Overview:

A control-oriented deck that leverages tap effects to generate value through Hylda of the Icy Crown's triggered abilities, creating a board state advantage through tokens, counters, and card draw while controlling opponents' creatures.

Primer:

The deck operates on a tap-control strategy, using numerous creatures and effects that can tap opponents' creatures. Each tap trigger from Hylda of the Icy Crown can be converted into significant value through one of three modes: creating 4/4 tokens, buffing the board with +1/+1 counters, or drawing cards. The deck includes powerful support pieces like Smothering Tithe and Land Tax for resource generation, while cards like Cryptic Command and Mana Drain provide interaction.

The primary gameplan involves establishing early control pieces like Gideon's Lawkeeper or Goldmeadow Harrier, then leveraging Hylda of the Icy Crown to accumulate advantages. The deck can win through token generation amplified by Anointed Procession and Cathars' Crusade, or by establishing a controlling board state with Opposition or Grand Arbiter Augustin IV. Omniscience serves as a late-game value engine.

Weaknesses:

The deck is heavily reliant on creatures for its tap effects, making it vulnerable to board wipes and removal. The strategy requires significant mana investment to leverage Hylda's abilities effectively, and the deck can struggle if the commander is repeatedly removed. The relatively high land count (35) and limited ramp package may lead to slower starts compared to more optimized decks.

Most Important Cards:

1. Opposition
2. Smothering Tithe
3. Anointed Procession
4. Cathars' Crusade
5. Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6. Cryptic Command
7. Cyclonic Rift
8. Mana Drain
9. Land Tax
10. Sol Ring

Attribute Ratings:

• Speed: 5/10
• Resilience: 6/10
• Consistency: 7/10
• Interaction: 8/10

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a focused casual to optimized casual level, with strong interaction pieces and value generation but a relatively fair strategy. While it includes some powerful cards like Mana Drain and Cyclonic Rift, the overall gameplan typically won't close out games before turn 8-9. The deck's control elements and value engines place it above precon level, but its reliance on creature-based tap effects and fair win conditions keep it from reaching higher power levels.

Final power level rating: 5.5 - 6.0

The deck demonstrates clear synergies and includes powerful interaction pieces, but its win conditions and overall strategy align with a high-power casual to focused deck. It can control the game effectively but typically won't establish dominant positions before turn 7-8, placing it in this power range.