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Will, Scion of Peace
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- Azorius
Created by  CareBear22
Bracket
4.5 - 5.0
Bracket 3
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

This Will, Scion of Peace deck leverages life-gain synergies to enable explosive cost reduction for game-ending spells. The strategy unfolds in three phases: establishing lifegain engines (Soul Warden effects), scaling with amplification (Angel of Vitality, Cleric Class), and deploying discounted threats/control spells (Hullbreaker Horror, Time Warp). While lacking infinite combos, it uses stax-like value engines (Elesh Norn, Smothering Tithe) and alt-win conditions (Felidar Sovereign, Angel of Destiny) to pressure opponents.

Primer:

Core Strategy:

  1. Early Setup: Play 1-2 mana lifegain creatures (Soul Warden, Lunarch Veteran) and incremental value engines (Fountain of Renewal, Cleric Class).
  2. Midgame Scaling: Cast Will, Scion of Peace with protection (Swiftfoot Boots) to enable 5-10 mana cost reduction per turn. Use amplified lifegain to power Resplendent Angel token generation and card advantage (Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim).
  3. Endgame Conversion: Deploy discounted haymakers like Kiora Bests the Sea God or lock opponents with Hullbreaker Horror + instant-speed interaction. Alternate win paths via Felidar Sovereign life total or Angel of Destiny combat triggers.

Mulligan Priorities:

  • Keep hands with 3 lands (preferably duals)
  • Require at least 1 lifegain engine + 1 protection/draw spell
  • Prioritize snow basics when keeping Search for Glory

Key Lines:

  • T3 Will into T4 Supreme Verdict (discounted by 3-5 mana from lifegain)
  • Elesh Norn + Soul Warden = 2x lifegain triggers per creature ETB
  • The One Ring protection layer into Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset emblem

Avoid Traps:

  • Overextending creatures before Farewell/Verict
  • Wasting cost reduction on low-impact spells
  • Holding interaction against decks with recursive threats

Weaknesses:

Critical:

  • Board wipes cripple lifegain engine density (16 creature-based triggers)
  • No graveyard recursion for Will after 3+ removals

Moderate:

  • Limited artifact/enchantment removal (4 answers total)
  • High dependence on snow basics for Search for Glory

Minor:

  • Slow mana base (9 taplands)
  • Vulnerable to flying blockers pre-Angel token swarm

Most Important Cards:

  • Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
  • Smothering Tithe
  • The One Ring
  • Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
  • Felidar Sovereign
  • Farewell
  • Sphinx's Revelation
  • Resplendent Angel
  • Dovin's Veto
  • Hullbreaker Horror

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10
Requires 3+ turns to enable meaningful cost reduction. Earliest effective wins (Felidar trigger) achievable T7-8 with perfect curves.

Resilience: 4/10
Folds to early creature removal but recovers via planeswalkers/artifacts. Lacks free protection spells for critical turns.

Consistency: 6/10
12 card draw engines and 3 tutors (Search for Glory, Finale of Revelation) provide redundancy. Snow basics enable consistent land drops.

Interaction: 7/10
9 counterspells, 6 targeted removal, and 3 board wipes. Lacks stack protection but answers most permanent types.

Rating Justification:

This deck sits between "Focused Casual" (rubric 4.5) and "Optimized Casual" (5.0). While it lacks the speed/tutoring of true high-power builds, its layered lifegain synergies and control elements outpace precons. The ability to pivot between combo-like discount turns and grindy value mirrors stronger 5.0 decks, but its fragility to early interaction prevents higher rankings.

Power level: 4.5 - 5.0

DECK LIST
Will, Scion of Peace
Planeswalker: 5
($17.77)
1
A-Teferi, Time Raveler
2 W U
1
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
2 W W
1
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
3 U U
1
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
2 W U
1
The Wandering Emperor
2 W W
Creature: 16
($79.49)
1
A-Guide of Souls
W
1
Angel of Destiny
3 W W
1
Angel of Vitality
2 W
1
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
4 W
1
Esper Sentinel
W
1
Felidar Sovereign
4 W W
1
Hinterland Sanctifier
W
1
Hullbreaker Horror
5 U U
1
Lifecreed Duo
1 W
1
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
2
1
Metropolis Reformer
2 W
1
Nyx-Fleece Ram
1 W
1
Psychosis Crawler
5
1
Resplendent Angel
1 W W
1
Soul Warden
W
1
Traveling Minister
W
Artifact: 9
($8.23)
1
A-The One Ring
4
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Carrot Cake
1 W
1
Fountain of Renewal
1
1
Ivory Tower
1
1
Mind Stone
2
1
Pristine Talisman
3
1
Swiftfoot Boots
2
1
The Book of Exalted Deeds
W W W
Enchantment: 6
($42.95)
1
A-Wizard Class
U
1
Cleric Class
W
1
Elspeth Conquers Death
3 W W
1
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5 U U
1
Shark Typhoon
5 U
1
Smothering Tithe
3 W
Instant: 12
($19.58)
1
Counterspell
U U
1
Dovin's Veto
W U
1
Get Lost
1 W
1
Heliod's Intervention
X W W
1
Light of Hope
W
1
Renewed Faith
2 W
1
Revitalize
1 W
1
Sphinx's Revelation
X W U U
1
Swords to Plowshares
W
1
Three Steps Ahead
U
1
Union of the Third Path
2 W
1
Wash Away
U
Sorcery: 8
($20.83)
1
Farewell
4 W W
1
Finale of Revelation
X U U
1
Mass Manipulation
X X U U U U
1
River's Rebuke
4 U U
1
Search for Glory
2 W
1
Supreme Verdict
1 W W U
1
Time Warp
3 U U
1
White Sun's Twilight
X W W
Land: 33
($121.23)
1
Cave of the Frost Dragon
1
Cavern of Souls
1
Deserted Beach
1
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
1
Glacial Fortress
1
Hall of Storm Giants
1
Hallowed Fountain
1
Inventors' Fair
1
Meticulous Archive
1
Mutavault
1
Mystic Sanctuary
1
Otawara, Soaring City
1
Radiant Fountain
1
Seachrome Coast
8
Snow-Covered Island
8
Snow-Covered Plains
1
Thriving Heath
1
Thriving Isle
1
Tranquil Cove
Other: 10
($0)
1
Ambitious Farmhand
1
Emeria's Call
1
Hengegate Pathway
1
Jwari Disruption
1
Key to the Archive
1
Lunarch Veteran
1
Razorgrass Ambush
1
Sea Gate Restoration
1
Sink into Stupor
1
Witch Enchanter

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