4 Carnivorous Death-Parrot
3 Cheatyface
2 Waterspout Djinn
4 Waterfront Bouncer
4 Manta Riders
4 Cloud Sprite
4 Cloud Spirit
4 Unstable Mutation
4 Spiketail Hatchling
3 Counterspell
4 Daze
20 Islands |
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Description of deck by it's author
(quoted):
The basic concept of this deck is rather
simple. Play fast Blue flyers, stop anything that keeps you from
swinging for game, win. You have a limited amount of cards that stop
your opponent, so you use them only for the important stuff.
My favorite Cheatyface trick is to tap three mana, put
Cheatyface directly into play, start a conversation, wait a bit, and then
use the three mana for something, like a Cloud Spirit. This may not be in
spirit for tournaments, so watch that sort of play there. Be perfectly
honest if asked.
"What are you doing?"
"Sneaking Cheatyface into play."
If you use the right sarcastic, nonchalant tone, they'll
likely think you're joking and move on. I can regularly sneak the Efreet
of Trickery into play without worrying about being caught, but if your
mileage varies, pull them for another Waterspout Djinn and grab a pair of
Foils or something for the deck.
This deck is difficult to expand, but the choice of
cards used can be quite different depending on the circumstances.
Man-o'-war can be an effective bounce spell that also doubles as a road
block. Maybe you prefer having a few shadow creatures as well, and thus
you play a Thalakos card or two. Curiosity might be a solid uncommon to
use in lieu of Cheatyface to help you continue the pressure.
Otherwise, just play out your flyers and beat with them.
Always play a Spiketail Hatchling second if you have one, even over a more
powerful Death-parrot. It's worth it, trust me. Otherwise, play the
biggest creature you can every turn, Unstable Mutation something that
flies, bounce annoying flyers, never play more than four lands, and keep
the pressure coming.
That's the quick and dirty of the deck. Remember that if
you play it against non-Pez foes, you have to expect cards like Wrath of
God to appear. You'll need to prepare for that eventuality by keeping a
nice reserve.
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