Post-Bans Standard: Azorius Tempo

In the currently ongoing Red Bull Untapped International Qualifier VI, I have found a deck list that is worth the mention in the blog post of featured Standard decks after the bannings of the Wilderness Reclamation batch. This strategy not uncommon but it I am happy to see this deck in the top ranks of the Day 1 of the qualifier event.

While Simic is the popular choice in having a Tempo deck, Blue-White or Azorius is not far behind. They still have access to powerful counterspells like Absorb and the flashy Angel of Grace to quickly end games.

Check out the decklist below played by Tulio Jaudy and is currently at a 7 wins and 1 draw record.

Maindeck
4 Angel of Grace
4 Brineborn Cutthroat
4 Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft

2 Omen of the Sea
4 Absorb
2 Dovin’s Veto
2 Swift Response
2 Opt
2 Essence Scatter
2 Sublime Epiphany
2 Whirlwind Denial
2 Aether Gust
2 Topple the Statue
1 Rewind
1 Chemister’s Insight

Land
8 Island
4 Temple of Enlightenment
4 Hallowed Fountain
3 Plains
2 Castle Vantress
2 Fabled Passage
1 Castle Ardenvale

Sideboard
2 Dovin’s Veto
2 Aether Gust
2 Giant Killer // Chop Down
2 Mangara, the Diplomat
2 Swift Response
2 Mystical Dispute
2 Spectral Sailor
1 Single Combat

You can check the rest of the Standard decks and standings here.