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Lifegain Deck

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Power level

5.9±0.3
Focused casual
Reliable game plan with intentional card choices; still moderate speed and interaction.
High confidence370 pts
Estimated win turn
T5best
T6typical
T8+contested
Vector breakdown
Fast mana4
Mana rocks3
Land ramp1
Other acceleration4
Treasure generators1
Other acceleration1
Draw engines12
Cantrips & burst draw4
Wheels3
Recursion2
Value engines5
Spot removal10
Board wipes1
Edict effects2
Protection5
Utility lands4
Taplands2
Basic lands1
10 Combo Families+49ⓘ
Combat Damage Synergy+4ⓘ
Combo pieces13
Synergy pieces1
Win conditions2
Combat threats5
Drain effects3
Token generators1
Reanimation1
Group slug4
Other2

Bracket

3
Bracket 3Upgraded
Strong synergy and high card quality. Up to 3 Game Changers, late-game combos OK.
Power level 5.9+2-card combo 8→ Bracket 3

0.9 above Bracket 2 ceiling (5)

1.1 below Bracket 4 threshold (7)

Markers
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Game Changers 1
Minimum Bracket 3
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2-card combo 8
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Mass land denial — none
✕Extra turns — none

Themes4 total

LifegainCore (19 cards)

19 lifegain synergies. Gain life to trigger payoffs and outlast opponents.

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LifedrainCore (11 cards)

11 lifedrain effects. Drain opponents' life while gaining life.

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Group HugCore (10 cards)

10 group hug effects. Help everyone while quietly advancing a win plan.

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Combos10 total

  • 2-card combos · 8
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  • 3-card combo · 1
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    1 setup prereq
  • 4-card combo · 1
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    1 setup prereq