i feel like ice barrier is still needed in the deck. it buys more time, especially when you dont have anything to play when you get a hand full of spells. you do have even more freeze spells which can buy more time but they do cost more. and i have antonidas in it. having as many ways to win the match as possible is important. sometimes you wont be able to get alex off on them so you will need more fireballs to finish. but thats just like my opinion man.