Overview:
A token-focused artifact deck led by Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy that aims to create various artifact tokens and leverage them for value through combat damage and utility effects, while buffing them with +1/+1 counters and granting them evasive abilities.
Primer:
The deck's primary strategy revolves around generating multiple types of artifact tokens (Treasures, Clues, Food, Thopters, etc.) through various means. Academy Manufactor and token doublers amplify token generation, while Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy creates increasingly larger Gremlin tokens based on token variety. The deck can turn non-creature artifacts into threats using cards like Rise and Shine and Workshop Elders. Card advantage is maintained through sacrifice outlets and token-based draw effects. The deck can win through combat damage with buffed tokens or through value accumulation and overwhelming board presence.
Weaknesses:
The deck is vulnerable to mass artifact removal and graveyard hate, which can severely limit its ability to maintain board presence. Board wipes can be particularly devastating since many of the deck's threats are creature tokens. The strategy can be somewhat slow to develop without early ramp, and the deck can struggle against faster, more aggressive strategies.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Academy Manufactor
- Shimmer Dragon
- Master of Etherium
- Thopter Spy Network
- Rise and Shine
- Workshop Elders
- Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
- Inspiring Statuary
- Tireless Provisioner
- Masterful Replication
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 5/10
- Resilience: 6/10
- Consistency: 7/10
- Interaction: 5/10
Rating Justification:
This deck operates at a focused casual level, with a clear gameplan and synergistic pieces but without the explosive power of higher-tier decks. It can generate significant value through token creation and artifact synergies, but typically needs several turns to establish a threatening board presence. The deck includes some interaction and protection elements but isn't heavily focused on disrupting opponents. While it can create powerful board states, it generally wins through incremental advantage rather than combo lines or early-game pressure.
Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5
Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy