Overview:
This Jetmir, Nexus of Revels deck focuses on creating wide board states to leverage the commander's anthem effects, utilizing token generation and creature-based strategies to overwhelm opponents with an aggressive combat-focused approach.
Primer:
The deck operates by establishing a strong token-generating engine through cards like Assemble the Legion, Awakening Zone, and March of the Multitudes. The early game focuses on ramping with cards like Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and Sakura-Tribe Elder, while setting up token generators. The mid-game transition involves reaching critical mass of creatures to maximize Jetmir's anthem effects, turning small tokens into serious threats.
The deck includes several layers of protection and recovery options through instant-speed token generation like Grand Crescendo and Call the Coppercoats. Supporting enchantments like Beastmaster Ascension and Duelist's Heritage provide additional combat advantages, while cards like Selvala, Explorer Returned and Shamanic Revelation ensure consistent card draw. The deck can pivot between going wide with tokens and tall with anthem effects, making it adaptable to different board states.
Weaknesses:
The deck is particularly vulnerable to board wipes, though it includes some instant-speed protection. Flying defense is limited, primarily relying on Arasta of the Endless Web and Sandwurm Convergence. The strategy is heavily creature-dependent, making it susceptible to mass removal and graveyard exile effects. The deck also requires careful sequencing to maintain enough creatures for Jetmir's effects.
Most Important Cards:
- March of the Multitudes
- Beastmaster Ascension
- Assemble the Legion
- Grand Crescendo
- Selvala, Explorer Returned
- Awakening Zone
- Embercleave
- Cabaretti Confluence
- Duelist's Heritage
- Felidar Retreat
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 5/10
- Resilience: 6/10
- Consistency: 6/10
- Interaction: 5/10
Rating Justification:
This deck operates at a focused casual level, consistently executing its game plan but typically not winning before turn 8-9. While it includes some powerful effects and synergies, the lack of fast mana beyond Sol Ring and reliance on creature-based strategies places it firmly in the casual-optimized range. The interaction suite is modest but present, and the deck can recover from setbacks through multiple token generators.
Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5
The deck demonstrates characteristics of an optimized casual strategy, with clear synergies and win conditions, but lacks the explosive early game presence or consistent protection needed to compete at higher power levels. It's stronger than a typical precon due to its focused strategy and card quality, but doesn't reach the efficiency required for truly competitive play.
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels