Brad VS. The Boss: Abzan Control VS. Abzan Midrange

An intriguing new take on Abzan just won an MTGO PTQ, and to figure out how good it is, Brad Nelson and Tom “The Boss” Ross set it up in the Abzan mirror against a more dedicated control build. Is this the deck you should be playing at #SCGBALT? Find out inside!

By Brad Nelson

June 26, 2015January 28, 2021

Games

Abzan Control Brad Nelson

Standard

Article Deck

Jun 25, 2015

Creature (15)

4

Courser of Kruphix

3

4

Fleecemane Lion

4

Planeswalker (5)

3

Elspeth, Sun's Champion

1

Sorin, Solemn Visitor

1

Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

Sorcery (6)

2

4

Instant (8)

4

4

Hero's Downfall

Land (26)

2

Caves of Koilos

2

3

Llanowar Wastes

2

4

Sandsteppe Citadel

4

Temple of Malady

4

Temple of Silence

1

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

4

Windswept Heath

Sideboard

1

Ajani, Mentor of Heroes

3

1

2

Dromoka's Command

2

Drown in Sorrow

2

Nissa, Worldwaker

4

Abzan Midrange Tom Ross

Standard

Article Deck

Jun 25, 2015

Creature (16)

4

Courser of Kruphix

4

Fleecemane Lion

4

Rakshasa Deathdealer

4

Planeswalker (4)

4

Nissa, Worldwaker

Sorcery (4)

4

Instant (10)

4

4

Hero's Downfall

2

Land (26)

1

Caves of Koilos

2

3

Llanowar Wastes

3

Mana Confluence

1

2

Sandsteppe Citadel

4

Temple of Malady

4

Temple of Silence

2

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

4

Windswept Heath

Sideboard

3

Anafenza, the Foremost

2

2

Dromoka's Command

1

Drown in Sorrow

4

Self-Inflicted Wound

1

Sorin, Solemn Visitor

1

1

Virulent Plague