Overview:

This Mardu (R/W/B) tokens deck helmed by Zurgo Stormrender focuses on generating massive numbers of attacking tokens while leveraging "attacking matters" synergies. The strategy revolves around creating exponential value through token generators like Adeline, Resplendent Cathar and Hero of Bladehold, amplified by damage multipliers like Warleader's Call and Neriv, Heart of the Storm. Zurgo serves as both a token generator and card draw engine, with the deck featuring backup "hidden commanders" like Isshin, Two Heavens as One to double attack triggers. Win conditions include overwhelming combat damage, aristocrats-style life drain via Mirkwood Bats, and explosive token doubling with Divine Visitation.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (T1-3): Deploy mana rocks (Sol Ring, Talismans) and low-cost token generators like Loyal Apprentice or Voice of Victory. Cast Zurgo on-curve to establish card draw.
2. Token Swarm (T3-5): Resolve key engines like Mardu Ascendancy, Impact Tremors, or Bastion of Remembrance. Use Secure the Wastes or Tempt with Vengeance for instant-speed token creation.
3. Combat Overload (T4-7): Activate token doublers like Redoubled Stormsinger or Ironwill Forger. Deploy finishers such as All-Out Assault for extra combat phases or Divine Visitation for 4/4 Angel tokens. Leverage Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker to copy high-value attackers like Adeline.
4. Alternative Wins: Use Plumb the Forbidden with Bastion of Remembrance for life drain or Neriv, Heart of the Storm to double damage from newly created tokens.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands including color fixing
• Prioritize early token generators (Ainok Strike Leader, Legion Warboss) or engines (Impact Tremors, Skullclamp)
• Ensure at least one piece of interaction (Swords to Plowshares, Anguished Unmaking)

Key Tips:

• Time Selfless Spirit/Grand Crescendo to counter board wipes
• Use Viscera Seer to sacrifice tokens after combat for Zurgo draws
• Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker pairs explosively with Hero of Bladehold or Brutal Hordechief

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Extreme vulnerability to board wipes (only 3 indestructible sources)
• Relies heavily on attacking creatures for value generation
• Limited protection for key pieces like Zurgo or Isshin

Moderate

• Struggles against flyer-heavy decks without Divine Visitation
• Slow recovery from early removal of mana rocks
• Token-specific hate (Cursed Totem, Torpor Orb)

Minor

• Limited stack interaction (only 4 instant-speed answers)
• Some clunkiness with 3-color mana base

Most Important Cards:

• Zurgo Stormrender (Token generation + card draw engine)
• Divine Visitation (Token quality upgrade)
• Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker (Token duplication combo enabler)
• Impact Tremors (Passive damage output)
• Skullclamp (Card draw from 1/1 tokens)
• Isshin, Two Heavens as One (Trigger doubler)
• Mirkwood Bats (Life drain engine)
• All-Out Assault (Combat phase multiplier)
• Adeline, Resplendent Cathar (Scalable token generator)
• Warleader's Call (Anthem + burn effect)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10
Can threaten lethal via token swarms or Neriv, Heart of the Storm-enhanced attacks by T6-7, but lacks fast mana for earlier explosive starts.

Resilience: 4/10
Limited protection spells and heavy reliance on board presence make it vulnerable to interaction, though some recursion exists via Eternal Witness-like effects.

Consistency: 7/10
Numerous redundant token generators and card draw from Zurgo/Skullclamp provide reliable access to key pieces.

Interaction: 5/10
Focused on creature removal with few answers to noncreature threats, but includes key multi-target wipes like Austere Command.

Rating Justification:

This deck demonstrates focused combat/aristocrats strategies with T6-7 win potential through token swarms and synergistic multipliers. While faster than casual tables, its board-dependent nature and moderate interaction keep it below high-power tiers.

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0