Commander

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8.9±0.4

High power

Fast, consistent, and resilient; can present and protect strong wins in stronger pods.

Strategy ceiling 9.5

High confidence618 pts

Estimated win turn

T3best

T5typical

T6+contested

Vector breakdown

Efficient Curve+8ⓘ

Fast mana10

Mana rocks6

Treasure generators1

Commander Synergy+4ⓘ

Tutors6

Draw engines6

Cantrips & burst draw3

Wheels5

Scry & Surveil1

Recursion3

Value engines3

Counterspells5

Spot removal4

Graveyard hate1

Board wipes1

Stax & hate3

Protection3

Mana Acceleration+4ⓘ

Dual & shock lands8

Premium utility lands4

Utility lands8

Taplands3

Basic lands3

2 Combo Families+29ⓘ

Combo pieces6

Synergy pieces1

Win conditions2

Sacrifice outlets1

Drain effects2

Token generators2

Other1

Bracket

4

Bracket 4Optimized

High power, built to win. Unlimited Game Changers, efficient combos expected.

Power level 8.9+Game Changers 19→ Bracket 4

1.9 above Bracket 3 ceiling (7)

0.1 below Bracket 5 threshold (9)

Markers

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Game changers 19

Minimum Bracket 4

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2-card combo 1

Minimum Bracket 3

✕Mass land denial — none

✕Extra turns — none

Themes2 total

Storm7 cards

7 storm synergies. Chain spells for exponential value.

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Discard7 cards

7 discard synergies. Empty opponents' hands while gaining value.

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Combos2 total

2-card combo · 1
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1 setup prereq
3-card combo · 1
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1 setup prereq