Overview:
This Brago, King Eternal deck is a control-oriented strategy that uses blink effects and enters-the-battlefield triggers to generate value while establishing control elements through stax pieces and permanent-based disruption.
Primer:
The deck operates by establishing early mana acceleration through artifacts and using Brago, King Eternal's combat trigger to generate repeated value from permanents with enters-the-battlefield effects. Key pieces include value generators like Mulldrifter and Wall of Omens, control elements like Stasis and Rising Waters, and combo potential with Strionic Resonator.
The primary gameplan involves establishing a board state where opponents' resources are restricted while the deck accumulates card advantage through repeated blink effects. Win conditions include infinite mana combinations with Peregrine Drake and Deadeye Navigator, or gradual value accumulation leading to a commanding board position. The deck can lock opponents out with Stasis effects while using Brago to break parity.
Weaknesses:
- Heavy reliance on the commander makes the deck vulnerable to repeated removal
- Limited creature-based defense makes it susceptible to aggressive strategies before establishing control
- Mana base is relatively basic with few utility lands, making it less resilient to land destruction
- Can struggle against decks with heavy instant-speed interaction that can disrupt Brago's combat trigger
Most Important Cards:
- Strionic Resonator
- Stasis
- Rising Waters
- Peregrine Drake
- Deadeye Navigator
- Sol Ring
- Mystic Remora
- Panharmonicon
- Agent of Treachery
- Reality Acid
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 6/10
- Resilience: 7/10
- Consistency: 7/10
- Interaction: 8/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits in the 7.0-7.5 range due to its ability to establish strong control elements by turns 5-6 while maintaining interaction through counterspells and removal. While it lacks the explosive fast mana of higher-powered decks, it can consistently develop its gameplan and threaten wins through either combo lines or accumulated value. The presence of stax elements and strong interaction suite elevates it above typical focused decks, but it falls short of truly competitive builds due to its slower setup and reliance on combat damage for commander triggers.
Final power level rating: 7.0 - 7.5
Brago, King Eternal