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COMMANDER(S)
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
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G U W
- Bant
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

This Morska, Undersea Sleuth deck focuses on card advantage through investigate mechanics and +1/+1 counter synergies, aiming to generate value through consistent card draw while building a threatening commander presence.

Primer:

The deck operates on multiple value engines centered around card draw and artifact synergies. The commander generates Clue tokens each upkeep, which can be used for card draw or leveraged with artifacts-matter cards like Shimmer Dragon and Rise and Shine. The second draw trigger on Morska allows for steady commander growth, making it both a value engine and potential combat threat.

The strategy involves establishing early ramp through various mana rocks, then maintaining steady card advantage through investigate triggers, cantrips, and card draw effects. The deck can win through commander damage after accumulating +1/+1 counters, going wide with artifact tokens, or through value-based attrition. Wilderness Reclamation and instant-speed interaction allow for efficient use of mana during opponents' turns.

Weaknesses:

  • Vulnerable to artifact hate and graveyard hate, which can disrupt Clue token strategies
  • Relatively slow to establish meaningful board presence
  • Limited board wipe recovery options beyond Unbreakable Formation
  • Heavily relies on commander for key investigate triggers

Most Important Cards:

  • Wilderness Reclamation
  • Shimmer Dragon
  • Tireless Tracker
  • Rise and Shine
  • Trail of Evidence
  • Inspiring Statuary
  • Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
  • The Council of Four
  • Knowledge Is Power
  • Reconnaissance Mission

Attribute Ratings:

  • Speed: 5/10
  • Resilience: 6/10
  • Consistency: 7/10
  • Interaction: 8/10

Rating Justification:

The deck sits firmly in the optimized casual range due to its consistent value generation and strong interaction suite, but lacks the explosive plays or game-ending combos seen in higher-powered decks. While it can establish a strong board state through steady accumulation of resources, it typically won't threaten wins before turn 8-9. The interaction package and card advantage engines elevate it above precon level, but the win conditions remain fair and answerable.

Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5

DECK LIST
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
Planeswalker: 1
1
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
2 U U
Creature: 21
1
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
2 U U
1
Augur of Autumn
1 G G
1
Aven Mindcensor
2 W
1
Benthic Biomancer
U
1
Bygone Bishop
2 W
1
Chasm Skulker
2 U
1
Eternal Witness
1 G G
1
Herd Baloth
3 G G
1
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
1 G
1
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
1 G W
1
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
1 W/U W/U
1
Moon-Blessed Cleric
2 W
1
Nadir Kraken
1 U U
1
Prince Imrahil the Fair
W U
1
Reclamation Sage
2 G
1
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
2 W
1
Shimmer Dragon
4 U U
1
The Council of Four
3 W U
1
Thought Monitor
6 U
1
Tireless Tracker
2 G
1
Whirler Rogue
2 U U
Sorcery: 4
1
Explore
1 G
1
Karn's Temporal Sundering
4 U U
1
Preordain
U
1
Rise and Shine
1 U
Instant: 24
1
Aetherize
3 U
1
Arcane Denial
1 U
1
Bant Charm
G W U
1
Brainstorm
U
1
Commence the Endgame
4 U U
1
Consider
U
1
Decisive Denial
G U
1
Dismantling Blow
2 W
1
Endless Detour
G W U
1
Eureka Moment
2 G U
1
Frantic Search
2 U
1
Generous Gift
2 W
1
Growth Spiral
G U
1
Hallowed Moonlight
1 W
1
Memory Lapse
1 U
1
Nature's Claim
G
1
Negate
1 U
1
Path to Exile
W
1
Reality Shift
1 U
1
Remand
1 U
1
Saw It Coming
1 U U
1
Spell Pierce
U
1
Suspend
U
1
Unbreakable Formation
2 W
Artifact: 8
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Commander's Sphere
3
1
Fellwar Stone
2
1
Inspiring Statuary
3
1
Sol Ring
1
1
Talisman of Progress
2
1
Talisman of Unity
2
1
Tamiyo's Journal
5
Enchantment: 4
1
Knowledge Is Power
3 W U
1
Reconnaissance Mission
2 U U
1
Trail of Evidence
2 U
1
Wilderness Reclamation
3 G
Land: 37
1
Adarkar Wastes
1
Ash Barrens
1
Azorius Chancery
1
Canopy Vista
1
Command Tower
1
Evolving Wilds
1
Exotic Orchard
5
Forest
1
Hall of Storm Giants
1
Idyllic Beachfront
4
Island
1
Krosan Verge
1
Myriad Landscape
1
Path of Ancestry
4
Plains
1
Prairie Stream
1
Radiant Grove
1
Seaside Citadel
1
Selesnya Sanctuary
1
Simic Growth Chamber
1
Skycloud Expanse
1
Sungrass Prairie
1
Temple of Enlightenment
1
Temple of Mystery
1
Temple of Plenty
1
Terramorphic Expanse
1
Yavimaya Coast