Overview:

This artifact/energy-focused deck leverages Saheeli, Radiant Creator to generate explosive token copies while accumulating energy counters. The strategy combines incremental value from artifact synergies with late-game haymakers, but lacks cEDH-level speed and protection.

Primer:

Core Strategy: The deck aims to flood the board with artifacts/Artificers to fuel energy generation, enabling Saheeli's token-copy ability. Key phases: Energy Engine: Deploy energy generators like Rogue Refiner and Whirler Virtuoso early. Use Panharmonicon to double ETB energy triggers. Token Surge: Create 5/5 hasty copies of high-value targets like Triplicate Titan or Aetherflux Conduit using Saheeli's ability. Conjurer's Closet enables repeat copying. Payoff Conversion: Convert energy stockpiles into card advantage via Aetherworks Marvel or Era of Innovation, then close with combat overruns or Reckless Fireweaver chip damage.

Mulligan Priorities:

• 3+ lands with color fixing
• Early energy acceleration (Servant of the Conduit, Decoction Module)
• At least 1 artifact payoff (Thopter Spy Network, Bootleggers' Stash) Avoid hands without energy generation or late-game payoffs.

Key Tips:

• Prioritize copying mana-positive artifacts like Sol Ring with Saheeli's ability
• Use Aetheric Amplifier to double energy counters before big turns
• Retrofitter Foundry converts small tokens into 4/4 Constructs
• Hold Lightning Greaves for key combo turns

Avoid Traps:

• Overextending into board wipes before having Academy Ruins online
• Wasting energy on marginal payoffs instead of saving for Saheeli activations
• Keeping hands reliant on 6+ mana creatures without ramp

Weaknesses:

Critical:

• Relies on commander for energy conversion (3+ removals cripple strategy)
• Minimal protection for key pieces (0 free counterspells)

Moderate:

• Slow recovery from artifact wipe
• Limited non-combat wincons

Minor:

• Some taplands slow early plays

Most Important Cards:

• Panharmonicon
• Aetherworks Marvel
• Bootleggers' Stash
• Reckless Fireweaver
• Triplicate Titan
• Aetherflux Conduit
• Whirler Virtuoso
• Lightning Runner
• Conjurer's Closet
• Thopter Spy Network

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10

• Goldfish win ~T8-9 via token overruns
• No fast mana or 2-card combos

Resilience: 4/10

• Limited counterspells/recursion
• Commander-dependent engine

Consistency: 5/10

• 3 tutors (Attune, Explosive Veg, Aetherworks)
• Redundant energy generators

Interaction: 4/10

• 5 targeted removals
• No free counterspells
• Some board wipes

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at the upper casual tier (4.0-4.5) due to:

• Lacking cEDH speed (T8-9 vs T5-6 benchmark for 5.0)
• Moderate interaction density below 6.0 thresholds
• Commander dependency preventing higher resilience scores Outperforms precons through synergy focus but folds to tuned disruption.

Power level: 4.0 - 4.5