Overview:

This is a highly tuned UB control/combo deck utilizing Talion, the Kindly Lord as a value engine while pursuing multiple compact win conditions including Thassa's Oracle combos and efficient control elements.

Primer:

The deck operates as a powerful control shell with multiple paths to victory. The primary gameplan involves establishing control through counterspells and efficient interaction while building card advantage through the commander and powerful draw engines like Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study. The deck can win through Thassa's Oracle combined with either Demonic Consultation or Tainted Pact, while maintaining the ability to pivot to a control-oriented victory through card advantage and resource denial.

The deck's fast mana package (Mox Diamond, Chrome Mox, Mana Vault, etc.) enables explosive early turns, while the extensive suite of free counterspells (Force of Will, Force of Negation, Fierce Guardianship) provides protection for key plays. The commander serves as a reliable value engine by choosing strategic numbers (often 2 or 3) to trigger off opponents' early plays, though the deck isn't heavily dependent on it.

Weaknesses:

The deck is vulnerable to targeted graveyard hate and Rule of Law effects that limit spell casting. While it runs efficient removal, it can struggle against resolved permanent-based hate pieces due to limited permanent removal options. The deck also requires careful management of life total due to various life-paying effects and an aggressive tutor package.

Most Important Cards:

• Thassa's Oracle
• Demonic Consultation
• Force of Will
• Mana Drain
• Mystic Remora
• Mox Diamond
• Sol Ring
• Demonic Tutor
• Vampiric Tutor
• Opposition Agent

Attribute Ratings:

• Speed: 9/10
• Resilience: 8/10
• Consistency: 9/10
• Interaction: 10/10

Rating Justification:

This deck consistently threatens wins or establishes strong control by turn 3, with the ability to protect its gameplan through extensive interaction. The optimization level, including the mana base, fast mana package, and interaction suite, places it firmly in cEDH territory. While not quite at the absolute highest tier due to some vulnerability to resolved hate pieces, it demonstrates the consistency and protection package characteristic of high-level competitive play.

Final power level rating: 9.0 - 9.3

The deck exhibits hallmark characteristics of competitive EDH, including:

• Multiple compact win conditions
• Extensive free interaction
• Optimized mana base with fetch lands and dual lands
• Full suite of fast mana
• Efficient tutors and card selection These elements, combined with its consistent ability to threaten wins by turn 2-3, place it solidly in the cEDH category.