Overview:

A flicker/blink strategy deck led by Ranar the Ever-Watchful, focusing on generating value through exile effects and Spirit token production while utilizing the foretell mechanic for additional advantages.

Primer:

This deck operates on multiple synergistic axes, primarily utilizing exile-based effects ("flicker/blink") to generate value from enter-the-battlefield triggers while simultaneously creating Spirit tokens through Ranar the Ever-Watchful's ability. The foretell mechanic serves as both a value engine and a way to trigger Ranar's Spirit generation. The deck can build a board presence through both creature recursion and token generation.

The strategy typically involves setting up value engines through permanents like Conjurer's Closet and Soulherder, while using instant-speed exile effects to protect key pieces and generate additional value. The deck can win through either going wide with Spirit tokens (enhanced by Intangible Virtue) or through value accumulation from repeatedly blinking powerful creatures like Sun Titan and Karmic Guide.

Weaknesses:

The deck is heavily reliant on its commander for optimal performance, making it vulnerable to repeated removal. It can struggle against faster, more aggressive strategies as it needs time to set up its value engines. The deck also lacks robust infinite combos or quick win conditions, making it potentially weak in higher-powered metas.

Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:

• Ranar the Ever-Watchful
• Soulherder
• Brago, King Eternal
• Ethereal Valkyrie
• Sun Titan
• Conjurer's Closet
• Ephemerate
• Cosmic Intervention
• Intangible Virtue
• Skyclave Apparition

Attribute Ratings:

• Speed: 4/10
• Resilience: 6/10
• Consistency: 5/10
• Interaction: 6/10

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a casual-focused level, with a clear strategy but lacking the explosive power or fast mana needed for higher-powered tables. While it has good interaction through exile effects and some counterspells, it typically needs several turns to establish its value engines. The deck performs better than unmodified precons due to its cohesive strategy and synergistic card choices, but would struggle against optimized decks that can win before it establishes its board state.

Final power level rating: 4.5 - 5.0