Sneak Peek by Tphetsipho

Format: Commander

Commander: Denzilore Fatehold

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 29

Deck overview

This deck is an Azorius tempo build helmed by Denzilore Fatehold, leveraging scry and surveil mechanics to assemble a rapidly scaling aerial combat force. The deck curve prioritizes early utility creatures and cheap card-filtering cantrips that set up smooth land drops. Once the commander flashes onto the battlefield, every subsequent filter effect triggers anthem-style counter distribution, converting minor utility pieces into substantial combat threats. A robust countermagic and removal suite safeguards the board from opposing disruption while preventing opponents from establishing decisive win conditions. Although the deck lacks infinite combos or tutor density, its consistent card selection, evasive clock, and interactive density make it an effective, resilient midrange contender.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Absorb
  • 1 Aetherize
  • 1 An Offer You Can't Refuse
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Artificer's Assistant
  • 1 Azorius Signet
  • 1 Banishing Betrayal
  • 1 Bard, King of Dale
  • 1 Castle Vantress
  • 1 Chandra, Chill of Compliance
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Consider
  • 1 Countersculpt
  • 1 Counterspell
  • 1 Dawn's Truce
  • 1 Denzilore Fatehold
  • 1 Deserted Beach
  • 1 Dovin's Veto
  • 1 Dreams of Laguna
  • 1 Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
  • 1 Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
  • 1 Elvish Mariner
  • 1 Erode
  • 1 Essence Anchor
  • 1 Evolving Wilds
  • 1 Eye of Jace
  • 1 Fabled Passage
  • 1 Glacial Fortress
  • 1 Gossip's Talent
  • 1 Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
  • 1 Grand Coliseum
  • 1 Guiding Hydra
  • 1 Hallowed Fountain
  • 1 Hengegate Pathway // Mistgate Pathway
  • 1 Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
  • 1 Hexhaven Dueling Arena
  • 1 Il Mheg Pixie
  • 7 Island
  • 1 Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
  • 1 Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
  • 1 Lunatic Pandora
  • 1 Matoya, Archon Elder
  • 1 Multiversal Passage
  • 1 Mystic Gate
  • 1 Nesting Grounds
  • 1 Nightveil Sprite
  • 1 No More Lies
  • 1 Opt
  • 1 Path to Exile
  • 8 Plains
  • 1 Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
  • 1 Political Triumph
  • 1 Port Town
  • 1 Prairie Stream
  • 1 Preordain
  • 1 Proctor of Potential
  • 1 Proft, Consulting Detective
  • 1 Protege's Awakening
  • 1 Refute Destiny
  • 1 Reliquary Tower
  • 1 Restoration Magic
  • 1 Rhystic Study
  • 1 Rivendell
  • 1 Rune-Sealed Wall
  • 1 Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
  • 1 Scour All Possibilities
  • 1 Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
  • 1 Sink into Stupor // Soporific Springs
  • 1 Skycloud Expanse
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Spellbook Vendor
  • 1 Starfighter Pilot
  • 1 Surveillance Phantasm
  • 1 Surveillance Room
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Talisman of Progress
  • 1 Temple of Enlightenment
  • 1 The Legend of Kuruk // Avatar Kuruk
  • 1 The Theorist, Jace Beleren
  • 1 Theorist's Sanctum
  • 1 Treasure Map // Treasure Cove
  • 1 Unauthorized Exit
  • 1 Voice of Victory
  • 1 We Say Thee Nay!
  • 1 Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion
  • 1 Your Fate Ends Here
  • 1 Yuriko, Blade of the Mighty