Master Jace's Illusion Deck in Magic: The Gathering Arena

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This section covers Duel 3-4: Jace's Test, where Jace utilizes an illusion-themed blue control deck. The core mechanic involves creatures that self-sacrifice when targeted by spells or abilities.

Walkthrough

1
Jace's deck features creatures like Illusionary Servant and Phantom Beast, which have a drawback: they sacrifice themselves when targeted by any ability or spell.
2
The Planeswalker difficulty replaces the 4/5 Phantom Beast with Phantasmal Dragon (a 5/5 flyer with the same drawback) and Æther Figment with Krovikan Mists (whose power and toughness equal the number of illusions you control).
3
The key to victory is to exploit this common element of self-sacrifice. Cards that target multiple times or are low-cost become highly effective.
4
Jace's deck lacks draw power, so slowing down the game tempo makes the fight easier.

Key Cards in Jace's Deck:

Creatures [26]: Æther Figment, Blind Phantasm, Chronozoa, Gossamer Phantasm, Hover Barrier, Illusionary Servant, Jace's Mindseeker, Phantasmal Bear, Phantom Beast.
Artifacts [1]: Staff of the Mind Magus.
Enchantments [2]: Claustrophobia.
Instants [6]: Counterspell, Unsummon.
Lands [25]: Island.

Suggested Cards to Counter Jace's Deck:

Agent of the Fates
Auger Spree
Artful Dodge
Blood Feud
Bolt of Keranos
Coordinated Assault
Fleeting Distraction
Goblin Arsonist
Goblin Electromancer
Gods Willing
Ground Assault
Inferno Titan
Monomania
Reprisal
Voyage's End

Multiplayer Battle Boosters:

Cloudshift
Phantasmal Dragon
Talrand, Sky Summoner
Warstorm Surge
Vapor Snag
Vicious Hunger

Deck Analysis:

Control: Good (Claustrophobia, Counterspell, Unsummon)
Draw Power: None
Speed: Above-average
Stay Power: Average
Strength: Average
Synergy: Good
Retrieval: None
Power Changes: [+3] Krovikan Mist, [+3] Phantasmal Dragon | [-3] Æther Figment, [-3] Phantom Beast

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