Overview:

This Esper discard/reanimator deck leverages Hashaton's ability to create 4/4 Zombie tokens from discarded creatures while employing a robust reanimation package and a compact Thassa's Oracle/Demonic Consultation combo. The deck operates on two axes: generating value through discard synergies and cheating out game-ending threats, while maintaining a cEDH-grade wincon as its primary finisher.

Primer:

Core Strategy: The deck aims to win through either overwhelming value from recursive threats like Archfiend of Ifnir and Toxrill or a T3-T4 Thassa's Oracle combo. Key phases:

• Early Setup: Use 1-2 mana discard outlets (Putrid Imp, Ledger Shredder) to enable Hashaton's token generation while filling the graveyard with reanimation targets.
• Midgame Pivot: Deploy either staxy threats (Void Winnower, Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant) via Reanimate effects or assemble the Oracle combo using tutors like Buried Alive into Razaketh lines.
• Combo Execution: Protect the Demonic Consultation/Tainted Pact + Oracle line with Spell Pierce and An Offer You Can't Refuse, using discard outlets to cycle into missing pieces.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with either a T1 discard outlet or fast mana (Dark Ritual + Entomb)
• Prioritize hands containing at least one tutor or combo piece
• Avoid slow starts without graveyard enablers or protection

Key Tips:

• Use Currency Converter as both a discard outlet and late-game token generator
• Hullbreaker Horror provides both protection and a soft lock with instant-speed recursion
• Bone Miser turns discard into card advantage and board presence simultaneously

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Folded completely to Rest in Peace/Leyline of the Void with minimal enchantment removal
• Oracle combo vulnerable to split-second interaction (Sudden Shock)

Moderate:

• Relies on 0-protection commander for token generation engine
• Limited stack interaction (only 4 counterspells)

Minor:

• High density of ETB-tapped lands slows early turns

Most Important Cards:

• Thassa's Oracle
• Demonic Consultation
• Bone Miser
• Archfiend of Ifnir
• Toxrill, the Corrosive
• Necromancy
• Ledger Shredder
• Skirge Familiar
• Buried Alive
• Razaketh, the Foulblooded

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 8/10

• Theoretical T3 win with perfect draw (Ritual → Entomb Oracle → T2 Consult)
• Average goldfish win by T5 through reanimation or combo

Resilience: 6/10

• Limited free protection for combo (only An Offer You Can't Refuse)
• Strong graveyard recursion mitigates single-target removal

Consistency: 7/10

• 8 tutors (including Razaketh and Rune-Scarred Demon)
• Multiple redundant discard engines

Interaction: 6/10

• 10 targeted answers (Cyclonic Rift, Swords) but only 4 counters
• Stax pieces like Esper Sentinel provide passive disruption

Rating Justification:

This deck sits between Focused Competitive (7.0) and Highly Optimized (7.5) due to:

• cEDH-grade combo package enabling T3-T5 wins
• Moderate interaction density below true cEDH standards
• Vulnerability to common graveyard hate keeping it below Tier 1
• Outpaces 6.5 decks through combo speed but lacks 7.5's layered protection

Power level: 7.0 - 7.5