Overview:
A mono-black artifact-focused deck that leverages Imotekh the Stormlord's ability to generate value through artifact recursion and token generation, aiming to win through combat damage and artifact synergies.
Primer:
The deck operates on two main axes: artifact recursion and token generation. Imotekh the Stormlord creates 2/2 Necron Warriors whenever artifacts leave the graveyard, which synergizes with cards like Scrap Trawler, Myr Retriever, and Tortured Existence. The deck can establish a strong board presence through artifact creatures and tokens, while buffing them with the commander's combat ability.
The secondary strategy involves utilizing artifact-based value engines like Bolas's Citadel, Mystic Forge, and Caged Sun to generate card advantage and mana acceleration. The deck can recover from setbacks through recursion effects like Living Death and Beacon of Unrest, while maintaining pressure through efficient artifact creatures and token generation.
Weaknesses:
- The deck is vulnerable to artifact hate and graveyard removal, which can severely hamper both its value engines and recursion strategies.
- Lack of evasion makes the combat-focused strategy susceptible to ground stalls.
- Limited interaction package makes it difficult to deal with combo-based strategies or problematic permanents.
- Heavy reliance on the commander for both token generation and combat effectiveness.
Most Important Cards:
- Bolas's Citadel
- Living Death
- Scrap Trawler
- Tortured Existence
- Caged Sun
- Mystic Forge
- Szarekh, the Silent King
- Wurmcoil Engine
- Sol Ring
- Gilded Lotus
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 5/10
- Resilience: 6/10
- Consistency: 5/10
- Interaction: 4/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the optimized casual range due to its focused strategy but relatively slow execution speed. While it can generate significant value through artifact synergies and token production, it lacks the explosive plays and interaction needed to compete at higher power levels. The deck's reliance on combat damage and somewhat fragile artifact-based strategy places it below more focused builds but above typical precon-level decks.
Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5
This evaluation takes into account the deck's ability to generate consistent value through its artifact synergies while acknowledging its limitations in speed and interaction. The rating reflects its position as an optimized casual deck that can present a meaningful threat at casual tables but would struggle against more competitive strategies.
Imotekh the Stormlord