Overview:

Faldorn leverages exile-casting synergies and token swarms with moderate speed and limited interaction. While capable of explosive turns through cascade/exile chains, it lacks cEDH staples, infinite combos, and sufficient protection.

Primer:

Core Strategy: Generate Wolf tokens via Faldorn's exile triggers while ramping into cascade payoffs. Key phases:

1. Exile Setup: Use Wild-Magic Sorcerer, Outpost Siege, and adventure spells to fuel Faldorn's token generation.
2. Value Acceleration: Cascade creatures (Bloodbraid Elf, Aurora Phoenix) and impulse draw (Etali, Primal Storm, Ignite the Future) flood the board with Wolves.
3. Payoffs: Overwhelm with End-Raze Forerunners or Warstorm Surge damage. Passionate Archaeologist provides incremental burn.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands + early exile enablers (Light Up the Stage, Sakura-Tribe Elder)
• Prioritize ramp (Three Visits, Sol Ring) to deploy Faldorn by T3
• Avoid keeping high-CMC hands without setup

Key Tips:

• Sequence cascade spells after establishing Faldorn for maximum token output
• Use Vivien, Champion of the Wilds to flash in threats during opponents' turns
• Nalfeshnee doubles spell value from exile triggers

Avoid Traps:

• Don't overextend into board wipes before establishing Sandwurm Convergence
• Prioritize exiling noncreature spells with Laelia, the Blade Reforged for counters

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Relies on commander for 60%+ of token generation (removal cripples strategy)
• No infinite combos/alt-wins (requires combat/attrition)

Moderate:

• Limited stack interaction (4 targeted removals, 0 counterspells)
• Slow recovery from wraths (only Ezuri's Predation as rebuild)

Minor:

• Temple of the False God risks dead draws early

Most Important Cards:

• Passionate Archaeologist
• Etali, Primal Storm
• Nalfeshnee
• Outpost Siege
• Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
• Ignite the Future
• Light Up the Stage
• Sarevok's Tome
• Durnan of the Yawning Portal
• Wild-Magic Sorcerer

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10

• Goldfish win ~T8-9 via token swarm
• No fast mana outside Sol Ring delays key plays

Resilience: 4/10

• Minimal protection (Green Slime only)
• Dies to 2x removal on Faldorn

Consistency: 6/10

• 12+ exile enablers provide redundancy
• Limited tutors (only Ignite the Future/land fetches)

Interaction: 3/10

• 4 targeted removals (Mizzium Mortars, Demon Bolt)
• No counterspells/instant-speed answers

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at the upper end of Casual (4.0) but reaches Focused Casual (4.5) due to:

• Exile synergies outpacing precons
• Cascade chains enabling T8-9 wins
• Lacks:
  • Turbo naus/consultation lines (5.5+ decks)
  • Stax interaction (6.0+ decks)
  • Free protection (7.0+ decks)

Power level: 4.0 - 4.5