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COMMANDER(S)
Kemba, Kha Enduring
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W
- Mono White
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

A focused Equipment-based strategy that leverages both Cat tribal synergies and Equipment-matters effects, centered around Kemba, Kha Enduring as an efficient Equipment commander that can generate additional value through Cat tokens.

Primer:

The deck operates on multiple synergistic layers, primarily focusing on Equipment-based strategies while incorporating Cat tribal elements. The commander, Kemba, Kha Enduring, serves as both an Equipment enabler and a Cat token generator. The deck aims to establish early board presence through efficient creatures like Puresteel Paladin and Sram, Senior Edificer, which provide card advantage while deploying Equipment.

The strategy involves quickly equipping powerful artifacts like the Sword cycle and Umezawa's Jitte to create threatening attackers while generating additional value through Cat tokens. Multiple Ajani planeswalkers provide support through lifegain, counters, and additional Cat generation. The deck can switch between aggressive combat strategies and a more controlling approach depending on the board state, with cards like Sigarda's Aid enabling instant-speed Equipment deployment for combat tricks.

Weaknesses:

The deck is particularly vulnerable to artifact removal and board wipes, though it includes some protection through cards like Leonin Abunas and Brave the Elements. Mass artifact removal like Vandalblast or Collector Ouphe effects can severely hamper the deck's gameplan. The reliance on Equipment makes the deck somewhat mana-intensive, especially when re-equipping after removal or board wipes.

Most Important Cards:

  1. Puresteel Paladin
  2. Sigarda's Aid
  3. Sword of Feast and Famine
  4. Sram, Senior Edificer
  5. Leonin Shikari
  6. Umezawa's Jitte
  7. Sol Ring
  8. Enlightened Tutor
  9. Path to Exile
  10. Anointed Procession

Attribute Ratings:

  • Speed: 6/10
  • Resilience: 7/10
  • Consistency: 7/10
  • Interaction: 5/10

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a focused power level, consistently executing its gameplan around turns 7-8. While it includes powerful Equipment and synergistic pieces, the mono-white color identity and reliance on combat damage keeps it from reaching higher power levels. The deck's ability to rebuild after disruption and maintain board presence through token generation places it firmly in the 6.0-6.5 range.

Final power level rating: 6.0 - 6.5

The deck shows strong internal synergy and includes several powerful cards, but its reliance on combat damage and Equipment-based strategies naturally limits its ceiling. While it can present serious threats and maintain board presence, it lacks the explosive power and protection of higher-powered decks. The inclusion of multiple tutors and efficient card draw engines helps its consistency, but the overall strategy remains fair and interactive rather than explosive or combo-oriented.

DECK LIST
Kemba, Kha Enduring
Planeswalker: 5
($10.45)
1
Ajani Goldmane
2 W W
1
Ajani Steadfast
3 W
1
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
2 W W
1
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
1 W W
1
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
2 W W
Creature: 22
($69.12)
1
Adorned Pouncer
1 W
1
Ajani's Pridemate
1
Arahbo, the First Fang
2 W
1
Armored Skyhunter
3 W
1
Balan, Wandering Knight
2 W W
1
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
1 W W
1
Healer of the Pride
3 W
1
Kemba, Kha Regent
1 W W
1
Leonin Abunas
3 W
1
Leonin Elder
W
1
Leonin Shikari
1 W
1
Lion Sash
1 W
1
Lost Leonin
1 W
1
Metallic Mimic
2
1
Mirror Entity
2 W
1
Ocelot Pride
W
1
Puresteel Paladin
W W
1
Raksha Golden Cub
5 W W
1
Regal Caracal
3 W W
1
Skyknight Squire
1 W
1
Sram, Senior Edificer
1 W
1
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
3 W
Artifact: 22
($208.09)
1
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
2
1
Argentum Armor
6
1
Banner of Kinship
5
1
Celestial Armor
2 W
1
Colossus Hammer
1
1
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12
1
Infiltration Lens
1
1
Leyline Axe
4
1
Luxior, Giada's Gift
1
1
Robe of Stars
1 W
1
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
4
1
Sol Ring
1
1
Swiftfoot Boots
2
1
Sword of Feast and Famine
3
1
Sword of Fire and Ice
3
1
Sword of Forge and Frontier
3
1
Sword of Hearth and Home
3
1
Sword of Light and Shadow
3
1
Sword of Truth and Justice
3
1
Sword of the Animist
2
1
Umezawa's Jitte
2
1
Whispersilk Cloak
3
Enchantment: 5
($70.96)
1
Anointed Procession
3 W
1
Authority of the Consuls
W
1
Deification
1 W
1
Forge Anew
2 W
1
Sigarda's Aid
W
Instant: 4
($12.63)
1
Brave the Elements
W
1
Enlightened Tutor
W
1
Orim's Chant
W
1
Path to Exile
W
Sorcery: 5
($10.67)
1
Brilliant Restoration
3 W W W W
1
Call the Gatewatch
2 W
1
Farewell
4 W W
1
Requisition Raid
W
1
Steelshaper's Gift
W
Land: 35
($85.22)
1
Cavern of Souls
1
Escape Tunnel
1
Fomori Vault
1
High Market
1
Inventors' Fair
1
Myriad Landscape
1
Opal Palace
24
Plains
1
Rogue's Passage
1
The Mycosynth Gardens
1
Three Tree City
1
War Room
Other: 1
($0)
1
Halvar, God of Battle

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