Overview:
A Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge deck focused on group card draw effects and spell copying, with a mix of control elements and big spells that can be cast for free through Jeleva's ability.
Primer:
This deck operates on multiple axes, primarily leveraging Jeleva's ability to cast powerful spells for free while incorporating a strong group draw subtheme. The strategy involves using cards like Nekusar, the Mindrazer and Spiteful Visions to punish opponents for drawing cards while simultaneously controlling the board with removal and countermagic. The deck can win through commander damage with Jeleva, damage from draw effects, or by casting big spells like Army of the Damned or Cruel Ultimatum for free.
The deck includes several spell copying effects like Mirari and Echo Mage to maximize the impact of its powerful instants and sorceries. The mana base supports this strategy with a solid mix of dual lands and fetchlands, allowing for consistent access to all three colors while maintaining the ability to cast demanding spells.
Weaknesses:
The deck is heavily reliant on its commander to access its most powerful plays, making it vulnerable to repeated removal. The group draw strategy can backfire by giving opponents too many resources if Nekusar effects aren't online. The deck can struggle against aggressive strategies due to its relatively slow setup time and limited early interaction.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Nekusar, the Mindrazer
- Cruel Ultimatum
- Decree of Pain
- Spiteful Visions
- Mirari
- Army of the Damned
- Echo Mage
- Wild Ricochet
- Propaganda
- Sol Ring
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 4/10
- Resilience: 5/10
- Consistency: 6/10
- Interaction: 7/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the focused casual range, showing more cohesion than a typical precon but lacking the explosive power of higher-tier decks. While it includes powerful effects and some premium lands, its reliance on expensive spells and setup time keeps it from competing with faster strategies. The interaction suite is solid but not overwhelming, and the win conditions require multiple turns to execute. The deck would struggle against power level 6+ decks but would be too strong for most precon-level opponents.
Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5
Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge