Did I Stagger? by emcee2quared

Format: Commander

Commander: Lightning, Army of One

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 40

Deck overview

This deck is a high-speed Boros Equipment Voltron strategy centered on Lightning, Army of One. Lightning's Stagger ability doubles all subsequent damage dealt to a player once she inflicts combat damage, creating explosive synergy with first strike and double strike. By deploying Lightning on Turn 3 and attaching heavy stat boosters or double-strike enablers like Colossus Hammer, Flaming Fist, or Genji Glove on Turn 4, the deck threatens single-swing commander damage eliminations. Equip-cost reducers such as Puresteel Paladin, Forge Anew, and Bruenor Battlehammer bypass high equip costs, while an efficient protection package including Clever Concealment and Blacksmith's Skill shields key threats from opposing interaction. An infinite combat combo with Aurelia, the Warleader and Helm of the Host provides a decisive table-wide backup finish.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
  • 1 Aurelia, the Warleader
  • 1 Aven Interrupter
  • 1 Bastion Protector
  • 1 Battlefield Forge
  • 1 Beatrix, Loyal General
  • 1 Blackblade Reforged
  • 1 Blacksmith's Skill
  • 1 Boros Garrison
  • 1 Brotherhood Regalia
  • 1 Bruenor Battlehammer
  • 1 Champion's Helm
  • 1 Cid, Freeflier Pilot
  • 1 Clever Concealment
  • 1 Clifftop Retreat
  • 1 Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
  • 1 Colossus Hammer
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Danitha Capashen, Paragon
  • 1 Darksteel Plate
  • 1 Dawn Charm
  • 1 Deflecting Palm
  • 1 Duelist's Heritage
  • 1 Dwalin, Weaponmaster
  • 1 Exotic Orchard
  • 1 Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
  • 1 Flaming Fist
  • 1 Forge Anew
  • 1 Furycalm Snarl
  • 1 Genji Glove
  • 1 Hammer of Nazahn
  • 1 Hard-Won Jitte
  • 1 Helm of the Host
  • 1 Hero's Blade
  • 1 Hero's Heirloom
  • 1 Karlach, Fury of Avernus
  • 1 Kíli the Resourceful
  • 1 Lightning, Army of One
  • 1 Lizard Blades
  • 1 Loran's Escape
  • 1 Lorehold Charm
  • 1 Make Your Move
  • 1 Mask of Memory
  • 1 Mind Stone
  • 1 Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
  • 10 Mountain
  • 1 Open the Armory
  • 1 Path to Exile
  • 10 Plains
  • 1 Puresteel Paladin
  • 1 Radiant Summit
  • 1 Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
  • 1 Restoration Magic
  • 1 Reyav, Master Smith
  • 1 Rogue's Passage
  • 1 Rugged Prairie
  • 1 Sacred Foundry
  • 1 Seize the Day
  • 1 Single Combat
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Sram, Senior Edificer
  • 1 Sunbaked Canyon
  • 1 Sundown Pass
  • 1 Sunscorched Divide
  • 1 Super-Soldier Serum
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Sword of the Animist
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Talisman of Conviction
  • 1 Temple of Triumph
  • 1 Temur Battle Rage
  • 1 Terramorphic Expanse
  • 1 The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart
  • 1 Thorin Oakenshield
  • 1 Thran Power Suit
  • 1 Trailblazer's Boots
  • 1 Ultimate Magic: Holy
  • 1 Unfinished Business
  • 1 Valorous Stance
  • 1 Wind-Scarred Crag
  • 1 Zephyr Boots