[Deck] ANT (Ad Nauseam Tendrils)

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@Fossil4182
On Gitaxian Probe, I believe it has potential value to be abused in this archetype if used at the perfect time. The card is competing with Preordains/Thoughtseizes in most lists. I agree that any other cantrip is preferable to Gitaxian Probe, that is, when you are in the process of sculpting a hand and have a blue source. The same can be said about Preordains though. There will likely be scenarios where a cantrip (or discard) will be less preferable and just end up being a dead card that is discarded or used as Chrome Mox fodder.

The fact is the card gives intel (when used as pseudo-protection) and speed (extra draw=Time Walk) and can be used to set up LED/AdN tricks. I cannot completely throw away those facts as irrelevant when going against another fast combo, or against hymn/trini/hate bear decks.

My approach with the list was to pick up speed that is at par with Belcher or better than TES. Depending on the approach, 8 discard spells can have value too particularly in fighting disruption, the mirror, or penetrating through a counter wall. But discard spells can end up being dead cards themselves on occasions where you are already in a good position to win. I think Gitaxian Probe fills up 2 roles in this deck and that no other card can do.