Overview:

This Temur Dragon tribal deck leverages Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm to exponentially multiply Dragon threats by creating token copies. The primary strategy involves ramping into high-impact Dragons, using cost reducers (Urza's Incubator, Dragonspeaker Shaman) and explosive mana engines (Selvala, Heart of the Wilds, Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient) to deploy multiple threats rapidly. Miirym acts as the core engine, doubling Dragon ETBs and enabling overwhelming board states. Secondary win conditions include combat damage amplifiers (Thrakkus the Butcher, Unnatural Growth), direct burn (Terror of the Peaks, Scourge of Valkas), and infinite combat steps via Aggravated Assault + Klauth. Synergy pieces like Roaming Throne (choosing Dragon) and Panharmonicon further amplify triggers.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Prioritize ramp (Sol Ring, Birds of Paradise, Bloom Tender, Nature's Lore) and cost reducers (Herald's Horn, Goblin Anarchomancer). Use protection like Lightning Greaves or Veil of Summer if expecting early interaction. Fetch duals with land tutors (Farseek, Three Visits).
2. Deploy Commander/Engines (Turns 4-5): Cast Miirym (ideally discounted) with protection backup. If Miirym is delayed, deploy value Dragons like Ganax, Astral Hunter or Dragonborn Champion. Activate card draw engines (Kindred Discovery, Temur Ascendancy, Up the Beanstalk).
3. Board Multiplication (Turns 5-7): Play Dragons that create additional tokens/copies: Lathliss, Dragon Queen, Utvara Hellkite, Astral Dragon (targeting Panharmonicon/Roaming Throne). Copy Miirym with Spark Double for quadruple tokens. Use Sneak Attack or Selvala's Stampede for explosive plays.
4. Win Condition Execution:
   • Combat: Swing with massive Dragon army amplified by Thrakkus the Butcher (power doubler), Unnatural Growth, Atarka, World Render (double strike), or Twinflame Tyrant (damage doubler). Generate infinite combat steps with Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient + Aggravated Assault.
   • Burn: Leverage ETB damage from Terror of the Peaks, Scourge of Valkas, and Dragon Tempest amplified by token copies and doubling effects.
   • Control: Reset boards with Blasphemous Act + Wrathful Red Dragon (redirecting damage) or phase out threats with March of Swirling Mist.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands (including color fixing) and at least one ramp spell (e.g., Sol Ring, Farseek, Bloom Tender).
• Prioritize hands containing Miirym enablers: cost reducers (Urza's Incubator, Herald's Horn), protection (Heroic Intervention, Slip Out the Back), or a critical Dragon (Ganax, Terror of the Peaks).
• Avoid hands lacking ramp, color sources, or early plays. Hands with multiple 6+ CMC Dragons without acceleration are risky.

Key Tips:

• Sequence Triggers: Play non-token Dragons after Miirym resolves. Order ETB triggers (e.g., stack Terror of the Peaks before Scourge of Valkas to maximize damage).
• Protect Miirym: Use Heroic Intervention, Tamiyo's Safekeeping, Slip Out the Back, or Plaza of Heroes to shield Miirym. Teferi's Veil protects attackers from sorcery-speed removal.
• Maximize Mana: Selvala, Heart of the Wilds taps for massive mana with high-power Dragons. Old Gnawbone and Cavern-Hoard Dragon generate Treasures for explosive turns. Klauth provides combat-phase mana for instants/activated abilities.
• Tutor Wisely: Worldly Tutor/Mystical Tutor for key pieces: Miirym protection, combo enablers (Klauth/Aggravated Assault), or finishers (Thrakkus, Terror).
• Leverage Phasing: Use March of Swirling Mist or Ghostly Flicker to dodge wipes or reuse ETBs. Flicker Miirym + another Dragon to create two tokens.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board Wipes: Mass removal (e.g., Damnation, Farewell) decimates the token-heavy board. Recovery is slow without immediate draw engines.
• Commander Removal: Targeting Miirym repeatedly cripples the deck's core engine. High commander tax (9+ mana) becomes unsustainable.
• Anti-Token/ETB Hate: Torpor Orb, Hushbringer, or Cursed Totem shut down ETB damage, token creation, and mana dorks.

Moderate

• Graveyard Hate: Disrupts recursion from Haven of the Spirit Dragon and Ghostly Flicker targets.
• Stack Interaction: Heavy countermagic can delay Miirym or key Dragons, though the deck runs some protection (Veil of Summer, Stubborn Denial).
• Artifact/Enchantment Removal: Targeting cost reducers (Urza's Incubator) or engines (Kindred Discovery) slows the deck significantly.

Minor

• Flyer Evasion: Lacks solutions to opposing flyers beyond combat, but overwhelming Dragon power usually suffices.
• Mana Base Stumbles: Some lands enter tapped (e.g., Ketria Triome), potentially delaying early plays. Color requirements are demanding but manageable.

Most Important Cards:

• Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm (Core engine: doubles Dragon threats)
• Roaming Throne (Doubles Dragon ETB/LTB/attack triggers)
• Terror of the Peaks (Primary burn wincon, scales with tokens)
• Selvala, Heart of the Wilds (Explosive mana generation)
• Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient (Mana engine, enables infinite combats)
• Kindred Discovery (Card draw engine, refills hand)
• Urza's Incubator (Critical cost reduction for Dragons)
• Thrakkus the Butcher (Combat damage amplifier)
• Aggravated Assault (Infinite combat combo with Klauth)
• Old Gnawbone (Treasure generation for explosive turns)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 8/10

• Capable of T5-6 wins via combat/burn with ideal ramp and Miirym online. Infinite combats enable instant wins once assembled.

Resilience: 6/10

• Runs protection spells and phasing to shield key pieces, but heavily reliant on the board. Recovers poorly from wipes without immediate draw.

Consistency: 8/10

• 12+ ramp spells, 5 tutors, and potent card draw (Kindred Discovery, Temur Ascendancy) ensure reliable access to Dragons and synergy pieces.

Interaction: 7/10

• Efficient counterspells (Swan Song, An Offer You Can't Refuse), targeted removal (Vandalblast, Klauth's Will), and board wipes (Blasphemous Act). Phasing offers unique protection.

Rating Justification:

This deck achieves T5-6 wins consistently through explosive ramp, potent draw engines, and multiple synergistic win paths (combat, burn, infinite combats). While resilient to spot removal via protection spells, it folds to board wipes and lacks the stack interaction/free mana of top-tier decks. Its speed aligns with Focused Competitive (7.0-7.5), but commander dependency and wipe vulnerability cap its ceiling.

Power level: 7.0 - 7.5