Overview:

This Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer deck leverages artifact synergies and token multiplication to create overwhelming board states. The strategy revolves around generating diverse tokens (Thopters, Myr, Servos, etc.) and using Brudiclad's combat-phase ability to convert them into copies of a single high-impact token. Key themes include artifact recursion, cost reduction, and triggered ability copying. Brudiclad is the linchpin, enabling explosive token conversion but requiring protection due to its high recast cost. The deck can pivot between combat-focused wins, infinite token loops, and alt-win conditions like Mechanized Production.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-4): Deploy mana rocks (Sol Ring, Izzet Signet), token generators (Sai, Master Thopterist, Third Path Iconoclast), and cost reducers (Etherium Sculptor, Enthusiastic Mechanaut). Prioritize artifacts that generate tokens on cast/ETB.
2. Midgame Value (Turns 5-7): Cast Brudiclad with protection (Lightning Greaves, Swiftfoot Boots). Use Mirrorworks, Lithoform Engine, or Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam to duplicate key artifacts. Create high-value targets like Myr Battlesphere or Darksteel Juggernaut.
3. Win Condition Assembly (Turns 6-8):
   • Token Swarm: Convert tokens into copies of a massive threat (e.g., Psychosis Crawler with card draw engines).
   • Infinite Combos: Helm of the Host on nonlegendary creatures (e.g., Urza, Lord High Artificer) generates exponential tokens. Lithoform Engine + Brudiclad doubles token conversion triggers.
   • Alt-Win: Mechanized Production on a token generator for an 8-copy win.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands (including artifact lands), 1-2 mana rocks, and at least one token generator.
• Prioritize hands with early protection (Greaves/Boots) or tutors (Trophy Mage for Unwinding Clock/Mirrorworks).
• Avoid hands lacking artifact synergy or Brudiclad enablers.

Key Tips:

• Use Mimic Vat to imprint key creatures (e.g., Thopter Assembly) for recurring token generation.
• Lithoform Engine can copy Brudiclad’s token-conversion trigger, doubling your army’s power.
• Saheeli, the Gifted’s ultimate creates exponential tokens when paired with Brudiclad.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board Wipes: Lacks mass recursion for tokens; recovering from Cyclonic Rift or Blasphemous Act is slow.
• Commander Reliance: Brudiclad’s removal stalls the deck’s win condition due to its 6 CMC recast cost.
• Anti-Token Tech: Cursed Totem, Torpor Orb, and Virulent Plague cripple token generation.

Moderate

• Artifact Hate: Vandalblast or Bane of Progress disrupts mana base and synergies.
• Graveyard Reliance: Feldon of the Third Path and Emry, Lurker of the Loch are vulnerable to Rest in Peace.

Minor

• Mana Constraints: High dependency on artifact mana leaves it susceptible to Collector Ouphe.
• Limited Interaction: Reactive spells are sparse, struggling against resolved noncreature threats.

Most Important Cards:

• Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer (Token conversion engine)
• Helm of the Host (Infinite token generator)
• Mirrorworks (Artifact/token duplication)
• Lithoform Engine (Trigger/ability copying)
• Urza, Lord High Artificer (Mana generation + Construct synergy)
• Mechanized Production (Alt-win condition)
• Myr Battlesphere (High-impact token target)
• Third Path Iconoclast (Noncreature spell token generation)
• Sai, Master Thopterist (Artifact token generation)
• Sol Ring (Critical early ramp)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10
Can threaten wins via token swarms or combos by turns 7-9, but relies heavily on resolving Brudiclad and setup pieces.

Resilience: 5/10
Moderate protection for Brudiclad and artifact recursion, but folds to repeated board wipes or stax.

Consistency: 7/10
Numerous token generators and artifact tutors (Trophy Mage, Drafna) ensure steady progression toward win conditions.

Interaction: 4/10
Limited to 8 targeted removal/counter spells, struggling against resolved enchantments or planeswalkers.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at an Optimized Casual tier (5.0-5.5) due to its focused token strategy and combo potential, but its reliance on a high-CMC commander and vulnerability to common disruption caps its resilience. While capable of explosive T7-9 wins with ideal draws, it lacks the speed and interaction density of higher-tier decks.

Power level: 5.0 - 5.5