Last 6 cuts for Miirym dragons deck

[sterile heron]

Hey folks,

This was my first and most upgraded deck. I went through many iterations.

I ended up in a place where I'm surely trying to cast dragons but I found that most of the mana always goes into casting, recasting or protecting miirym so it's much easier to cheat other dragons instead (that's why you see many similar effects in the deck).

I'd like to keep it highly intractable and with enough ramp to consistently cast commander turn 5 with 1/2 mana open for protection.

land count is at 37 with mdfc.

That said, I'm now paralysed looking at the list, not knowing what could be cut.. maybe I could start with tutors? still I don't have that many

here's the list, let me know what you think:
https://archidekt.com/decks/9303494/dragonsintercourse

thanks in advance ❤️

[finite roost]

Look at [[decisive denial]] and [[lofty denial]] for more protection.

[red lily]

https://scryfall.com/card/stx/177/decisive-denial

Decisive Denial <:manag:292901508654301185><:manau:292901508754702338>

Instant
Choose one —
• Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
• Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays .
"I've heard enough."

https://scryfall.com/card/m21/56/lofty-denial

Lofty Denial <:mana1:292901508373282827><:manau:292901508754702338>

Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays . If you control a creature with flying, counter that spell unless its controller pays instead.
The mage scowled as yet another bolt splashed harmlessly against seemingly empty air.

[finite roost]

As for cuts, not feeling Cryptic Gateway and Pyre of Heroes as they seem too awkward to really fire in the way you want

[sterile heron]

you had good success with these kind of counterspell?

[sterile heron]

I feel like these kind of cards are the only things that allow me to play more than 1 dragon/turn or Miirym+another dragon before having 12 mana for it

[finite roost]

3 and 4 is a fair ask when many threatening spells hit the stack. Also denial is creature removal a decent chunk of the time

[finite roost]

22 ramp does sure that up. Another thing is Ancient Silver seems a little big even for dragons and you got a robust draw package without it

[sterile heron]

I managed to get down to 100.
I also removed all the tutors, I never really enjoy playing them and feels repetitive