Istanbul vs. BigBlue - Game 1

[Istanbul]

Heh, okay. Nothing I could use in my hand anyway.
Untap, draw, Island, done.

Istanbul: 15
Cards in hand: 0
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUUUUU]
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 15
Cards in hand: 4
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx2, Island}[T TU T]
(T) Fledgling Djinn (2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair
RFG:

 

[BigBlue]

And so the Djinn begins to suck...

Untap, Take 1 from the Djinn, Draw, Play Island, Play Dirtwater Wraith, Done.

Istanbul: 15
Cards in hand: 0
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUUUUU]
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 14
Cards in hand: 3
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx2, Islandx2}[T TT TU]
(U) Fledgling Djinn (2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(S) Dirtwater Wraith (1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair
RFG:

 

[Istanbul]

Untap, draw, swing with the Griffin.

Istanbul: 15
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUUUUU]
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 14
Cards in hand: 3
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx2, Islandx2}[T TT TU]
(U) Fledgling Djinn (2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(S) Dirtwater Wraith (1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair
RFG:

 

[BigBlue]

Eat the 2.

 

[Istanbul]

Tap UUUW to play Hazerider Drake, done.

Istanbul: 15
Cards in hand: 0
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UTTTTU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 12
Cards in hand: 3
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx2, Islandx2}[T TT TU]
(U) Fledgling Djinn (2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(S) Dirtwater Wraith (1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair
RFG:

 

[BigBlue]

Untap, take 1 from the Djinn, Draw, Swampwalk with the Wraith for 1, After Attack play Lotus Vale, Sac an Island and a Mountain for the Vale, Tap the Vale for BBB and the Mountain to play Discordant Spirit, Done.

Istanbul: 14
Cards in hand: 0
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UTTTTU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 11
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U T U T]
(U) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(S) Discordant Spirit (BR; 2/2; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/=1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

Note: I added the color of my creatures since you have a pro R creature before P/T

 

[Istanbul]

Okeydoke.

Untap, draw, swing with Ekundu Griffin.

Istanbul: 14
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UTTTTU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(Atk)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 11
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U T U T]
(U) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(S) Discordant Spirit (BR; 2/2; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/=1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[BigBlue]

Eat 2. Damn First Strike anyways...

Put 2 counters on the spirit.

 

[Istanbul]

Done.

Istanbul: 14
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUUUUU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 9
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U T U T]
(U) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(S) Discordant Spirit (BR; 2/2; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/=1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[BigBlue]

Untap, take 1 from the Djinn, Draw, Attack with the Djinn, Wraith, & Spirit.

Istanbul: 14
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUUUUU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 8
Cards in hand: 3
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U U U U]
(T) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(T) Discordant Spirit (BR; 4/4; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/+1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[Istanbul]

Blocking Discordant Spirit with Hazerider Drake (like there was ever any doubt).

 

[BigBlue]

Doubt or not, it had to be done...

After attack, tap Vale (for BBB) & Mountain to cast Wake of Vultures, Done.

Istanbul: 11
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUUUUU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 8
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U T U T]
(T) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(T) Discordant Spirit (BR; 2/2; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/+1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
(S) Wake of Vultures (B; 3/1; Flying; 1B, Sac a creature: Regenerate)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[Istanbul]

Untap, draw, serve with Griffin.

Istanbul: 11
Cards in hand: 2
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUUUUU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(Atk)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 8
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U T U T]
(T) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(T) Discordant Spirit (BR; 2/2; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/+1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
(S) Wake of Vultures (B; 3/1; Flying; 1B, Sac a creature: Regenerate)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[BigBlue]

Eat 2, put 2 counters on the Spirit.

Sorry, I've been afk all day...

 

[Istanbul]

Tap UUW, play Fog Elemental, done.

Istanbul: 11
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUTTTU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
- Fog Elemental (4/4, flying, sac at end of combat if it attacks/blocks)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 6
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U T U T]
(T) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(T) Discordant Spirit (BR; 2/2; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/+1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
(S) Wake of Vultures (B; 3/1; Flying; 1B, Sac a creature: Regenerate)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[BigBlue]

Tap out to play my Memory Lapse, putting the Fog Elemental on top of your library.

Untap, Take 1 from the Djinn, make the Spirit a 4/4, Draw, Attack with the Wraith, Djinn, Spirit, & Vultures.

Istanbul: 11
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUTTTU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
- Fog Elemental (4/4, flying, sac at end of combat if it attacks/blocks)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 5
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[U U U U]
(T) Fledgling Djinn (Black; 2/2; Flying; Does 1 Dmg to me at Begin of Upkeep)
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(T) Discordant Spirit (BR; 4/4; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/+1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
(T) Wake of Vultures (B; 3/1; Flying; 1B, Sac a creature: Regenerate)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[Istanbul]

Blocking the Spirit with the Drake.

 

[BigBlue]

Tap the Vale for BBB, pump up the Wraith with it + 1 from the Swamp for a total of 10 damage (2 Djinn, 5 Wraith, 3 Vultures).

After attack, tap the Island to play Shrieking Drake, returning the Djinn to my hand.

Done.

Istanbul: 1?
Cards in hand: 1
In play: Swamp, Islandx3, Plainsx2[UUTTTU]
- Hazerider Drake (2/3, flying, protection from red)
- Ekundu Griffin (2/2, flying, first strike)(T)
Graveyard: Sapphire Charm, Noble Elephant, Island, Shadow Rider
RFG:

BigBlue: 5
Cards in hand: 2
In play: {Swamp, Mountainx1, Islandx1, Lotus Vale(T:3 mana of the same Color)}[T U T T]
(T) Dirtwater Wraith (B; 1/3; Swampwalk; B:+1/+0 until EOT)
(T) Discordant Spirit (BR; 4/4; during opp turn put a counter per damage during my turn it gets +1/+1 per counter and the counters are removed at EOT)
(T) Wake of Vultures (B; 3/1; Flying; 1B, Sac a creature: Regenerate)
(S) Shrieking Drake (U; 1/1; Flying; When ~this~ CiP, return a creature you countrol to your hand)
Graveyard: Coils of the Medusa, Bay Falcon, Tendrils of Despair, Island, Mountain
RFG:

 

[Istanbul]

I concede. You'd be at 2 life when you killed me.

 

[Spiderman]

Any changes to decks before a re-shuffle for Game 2?