Overview:

This Abzan (W/B/G) enchantress deck helmed by Anikthea, Hand of Erebos leverages enchantment recursion and token synergies to overwhelm opponents. The strategy revolves around self-milling key enchantments, reanimating them as 3/3 Zombie creatures via Anikthea, and amplifying token production through doublers like Mondrak, Glory Dominus and Parallel Lives. The commander serves as both a recursion engine and a threat amplifier, enabling explosive turns with Replenish effects. Secondary zombie tribal synergies and sacrifice outlets like Phyrexian Altar provide alternative win lines.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (T1-3):
   • Deploy enchantress engines (Sythis, Harvest's Hand, Setessan Champion) and self-mill tools (Millikin, Skull Prophet).
   • Use Entomb/Buried Alive to stock graveyard with high-impact enchantments like Grave Pact or Mirari's Wake.
   • Ramp with Dryad of the Ilysian Grove, Sanctum Weaver, and Gaea's Cradle.

2. Midgame Value (T4-6):

   • Cast Anikthea to reanimate key enchantments as Zombie tokens. Trigger constellation effects (Archon of Sun's Grace, Eidolon of Blossoms).
   • Deploy token multipliers (Anointed Procession, Mondrak) and anthem effects (Unnatural Growth, On Wings of Gold).
   • Use Phyrexian Altar or Grave Pact to convert tokens into resources or control.

3. Win Conditions (T6+):

   • Token Overwhelm: Generate exponential Zombie/Pegasus tokens with Song of the Worldsoul + Nesting Dovehawk, amplified by Craterhoof Behemoth-like effects (Unnatural Growth).
   • Zombie Drain: Wayward Servant + Phyrexian Altar + recursive Zombies (Gravecrawler).
   • Replenish Bombs: Cast Replenish to flood the board with reanimated enchantments and trigger massive constellation chains.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands, including green/black sources.
• Prioritize early enchantress effects, self-mill, or Anikthea enablers (e.g., Entomb + ramp).
• Avoid hands lacking graveyard setup or early plays.

Key Tips:

• Use Underrealm Lich to filter draws and stock the graveyard strategically.
• Teleportation Circle can reset Anikthea's ETB or protect key creatures.
• Save Heroic Intervention for board wipes targeting your enchantment-heavy board.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Graveyard Reliance: Rest in Peace or Leyline of the Void cripples recursion and Anikthea's core ability.
• Enchantment Overload: Vulnerable to mass enchantment removal (Cleansing Nova, Farewell).

Moderate

• Commander Dependency: Anikthea is critical for recursion; repeated removal slows the deck significantly.
• Slow Setup: Limited fast mana outside Gaea's Cradle delays explosive turns.

Minor

• Token Haters: Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite or Cursed Totem disrupt token strategies.

Most Important Cards:

• Anikthea, Hand of Erebos (Recursion engine)
• Replenish (Game-winning recursion)
• Parallel Lives/Mondrak, Glory Dominus (Token amplification)
• Phyrexian Altar (Sacrifice outlet/combo enabler)
• Grave Pact (Board control)
• Sythis, Harvest's Hand (Card advantage)
• Underrealm Lich (Graveyard setup)
• Unnatural Growth (Combat finisher)
• Gaea's Cradle (Mana explosion)
• Demonic Tutor (Consistency)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

• Can threaten wins via token swarm or Replenish around T6-8, but lacks fast combo acceleration.

Resilience: 5/10

• Recursion and protection (Heroic Intervention) exist but falters against layered disruption.

Consistency: 7/10

• Strong tutors (Demonic Tutor, Entomb) and card draw offset graveyard reliance.

Interaction: 5/10

• Targeted removal (Swords to Plowshares, Aura Shards) is present but light on stack interaction.

Rating Justification:

This deck demonstrates focused synergy with strong recursion and token strategies, capable of T6-8 wins through combat or graveyard loops. While resilient to single-target removal, it struggles against widespread hate and lacks the speed/protection of higher tiers.

Power level: 6.0 - 6.5