Overview:
A flash-based Dimir control deck helmed by Nymris, Oona's Trickster, focusing on Faerie tribal synergies while maintaining a strong control element through counterspells and instant-speed interaction.
Primer:
This deck operates primarily at instant speed, leveraging Nymris, Oona's Trickster's ability to generate card advantage by casting spells during opponents' turns. The strategy revolves around maintaining control of the game while building a board presence through Faeries and flash creatures. The deck includes several infinite combos, including Dramatic Reversal + Isochron Scepter with mana rocks, and Deadeye Navigator + Peregrine Drake lines.
The deck's strength lies in its ability to play reactively while still advancing its gameplan. Card advantage engines like Rhystic Study and Necropotence help dig for answers and combo pieces, while the tribal Faerie package provides both utility and a backup combat-based win condition. The high number of counterspells and instant-speed interaction allows the deck to protect its key pieces while disrupting opponents' strategies.
Weaknesses:
The deck can struggle against aggressive strategies that deploy multiple threats before counterspell mana is available. The mana base could be more optimized, potentially leading to color-fixing issues in crucial early turns. The reliance on instant-speed play means the deck can sometimes be forced to play reactively when it needs to be proactive, and the tribal elements can occasionally conflict with the combo/control plan.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Necropotence
- Rhystic Study
- Isochron Scepter
- Dramatic Reversal
- Demonic Tutor
- Vampiric Tutor
- Deadeye Navigator
- Mystic Remora
- Dark Ritual
- Counterspell
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 6/10
- Resilience: 7/10
- Consistency: 7/10
- Interaction: 8/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the focused-optimized range due to its strong interaction suite and multiple win conditions. While it can establish control relatively early and has access to infinite combos, it lacks the fast mana and consistent early-game threats of higher-powered decks. It's stronger than typical casual decks (5.0-5.5) due to its tutors and interaction package, but doesn't quite reach the speed and efficiency of highly optimized decks (7.0+). The balance of control elements, tribal synergies, and combo potential places it solidly in the 6.0-6.5 range.
Final power level rating: 6.0 - 6.5
Nymris, Oona's Trickster