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Overview:
A high-powered reanimator/value deck that leverages Henzie "Toolbox" Torre's blitz ability to cycle through powerful creatures while generating card advantage and setting up reanimation strategies.
Primer:
The deck operates on multiple axes, primarily utilizing Henzie's blitz ability to cast powerful creatures at reduced costs while gaining card advantage through their death triggers. The extensive mana dork package enables fast starts, typically allowing Henzie to come down on turn 2-3. The deck can then begin casting large creatures with blitz, filling the graveyard while drawing cards and setting up reanimation plays.
The secondary strategy involves traditional reanimation through cards like Living Death, Necromancy, and Reanimate, often putting multiple threats onto the battlefield simultaneously. The deck includes several game-ending creatures like Archon of Cruelty and Protean Hulk, while maintaining interaction through removal and efficient answers. The high density of tutors ensures consistency in finding key pieces when needed.
Weaknesses:
The deck is vulnerable to graveyard hate like Rest in Peace and Leyline of the Void, which can shut down both the reanimation strategy and the value from blitz creatures dying. While it runs interaction, it's primarily creature-based, making it somewhat weak to stack-based combo decks. The reliance on creatures also makes it susceptible to mass removal, though it can rebuild quickly through reanimation.
Most Important Cards:
- Birthing Pod
- Greater Good
- Living Death
- Protean Hulk
- Archon of Cruelty
- Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
- Chainer, Nightmare Adept
- Necromancy
- Worldly Tutor
- Bloom Tender
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 7/10
- Resilience: 8/10
- Consistency: 8/10
- Interaction: 7/10
Rating Justification:
This deck sits firmly in the 7.5-8.0 range due to its ability to establish powerful board states by turn 4-5 consistently through either reanimation or efficient blitz casting. While it lacks the explosive fast mana and turn 2-3 wins of higher-powered decks, it makes up for it with excellent resilience and the ability to grind out value. The high density of tutors and efficient creatures, combined with strong interaction package, pushes it above typical focused competitive decks but below true cEDH builds.
Final power level rating: 7.5 - 8.0
The deck's mana base is well-optimized with appropriate fetch lands, shock lands, and utility lands, supporting the three-color strategy effectively. The commander is integral to the strategy but not required for the deck to function, as it can operate effectively through traditional reanimation lines. The deck handles multiple opponents well through its ability to generate recurring value and impact the board with powerful ETB effects.
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