• If you overcommit to early threats, you might run out of mana for Jeskai Revelation or Day of Judgment.
• Solution: Play lands efficiently and don’t overcommit to early threats.

2. Limited Sideboard Flexibility

• The sideboard is mostly for countering Temur (e.g., Beza, the Bounding Spring).
• Solution: Adapt to opponent strategies—if they’re not playing Temur, you might need to sideboard differently.

3. Struggles Against Mill Strategies

• If opponents mill you, you might run out of cards before you can win.
• Solution: Use Stock Up to stay ahead in the card advantage race.

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Sideboard Options (If Allowed)

If you’re allowed to sideboard, consider adding:

• Beza, the Bounding Spring (2WW) – Protects your board and draws a card.
• Wrenn and Six (3U) – Counterspell to stop their big threats.
• Fierce War-Mage (2U) – Disrupts their board and draws a card.

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Final Verdict: Why This Deck Works

Jeskai Control is a versatile, budget-friendly option that fights for board control early, adapts to opponent strategies, and finishes with a board wipe when the time is right. It’s not a pure control deck—it fights for board control, builds card advantage, and outlasts opponents in the late game.

Best for:

• Players who enjoy adaptive control.
• Players who want a turning-point deck.
• Players who want a cost-effective option.

Worst for:

• Players who hate sideboarding.
• Players who prefer pure control (e.g., Wrenn and Six).

If you enjoy fighting for board control and winning on your terms, Jeskai Control is a great choice!