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Overview:
This Elspeth, Storm Slayer deck focuses on generating token armies and enhancing them with +1/+1 counters/fliers. The strategy relies on incremental value from creature ETBs, flicker effects, and anthems to win through combat. While synergistic, it lacks fast combos, high resilience, or efficient interaction.
Primer:
Core Strategy:
The deck aims to flood the board with tokens via Elspeth's doubling effect and supporting creatures (Daysquad Marshal, Hop to It). Key phases:
- Token Generation: Prioritize casting Elspeth (ideally T5 with ramp like Sol Ring) and enablers like Prideful Parent to build wide boards.
- Enhancement: Use Elspeth’s +1 ability, Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit, and Jazal Goldmane to grow tokens.
- Combat Win: Convert tokens into lethal damage via Idolized, Riling Dawnbreaker, or Jazal’s pump.
Mulligan Priorities:
- 3 lands (prioritize untapped).
- Early token generators (Usher of the Fallen, Hop to It).
- Flicker/recursion tools (Restoration Angel, Shepherd of the Cosmos).
Avoid hands without early plays or board-building tools.
Key Tips:
- Protect Elspeth with Angelic Intervention; her token doubling is critical.
- Use flicker effects on Inspiring Overseer or Shepherd of the Cosmos for recurring value.
- Time Jazal Goldmane activations post-boardwipe recovery.
Weaknesses:
Critical
- No protection against mass removal: Only 1 boardwipe (Death or Glory), minimal recursion.
- Fragile to stax: Relies on creature ETBs; Rest in Peace/Hushbringer cripple the strategy.
Moderate
- Slow recovery: Limited card draw; relies on incremental value.
- Weak interaction suite: Minimal counterspells/instant-speed answers.
Minor
- Predictable wincons: No combos/alt-wins; easily disrupted by flying blockers.
Most Important Cards:
- Jazal Goldmane
- Conjurer's Closet
- Restoration Angel
- Shepherd of the Cosmos
- Idolized
- Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
- Daysquad Marshal
- Inspiring Overseer
- Sol Ring
- True Love's Kiss
Attribute Ratings:
Speed: 4/10
No fast mana/combos; earliest lethal via combat ~T10 with ideal board growth.
Resilience: 3/10
Relies on fragile creature synergies; minimal recursion/protection.
Consistency: 5/10
Moderate token redundancy but lacks tutors; reliant on top-decking.
Interaction: 3/10
Limited to spot removal (Swift Response, Dreadful Apathy) and 1 mass exile effect.
Rating Justification:
The deck’s combat-focused strategy, moderate synergy, and precon-level interaction place it in the casual tier. It lacks the speed/resilience for higher tiers but can overwhelm unprepared tables.
Power level: 4.0 - 4.5
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