Overview:
A tribal Assassin deck led by Ezio Auditore da Firenze that combines combat damage with a unique alternate win condition, supported by high-power interaction and card advantage engines.
Primer:
This deck operates on multiple axes, primarily focusing on dealing combat damage with evasive Assassins to enable Ezio's freerunning ability, which provides cost reduction for tribal spells. The deck includes several powerful Assassins with various combat triggers and abilities, supported by premium interaction and card advantage pieces. The primary win condition involves getting opponents to 10 or less life and activating Ezio's game-ending ability, while backup plans include commander damage and traditional combat damage.
The deck's strategy is enhanced by strong mana acceleration and premium interaction pieces, allowing it to both protect its game plan and disrupt opponents. The inclusion of cards like Rhystic Study, Mystic Remora, and Black Market Connections ensures consistent card advantage, while tutors help find key pieces when needed.
Weaknesses:
The deck shows vulnerability to board wipes and mass removal, which can severely disrupt its combat-focused strategy. The mana base could be more robust for a five-color strategy, potentially leading to color-screw situations. The deck also relies heavily on combat damage to enable its key mechanics, making it susceptible to fog effects and pillowfort strategies.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Mana Drain
- Demonic Tutor
- Rhystic Study
- Sol Ring
- Fierce Guardianship
- Cyclonic Rift
- Black Market Connections
- Kindred Discovery
- Vampiric Tutor
- Chromatic Lantern
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 6/10
- Resilience: 7/10
- Consistency: 7/10
- Interaction: 8/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits comfortably in the focused-optimized range due to its combination of efficient interaction, strong card advantage engines, and clear tribal strategy. While it includes several high-power cards and premium interaction pieces, its reliance on combat damage and slightly unstable mana base prevents it from reaching higher power levels. It would compete well against other focused tribal decks but might struggle against faster combo-oriented strategies.
Final power level rating: 6.0 - 6.5
Ezio Auditore da Firenze