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COMMANDER(S)
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

A pinpoint damage strategy deck led by Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph, focusing on amplifying 1-damage effects into 3-damage hits through the commander's ability, while generating card advantage through various damage-triggered effects.

Primer:

This deck operates by establishing a network of repeatable 1-damage sources and enhancing them through Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph's ability to deal additional damage. The strategy involves both proactive and reactive elements, using pinpoint damage dealers like Goblin Sharpshooter and Thermo-Alchemist while maintaining card advantage through damage-triggered draw effects like Curiosity and Tandem Lookout.

The deck can win through steady damage accumulation or through combo-like sequences using cards like Basilisk Collar or Grafted Exoskeleton to make the amplified damage more lethal. The presence of numerous instant/sorcery payoffs and card draw engines helps maintain consistency while building toward these win conditions.

Weaknesses:

The deck is notably vulnerable to removal targeting the commander, as many of its damage-amplification strategies rely heavily on Ghyrson's presence. Board wipes can be particularly devastating since many of the deck's damage sources are creature-based. The strategy can also struggle against lifegain decks or strategies that can quickly outpace the incremental damage plan.

Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:

  • Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
  • Basilisk Collar
  • Goblin Sharpshooter
  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun
  • Rhystic Study
  • Curiosity
  • Lightning Greaves
  • Grafted Exoskeleton
  • Thermo-Alchemist
  • Mana Drain

Attribute Ratings:

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

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a focused casual to optimized casual level, with the potential for explosive turns but generally winning through incremental advantage. While it has strong interaction and card draw, it lacks the explosive fast mana and immediate win conditions of higher-powered decks. The strategy is more resilient than pure combo decks but less powerful than dedicated control builds. It can compete with other 5.0-6.0 decks but would struggle against more optimized strategies.

Final power level rating: 5.5 - 6.0

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DECK LIST
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
Planeswalker: 1
1
Ral, Storm Conduit
2 U R
Creature: 22
1
Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
1
Coruscation Mage
1 R
1
Electrostatic Field
1 R
1
Erebor Flamesmith
1 R
1
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
2 U R
1
Firebrand Archer
1 R
1
Firespitter Whelp
2 R
1
Gelectrode
1 U R
1
Goblin Chainwhirler
R R R
1
Goblin Sharpshooter
2 R
1
Kessig Flamebreather
1 R
1
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
U U U R R R
1
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
4 U R
1
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
2 U U R R
1
Prodigal Sorcerer
2 U
1
Razorkin Needlehead
R R
1
Storm-Kiln Artist
3 R
1
Tandem Lookout
2 U
1
Thermo-Alchemist
1 R
1
Unruly Catapult
2 R
1
Urabrask // The Great Work
1
Young Pyromancer
1 R
Sorcery: 10
1
Blazing Volley
R
1
End the Festivities
R
1
Flame Fusillade
3 R
1
Grapeshot
1 R
1
Jeska's Will
2 R
1
Ponder
U
1
Preordain
U
1
Scouring Sands
1 R
1
Smash to Dust
1 R
1
Tectonic Hazard
R
Instant: 15
1
Brainstorm
U
1
Counterspell
U U
1
Cyclonic Rift
1 U
1
Deflecting Swat
2 R
1
Electrickery
R
1
Electrolyze
1 U R
1
Fierce Guardianship
2 U
1
Gut Shot
R/P
1
Mana Drain
U U
1
Needle Drop
R
1
Opt
U
1
Polymorphist's Jest
1 U U
1
Reiterate
1 R R
1
Swan Song
U
1
Unexpected Windfall
2 R R
Artifact: 10
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Basilisk Collar
1
1
Caltrops
3
1
Gorgon's Head
1
1
Grafted Exoskeleton
4
1
Izzet Signet
2
1
Lightning Greaves
2
1
Sol Ring
1
1
Swiftfoot Boots
2
1
Talisman of Creativity
2
Enchantment: 7
1
Circle of Flame
1 R
1
Curiosity
U
1
Manabarbs
3 R
1
Mystic Remora
U
1
Ophidian Eye
2 U
1
Rhystic Study
2 U
1
Roiling Vortex
1 R
Land: 34
1
Cascade Bluffs
1
Fiery Islet
9
Island
13
Mountain
1
Otawara, Soaring City
1
Reliquary Tower
1
Riverglide Pathway // Lavaglide Pathway
1
Shivan Gorge
1
Shivan Reef
1
Steam Vents
1
Stormcarved Coast
1
Sulfur Falls
1
Thundering Falls
1
Training Center