Outside of token and squirrel decks, this is probably the weakest mode, but with synergies it can be just as strong as the others depending on the payoffs
For Marshal to get its full value, you need a creature to die before playing it
Gain a metric ton of life, and then peel 50 life off at a time to shoot others for 50
Oh, and if you're shocked by the rules text on Turtles Forever, which lets you play cards that aren't in your deck, so was I
Who hasnt stared at 2-3 open mana, knowing that as soon as you play your next card, youll hear the motto of blue players across the world: I have a response. Control decks can be dominant and are among the most satisfying decks you can play
But we decided it's worth doing