Abzan aggro, empowered

Standard* BGW (Abzan, Junk) Midrange

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Instant (8)

• 4x Abzan Charm
• 3x Dromoka's Command
• 1x Valorous Stance

Planeswalker (3)

• 3x Gideon, Ally of Zendikar

Creature (23)

• 3x Anafenza, the Foremost
• 4x Avatar of the Resolute
• 3x Drana, Liberator of Malakir
• 4x Hangarback Walker
• 4x Siege Rhino
• 3x Warden of the First Tree
• 2x Wingmate Roc

Land (26)

• 1x Canopy Vista
• 3x Caves of Koilos
• 3x Forest
• 4x Llanowar Wastes
• 1x Plains
• 4x Sandsteppe Citadel
• 3x Shambling Vent
• 1x Smoldering Marsh
• 4x Windswept Heath
• 2x Wooded Foothills

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Sideboard

Instant (4)

• 3x Surge of Righteousness
• 1x Valorous Stance

Sorcery (3)

• 3x Duress

Enchantment (2)

• 2x Evolutionary Leap

Artifact (2)

• 2x Aligned Hedron Network

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Sorin, Solemn Visitor

Creature (3)

• 3x Lantern Scout

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Maybeboard

Instant (2)

• 2x Inspiring Call

Enchantment (2)

• 2x Abzan Ascendancy

Planeswalker (2)

• 2x Sorin, Solemn Visitor

Creature (10)

• 3x Arashin Cleric
• 3x Den Protector
• 4x Rakshasa Deathdealer

Land (3)

• 3x Jungle Hollow

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An abzan midrange deck with an aggressive approach, updated for the new standard.

I wanted to give Avatar of the Resolute a try, as it can be a solid turn 2 play that can put a lot of pressure, or trade up with a Mantis Rider on the draw. It can also be a beast later in the midrange mirror, where he can grow to a 6/5 or 7/6 trampling reach monster for GG, which happens quite often between all the +1/+1 counters distributed via Dromoka's Command, Abzan Charm, Drana, Liberator of Malakir, Anafenza, the Foremost, or those naturally present on Hangarback Walker.

To adapt to its new friend, the manabase had to change as well, as being able to hit GG on turn 2 can be the difference between life and death. I've tried to add 2 Wooded Foothills and a a Smoldering Marsh so that they can also hit B mana if needed. This leaves me with a total of 18 G sources, 18 W and 17 B, which is, I guess, the minimum if I want to chain GG into 1BB into 2WW in a timely manner.

I've also integrated the new Gideon, Ally of Zendikar, which is absurd, and the disparition of Stormbreath Dragon from standard has allowed Wingmate Roc to make a comeback !

Don't hesitate to give your feedback or suggestions, they are always appreciated !

Date added	9 years
Last updated	8 years
Legality	This deck is not Standard legal.
Rarity (main - side)	14 - 1 Mythic Rares 33 - 7 Rares 9 - 4 Uncommons 0 - 3 Commons
Cards	60
Avg. CMC	2.56
Tokens	Bird 3/4 W, Emblem Gideon, Ally of Zendikar, Emblem Sorin, Solemn Visitor, Knight Ally 2/2 W, Thopter 1/1 C, Vampire 2/2 B