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Overview:
This Grenzo, Dungeon Warden deck leverages artifact creature recursion and bottom-deck manipulation to generate value through sacrifice loops and death triggers. The strategy focuses on using Grenzo's ability to cheat low-power creatures from the library's bottom while synergizing with artifact recursion engines like Krark-Clan Ironworks and Scrap Trawler. Win conditions include Marionette Master drain loops, Hellkite Tyrant artifact theft, and incremental value through Zulaport Cutthroat effects.
Primer:
Core Strategy: The deck aims to assemble artifact recursion loops (Myr Retriever/Scrap Trawler with Krark-Clan Ironworks) while using Grenzo to cheat key creatures from the bottom of the library. Backup plans include Living Death board refills and Bolas's Citadel topdeck manipulation. Three phases define the gameplan:
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Mulligan Priorities:
- 3 lands (prioritize untapped BR sources)
- 1-2 mana artifacts/ramp
- At least 1 sac outlet or Grenzo enabler (Foundry Inspector)
- Avoid hands without early plays or Grenzo activation potential
Key Tips:
- Sequence Grenzo activations post-shuffle effects (Valakut Awakening)
- Hold Epitaph Golem as recursion insurance against graveyard hate
- Use Cryptek to protect key artifact creatures from removal
- Mycosynth Lattice enables Krark-Clan Ironworks to sac lands
Avoid Traps:
- Overextending into board wipes without recursion
- Casting Grenzo with X=0 without protection
- Wasting Buried Ruin on non-critical artifacts early
Weaknesses:
Critical:
- Graveyard hate (Rest in Peace, Soul-Guide Lantern) dismantles recursion engines
- Commander reliance (3+ Grenzo removals cripple core strategy)
Moderate:
- Slow artifact payoff deployment (Mycosynth Golem at 11 MV)
- Limited stack interaction (only 3 instant-speed answers)
Minor:
- Basic-heavy mana base vulnerable to Blood Moon
- Life payment from Bolas's Citadel/Talisman of Indulgence
Most Important Cards:
- Krark-Clan Ironworks
- Ashnod's Altar
- Marionette Master
- Mycosynth Lattice
- Hellkite Tyrant
- Bolas's Citadel
- Pitiless Plunderer
- Mystic Forge
- Living Death
- Zulaport Cutthroat
Attribute Ratings:
Speed: 6/10
- T6-8 goldfish wins via sac loops
- Bolas's Citadel enables explosive turns post-T5
- No T3-4 fast mana outside Sol Ring
Resilience: 5/10
- Moderate recursion (6 graveyard retrievers)
- Vulnerable to commander removal chains
- Limited protection for key pieces
Consistency: 7/10
- 8 tutors/dig effects (Goblin Engineer, Mystic Forge)
- 14 card draw/selection engines
- Redundant sac outlets (5+)
Interaction: 4/10
- 3 targeted removals (Go for the Throat)
- 2 board wipes (Into the Fire, Their Name Is Death)
- No free counterspells/hexproof
Rating Justification:
This deck exceeds precon-level synergy (4.0) through combo potential but lacks cEDH speed/protection. The T6-8 win clock and moderate resilience place it between Optimized Casual (5.0) and Focused (6.0). Key upgrades needed for higher tiers include Demonic Tutor, Defense Grid, and Blood Crypt-style lands. Current power matches "Focused" in slower metas but falters against faster tables.
Power level: 5.5 - 6.0
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