While its also a Clever Concealment/Teferis Protection/Deflecting Swat et al deck too, Akromas Will is still my first pick because it helps you get in and finish people off with your lower curve value engines
Each of these features a central figure (all 16 cards are Creature type cards) and a vintage sci-fi background that calls back to the 1950s space age aesthetic
For example, if you expect a lot of decks with creatures in them you should register Thoughseize before any copies of Duress
Although I put it on 3 in my personal list for Modern , this specific decision was definitely harder than for the rest and I can see how in a vacuum Expressive Iteration can be the true winner
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor doesnt cheat on mana or provide immense card advantage, but its still an incredible card because its always your best card
Counters won't be put on the object, but if the original event is entirely replaced (such as by applying Soul-Scar Mage's replacement effect), the original event won't happen