The Valeyard

Commander
UBRThe Valeyard
7.4±0.3
Playing with Power
Every card earns its slot. Efficient ramp, consistent draw, and a polished mana base.
High confidence(526 pts)
Estimated win turn
T5best
T6typical
T8+contested
Vector breakdown
Efficient Curve (53% CMC 0-2)+8ⓘ
Fast mana8
0Lotus Petal+8
0Mox Diamond+8
1Sol Ring+10
BDark Ritual+7
RInfernal Plunge+6
BCulling the Weak+6
2Grim Monolith+9
1BCabal Ritual+6
Mana rocks2
2Arcane Signet+6
3Model of Unity+1
Other acceleration1
5BRThe Dalek Emperor+2
Tutors9
BImperial Seal+10
UMystical Tutor+9
1BDemonic Tutor+10
1BDiabolic Intent+8
1BDemonic Counsel+8
2USpellseeker+8
2UIntuition+8
1BBPraetor's Grasp+1
1BBBBeseech the Mirror+8
Draw engines3
2URhystic Study+10
4The One Ring+8
1UBRDavros, Dalek Creator+2
Cantrips & burst draw3
2RREnsnared by the Mara+5
3UPlea for Power+3
4UBGreat Intelligence's Plan+5
Value engines1
1UCopy Artifact+5
Counterspells12
RPyroblast+13
USwan Song+8
RRed Elemental Blast+7
UDispel+5
UMiscast+5
UUMana Drain+10
UUCounterspell+8
UUNarset's Reversal+7
1UTale's End+5
2UFierce Guardianship+10
2RDeflecting Swat+9
3UUForce of Will+10
Artifact/enchantment removal1
RVandalblast+6
Board wipes1
1UCyclonic Rift+8
Stax & hate1
BThoughtseize+1
Protection1
4The One Ring+3
Mana Acceleration (11 sources)+1ⓘ
Fetchlands5
Bloodstained Mire+8
Polluted Delta+8
Scalding Tarn+8
Grixis Panorama+8
Prismatic Vista+7
Dual & shock lands4
Blood Crypt+6
Watery Grave+6
Steam Vents+6
Drowned Catacomb+4
Premium utility lands2
3Model of Unity+1
Command Tower+5
Utility lands7
4Primal Amulet // Primal Wellspring+2
2UUOjer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time+2
Shipwreck Marsh+2
Sunken Hollow+2
Haunted Ridge+2
Stormcarved Coast+2
Smoldering Marsh+2
Basic lands3
Island+6
Mountain+6
Swamp+6
1 Combo(s) Detected (Consistency: 92%)+24ⓘ
Tempo Control (lockout lethality)+16.2ⓘ
2 extra turn effects+10ⓘ
Combo pieces3
2Isochron Scepter+11
UUNarset's Reversal+3
4BExquisite Blood+8
Synergy pieces1
1RImpact Tremors+5
Win conditions1
7UUExpropriate+8
Combat threats1
4Midnight Crusader Shuttle+5
Drain effects1
1RReckless Fireweaver+1
Token generators4
1UBRDavros, Dalek Creator+2
5UUHunted by The Family+4
5BRThe Dalek Emperor+2
5B/RB/RB/RDin of the Fireherd+4
Extra turns1
3UPlea for Power+3
Other1
2ULaboratory Maniac+8

Bracket

4
Bracket 4Optimized
High power, built to win. Unlimited Game Changers, efficient combos expected.
Breakdown
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Power level 7.4 → Bracket 4
Interaction90Threats90Consistency89

0.9 above Bracket 3 ceiling (6.5)

1.1 below Bracket 5 threshold (8.5)

Game Changers are present, but your power level already places this deck in Bracket 4.

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Game changers 11
Grim MonolithMox DiamondRhystic StudyDemonic TutorMystical TutorIntuitionCyclonic RiftFierce GuardianshipForce of WillImperial SealThe One Ring
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Extra turns (2)
Plea for PowerExpropriate
✕Mass land denial — none
✕2-card combo — none

Themes4 total

Counter Control12 cards

12 counterspells. Control the stack and protect your win conditions.

Split Decision,Trap the Trespassers,Dispel,Mana Drain,Fierce Guardianship
Artifacts Matter6 cards

6 artifact synergy cards. Deck is built to leverage artifacts beyond just utility.

The Dalek Emperor,Primal Amulet // Primal Wellspring,Beseech the Mirror,Reckless Fireweaver,Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Storm6 cards

6 storm synergies. Chain spells for exponential value.

The Dalek Emperor,Primal Amulet // Primal Wellspring,Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time,Beseech the Mirror,Reckless Fireweaver

Combos1 total