Preston, the vanisher by gruulnews

Format: Commander

Commander: Preston, the Vanisher

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 40

Deck overview

This mono-white deck commands Preston, the Vanisher to convert standard enters-the-battlefield triggers into overwhelming value and decisive infinite combos. The game plan focuses on establishing early ramp, deploying Preston on Turn 4, and utilizing blink enablers such as Teleportation Circle and Ephemerate on cheap cantrip creatures to draw multiple cards every turn cycle. The primary win condition centers on blinking Felidar Guardian, which allows Preston to generate infinite 0/1 Illusion copies, create infinite mana, and exile every nonland permanent controlled by opponents. Asymmetric control pieces like Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines and Loxodon Gatekeeper stall opposing development while comprehensive protection spells shield the board. The deck closes games swiftly through complete board wipe locks followed by an unblockable combat step.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Ao, the Dawn Sky
  • 1 Arcane Lighthouse
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Blazing Archon
  • 1 Castle Ardenvale
  • 1 Cathars' Crusade
  • 1 Charming Prince
  • 1 Cloudshift
  • 1 Commander's Plate
  • 1 Conjurer's Closet
  • 1 Distinguished Conjurer
  • 1 Eerie Interlude
  • 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
  • 1 Eldrazi Displacer
  • 1 Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
  • 1 Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
  • 1 Ephemerate
  • 1 Farewell
  • 1 Fateful Absence
  • 1 Felidar Guardian
  • 1 Flawless Maneuver
  • 1 Flickerwisp
  • 1 Galepowder Mage
  • 1 Gauntlet of Power
  • 1 Ghost Quarter
  • 1 Ghostway
  • 1 Giver of Runes
  • 1 Glimmerpoint Stag
  • 1 Glorious Protector
  • 1 Golden Argosy
  • 1 Irregular Cohort
  • 1 Karmic Guide
  • 1 Karoo
  • 1 Knight of the White Orchid
  • 1 Lae'zel's Acrobatics
  • 1 Loran of the Third Path
  • 1 Loxodon Gatekeeper
  • 1 Loyal Warhound
  • 1 Mana Tithe
  • 1 Mentor of the Meek
  • 1 Mind Stone
  • 1 Mondrak, Glory Dominus
  • 1 Mutavault
  • 1 Oblation
  • 1 Otherworldly Journey
  • 1 Panharmonicon
  • 1 Path to Exile
  • 1 Pearl Medallion
  • 26 Plains
  • 1 Preston, the Vanisher
  • 1 Priest of Ancient Lore
  • 1 Restoration Angel
  • 1 Reveillark
  • 1 Rogue's Passage
  • 1 Secluded Steppe
  • 1 Second Sunrise
  • 1 Semester's End
  • 1 Serra Paragon
  • 1 Settle Beyond Reality
  • 1 Skullclamp
  • 1 Smothering Tithe
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Soul Warden
  • 1 Spirited Companion
  • 1 Sun Titan
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Teferi's Protection
  • 1 Teleportation Circle
  • 1 The Biblioplex
  • 1 True Conviction
  • 1 Wall of Omens
  • 1 Weathered Wayfarer
  • 1 Welcoming Vampire
  • 1 Windborn Muse