Homebrew Control TJP

Like Drawin' Cards and Killin' Stuff? Well, I've Got a Deck For You

This deck is very much a Control shell. What makes this a homebrew, is that it literally is a brew from scratch. I was inspired by seeing a TJP Control brew in the expedition summer challenge. Looked like a fun deck. I looked to see of there was anything like that for Throne currently, and found hardly anything.

I like homebrews because they're sometimes better simply because they're unique and unpredictable. I like to find amazing cards that are rarely used. That's the best feeling. I've made people throw cards in rage quits against me, multiple times. Now this probably isn't "that" deck (yet), but hopefully after a small tweak or two - it will get there.

So... Without further ado,

Card Choices. Card Choices. CARD CHOICES!

I often see people using seek power in decks that use 3 color factions. I don't understand why anyone would do that unless they don't have the cards for it. Actually, that's mostly the reason this deck is using the Time faction. Both for Tradition Chant, and for Elysian Cylix. Having a seek power card that becomes a Decimate for a possible win-con or prayer in a pinch is awesome. I like cards that are versitle like that. And the Cylix, dropping a power card that has a chance to enter un-depleted, add two Influence AND gives you a Treasure Trove! That's definitely a good feeling. And in my opinion, these were worth the Time faction splash.

The other time cards aren't very important. Shen-Ra Speaksare basically there to act as additional copies of Harsh rule, because more are needed. I did a 2-3 (respectfully) split because I figured the Two Time/two Justice influence would sometimes be tough to get on a desperate turn 5.

The power card numbers are mostly about getting your removal and card draw played when needed. Though the 3 Primal Symbols are purely for Helio, the Skywinder greed. And yes... Definitely worth it. Who doesn't like to drop a Helio in mid-game and draw 5+ cards? That card is insane.

But each card choice or absence has a reason. I made this deck for another particular reason. I've been enjoying Wasteland Broker A LOT. I think this card has really impacted the metagame. Also, I was tired of mulliganing, and drawing cards like Savage Incursion and Channel the Tempest in my opening hand. No one wants these early game. They are absolutely trash to the max, and snail slow in early game. So I've been messing around with just putting my slow win con cards in the market and jamming Wasteland Broker. It's awesome. Now you can turn 4 have a 4/4 blocker that just let you adjust 1/5 of your card draw to your own preference. Sweeeeeet.

There are other things you'll see missing like Strategize. Honestly, it's just a card that becomes another card. I'd rather be playing removal turn two than digging while being smacked. This deck is a bit more proactive and different. But that's the point.

ThePetition in Market???

I'll admit, it's a bit weird. But sometimes you're just power screwed and want to get specifics early game. This will help smooth out the rest if the game if It's not going smooth so far. Generally, you want to Wasteland Broker the cheaper cost to the higher cost, but Petition is really just there as a buffer in case I need to drop Broker in a pinch for a blocker and don't want to draw a bunch of 9 cost win cons when I have 5-6 power.

Though, with all the added bulk missing from the deck, it does allow you a more good removal package, and a slew of it. You're really able to shut down decks and Turn to Seed / Avigraft stuff.

Tradeoffs

Obviously control decks are a bit slow. Having most power cards coming in depleted doesn't help. Also, in most control decks, I generally add a Lightning Storm (or 4...for gauntlet BS). I opted not to have that here. Many people are playing market grab cards with big butts in throne.

Cards to Worry About

- Eremot,[the Gathering Dark/card]

- Azindel's Gift

- Scourge of Frosthome

- *Others 😂

Don't know if you noticed, but the deck doesn't have much Aegis. I didn't want to worry about that when decks just overpower you with beaters when you're over there worrying about aegis and curses. So, the deck is strong against beats and has an Achilles heel for curses, mill and cardsteal. Basically no aegis means anything that comes at your face will land. This card game doesn't have a lot of remove anything cards like MtG does. So I opted to not worry about Relics in case my relic removal was dead hand space... Can't have Every thing..

If you wanted to make some tweaks, to be better prepared with face protection, a couple Transpose, Eilyn's Favor or Cobalt Waystone could be added for like cards from the deck.

Market win cons could be adjusted too. But I recommend jamming 4 Helios in the deck in any way.

There's a lot more I could say. I'm new-ish to the game so recommendations are appreciated. I'm still learning the cards. But that's about the gist of this deck.