Pain For Pleasure
Power level
5.1±0.4
Focused casual
Reliable game plan with intentional card choices; still moderate speed and interaction.
High confidence307 pts
Estimated win turn
T8best
T9typical
T11+contested
Vector breakdown
Heavy Curve−10ⓘ
Fast mana1
Mana rocks2
Other acceleration1
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Low Land Count−5ⓘ
Tutors2
Draw engines8
Cantrips & burst draw3
Recursion3
Value engines8
Synergy support1
Artifact/enchantment removal1
Spot removal11
Board wipes8
Stax & hate5
Edict effects1
Protection2
Two-Color Powerhouse Lands+1ⓘ
Low Land Count−5ⓘ
Fetchlands1
Dual & shock lands4
Premium utility lands1
Utility lands9
Taplands3
Basic lands2
9 Combo Families+55ⓘ
Combat Damage Synergy+14ⓘ
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Combo pieces8
Synergy pieces3
Win conditions9
Combat threats4
Drain effects12
Token generators3
Reanimation1
Group slug2
Enablers1
Bracket
3
Bracket 3Upgraded
Strong synergy and high card quality. Up to 3 Game Changers, late-game combos OK.
Power level 5.1+2-card combo 9→ Bracket 3
0.1 above Bracket 2 ceiling (5)
1.9 below Bracket 4 threshold (7)
Markers
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2-card combo 9
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Game Changers — none
✕Mass land denial — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes6 total
Lifegain15 cards
15 lifegain synergies. Gain life to trigger payoffs and outlast opponents.
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Burn13 cards
13 damage dealers. Burn opponents down with direct damage.
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Stompy / Big Mana13 cards
13 high-impact creatures. Ramp into massive threats that dominate the board.
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