Overview:

This Golgari deck revolves around Aatchik, Emerald Radian, leveraging artifact/creature graveyard recursion and Insect token generation for incremental value. The strategy combines Mount/Vehicle synergies, "speed" mechanics scaling with opponent life loss, and drain effects from Insect deaths. While lacking infinite combos, it aims to grind opponents down through attrition and board presence.

Primer:

Core Strategy:

1. Graveyard Setup: Use self-mill (Pothole Mole) and surveil (Wreckage Wickerfolk) to stock artifacts/creatures for Aatchik's ETB trigger.
2. Token Engine: Generate Insect tokens via Aatchik and Cryptcaller Chariot, then sacrifice them to power +1/+1 counters on Aatchik and drain effects.
3. Speed Scaling: Activate "max speed" abilities on Raceways and other cards as opponents lose life, enabling mana acceleration (Muraganda Raceway) and card draw (Avishkar Raceway).
4. Recurring Threats: Reanimate key pieces with Broodheart Engine and Ghost Vacuum while using Vehicles/Mounts as resilient threats.

Key Interactions:

• Cryptcaller Chariot creates Zombies when discarding, fueling both graveyard count and board presence.
• Thunderous Velocipede amplifies creature/Vehicle ETBs with +1/+1 counters.
• Cursecloth Wrappings grants embalm to recur creatures as Zombie tokens.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands and early artifacts/creatures (Filigree Familiar, Dhund Operative).
• Prioritize graveyard enablers (Wreckage Wickerfolk) or speed-boosting lands.
• Avoid hands without black/green mana sources.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Graveyard Reliance: Fold to Rest in Peace/Leyline of the Void
• Artifact Fragility: Key engines (Broodheart Engine, Guidelight Matrix) vulnerable to mass artifact removal
• No Infinite Combos: Locks/Stax could stall the deck permanently

Moderate

• Slow Setup: Requires 2-3 turns to establish engines
• Limited Protection: Only 3 instant-speed protection spells (Defend the Rider, Rush of Vitality)

Minor

• Flying Threats: Some reach/blockers but limited aerial defense
• Mana Constraints: 9 taplands and no fetchlands

Most Important Cards:

• Broodheart Engine
• Cryptcaller Chariot
• Thunderous Velocipede
• Ghost Vacuum
• Cursecloth Wrappings
• Momentum Breaker
• Lumbering Worldwagon
• Guidelight Matrix
• Creeping Dread
• Muraganda Raceway

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 3/10
No T1-4 win potential; requires T5+ setup for meaningful damage.

Resilience: 4/10
Moderate recursion but over-reliant on artifacts/graveyard.

Consistency: 5/10
Multiple surveil/self-mill effects but only 2 tutors (Beastrider Vanguard, Point the Way).

Interaction: 3/10
Limited to 7 targeted removals and no free counterspells.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates as upgraded jank with synergistic elements but lacks the speed, protection, and redundancy needed for higher tiers. Its incremental value engine aligns with T10-12 win benchmarks through combat/drain effects.

Power level: 3.5 - 4.0