Prized MtG — Painter Stax vs. Mono Blue Delver
Channel: T1GlistenerElf
Date: 2017-12-31

It's amazing how little Sphere effects matter once Delver has already transformed…

Anyway, my friend thinks that Delver and Robots have to be the best decks in the format, and since he loves mono blue, he wanted me to make a Delver list in that vein. I insist that Azorius would be better, but there's not point in not trying it out.

Here's my Stax list, in case you were wanting to know:
Artifacts (30)
4 Crucible of Worlds
4 Ensnaring Bridge
4 Grindstone
1 Lotus Petal
1 Mana Crypt
1 Mana Vault
4 Mox Opal
1 Sensei’s Divining Top
4 Smokestack
1 Sol Ring
4 Sphere of Resistance
1 Static Orb
Creatures (11)
4 Hangarback Walker
4 Painter’s Servant
3 Solemn Simulacrum
Lands (19)
4 Ancient Tomb
4 Desert
1 Kor Haven
5 Plains
1 Strip Mine
4 Wasteland
Sideboard ()
2 Black Vise
2 Jester’s Cap
2 Meekstone
2 Oblivion Stone
3 Pithing Needle
1 Trinisphere
And here's the deck tech video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLfjt47va_w

As for my friend Robert's first draft of Mono Blue Delver, though bear in mind that he later decided to eschew Torrential Gearhulk later on:
Creatures (11)
4 Delver of Secrets
3 Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
4 Torrential Gearhulk
Instants (25)
1 Capsize
4 Counterspell
4 Cryptic Command
4 Daze
4 Force of Will
4 Spell Pierce
4 Stifle
Planeswalkers (4)
4 Jace, the Mind Sculptor
Lands (20)
8 blue fetchlands
8 Island
1 Strip Mine
3 Wasteland

Here is another game of my brand-new format: Prized. The explanatory video is at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkk7Bu1MNlE&list=PLL5e2uQsROznX3pvA3bvENa4ns93eEEco&index=1

What cards are allowed?
“The card pool is comprised of basic lands and any version of cards from the masterpiece series and special selection sets such as the From the Vault series, Signature Spellbooks, and Ugin's Fate promos. The former currently includes Zendikar Expeditions, Kaladesh Masterpieces, and Amonkhet Invocations, as well as similar series in the future.”
Additionally, inspired by Philip Sipos, aka philthycasual, I made a list in Cube Tutor, which is more easily accessible.
http://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/139479

Do I have to have the “Prized version” of the cards?
No! That’s why I clarify that players can use “any version” of a card. For example, you could use the Dark Ritual invocation from Hour of Devastation, or you could use one of the many other printings, from Alpha forward.
I want people to actually be able to afford to play this format.
That said, if you want to bling your deck out, go right ahead.

Is there a Banned List?
No, but there is a Restricted List. It’s what I call a dynamic list, where I don’t adjust it manually, at least not for now.
The rule for being on the Restricted List is that any card that is banned in Legacy and/or restricted in Vintage is restricted in this format. For example,
Vintage - Chalice of the Void, Lotus Petal
Legacy - Mind Twist
Here's a link to WotC's banlists for Vintage and Legacy:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/banned-restricted

Where do I start?
Browse the above link to see what cards are in the format. If you see something that you like, then go for it!
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