Commander

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5.8±0.4

Focused casual

Reliable game plan with intentional card choices; still moderate speed and interaction.

High confidence397 pts

Estimated win turn

T5best

T7typical

T8+contested

Vector breakdown

Efficient Curve+8ⓘ

Commander Synergy+8ⓘ

Fast mana1

Mana rocks4

Mana dorks3

Land ramp3

Other acceleration1

Commander Draw Engine+18ⓘ

Commander Synergy+6ⓘ

Tutors3

Draw engines5

Cantrips & burst draw1

Scry & Surveil2

Recursion7

Value engines3

Synergy support1

Other1

Counterspells2

Spot removal7

Graveyard hate1

Board wipes1

Stax & hate2

Protection6

Fetchlands4

Dual & shock lands3

Premium utility lands1

Utility lands11

Taplands8

Basic lands3

Combat Damage Synergy+23ⓘ

1 Combo Family+22ⓘ

Commander Synergy+6ⓘ

Combo pieces3

Synergy pieces1

Combat threats7

Drain effects1

Token generators4

Extra turns1

Other2

Bracket

3

Bracket 3Upgraded

Strong synergy and high card quality. Up to 3 Game Changers, late-game combos OK.

Power level 5.8+2-card combo 1→ Bracket 3

0.8 above Bracket 2 ceiling (5)

1.2 below Bracket 4 threshold (7)

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Game changers 3

Minimum Bracket 3

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2-card combo 1

Minimum Bracket 3

✕Mass land denial — none

✕Extra turns — none

Themes5 total

Defenders/Walls30 cards

30 defenders/walls. Build an impenetrable wall, then convert to damage.

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Go-Wide / Weenies22 cards

22 low-cost creatures. Swarm the board and pump for lethal attacks.

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Hatebears11 cards

11 hatebear creatures. Small creatures that restrict opponents.

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Combos1 total

2-card combo · 1
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2 setup prereqs