DESCRIPTION
(See Archmage Ascension for original notes and deck concept) v2.0 replaces Merfolk Looter with Enclave Cryptologist for turn 2 card draw, whereas Merfolk Looter activates on Turn 3. Non creature spells have been modified to support the deck theme and to provide more control. Planeswalkers have been added for versatility. Increasing speed of Archmage Ascension for card draw on opponents turn has been abanoned, except for using Howling Mine and Enclave Cryptologist. Mysteries of the Deep and Fleeting Distraction for instant draw spells on opponents turn do not seem optimal and decreases the decks power level. Post M11, Negate will be replaced with Mana Leak 4x and Deprive 2x. Sideboard is built to assist against RDW, RDW+B, Boros, Mythic and Superfriends. Turboland, in theory, appears to be worst matchup.