Control

Control is the art of saying "no." These decks are built around disruption and patience — answering threats one by one while gradually pulling ahead on resources. The early turns are about survival: removing creatures, countering key spells, and buying time. The payoff comes later, when the control player has exhausted their opponent's resources and can deploy a powerful finisher with protection to back it up. Control rewards players who enjoy reading the game, making precise decisions, and winning through inevitability rather than raw speed.