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COMMANDER(S)
Hazel of the Rootbloom
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B G
- Golgari
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

A token-focused deck led by Hazel of the Rootbloom that aims to generate value through creating and sacrificing tokens, particularly Squirrels, while using them as a mana source through the commander's ability.

Primer:

The deck operates by establishing a token-generating engine through various means, particularly focusing on Squirrel tokens which get extra value from the commander's ability. The strategy involves creating a wide board presence while leveraging various payoffs for tokens dying or entering the battlefield. The commander serves as both a mana engine and token duplicator, allowing for explosive turns when properly set up. The deck can win through combat damage with an overwhelming number of tokens, or through drain effects from death triggers.

Weaknesses:

The deck is vulnerable to board wipes and mass removal, which can severely set back the token-building strategy. Heavy graveyard hate can limit recursion options, and the deck can struggle against faster combo decks or heavy control strategies. The strategy is also somewhat dependent on having the commander in play to maximize effectiveness.

Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:

  • Chatterfang, Squirrel General
  • Deep Forest Hermit
  • Second Harvest
  • Skullclamp
  • Academy Manufactor
  • Bastion of Remembrance
  • Moldervine Reclamation
  • Squirrel Nest
  • Zulaport Cutthroat
  • Beastmaster Ascension

Attribute Ratings:

  • Speed: 4/10
  • Resilience: 5/10
  • Consistency: 6/10
  • Interaction: 5/10

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a casual-focused level, with a clear strategy and some powerful synergies but lacking the speed and consistency of higher-powered decks. While it can create impressive board states and generate significant value, it typically needs several turns to set up its engine and doesn't have the fast mana or tutors to consistently threaten early wins. The interaction suite is present but modest, and the deck can struggle against more optimized strategies. It performs better than precon-level decks but falls short of highly tuned focused decks.

Final power level rating: 4.5 - 5.0

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DECK LIST
Hazel of the Rootbloom
Planeswalker: 1
1
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
4 B G
Creature: 29
1
Academy Manufactor
3
1
Arasta of the Endless Web
2 G G
1
Beledros Witherbloom
5 B G
1
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
2 G
1
Chittering Witch
3 B
1
Deep Forest Hermit
3 G G
1
End-Raze Forerunners
5 G G G
1
Gilded Goose
G
1
Haywire Mite
1
1
Hazel's Brewmaster
3 B
1
Honored Dreyleader
2 G
1
Insatiable Frugivore
3 B
1
Moonstone Eulogist
3 B B
1
Morbid Opportunist
2 B
1
Nadier's Nightblade
2 B
1
Nested Shambler
B
1
Ogre Slumlord
3 B B
1
Plaguecrafter
2 B
1
Poison-Tip Archer
2 B G
1
Prosperous Innkeeper
1 G
1
Ravenous Squirrel
B/G
1
Scurry of Squirrels
2 G
1
Skyfisher Spider
2 B G
1
Squirrel Sovereign
1 G
1
The Odd Acorn Gang
3 B G
1
Tireless Provisioner
2 G
1
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
3 G
1
Woe Strider
2 B
1
Zulaport Cutthroat
1 B
Sorcery: 7
1
Casualties of War
2 B B G G
1
Chatterstorm
1 G
1
Decree of Pain
6 B B
1
Maelstrom Pulse
1 B G
1
Rootcast Apprenticeship
3 G
1
Shamanic Revelation
3 G G
1
Swarmyard Massacre
3 B B
Instant: 8
1
Cache Grab
1 G
1
Deadly Dispute
1 B
1
Plumb the Forbidden
1 B
1
Putrefy
1 B G
1
Saw in Half
2 B
1
Second Harvest
2 G G
1
Tear Asunder
1 G
1
Windgrace's Judgment
3 B G
Artifact: 9
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Chitterspitter
2 G
1
Golgari Signet
2
1
Idol of Oblivion
2
1
Maskwood Nexus
4
1
Skullclamp
1
1
Sol Ring
1
1
Sword of the Squeak
2
1
Talisman of Resilience
2
Enchantment: 7
1
Bastion of Remembrance
2 B
1
Beastmaster Ascension
2 G
1
Binding the Old Gods
2 B G
1
Gourmand's Talent
G
1
Moldervine Reclamation
3 B G
1
Squirrel Nest
1 G G
1
Wolfwillow Haven
1 G
Land: 38
1
Barren Moor
1
Bojuka Bog
1
Command Tower
1
Evolving Wilds
1
Exotic Orchard
9
Forest
1
Golgari Rot Farm
1
Grim Backwoods
1
Haunted Mire
1
Jungle Hollow
1
Llanowar Wastes
1
Necroblossom Snarl
1
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
1
Path of Ancestry
8
Swamp
1
Swarmyard
1
Tainted Wood
1
Temple of Malady
1
Terramorphic Expanse
1
Tranquil Thicket
1
Twilight Mire
1
Viridescent Bog
1
Woodland Cemetery