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COMMANDER(S)
Atarka, World Render
Tribal Ramp QR Code
G R
- Gruul
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

A Dragon tribal deck led by Atarka, World Render that aims to win through commander damage and overwhelming dragon presence. The strategy revolves around ramping into powerful dragons and using Atarka's double strike ability to deal massive combat damage.

Primer:

The deck wants to establish early ramp through mana rocks and land-based ramp spells to cast dragons as quickly as possible. Focus on getting Atarka, World Render out with protection, then follow up with other dragons to build a threatening board presence. Key support pieces like Dragon Tempest and Crucible of Fire enhance the dragon army. Cost reduction effects from Dragonspeaker Shaman and Dragonlord's Servant help accelerate the gameplan. The deck can generate card advantage through dragon-specific card draw effects like Dragon's Hoard and Elemental Bond.

Weaknesses:

The deck is vulnerable to board wipes and targeted removal, particularly against the commander. High mana costs make it susceptible to early aggression and stax effects. The deck can struggle if it doesn't establish proper ramp early, as many key pieces are expensive to cast.

Top 10 Most Impactful Cards:

  • Atarka, World Render
  • Dragon Tempest
  • Crucible of Fire
  • Dragonspeaker Shaman
  • Dragon's Hoard
  • Savage Ventmaw
  • Scourge of Valkas
  • Sol Ring
  • Thunderbreak Regent
  • Drakuseth, Maw of Flames

Attribute Ratings:

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

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a casual level, with a clear gameplan but relatively slow execution due to high mana costs and reliance on combat damage. While it includes some powerful dragons and synergies, it lacks the fast mana and consistent protection needed for higher power levels. The interaction suite is modest but serviceable for casual tables. The deck would struggle against focused decks (6.0+) but could hold its own against other casual strategies.

Final power level rating: 4.5 - 5.0

DECK LIST
Atarka, World Render
Planeswalker: 1
1
Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker
3 R R
Creature: 28
1
Akoum Hellkite
4 R R
1
Demanding Dragon
3 R R
1
Draconic Disciple
1 R G
1
Dragon Mage
5 R R
1
Dragonkin Berserker
1 R
1
Dragonlord's Servant
1 R
1
Dragonmaster Outcast
R
1
Dragonspeaker Shaman
1 R R
1
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
4 R R R
1
Dream Pillager
5 R R
1
Drumhunter
3 G
1
Flameblast Dragon
4 R R
1
Foe-Razer Regent
5 G G
1
Furnace Whelp
2 R R
1
Harbinger of the Hunt
3 R G
1
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
4 R R
1
Loaming Shaman
2 G
1
Mordant Dragon
3 R R R
1
Rapacious Dragon
4 R
1
Runehorn Hellkite
5 R
1
Sakura-Tribe Elder
1 G
1
Savage Ventmaw
4 R G
1
Scourge of Valkas
2 R R R
1
Steel Hellkite
6
1
Thunderbreak Regent
2 R R
1
Thundermaw Hellkite
3 R R
1
Tyrant's Familiar
5 R R
1
Verix Bladewing
2 R R
Sorcery: 9
1
Chain Reaction
2 R R
1
Clan Defiance
X R G
1
Cultivate
2 G
1
Harmonize
2 G G
1
Hunter's Prowess
4 G
1
Primal Might
X G
1
Shamanic Revelation
3 G G
1
Sweltering Suns
1 R R
1
Vandalblast
R
Instant: 8
1
Beast Within
2 G
1
Blossoming Defense
G
1
Hunter's Insight
2 G
1
Magmaquake
X R R
1
Provoke the Trolls
3 R
1
Return to Nature
1 G
1
Spit Flame
2 R
1
Unleash Fury
1 R
Artifact: 7
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Atarka Monument
3
1
Commander's Sphere
3
1
Dragon's Hoard
3
1
Sol Ring
1
1
Swiftfoot Boots
2
1
Talisman of Impulse
2
Enchantment: 6
1
Crucible of Fire
3 R
1
Dragon Tempest
1 R
1
Elemental Bond
2 G
1
Fires of Yavimaya
1 R G
1
Frontier Siege
3 G
1
Garruk's Uprising
2 G
Land: 40
1
Cinder Glade
1
Command Tower
12
Forest
1
Game Trail
1
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
1
Kazandu Refuge
18
Mountain
1
Path of Ancestry
1
Rugged Highlands
1
Shivan Oasis
1
Temple of Abandon
1
Timber Gorge