Overview:
A token-focused strategy leveraging Zinnia, Valley's Voice's offspring ability to create copies of valuable creatures while buffing herself through the presence of 1-power creatures. The deck aims to go wide with tokens while maintaining utility through ETB effects.
Primer:
The deck operates on multiple synergistic layers, with Zinnia, Valley's Voice serving as both an enabler and payoff. The offspring mechanic allows for doubling up on valuable ETB effects while creating an army of 1/1 copies that boost Zinnia's power. The deck includes several token generators and anthem effects to strengthen the token strategy.
The gameplay typically involves early ramp through artifacts, followed by creating value through creature drops with offspring. Key pieces like Impact Tremors, Rabble Rousing, and Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer serve as force multipliers. The deck can pivot between going wide with tokens and utilizing specific creatures' abilities through selective copying. Protection pieces like Lightning Greaves and Swiftfoot Boots help maintain board presence.
Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to board wipes, though it includes some protection with Rootborn Defenses and recovery with Storm of Souls
- Relatively slow mana base without many fast mana options beyond Sol Ring
- Heavy reliance on creatures staying on the board makes it susceptible to repeated removal
- Limited instant-speed interaction outside of a few counterspells and removal spells
Most Important Cards:
- Smothering Tithe
- Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
- Impact Tremors
- Luminous Broodmoth
- Combat Celebrant
- Rabble Rousing
- Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
- Angel of Invention
- Jazal Goldmane
- Siege-Gang Commander
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 5/10
- Resilience: 6/10
- Consistency: 6/10
- Interaction: 5/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the optimized casual range, with its ability to create substantial board presence through token generation and creature copying, but lacking the explosive speed or consistent protection of higher-powered decks. While it can create impressive board states, it typically doesn't threaten wins before turn 8-9. The interaction suite is modest but functional, and the mana base is well-constructed for a three-color deck without being highly optimized.
Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5
The deck demonstrates clear synergies and a focused gameplan, placing it above precon level but below truly optimized builds. It can create powerful board states but operates at a fair, casual pace that allows for interaction and doesn't dominate casual tables. The token strategy is well-supported but lacks the explosive potential or protection suite needed for higher power levels.
Zinnia, Valley's Voice