Overview:

This Imotekh the Stormlord deck focuses on artifact recursion and graveyard synergy to generate overwhelming board presence through token creation. The primary strategy revolves around recurring artifacts from the graveyard to trigger Imotekh's token generation, while using sacrifice outlets and reanimation effects to maintain value. Win conditions include swarming with artifact creatures, Marionette Master drain effects, and Syr Konrad pings, supported by several artifact-based combos.

Primer:

Core Strategy:
This deck aims to flood the board with Necron Warrior tokens through Imotekh's Phaeron trigger while recurring key artifacts. The game plan unfolds in three phases:

1. Graveyard Setup: Use self-mill (Convergence of Dominion, Flayed One) and sacrifice effects (Ashnod's Altar, Deadly Dispute) to fill the graveyard with artifacts.
2. Value Engine Activation: Trigger Imotekh's token generation through recursive loops (Scrap Trawler + cheap artifacts) or reanimation (Beacon of Unrest, Technomancer).
3. Win Conversion: Leverage Marionette Master/Syr Konrad for lifedrain, pump tokens with Imotekh's Grand Strategist ability, or assemble infinite combos using Ashnod's Altar/Scrap Trawler recursion.

Key Combos:

• Ashnod's Altar + Scrap Trawler + Imotekh: Sacrifice artifacts to generate mana while returning lower-cost artifacts, creating infinite tokens and mana with sufficient recursion.
• Marionette Master + Sacrifice Outlet: Pair with artifact recursion engines to drain opponents out through mass artifact deaths.
• Syr Konrad + Graveyard Loops: Each artifact entering/exiting graveyard triggers Konrad's damage effect.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with early artifact recursion (Buried Ruin) or sacrifice outlets
• Prioritize graveyard enablers like Flayed One over high-cost bombs
• Ensure at least 3 lands with artifact mana sources

Critical Sequencing:

1. Turn 1-3: Deploy mana rocks and self-mill engines
2. Turn 4-5: Cast Imotekh and begin artifact recursion
3. Turn 6+: Activate combos or overwhelm with pumped tokens

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Foldsto graveyard hate (Rest in Peace, Leyline of the Void)
• Relies on artifact permanents vulnerable to mass removal (Vandalblast)

Moderate:

• Slow recovery from multiple commander removals
• Limited protection for key combo pieces

Minor:

• Some redundancy in recursion effects mitigates single card losses

Most Important Cards:

• Ashnod's Altar
• Marionette Master
• Scrap Trawler
• Syr Konrad, the Grim
• Biotransference
• Living Death
• Beacon of Unrest
• Skeleton Shard
• Black Market Connections
• Technomancer

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10
Can achieve T5-6 wins with ideal draws (Ashnod's Altar + recursion engine online), but typically operates on a T7-8 clock. Lacks fast mana beyond Sol Ring/Arcane Signet.

Resilience: 5/10
Multiple recursion engines (Skeleton Shard, Buried Ruin) provide recovery, but critical reliance on graveyard makes it vulnerable to hate. Limited protection spells.

Consistency: 7/10
Strong redundancy in artifact recursion (5+ effects) and multiple combo lines. Lacks traditional tutors but uses black's card draw effectively.

Interaction: 4/10
Limited to creature removal (Go for the Throat) and board wipes. No counterspells or instant-speed artifact protection. Relies on Living Death as reset button.

Rating Justification:

This deck sits between Optimized Casual (5.0) and Focused (6.0) tiers. It has:

• Multiple infinite combos (6.0 hallmark)
• Strong graveyard synergy (5.5-level engine)
• Vulnerability to common hate (prevents higher ratings)
• Turn 7-8 typical win speed (matches 5.5 benchmarks)
• Better than precon consistency but lacks cEDH protection

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0