Overview:

This Trostani, Selesnya's Voice deck focuses on token generation, lifegain synergies, and +1/+1 counter proliferation. The commander enables Populate effects to duplicate powerful tokens while providing incremental life gain. The deck aims to win through overwhelming board states amplified by anthem effects like Cathars' Crusade and finishers like End-Raze Forerunners, with Felidar Sovereign as an alternate win condition. Trostani acts as both a value engine and token multiplier, though the strategy isn’t fully dependent on her presence.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-4): Deploy mana dorks (Llanowar Elves, Avacyn's Pilgrim) and ramp (Cultivate, Kor Cartographer). Establish token generators like Emmara, Soul of the Accord or Adeline, Resplendent Cathar.
2. Midgame Board Development (Turns 4-6): Resolve key enchantments (Primal Vigor, Cathars' Crusade) and populate high-value tokens (e.g., Hornet Queen’s deathtouch Insects). Use Rhys the Redeemed or Second Harvest to scale token numbers.
3. Win Conditions (Turns 6-8+):
   • Combat Overkill: Deploy End-Raze Forerunners, Overwhelming Stampede, or Thunderfoot Baloth for lethal swings.
   • Lifegain Payoffs: Activate Resplendent Angel or trigger Felidar Sovereign with Trostani’s lifegain.
   • Anthem Stacks: Combine Glorious Anthem, Radiant Destiny, and Cathars' Crusade for exponential token growth.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Prioritize hands with 3 lands (including green/white sources), 1-2 ramp pieces, and an early token generator (e.g., Emmara, Soul of the Accord).
• Keep hands with Primal Vigor, Cathars' Crusade, or Sigil of the Empty Throne if supported by ramp.
• Avoid hands lacking token production or with only high-CMC cards.

Key Tips:

• Use Rootborn Defenses or Heroic Intervention to protect critical board states during wipes.
• Prioritize populating tokens with evasion (e.g., Hornet Queen’s flying Insects) or value (e.g., Regal Caracal’s lifelink Cats).
• Mirage Mirror can copy key enchantments or token generators for explosive turns.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board Wipes: Heavy reliance on tokens makes Wrath of God-effects devastating. Limited recovery outside Second Harvest.
• Enchantment Removal: Cathars' Crusade, Primal Vigor, and Sigil of the Empty Throne are irreplaceable engine pieces with minimal protection.

Moderate

• Slow Setup: High average CMC (e.g., Decimator of the Provinces, Hornet Queen) delays threats in faster metas.
• Token Haters: Torpor Orb nullifies ETB token generators; Cursed Totem shuts down Emmara, Soul of the Accord.

Minor

• Limited Interaction: Relies on reactive removal (Beast Within, Generous Gift) rather than proactive disruption.
• Mana Inefficiency: Multiple taplands (e.g., Selesnya Sanctuary, Blossoming Sands) slow early development.

Most Important Cards:

• Cathars' Crusade (Exponential token scaling)
• Primal Vigor (Doubles token/counter output)
• End-Raze Forerunners (Primary combat finisher)
• Rhys the Redeemed (Token duplication engine)
• Felidar Sovereign (Alternate win condition)
• Emmara, Soul of the Accord (Early token generation)
• Overwhelming Stampede (Trample enabler for wide boards)
• Heroic Intervention (Critical board protection)
• Sigil of the Empty Throne (Angel token generator)
• March of the Multitudes (Instant-speed token swarm)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 4/10

• Wins typically require turns 7-9 to assemble sufficient tokens and anthem effects. High-CMC finishers like Decimator of the Provinces slow the clock.

Resilience: 5/10

• Limited recursion (only Eternal Witness) and conditional protection (Rootborn Defenses) leave the deck vulnerable to repeated disruption.

Consistency: 6/10

• Moderate card draw (Harmonize, Mentor of the Meek) and token redundancy compensate for lack of tutors.

Interaction: 3/10

• Reactive removal (Swords to Plowshares, Beast Within) exists but lacks stack interaction or stax elements to delay opponents.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates as a synergistic but slow token strategy, typically threatening wins via combat around T7-9. While resilient to single-target removal, it folds to board wipes and lacks the speed or interaction to compete with optimized lists. Its performance aligns with upgraded precons or focused casual play.

Power level: 4.0 - 5.0