Ahhh, NO! by Xelitaz

Format: Commander

Commander: Lavinia, Azorius Renegade

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 45

Deck overview

This deck is a dedicated Azorius control build that leverages Lavinia, Azorius Renegade to suppress fast mana, free spells, and cascade strategies. The main plan controls the table using a dense suite of over 25 counterspells and taxing permanents like Aura of Silence, Thalia, Heretic Cathar, and Propaganda. While restricting opponents' tempo, the deck accumulates mana to resolve Approach of the Second Sun on Turn 7. It then uses dedicated spell tutors such as Solve the Equation, Personal Tutor, and Mystical Tutor to find Approach again and win the game on Turn 9. If the primary win condition is lost, the deck pivots smoothly to wide aerial combat through spell-triggered token creators like Talrand, Sky Summoner, Monastery Mentor, Kykar, Zephyr Awakener, and Murmuring Mystic. Heavy turn-protection pieces ensure win attempts resolve cleanly.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Absorb
  • 1 Approach of the Second Sun
  • 1 Arcane Denial
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Archmage of Runes
  • 1 Aura of Silence
  • 1 Baral, Chief of Compliance
  • 1 Bard, King of Dale
  • 1 Bender's Waterskin
  • 1 Brainstorm
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Confound
  • 1 Contradict
  • 1 Counterbore
  • 1 Counterspell
  • 1 Cryptic Command
  • 1 Dawn Charm
  • 1 Decanter of Endless Water
  • 1 Deserted Beach
  • 1 Didn't Say Please
  • 1 Disallow
  • 1 Discombobulate
  • 1 Dismiss
  • 1 Dissipation Field
  • 1 Dovin's Veto
  • 1 Dream Fracture
  • 1 Fabled Passage
  • 1 Fierce Guardianship
  • 1 Flare of Denial
  • 1 Flooded Strand
  • 1 Force of Will
  • 1 Ghostly Prison
  • 1 Glacial Fortress
  • 1 Grand Abolisher
  • 1 Hallowed Fountain
  • 1 Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
  • 1 Hindering Light
  • 1 Index
  • 12 Island
  • 1 Keep Safe
  • 1 Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
  • 1 Last Word
  • 1 Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
  • 1 Lullmage Mentor
  • 1 Mana Drain
  • 1 Mentor of the Meek
  • 1 Mistrise Village
  • 1 Monastery Mentor
  • 1 Monologue Tax
  • 1 Murmuring Mystic
  • 1 Mystic Sanctuary
  • 1 Mystical Tutor
  • 1 Overwhelming Denial
  • 1 Personal Tutor
  • 12 Plains
  • 1 Prismatic Vista
  • 1 Propaganda
  • 1 Reflecting Pool
  • 1 Relearn
  • 1 Reliquary Tower
  • 1 Remand
  • 1 Render Silent
  • 1 Reprieve
  • 1 Seachrome Coast
  • 1 Settle the Wreckage
  • 1 Silence
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Solve the Equation
  • 1 Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
  • 1 Summary Dismissal
  • 1 Taigam, Ojutai Master
  • 1 Talrand, Sky Summoner
  • 1 Thalia, Heretic Cathar
  • 1 Thought Vessel
  • 1 Tundra
  • 1 Unsettled Mariner
  • 1 Voice of Victory
  • 1 Winds of Abandon