Hangarback Abzan wins GP London

Hangarback-Abzan-wins-GP-London
The recently concluded Grand Prix in London has featured another update on the Abzan deck archetype. The deck, piloted by Fabrizio Anteri, featured a playset of Hangarback Walker to work with the usual aggro lineup of Anafenza, Fleecemane Lion and Siege Rhino. It also four copies of Dromoka’s Command to deal with enchantment shenanigans and also add a bonus counter on the walker.

His finals opponent is a mirror match with Matteo Moure and here is the winning decklist:

Maindeck
1 Warden of the First Tree
4 Hangarback Walker
4 Fleecemane Lion
4 Den Protector
4 Anafenza, the Foremost
4 Siege Rhino

1 Sorin, Solemn Visitor
1 Ajani, Mentor of Heroes

4 Dromoka’s Command
2 Ultimate Price
4 Abzan Charm
1 Hero’s Downfall

4 Sandsteppe Citadel
4 Temple of Malady
1 Temple of Silence
4 Windswept Heath
3 Llanowar Wastes
3 Caves of Koilos
1 Mana Confluence
1 Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
3 Forest
2 Plains

Sideboard
1 Ultimate Price
4 Thoughtseize
2 Self-Inflicted Wound
2 Tragic Arrogance
2 Elspeth, Sun’s Champion
1 Arashin Cleric
1 Surge of Righteousness
1 Glare of Heresy
1 Tasigur, the Golden Fang