Notes & Combos
My card ratios here are a bit unusual. In general, running a lot of cards at two copies is not ideal —three copies usually perform better— but it worked out. I had a lot of fun with this deck.
Some explanations:
TTT true, TTT fake, and DRNM are included to counter some tough going-first boards. We could argue that a third Veiler, Droll, or even a Fuwalos might be better, and I can see why. In general, board breakers are in a weird spot in the current meta and aren't as effective right now. However, I can also argue that Desirae helps counter board breakers because if my opponent tries to interact with me while going first, I have a fake TTT in my hand as a backup and can easily setup imperm.
I chose Desirae + Doom Dragon instead of Caesar paired with either Desirae or Doom Dragon because Caesar is often just a win-more card on certain boards. Doom Dragon applies pressure when going second and is an incredible extender. Meanwhile, Desirae can disrupt some spell and trap cards and is also a solid option against Tenpai.
I included two Deceptions because the Azamina engine is vulnerable to common hand traps like Ash Blossom and more niche options like Retaliating "C".
Overall, it's a very fun deck to play with.