Overview:

This Prosper, Tome-Bound deck leverages exile-casting synergies and Treasure token generation to build incremental value and execute artifact-based win conditions. While lacking infinite combos, it uses redundant payoff engines like Revel in Riches, Marionette Master, and Torment of Hailfire to close games through accumulated resources. The deck operates at an optimized casual level with moderate interaction and resilience but lacks the speed/protection of higher-tier lists.

Primer:

Core Strategy: This deck aims to cast cards from exile using Prosper's end-step trigger and supplemental exile effects (Light Up the Stage, Wild-Magic Sorcerer), generating Treasure tokens to fuel explosive turns. Key payoffs like Marionette Master, Mayhem Devil, and Xorn convert Treasures into damage/life loss, while Bolas's Citadel and Storm-Kiln Artist amplify resource generation. The deck can pivot between grindy value and sudden wins via Revel in Riches or massive Torment of Hailfire casts.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands (ideally untapped) and 1-2 early ramp pieces (Sol Ring, Rakdos Signet)
• Prioritize cards enabling early Prosper casts (turn 3-4)
• Avoid hands lacking exile synergies or Treasure generators

Key Tips:

• Sequence exile effects before Prosper's end-step trigger to maximize value
• Use Dream Devourer to foretell high-impact spells for later Treasure-fueled casts
• Sacrifice Treasures strategically with Grim Hireling/Deadly Dispute for removal/card advantage
• Protect critical enablers like Xorn or Marionette Master with Swiftfoot Boots

Avoid Traps:

• Overextending Treasures into artifact wipes (save some for post-boardwipe recovery)
• Casting Revel in Riches without protection/backup wincons
• Letting opponents remove Bolas's Citadel before using its life-payment ability

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Vulnerable to artifact/enchantment removal (loses key engines like Revel/Marionette)
• Limited protection for non-creature permanents

Moderate:

• Slow recovery from board wipes (relies on rebuilding through exile value)
• No infinite mana combos limits explosive potential

Minor:

• Mana base includes tapped lands (slightly slows early turns)

Most Important Cards:

• Revel in Riches
• Marionette Master
• Xorn
• Bolas's Citadel
• Storm-Kiln Artist
• Grim Hireling
• Goldspan Dragon
• Demonic Tutor
• Agent of the Iron Throne
• Torment of Hailfire

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10
Can threaten wins via Treasure accumulation by turns 8-10. Fast mana is limited to Sol Ring/Dark Ritual, but Goldspan Dragon and Storm-Kiln Artist enable explosive late turns.

Resilience: 5/10
Moderate recursion (Reanimate, Mortuary Mire) and protection (Swiftfoot Boots), but key enchantments/artifacts remain vulnerable. Recovers slowly from multiple wipes.

Consistency: 7/10
Prosper provides steady card advantage, supplemented by 4 tutors (Demonic Tutor, Grim Tutor, etc.) and exile-draw effects. Redundant Treasure payoffs ensure multiple paths to victory.

Interaction: 6/10
Runs 10 targeted removal spells (Terminate, Bedevil, etc.) and 3 board wipes. Lacks counterspells but uses Rakdos Charm for flexible answers.

Rating Justification:

This deck sits between "Optimized Casual" (5.0) and "Focused" (6.0) on the rubric. It exceeds precon-level consistency with tutors/exile engines but lacks the speed (T7-8 wins vs T6-7 benchmark) and protection of true high-power decks. The reliance on artifact-based win conditions and moderate resilience against disruption align it with 5.5 strategies that dominate casual tables but struggle against faster combo decks.

Power level: 5.0 - 5.5