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First, the champion, playing Mono-Black Necro Control: Creatures (7) Lands (23) Spells (30) 4 Nevinyrral's Disk 1 Hymn to Tourach 4 Necropotence 1 Ivory Tower 4 Dark Ritual 4 Drain Life 3 Stupor 2 Mind Warp 3 Contagion 1 Serrated Arrows 2 Demonic Consultation 1 Zuran Orb Sideboard Then, in third place, representing the aggro decks of the format, Brian Hackers Bad Moon Necro: Creatures (19) Lands (21) Spells (20) And then finally carrying on the fine tradition of B/r Necro-decks, Chris Pikula, who actually increased the red presence in the deck with Incinerates and multiple maindeck Shatters (Winter Orb, Howling Mine, Serrated Arrows, even Black Vise, Ivory Tower, and Zuran Orb were worthy targets)

There are heavily played or damaged cards in this lot, which is why the set is offered at such a low price

Explore isn't the greatest ramp spell, so perhaps consider replacing that with Felwar Stone

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What redeems this ominous angel for me is the combination of extremely high ceiling, relatively easy enabling condition and external utility

II Heavenward Howl When you next cast a creature spell this turn, that creature enters with an additional +1/+1 counter on it