Overview:
A token-focused Jeskai deck led by Narset, Enlightened Exile that aims to generate value through mass token production while leveraging prowess and noncreature spell synergies to create an overwhelming board presence.
Primer:
This deck operates on multiple synergistic axes, primarily focusing on token generation through various spells and permanents while using Narset, Enlightened Exile's prowess-granting ability to pump the team. The strategy involves creating a wide board presence through tokens while casting noncreature spells to trigger prowess and various other payoffs like Monastery Mentor, Young Pyromancer, and Kykar, Wind's Fury.
The secondary gameplan involves using Narset, Enlightened Exile's attack trigger to recur powerful noncreature spells from graveyards, providing card advantage and additional value. Token doublers like Anointed Procession and Mondrak, Glory Dominus can create explosive turns, while cards like Divine Visitation improve token quality. The deck can win through combat damage or through various damage-dealing enchantments like Impact Tremors combined with mass token generation.
Weaknesses:
The deck is vulnerable to board wipes and mass removal, which can severely set back the token-based strategy. It relies heavily on resolving key enchantments and maintaining a board presence, making it susceptible to targeted removal and counterspells. The deck can struggle against heavy control strategies that prevent it from establishing its engine pieces.
Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:
- Anointed Procession
- Divine Visitation
- Monastery Mentor
- Kykar, Wind's Fury
- Smothering Tithe
- Mondrak, Glory Dominus
- Rhystic Study
- Whirlwind of Thought
- Impact Tremors
- Purphoros, God of the Forge
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 5/10
- Resilience: 6/10
- Consistency: 7/10
- Interaction: 6/10
Rating Justification:
This deck operates at a focused casual level, with the ability to create powerful board states but typically requiring several turns to establish its engine and close out games. While it includes some powerful cards and synergies, it lacks the fast mana and consistent early game presence of higher-powered decks. The deck's token strategy is well-supported but generally needs time to develop, placing it firmly in the mid-power range. It would struggle against highly tuned decks but can overwhelm other casual strategies once it gets going.
Final power level rating: 5.0 - 5.5
Narset, Enlightened Exile