Overview:

This Éowyn, Shieldmaiden Human tribal deck focuses on token generation and combat superiority. The strategy leverages Human synergies to create overwhelming boards, supported by anthems and protection spells. While lacking infinite combos, it uses explosive token generation with cards like Anointed Procession and Mondrak, Glory Dominus, paired with combat enhancers like Akroma's Will and Blade Historian for decisive attacks. The deck operates at midrange speed with high consistency through tutors and card draw, but its reliance on creature-based combat makes it vulnerable to common disruption.

Primer:

Core Strategy:
This deck aims to swarm the board with Human tokens via Éowyn's trigger and other generators (Adeline, Resplendent Cathar, Forth Eorlingas!), then amplify their impact through anthem effects (Flowering of the White Tree, Shared Animosity). Key phases:

1. Early Setup (T1-3): Ramp with fast mana (Mox Diamond, Sol Ring) and deploy early Humans like Esper Sentinel to pressure opponents.
2. Token Engine (T4+): Cast Éowyn alongside other Human generators, triggering token creation. Use Kindred Discovery or Rhystic Study to refuel.
3. Combat Kill (T5-8): Deploy finishers like Akroma's Will or Aurelia, the Warleader for lethal swings. Protect board states with Teferi's Protection and Boros Charm.

Mulligan Priorities:

• 3 lands (prioritize untapped duals/fetches)
• 1-2 ramp pieces (Land Tax, Arcane Signet)
• Early Human or protection spell (Mother of Runes, Thalia, Guardian of Thraben)

Key Interactions:

• Displacer Kitten blinks value Humans like Recruiter of the Guard for repeated tutoring.
• Sword of Hearth and Home provides evasion while ramping and recurring key creatures.
• Gandalf the White doubles triggers from token producers and artifact synergies.

Avoid Traps:

• Overextending into board wipes without protection.
• Holding back attackers when Shared Animosity or Duelist's Heritage can force lethal.

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Heavy reliance on creatures (folds to Wrath of God/Damnation without protection).

Moderate:

• Limited graveyard recursion for key pieces.
• Vulnerable to stax effects like Torpor Orb or Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines.

Minor:

• Mana base partially resilient to Blood Moon due to basics and tri-lands.

Most Important Cards:

• Anointed Procession
• Mondrak, Glory Dominus
• Smothering Tithe
• Akroma's Will
• Teferi's Protection
• Rhystic Study
• Enlightened Tutor
• Flowering of the White Tree
• Force of Will
• Kindred Discovery

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

• Can threaten lethal via token swarms + anthem effects by T6-7. No T3-4 combos, but Urza's Saga and fast mana enable early explosive turns.

Resilience: 7/10

• 10+ protection spells (Fierce Guardianship, Flawless Maneuver) and 8 counterspells. Recovers well with Wheel of Fortune and The One Ring refueling.

Consistency: 8/10

• 7 tutors (Imperial Recruiter, Enlightened Tutor) and 8+ card draw engines. Redundant token doublers and Human generators ensure plan execution.

Interaction: 8/10

• S-tier counters (Force of Will, Fierce Guardianship), A-tier removal (Swords to Plowshares, Path to Exile), and board wipes (Cyclonic Rift, Supreme Verdict).

Rating Justification:

This deck sits between "Optimized Casual" (5.5) and "Focused" (6.0) on the rubric. It consistently threatens T7-8 combat kills with protection backup, matching T7-8 "Focused" benchmarks. While lacking infinite combos, its tutor density and interaction suite exceed typical casual decks. However, it doesn’t achieve T5-6 deterministic wins required for higher tiers.

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0