M:tG Precon Decon - Return to Ravnica Part 1: Azorius Advance

Nostalgic ramblings about preconstructed theme decks from Magic: the Gathering's history. In this video, I look at Azorius Advance from the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion. #mtg #MagictheGathering #casualMtG

[imperadoraureo]

Man, the best blue and white deck so far, a little bit of skies, a touch of control, its a solid frame to start building a deck also. A ideal to aspire to when making starter decks.

[Reuben.Aotearoa]

I sense you have more to say when we get to Dragon Maze!

I have all ten decks from Return and Gatecrash and have played them all quite extensively. In fact, it’s what got me back into Precons: I put them together from draft chaff to use to teach my flatmate and his buddies how to play. I have my favourites, but they all feel pretty well made, fun, and balanced against the others.

Arrest was a fantastic reprint in the set.

Yeah, I think you’re right there. I remember the common gates were pretty notable at the time.

More gates and at least 1 of each of the common/uncommon guild cycles in each deck would have been nice for sure.

[ukaszmozejko]

Much less tempting for experienced players than 2013 Intro Packs.
Detain was great mechanic though.

[Shadow]

15 decks? That's quite a lot of decks.

Detain seems like an interesting mechanic, single turn Arrests seems useful.

What kind of art is Soulsword Spirit? Is it unblockable because it tickles everything in it's path?