Overview:
A sophisticated Esper (WUB) artifact-based control deck led by Tivit, Seller of Secrets, focusing on generating value through voting mechanics, token creation, and blink effects while establishing control through interaction and resource generation.
Primer:
The deck operates on multiple synergistic axes, primarily leveraging Tivit, Seller of Secrets's ability to generate both Clues and Treasures through voting mechanics. The strategy involves using blink effects like Ephemerate and Teleportation Circle to repeatedly trigger Tivit's ability, while token doublers like Anointed Procession and Mondrak, Glory Dominus amplify the value generation. The deck can quickly establish a strong board presence through artifact synergies and efficient interaction.
The win conditions include resource advantage through massive card draw from Clues, mana acceleration from Treasures, and powerful finishers like Void Winnower and Expropriate. The deck can pivot between aggressive artifact-based strategies and controlling gameplay patterns, using cards like Urza, Lord High Artificer and Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge to convert artifact advantage into game-winning positions.
Weaknesses:
The deck is somewhat reliant on its commander for optimal performance, though it can function without it. Graveyard hate can disrupt some of the recursion elements, while artifact removal can severely impact the deck's resource generation. The deck can sometimes struggle against faster, more aggressive strategies before establishing its engine pieces.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Tivit, Seller of Secrets
- Anointed Procession
- Urza, Lord High Artificer
- Smothering Tithe
- Academy Manufactor
- Mondrak, Glory Dominus
- Ephemerate
- Rhystic Study
- Mana Drain
- Expropriate
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 6/10
- Resilience: 7/10
- Consistency: 8/10
- Interaction: 8/10
Rating Justification:
This deck demonstrates a well-tuned strategy with multiple layers of interaction and value generation, placing it firmly in the focused-optimized range. It's too slow for high-powered tables but too consistent and resilient for casual pods. The inclusion of efficient tutors, strong interaction packages, and powerful value engines elevates it above typical casual builds, but the reliance on setup time and multiple pieces for optimal performance keeps it from reaching higher power levels.
Final power level rating: 6.0 - 6.5
Tivit, Seller of Secrets