Overview:

This Temur deck focuses on casting a mix of creatures and noncreature spells each turn to trigger Eshki Dragonclaw's card draw and +1/+1 counter ability, leveraging high-power creatures for synergies with cards like Garruk's Uprising and Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma. The strategy combines combat damage with incremental value from initiative/dungeon mechanics and treasure generation.

Primer:

Core Strategy:

1. Early Setup: Use 1–3 mana ramp (Llanowar Elves, Three Visits) to cast Eshki by turn 4. Prioritize creatures with power 4+ (Flametongue Kavu, Goldspan Dragon) to trigger draw engines.
2. Midgame Value: Cast a creature and noncreature spell each turn (e.g., Entish Restoration + Temur Battlecrier) to activate Eshki's draw/counter ability. Use Goreclaw to discount threats and Garruk's Uprising for trample and card advantage.
3. Win Conditions:
   • Overwhelm via combat with pumped creatures (Eshki can become a 10/10+ trampler)
   • Treasure-fueled Ezuri's Predation board wipes
   • Initiative dungeon value (Caves of Chaos Adventurer)
   • Goldspan Dragon mana into X spells

Mulligan Priorities:

• 3 lands (preferably green)
• 1 ramp spell (Farseek, Arcane Signet)
• 1 creature with power ≥4 or enabler (Goreclaw) Avoid hands without early ramp or color fixing.

Key Tips:

• Sequence spells to guarantee Eshki triggers: Cast creature first, then noncreature.
• Use Vanishing to protect Eshki from removal.
• Goldspan Dragon treasures enable explosive turns with Seething Song.
• Temur Battlecrier reduces spell costs when multiple big creatures are present.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Relies on commander: 3+ removals on Eshki cripples card engine
• No infinite combos: Struggles to close against lifegain/control

Moderate

• Limited interaction: Only 5 targeted removals, no counterspells
• Slow stax recovery: No artifact/enchantment mass removal

Minor

• Basic-heavy mana: Vulnerable to Blood Moon effects
• Weak flyer defense: Relies on Skyserpent Seeker deathtouch

Most Important Cards:

• Garruk's Uprising
• Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
• Goldspan Dragon
• Temur Battlecrier
• Ezuri's Predation
• Caves of Chaos Adventurer
• Garruk's Harbinger
• Seething Song
• Reclamation Sage
• Vanishing

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10
Can deploy 6+ power threats by turn 4 but lacks fast combo finishers.

Resilience: 4/10
Minimal protection (1 phasing effect, ward 1 on commander), no graveyard recursion beyond Auroral Procession.

Consistency: 6/10
12 ramp spells and 7 draw engines ensure land drops, but only 3 tutors (Garruk's Harbinger, adventure spells).

Interaction: 5/10
5 targeted removals (Abrade, Reality Shift) and 1 board wipe (Fury), no counterspells.

Rating Justification:

The deck operates at upgraded precon level with clear combat focus and moderate synergy, but lacks fast combos, robust protection, and sufficient interaction to handle higher-power strategies.

Power level: 4.0 - 5.0