Overview:
An enchantment-focused deck led by Aminatou, Veil Piercer that leverages miracle costs and enchantment synergies to create a value-oriented control strategy with multiple paths to victory through enchantment-based threats.
Primer:
The deck operates on multiple axes, using Aminatou, Veil Piercer's surveil ability to set up miracle triggers for enchantments while building a board presence through enchantment-based value engines. The strategy revolves around establishing a strong defensive position with cards like Sphere of Safety and Propaganda while generating card advantage through enchantress effects like Mesa Enchantress and Ondu Spiritdancer.
The deck can win through various methods, including token generation from Sigil of the Empty Throne, commander damage with Ethereal Armor buffs, or grinding out value with recursive threats like Serra Paragon. The miracle mechanic on enchantments provides opportunities for efficient plays, while the surveil ability helps set up these plays consistently.
Weaknesses:
The deck can struggle against fast aggro strategies before establishing its defensive pieces. Enchantment removal and board wipes can severely impact the deck's gameplan, though it does run some protection. The mana base could be more optimized, and the deck may sometimes struggle with color requirements. The reliance on enchantments makes it vulnerable to specific hate pieces like Back to Nature or Cleansing Meditation.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Sigil of the Empty Throne
- Sphere of Safety
- Zur the Enchanter
- Enlightened Tutor
- Sol Ring
- Dance of the Manse
- Serra Paragon
- Alela, Artful Provocateur
- Hall of Heliod's Generosity
- Estrid's Invocation
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 4/10
- Resilience: 6/10
- Consistency: 5/10
- Interaction: 6/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the optimized casual range, showing more cohesion and interaction than a typical precon but lacking the explosive power or consistency of higher-powered decks. It has a clear gameplan with multiple synergistic pieces and decent interaction, but typically needs several turns to establish its position. The deck would struggle against focused competitive decks but could hold its own against other casual strategies. The inclusion of tutors and card advantage engines provides consistency, but the overall speed and power level keep it from reaching higher tiers.
Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5
Aminatou, Veil Piercer