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Overview:
This is a highly optimized Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow deck that aims to deal massive damage through ninja combat triggers while controlling the game with free counterspells and efficient interaction. The deck uses low-cost evasive creatures and high-CMC spells to maximize Yuriko's damage output.
Primer:
The deck operates by establishing early unblockable creatures (like Changeling Outcast, Ornithopter, or Universal Automaton) to enable Yuriko's commander ninjutsu. The extensive suite of free counterspells and interaction protects the strategy while setting up devastating Yuriko triggers. The deck runs high-CMC spells like Temporal Trespass and Shadow of Mortality specifically to maximize damage from Yuriko's ability.
The deck's fast mana package (Chrome Mox, Mox Diamond, Lotus Petal) enables explosive early turns, while tutors (Vampiric Tutor, Demonic Tutor, Imperial Seal) provide consistency. Alternative win conditions include Thassa's Oracle with Demonic Consultation/Tainted Pact, making this a true cEDH-level threat that can win through combat damage or combo.
Weaknesses:
The deck is somewhat vulnerable to creature-based removal and effects that prevent combat damage. Cursed Totem effects can be particularly problematic if the deck hasn't established its board presence. While the deck runs interaction, it can struggle against multiple opponents establishing threatening board states simultaneously.
Most Important Cards:
- Force of Will
- Demonic Consultation
- Thassa's Oracle
- Chrome Mox
- Mox Diamond
- Dauthi Voidwalker
- Opposition Agent
- Vampiric Tutor
- Force of Negation
- Rhystic Study
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 9/10
- Resilience: 8/10
- Consistency: 9/10
- Interaction: 9/10
Rating Justification:
This deck exhibits all hallmarks of a high-powered cEDH deck, including efficient tutors, fast mana, free interaction, and multiple win conditions. It can consistently threaten wins by turn 3-4 through either combat damage or combo, while maintaining protection. The presence of premium interaction and multiple paths to victory places this firmly in the cEDH category, though slightly below the absolute top tier due to its reliance on combat damage for its primary strategy.
Final power level rating: 9.0 - 9.3
The deck's optimization level, consistent early threat potential, and ability to protect its gameplan while disrupting opponents places it solidly in the cEDH Tier 2 range. While it can achieve explosive starts and maintain control, it doesn't quite reach the consistency of turn 2 wins that would push it into Tier 1 territory.
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
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