The Lord of Pain
Power level
5.2±0.4
Focused casual
Reliable game plan with intentional card choices; still moderate speed and interaction.
High confidence318 pts
Estimated win turn
T6best
T8typical
T10+contested
Vector breakdown
Fast mana2
Mana rocks7
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Draw engines3
Cantrips & burst draw4
Recursion1
Value engines2
Artifact/enchantment removal1
Spot removal10
Board wipes7
Stax & hate3
Edict effects1
Protection2
Two-Color Mana Base+3ⓘ
Dual & shock lands3
Premium utility lands1
Utility lands8
Taplands4
Basic lands2
5 Combo Families+29ⓘ
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Combo pieces8
Synergy pieces5
Win conditions4
Combat threats3
Drain effects8
Token generators2
Group slug3
Bracket
3
Bracket 3Upgraded
Strong synergy and high card quality. Up to 3 Game Changers, late-game combos OK.
Power level 5.2+2-card combo 4→ Bracket 3
0.2 above Bracket 2 ceiling (5)
1.8 below Bracket 4 threshold (7)
Markers
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2-card combo 4
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Game Changers — none
✕Mass land denial — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes6 total
Lifegain11 cards
11 lifegain synergies. Gain life to trigger payoffs and outlast opponents.
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Legends Matter9 cards
9 legendary synergies. Legends in the deck grow stronger together.
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Aristocrats (Commander)12 cards
This deck generates value from sacrificing and recurring creatures.
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