Overview:

This Mardu Warrior tokens deck leverages Zurgo, Thunder's Decree to create an overwhelming board presence through token multiplication and attack triggers. The core strategy focuses on generating exponential Warrior tokens using Mobilize effects, then amplifying their impact through anthem effects, combat phase duplication, and sacrifice outlets. Key win conditions include Kiki-Jiki infinite combat loops, token swarm overruns with Moonshaker Cavalry, and ping damage from Impact Tremors/Goblin Bombardment.

Primer:

Core Strategy:

1. Token Generation Engine: Cast Zurgo T3-4 (accelerated by Sol Ring/Ancient Tomb), attack immediately to create 2 Warrior tokens. Use Roaming Throne (naming Warrior) to double Mobilize triggers, creating 4 tokens per attack.
2. Amplification: Anointed Procession quadruples token output. Isshin, Two Heavens as One/Windcrag Siege double attack triggers.
3. Finishers:
   • Infinite combats via Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Combat Celebrant
   • Alpha strike with Moonshaker Cavalry (often lethal with 10+ creatures)
   • Ping attrition using Impact Tremors + Professional Face-Breaker treasure generation

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands + 1-2 ramp pieces (Sol Ring/Arcane Signet)
• Prioritize T3 Zurgo + T4 Roaming Throne/Anointed Procession sequences
• Reject hands without token multipliers or board protection

Key Interactions:

• Maskwood Nexus + Roaming Throne: All creatures trigger Warrior synergies twice
• Skullclamp: Convert 1/1 tokens into 2 cards each
• Teferi's Protection: Protect board before combat damage

Avoid Traps:

• Overextending before establishing Dolmen Gate/Flawless Maneuver protection
• Wasting tutors early - prioritize finding Roaming Throne first

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• No graveyard recursion for key enchantments (Procession/Conspiracy)
• Relies on 3+ mana value engines vulnerable to Farewell

Moderate:

• Limited instant-speed interaction (7 targeted removal, 0 counterspells)
• Token engines fold to Cursed Totem/Tocasia's Welcome

Minor:

• Life payment lands (Sulfurous Springs) strain vs aggro

Most Important Cards:

• Roaming Throne
• Anointed Procession
• Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
• Impact Tremors
• Moonshaker Cavalry
• Skullclamp
• Professional Face-Breaker
• Combat Celebrant
• Teferi's Protection
• Demonic Tutor

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 7/10

• T3 Zurgo -> T4 4 tokens, T5 16+ tokens with Procession/Throne
• Kiki combo can win T5 with perfect draw

Resilience: 5/10

• 8 protection spells (Flawless Maneuver/Inkshield)
• Dies to back-to-back wraths

Consistency: 7/10

• 6 tutors (Demonic/Vampiric/Enlightened + Recruiters)
• Multiple redundant token engines

Interaction: 5/10

• 7 targeted removal (Terminate/Path)
• 3 board wipes (Austere Command)
• Lacks stack interaction

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at the high end of Optimized Casual (5.5) with flashes of Focused (6.0) via its Kiki combo lines. It outpaces Precon-level decks through explosive token math but lacks the free interaction and compact wincons of true High-Power builds. The deterministic T5 Kiki wins and T6 cavalry overruns align with 5.5 benchmarks, while vulnerability to common wraths keeps it below 6.0.

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0