The Misty Mountains Cold by Bair

Format: Commander

Commander: Thorin, King of Durin's Folk

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 33

Deck overview

This Boros aggro deck combines Dwarf kindred synergies with Equipment support under the leadership of Thorin, King of Durin's Folk. The strategy curves low-cost Dwarves and Equipment in early turns to establish board presence and generate historic value. Once Thorin enters on turn four or five, every Dwarf entering the battlefield creates a Treasure token, scaling Thorin's anthem ability to grant all other Dwarves substantial bonus power equal to the total artifact token count. The deck transitions into critical onset around turn six, using wide attacks bolstered by double strike, evasion, or overrun effects like Akroma's Will and Unbreakable Formation to overwhelm opposing life totals. Supporting cards such as Mithril Coat, Bofur, Reliable Guardian // Concerted Care, and Thorin Oakenshield defend key creatures from targeted removal and sweepers. While vulnerable to artifact wipes and exile board clear effects, the deck maintains steady recovery through alternative Equipment beatdown lines.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Akroma's Will
  • 1 An Unexpected Party // At the Door
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Argentum Armor
  • 1 Balin, Loremaster
  • 1 Bifur, Melodic Rider
  • 1 Bilbo's Gambit
  • 1 Bilbo's Ring
  • 1 Blackblade Reforged
  • 1 Blacksmith's Talent
  • 1 Bofur, Reliable Guardian // Concerted Care
  • 1 Bombur, Gentle Dreamer
  • 1 Bruenor Battlehammer
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Dori, Bearer of Friends
  • 1 Dwalin, Weaponmaster
  • 1 Dwarven Grunt
  • 1 Dwarven Hammer
  • 1 Dwarven Mattock
  • 1 Dwarven Mauler
  • 1 Dwarven Shortsword
  • 1 Dáin Ironfoot
  • 1 Dáin's Company
  • 1 Dáin, Lord of the Iron Hills
  • 1 Erode
  • 1 Fighter Class
  • 1 Fire Diamond
  • 1 Fíli and Kíli, Joyous
  • 1 Fíli the Pathfinder
  • 1 Gleaming Splendor
  • 1 Glóin the Mighty // Easy Pickings
  • 1 Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
  • 1 Hammers of Moradin
  • 1 Heirloom Blade
  • 1 Iron Hills
  • 1 Iron Hills Blacksmith
  • 1 Iron Hills Stalwart
  • 1 Koll, the Forgemaster
  • 1 Kíli the Resourceful
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Long-Lost Lances
  • 1 Mines of Moria
  • 1 Mithril Coat
  • 16 Mountain
  • 1 Nori, Teller of Tales
  • 1 Open the Armory
  • 1 Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
  • 1 Ori, Keeper of Songs
  • 1 Ori, Plate Stacker
  • 1 Patchwork Banner
  • 15 Plains
  • 1 Settle the Wreckage
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Sram, Senior Edificer
  • 1 Sting, Bilbo's Sword
  • 1 Sting, the Glinting Dagger
  • 1 Stone by Sunlight
  • 1 Sword of Hearth and Home
  • 1 Sword of the Animist
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Talisman of Conviction
  • 1 The Arkenstone // Seek the Heart
  • 1 The Eagles Are Coming!
  • 1 The Lonely Mountain
  • 1 The Misty Mountains Cold
  • 1 Thorin Oakenshield
  • 1 Thorin, King of Durin's Folk
  • 1 Thrór's Map
  • 1 Unbreakable Formation
  • 1 Vanquisher's Banner
  • 1 Óin the Brave