Metagame Considerations There are two metagame considerations to take into account if choosing to play Blue Control in Vintage
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The 'You're Excused' ability also lets you peek at the top card of your deck whenever Yzma quests, and you can decide whether the card goes back on the top or bottom of your deck
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Depending on how youve built the deck, you might also get mileage out of: Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord & Bonehoard combo Birthing Pod, Jarads Orders, and Pattern of Rebirth for creature tutoring Force of Vigor as a way to interact without taking a turn off to transmute Agent of Erebos to remove opposing graveyards Solemn Simulacrum or Disciple of Bolas for sheer consistency The opportunities to use this package for your strategy are near limitless, and whilst I think the card is a slamdunk in Meren, its also great in Orzhov aristocrats decks, and probably in other builds like Grixis Spellslinger too
