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Overview:
A high-powered Grand Arbiter Augustin IV stax and combo deck that aims to control the game through tax effects and countermagic while assembling various infinite mana combinations to win through multiple outlets.
Primer:
The deck operates by establishing early control through its commander's tax effect and powerful stax pieces. It leverages fast mana artifacts to accelerate ahead while slowing opponents down. Primary win conditions include infinite mana combos with Basalt Monolith/Power Artifact or Dramatic Reversal/Isochron Scepter, which can be used with various X-spells or Walking Ballista to win. The deck can also win through Rest in Peace/Helm of Obedience combo. Heavy countermagic suite protects the combos while disrupting opponents.
Weaknesses:
The deck runs a relatively low land count which could impact consistency, though this is partially offset by the high count of fast mana artifacts. Vulnerable to artifact hate and null rod effects which can shut down many of its mana sources and combo pieces. Can struggle if Grand Arbiter Augustin IV is repeatedly removed, as the tax plan becomes less effective.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Mana Crypt
- Force of Will
- Power Artifact
- Isochron Scepter
- Rest in Peace
- Helm of Obedience
- Mystic Remora
- Rhystic Study
- Drannith Magistrate
- Mana Drain
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 8/10
- Resilience: 8/10
- Consistency: 7/10
- Interaction: 9/10
Rating Justification:
This deck exhibits many characteristics of high-powered competitive EDH, with multiple efficient win conditions, strong protection, and powerful stax elements. It can establish control as early as turn 2-3 and threaten wins shortly after. While it doesn't quite reach the consistency levels of top-tier cEDH decks, it can certainly compete at high-powered tables. The extensive countermagic suite and stax elements allow it to punch above its weight class, though it may struggle against the fastest cEDH decks that can win on turn 1-2.
Final power level rating: 8.0 - 8.5
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