Overview:

A counter-focused deck led by Falco Spara, Pactweaver that leverages various counter synergies to generate value and card advantage while controlling the board. The deck aims to win through either commander damage, value accumulation, or infinite turns with Sage of Hours.

Primer:

The deck's primary strategy revolves around utilizing Falco Spara, Pactweaver's ability to cast spells from the top of the library by removing counters from creatures. This creates a powerful engine when combined with cards that multiply or proliferate counters. The deck includes numerous ways to generate +1/+1 counters and shield counters, which serve both as a resource for Falco's ability and as a way to protect key creatures.

The secondary strategy involves setting up powerful counter-doubling effects through cards like Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider, Branching Evolution, and Doubling Season to create overwhelming board states. The deck can win through combat damage, commander damage, or by achieving infinite turns through Sage of Hours with sufficient +1/+1 counters. The inclusion of strong card advantage engines like Rhystic Study and Smothering Tithe helps maintain resources throughout the game.

Weaknesses:

The deck is somewhat reliant on its commander to function optimally, making it vulnerable to repeated removal. Board wipes can be particularly devastating as they clear both the creatures and their accumulated counters. The deck can struggle against aggressive strategies that can remove key pieces before the engine gets going, and graveyard hate can limit recursion options.

Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:

• Doubling Season
• Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
• Sage of Hours
• Rhystic Study
• Smothering Tithe
• Seedborn Muse
• Evolution Sage
• Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
• Branching Evolution
• Vigor

Attribute Ratings:

• Speed: 6/10
• Resilience: 7/10
• Consistency: 7/10
• Interaction: 6/10

Rating Justification:

This deck sits comfortably in the focused-optimized range due to its cohesive strategy and powerful synergies, but it lacks the explosive fast mana and consistent early-game threats of higher-powered decks. While it can generate significant value and has some powerful interactions, it typically needs several turns to establish its engine. The deck includes good interaction and protection pieces but isn't built to consistently prevent opponents from executing their strategies in the early game.

Final power level rating: 6.0 - 6.5