Overview:

This Tinybones discard control deck aims to deplete opponents' hands using targeted discard, symmetrical discard engines, and stax effects, then close games via Tinybones' activated ability or attrition-based damage. While it has strong disruption and redundancy in discard effects, it lacks fast combos and relies heavily on the commander for card advantage.

Primer:

Core Strategy: The deck seeks to empty opponents' hands through 25+ discard spells (Hymn to Tourach, Persecute) and stax pieces (Chains of Mephistopheles, The Abyss), then convert this advantage into life loss via Tinybones' {6} ability or Torment of Hailfire. Key phases:

• Early Game (T1-3): Deploy discard (Thoughtseize, Inquisition of Kozilek) and land accelerators (Cabal Coffers, Urborg).
• Mid Game (T4-6): Activate symmetrical discard (Geier Reach Sanitarium, Rankle's Prank) while building mana for X-spells.
• Late Game (T7+): Activate Tinybones' 10-life drain or cast Torment of Hailfire with massive black mana.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands + 1-2 discard spells
• Prioritize Leyline of the Void in opener vs graveyard decks
• Avoid hands without early discard or mana acceleration

Key Tips:

• Sequence discard to remove interaction before playing key stax
• Use Chains of Mephistopheles to convert draws into mill/discard
• Protect Tinybones with instant-speed sac outlets like Innocent Blood

Avoid Traps:

• Overextending symmetrical discard before establishing stax
• Casting Tinybones without protection in removal-heavy pods
• Holding Torment of Hailfire too long - cast for X=5+ when possible

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Commander-dependent card engine (Tinybones)
• No fast infinite combos to close stalled games

Moderate:

• Weak to artifact/enchantment removal (key pieces like Phyrexian Arena)
• Limited creature presence makes Bojuka Bog effects less impactful

Minor:

• Graveyard hate only affects opponents (no self-mill synergy)

Most Important Cards:

• Leyline of the Void
• Chains of Mephistopheles
• The Abyss
• Torment of Hailfire
• Cabal Coffers
• Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
• Demonic Tutor
• Dark Petition
• Phyrexian Arena
• Rankle's Prank

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10
Best-case T6 win via Tinybones drain requires sustained discard setup. X-spells need T7+ to reach lethal.

Resilience: 4/10
Heavy reliance on Tinybones for card draw. Loses momentum after 2+ commander removals. Limited recursion.

Consistency: 7/10
12 tutors (including land fetches) and 8+ card draw engines. Redundant discard effects ensure strategy execution.

Interaction: 6/10
15 targeted removal (Go for the Throat, Sheoldred's Edict) and 5 board wipes. Lacks free interaction for critical turns.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at the upper end of Focused Casual (5.5 rubric) due to strong discard redundancy and stax elements, but lacks the speed/resilience of Optimized (6.0+) decks. It can lock games by T8-9 but struggles against fast combo or heavy interaction. Key weaknesses in commander dependency and wincon speed prevent higher ratings.

Power level: 5.0 - 5.5