Overview:
This is a Simic value engine deck that aims to accelerate mana production and create an overwhelming board state through token multiplication and combat damage, backed by strong protection and interaction.
Primer:
The deck operates on multiple axes, combining efficient ramp, token multiplication, and strong control elements. The early game focuses on establishing mana acceleration through mana dorks and artifacts like Sol Ring, Mana Vault, and various elves. The mid-game transitions into deploying powerful value engines like Doubling Season, Parallel Lives, and The Great Henge while maintaining protection through counterspells.
The deck's primary gameplan revolves around Koma's ability to generate massive armies through combat damage, which can be doubled or tripled through various token doublers. Secondary win conditions include Triumph of the Hordes for infect wins and commander damage through equipment. The deck maintains strong card advantage through pieces like Consecrated Sphinx, Rhystic Study, and The One Ring, while protecting its board state with premium interaction.
Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to grave hate and exile effects that can remove Koma permanently
- Relatively dependent on having Koma in play to execute its primary strategy
- Can struggle against heavy stax pieces that prevent token generation or multiple spells per turn
- Somewhat vulnerable to mass exile effects that can remove tokens permanently
Most Important Cards:
- Doubling Season
- Parallel Lives
- Seedborn Muse
- Mana Drain
- Force of Will
- The Great Henge
- Consecrated Sphinx
- Cyclonic Rift
- Sol Ring
- Mana Vault
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 8/10
- Resilience: 8/10
- Consistency: 8/10
- Interaction: 9/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the 7.5-8.0 range due to its ability to establish a dominant board state by turn 4-5 while maintaining strong protection. The combination of fast mana, efficient interaction, and powerful token multiplication effects allows it to threaten wins earlier than most casual decks. While not quite reaching cEDH levels due to lacking infinite combos and turn 1-2 wins, it's significantly above focused competitive decks due to its consistency and resilience.
Final power level rating: 7.5 - 8.0
Additional Notes:
- The mana base is well-optimized with appropriate dual lands and fetches
- The deck runs sufficient interaction to protect its strategy
- The inclusion of cards like Force of Will, Mana Drain, and premium equipment shows high optimization
- The deck can handle multiple opponents through its ability to generate exponential amounts of tokens
- The land count (34) is appropriate given the amount of ramp and card draw available
Koma, World-Eater