The Lord of Pain
Power level
4.9±0.4
Upgraded precon
Meaningful upgrades and cleaner synergies, though consistency gaps remain.
High confidence294 pts
Estimated win turn
T8best
T9typical
T11+contested
Vector breakdown
Fast mana2
Mana rocks1
Land ramp1
Treasure generators3
Minor treasure1
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Tutors1
Draw engines5
Cantrips & burst draw5
Recursion4
Value engines4
Synergy support1
Spot removal11
Board wipes6
Stax & hate9
Protection4
Two-Color Powerhouse Lands+10ⓘ
Fetchlands3
Dual & shock lands2
Premium utility lands1
Utility lands3
Taplands3
Basic lands2
5 Combo Families+34ⓘ
Combat Damage Synergy+8ⓘ
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Combo pieces8
Synergy pieces3
Win conditions6
Combat threats2
Drain effects9
Token generators6
Reanimation1
Group slug5
Enablers1
Bracket
3
Bracket 3Upgraded
Strong synergy and high card quality. Up to 3 Game Changers, late-game combos OK.
Power level 4.9 (Bracket 2)+2-card combo 5→ Bracket 3
Markers
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Game Changers 3
Minimum Bracket 3
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2-card combo 5
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Mass land denial — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes6 total
Lifegain14 cards
14 lifegain synergies. Gain life to trigger payoffs and outlast opponents.
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Burn11 cards
11 damage dealers. Burn opponents down with direct damage.
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Lifedrain11 cards
11 lifedrain effects. Drain opponents' life while gaining life.
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