Prized MtG — Painter Stax vs. Azorius Delver
Channel: T1GlistenerElf
Date: 2018-01-24

This is, more or less, the way that I think that Delver should work in Prized. It wouldn't be too hard to add another color to the mix, but I'm trying this out…

This is probably my favorite deck in Prized (since Infect doesn't exist in my format…) It's a cross between Legacy Delver and Azorius Flash. As a tempo deck, I do know how to pilot it, though I'm sure that I have room for improvement.

Of note, I am strongly considering adding a single copy of Capsize in order to supplement my Mystical Tutor. This way, I can do something about Ensnaring Bridge and other lock pieces, which obviously came up in this match. I think that the ones that are on the top of the list for swapping out are Counterspell and Stifle, though I will still have two and three other copies respectively.

I hope that you enjoy this UW Delver decklist:
Creatures (12)
3 Aven Mindcensor
4 Containment Priest
4 Delver of Secrets
1 Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
Instants (28)
3 Counterspell
4 Daze
4 Force of Will
4 Impulse
1 Mystical Tutor
4 Spell Pierce
4 Stifle
4 Swords to Plowshares
Sorceries (1)
1 Soul Summons
Lands (19)
4 Flooded Strand
2 other blue fetchlands (especially Polluted Delta and Scalding Tarn)
4 Hallowed Fountain
3 Island
1 Plains
1 Strip Mine
4 Wasteland

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

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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