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Modern UW Scepter-Chant Control Build

1 requestsStarted 2/2/2026, 1:21:52 PM
what is the best version of UW control according to result of the deck ?

I'll help you analyze UW Control performance in Modern. Let me gather data on the archetype and its card variations to identify what builds are performing best.

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Best UW Control Version: Isochron Scepter + Orim's Chant

Based on recent Modern tournament data (Dec 2025 - Jan 2026), the Scepter-Chant build is decisively the best performing UW Control variant:

Performance Comparison:

  • Scepter-Chant Build: 51.61% winrate (208-195 record) | 98 entries
  • No Scepter Build: 42.62% winrate (26-35 record) | 16 entries

The Scepter combo package is essentially universal (86% of all Azorius Control decks), with Scepter-Chant being the dominant configuration.

Core Engine (Present in 100% of winning Scepter builds):

  • 4x Orim's Chant - The primary Scepter target for the lock
  • ~1.4x Isochron Scepter - Usually 1-2 copies
  • 4x Solitude - Premier removal/tempo play
  • 3x Teferi, Time Raveler - Protects the combo, draws cards

High-Adoption Support Cards (60%+):

  • Narset, Parter of Veils (87%) - Disrupts draws
  • Counterspell (90%) - Protection and interaction
  • Prismatic Ending (97%) - Flexible removal
  • Day's Undoing (74%) - Combo finisher after establishing lock
  • Wrath of the Skies (71%) - Board wipe option
  • Force of Negation (66%) - Free protection
  • Lórien Revealed (74%) - Card selection/land

The Scepter-Chant lock (imprinting Orim's Chant to repeatedly prevent opponents from casting spells) forms the deck's primary win condition, with the ability to grind through planeswalkers and Solitude value.

Sources:

Data from 66 tournaments (79% MTGO, 21% Melee). Recent examples: SCG CON Portland RCQ, MTGO Challenge 1/25