Brad VS. The Boss: Abzan Aggro VS. Bant Heroic

Brad and Tom prepare for the Season Three Invitational by testing one of Standard’s most pivotal matchups, current “Best Deck” Abzan Aggro and its critical predator, Bant Heroic.

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Abzan Aggro Brad Nelson

Standard
Article Deck
Aug 26, 2015
BUY DECK
Creature (22)
4
Anafenza, the Foremost
2
Den Protector
4
Fleecemane Lion
4
Hangarback Walker
4
Siege Rhino
2
Warden of the First Tree
2
Wingmate Roc
Planeswalker (2)
2
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
Instant (10)
2
Abzan Charm
3
Dromoka's Command
2
Hero's Downfall
3
Ultimate Price
Land (26)
3
Caves of Koilos
2
Forest
3
Llanowar Wastes
1
Mana Confluence
2
Plains
4
Sandsteppe Citadel
3
Temple of Malady
3
Temple of Silence
1
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
4
Windswept Heath
Sideboard
1
Dromoka's Command
2
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
3
Herald of Torment
4
Thoughtseize
3
Tragic Arrogance
1
Ultimate Price
1
Unravel the Aether
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Bant Heroic Tom Ross

Standard
Article Deck
Aug 26, 2015
BUY DECK
Creature (17)
4
Favored Hoplite
2
Hangarback Walker
4
Hero of Iroas
2
Lagonna-Band Trailblazer
1
Monastery Mentor
4
Seeker of the Way
Enchantment (4)
4
Ordeal of Thassa
Sorcery (2)
2
Treasure Cruise
Instant (15)
4
Defiant Strike
4
Dromoka's Command
4
Gods Willing
1
Triton Tactics
2
Valorous Stance
Land (22)
4
Flooded Strand
1
Forest
1
Island
3
Mana Confluence
3
Plains
3
Temple of Enlightenment
2
Temple of Plenty
4
Windswept Heath
1
Yavimaya Coast
Sideboard
3
Aqueous Form
1
Disdainful Stroke
1
Encase in Ice
1
Erase
1
Hangarback Walker
1
Island
1
Lagonna-Band Trailblazer
1
Negate
2
Ordeal of Heliod
1
Revoke Existence
1
Stratus Dancer
1
Treasure Cruise
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