Overview:
This is an Aminatou blink/control deck that leverages ETB effects and planeswalker synergies to generate incremental value while maintaining board control. The deck aims to win through accumulated advantage and control elements rather than specific combos.
Primer:
The deck operates primarily through Aminatou, the Fateshifter's -1 ability to blink permanents, generating value through ETB effects while maintaining control of the board state. Key creatures like Brago, King Eternal and Displacer Kitten provide additional blink engines, while planeswalkers offer sustained value and control elements. The deck includes a strong suite of interaction pieces and can pivot between aggressive and controlling gameplay depending on the board state.
The strategy typically involves establishing early control through efficient answers like Swords to Plowshares and Counterspell, while building up a value engine through blink targets. The deck can generate significant card advantage through creatures like Aerial Extortionist and Baleful Strix, while maintaining board control through effects like Supreme Verdict and Toxic Deluge. The presence of multiple planeswalkers provides additional win conditions and value engines.
Weaknesses:
The deck can struggle against aggressive strategies due to its relatively slow setup time and reliance on permanents staying on the board. Graveyard hate doesn't significantly impact the strategy, but cards that prevent ETB triggers or shut down activated abilities can be problematic. The deck is also vulnerable to targeted removal of its key pieces, particularly its blink enablers.
Most Important Cards:
- Brago, King Eternal
- Displacer Kitten
- Teferi, Time Raveler
- The Chain Veil
- Aerial Extortionist
- Baleful Strix
- Supreme Verdict
- Sol Ring
- Elspeth, Sun's Champion
- Reality Acid
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 5/10
- Resilience: 7/10
- Consistency: 6/10
- Interaction: 8/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the 6.0-6.5 range due to its consistent strategy execution and strong interaction suite. While it lacks the explosive potential of higher-powered decks, it can establish a strong board presence by turns 7-8 and maintain control through efficient interaction and value generation. The deck's mana base is well-constructed with appropriate fixing, but the relatively high curve and lack of fast mana beyond Sol Ring keeps it from reaching higher power levels.
Final power level rating: 6.0 - 6.5
The deck demonstrates a focused strategy with good interaction and value generation but lacks the explosive potential and efficient win conditions found in higher-powered decks. It's well-positioned for mid-power tables where games typically go longer and value generation is important, but would struggle against more optimized strategies that can win earlier or establish stronger locks.
Aminatou, the Fateshifter