Blue introduces players to counterspells, hexproof, mill effects, and scrying. The main plan for this deck is to beat down with fliers while countering key spells along the way. However, Sage's Row Denizen offers a secondary mill plan should the board stall out. Countermagic is the primary method of removal in this deck, but bounce spells and Dungeon Geists should be able to handle the threats the deck's countermagic misses.